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K. Manju
K. Manju is an Indian film producer and distributor, known for his films produced in Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed .... He made several films through his two production companies, K Manju Cinemaas and Lakshmishree Combines. A large number of his films have been commercially successful, some of them are among the top-ten highest grossing Kannada films of all time. In 2014, Manju was reported to apply for the Limca Book of Records for producing a record five films at one given time. This included four Kannada films and one Tamil film. Filmography As Presenter References External links * * * K Manju is fondly addressed as Kobri Manja {{DEFAULTSORT:Manju, K. Living people Indian film producers Kannada film producers People from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turuvekere
Turuvekere is a panchayat town and Taluk in Tumakuru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Geography Turuvekere is located at , about 12 km, South of the Banasandra railway station. It has an average elevation of 794 metres (2604 feet). Demographics India census, Turuvekere had a population of 13,275. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Turuvekere has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 69%. In Turuvekere, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. History Turuvekere was once an "Agrahara" or "Rent-Free Village" granted to scholarly Brahmins in the 13th century A.D. Temples Turuvekere is home to a number of Hoysala The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power originating from the Indian subcontinent that ruled most of what is now Karnataka between the 10th and the 14th centuries. The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Om Prakash Rao
Om Prakash Rao is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who primarily works in Kannada film industry. He has, till date, directed about 47 films in Kannada language. Career Om Prakash Rao's successful films such as Lockup Death (1996), Simhada Mari (1997), AK-47 (1999), Huchha and Kalasipalya Kalasipalya is a locality in the central part of Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and one of the older and most congested places in the city. The locality is home to landmarks such as Bangalore Fort and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. The area is know ... (2004) have been huge blockbusters in Kannada cinema. Controversies Omprakash Rao was beaten up in Srirangapattina. The filmmaker, who was revealed as a director who took advantages of all actresses sexually, was said to have been physically abused for all his wrongdoings. The director couldn't even complete the shooting of his ongoing film. The film was said to have been stalled by angry people. Om Prakash Rao wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yogi (2009 Tamil Film)
''Yogi'' is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Subramaniam Siva, starring director-turned-actor Ameer as the titular protagonist alongside Madhumitha, and Swathi, Vincent Asokan, Ponvannan, lyricist Snehan in his acting debut, and Ganja Karuppu. An uncredited remake of the 2005 South African Academy Award-winning film ''Tsotsi'', the film was written and produced by Ameer himself, and features musical score composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film follows Yogi, a slum-dwelling criminal who makes a living out of murders and robberies. When he is chased by cops during a robbing spree, Yogi steals a woman's car and succeeds in fleeing. His life starts to change when he realizes there is a baby inside the car, and he can't just let go of it even though he attempts to do so while abandoning the getaway car. Launched in October 2007, ''Yogi'' was released theatrically on 27 November 2009, opening to mixed reviews. Critics praised the performances but crit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aramane
''Aramane'' () is a 2008 Indian Kannada drama film directed by Nagashekhar, starring Ganesh and Anant Nag in the lead roles. The plot of the film revolves around a wealthy businessman who is left isolated in his palatial house by his children after he decides to remarry on his wife's passing. He is befriended by a photographer who assures of bringing them together for 'one last photo' of the entire family. The film's music was composed by Gurukiran. Plot Arun is a photographer employed in a studio in Mysore. Also living in the city is a very wealthy Rajashekhara Aras, in his palatial house, now a loner separated from his family, and has become a hard drinker, living with his manservant Basava. Arun is called one day to Aras' house to get his photo clicked for an official document. They befriend over a drink when Aras reveals to Arun of his children have left him when they learn of his decision to remarry on his wife's passing, twenty-two years ago. He wishes of getting a photo c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka State Film Award For Best Film
The Karnataka State Film Award for First Best Film is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honors Kannada language films. Winners See also * Karnataka State Film Award for Second Best Film * Karnataka State Film Award for Third Best Film * Cinema of India * Cinema of Karnataka * List of Kannada-language films This is an alphabetical list of the Kannada feature films released by the Kannada film Industry List of Kannada films of 2018 0–9 * '' 18th Cross'' * '' 27 Mavalli Circle'' * '' 1st Rank Raju'' * ''No 73, Shanthi Nivasa'' * '' 6-5=2'' * ... References {{Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards Kannada-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagathihalli Chandrashekar
Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar is an Indian director, actor, screenwriter and a lyricist who predominantly works in Kannada Cinema. He made his film debut as a screenplay writer in ''Kadina Benki'' (1986) which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and the Karnataka State Award. His directorial debut was ''Undu Hoda Kondu Hoda'' (1991) for which he won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story. Three of his films, ''Kotreshi Kanasu'' (1994), ''America America'' (1996) and ''Hoomale'' (1998) have won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada. Career Filmography Telefilms * Directed telefilm on Suggi (Harvest festival) – Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1991 * Directed telefilm "Karunalu Baa Belake" – On Buddha's life and message, telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1992 * Directed telefilm "Avalokana" – Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1995 * Directed telefilm "Kavya Saurabha" – Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1995 * Screenpl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige
''Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige'' (), is a 2007 Kannada-language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar starring Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan. The film depicts the challenges faced by the people living in rural areas of India.http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/24ssmath.htm Rediff Plot The film starts with a happy small family of Hoovaiah (Dr.Vishnuvardhan) and Kanaka (Suhasini) having a small field growing flowers of Mallige, Sampige and other flowers which spread fragrance. The couple have three daughters in a small village of Jenu Koppa. Hoovaiah stands true to his devotion to Gandhi philosophy of Satyagraha come whatever may facing with nonchalance and non-violence. Globalization companies cause problems for the village as there are rich mine deposits nearby. Hoovaiah, zamindar of Jenu Koppa village, is a flower seller. Villagers revere him. When the government gives an MNC the licence to acquire land for mining in Jenukoppa, he strongly opposes it. But Kurupa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinesh Babu
Dinesh Baboo (also known as Dinesh Babu) is an Indian film director, cinematographer, actor and screenwriter who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 40 films, filmed more than 20 films and been the scriptwriter for 6 films. He is the recipient of several accolades including two Karnataka State Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards South and two Cinema Express Awards. Baboo has created many critical and commercially successful films, like ''Suprabhatha, Idu Saadhya, Hendthighelbedi, Amrutha Varshini, Laali, Nishyabda, Abhi (2003 film), Abhi, Chitra (2001 film), Chitra, Hollywood (Kannada film), Hollywood, Magic Ajji, Neenello Naanalle'' and ''Bellary Naga.'' His 1989 comedy-thriller film ''Inspector Vikram (1989 film), Inspector Vikram'' was an average grosser at the time of release but as over the years attained a ''Cult film, cult'' status. He has also been the cinematographer for many commercially successful films, like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neenello Naanalle
''Neenello Nanalle'' () is 2006 Indian Kannada-language romance film directed by Dinesh Babu, and is a remake of the Telugu film ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (2005). It stars Vishnuvardhan, Aniruddh and Rakshita in pivotal roles. Anant Nag, Srinivasa Murthy, Ramakrishna and Chitra Shenoy feature in supporting roles. The title of the film comes from a track of the same name of the 1982 Kannada film ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' starring Rajkumar. This movie was the 2500th Kannada movie to be released. The film tells the story of an NRI on returning to India falls in love with a village girl and how he goes about winning over her and her overprotective farmer brother. The plot of the film also drew comparisons to the Bollywood films, ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' (1989) and '' Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'' (1998). Upon theatrical release, the film was received well by critics, who mainly praised the performances. The film was a box office success. Plot Santosh ( Aniruddh) is a rich, city boy, bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Om Sai Prakash
Enreddy Prakash Reddy a.k.a. Om Sai Prakash is a Telugu and Kannada film director and producer. Born in Phirangipuram in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, he started as an assistant to Kodi Ramakrishna and then charted his own course in direction. He directed Maa Inti Aadapoduchu, Amma Leni Puttillu, Kodalu Diddina Kaapuram, Khaidi Garu, Amma Durgamma, Amma Nagamma, Pelli Aadu Choopista, Naga Devatha, etc. in Telugu. He has a trademark of directing films with sentimental and devotional themes. His films in Kannada, such as '' Anna Thangi'', ''kitturina Huli'', ''Thavarige Baa Thangi'', and ''Golmaal Radhakrishna'', were blockbusters in the Kannada film industry Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film '' Sati Sulochana'' directe .... He is married to Ms Rajamma. His son Sai Krishna Enreddy works as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odahuttidavalu
''Odahuttidavalu'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Sai Prakash and produced by K. Manju. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Rakshita and Radhika in the leading roles. The film was a remake of Tamil film ''Porkkaalam'' (1997) directed by Cheran. The film was also made in Hindi as ''Meri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania''. The film received mixed reviews. Cast * Ravichandran * Rakshita * Radhika * Komal Kumar Soundtrack The music is composed by R. P. Patnaik. Lyrics were written by Gururaj Hoskote, Kaviraj and K. Kalyan K Kalyan (born 1 January 1975) is an Indian songwriter and music composer known for his works in Kannada film industry. He is also called as "Premakavi. Career K.Kalyan entered the film industry at the age of 17 as a Music director cum lyrici .... The song "Thanjavooru Mannu" from the original film has been retained here as "Mandyadinda Mannu". References External links Odahuttidavalu review 2006 films 2000s Kannada-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayal Padmanabhan
Dayal Padmanabhan is a noted Indian film writer, director and producer, mainly working in Kannada cinema who is a two times Karnataka State award winner. Most of his films are experimental in the genre of Rom-Com and Thriller. His most notable films are ''Baa Baro Rasika (2004), Yeshwanth (2005), Circus (2009), Haggada Kone (2014), Actor (2015), Aa Karaala Ratri (2018), Ranganayaki (2019)''. His first film as a director was ''OK Saar OK''. He starred in ''Gaalipata'', where his Dracula character received critical and public acclaim. His film ''Haggada Kone and Aa Karaala Ratri'' received widespread critical acclaim and he won Karnataka State awards for the those films under Best Director & Best Film Category in the year 2014 & 2018 respectively. DayalPadmanabhan competed in the television show Bigg Boss House for Bigg Boss Kannada Season 5, and was eliminated on his 21st day. His next Kannada movie is Ombattane Dikku starring "Loose Mada" Yogi. In 2020, Dayal, has ventured int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
