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Kanteerava
''Kanteerava'' is a 2011 Kannada-language action drama film directed by Tushar Ranganath and produced by Ramu. It is a remake of the Telugu film '' Simhadri'' (2003). The film features Duniya Vijay, Shuba Poonja and Rishika Singh in the lead roles. Chakri has composed the music for the film. The movie was dubbed and released in Hindi as "Himmat The Power". Plot An orphan and good hearted lad Kanthi (Duniya Vijay) is adopted and grows up under Ramachandrappa (Srinivasa Murthy) family care in Bangalore. The bond they share is like father and son. Kasturi (Rishika Singh) is Ramachandrappa's granddaughter, and she likes Kanthi a lot. Once a week, Kanthi meets a mentally challenged girl named Indhira (Shubha Poonja). He entertains her and provides money for her caretakers. When Ramachandrappa and his wife (Sangeeta) discover Kasturi wants to marry Kanthi, Ramachandrappa decides to get them married. He makes a formal announcement to officially adopt Kanthi. At this time, it is revea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rishika Singh
Rishika Singh (born Rohini Singh) is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada-language films. She is the daughter of film director Rajendra Singh Babu and granddaughter of Mysore-based film producer Shankar Singh and former Kannada actress Pratima Devi. Her brother Aditya also appears in Kannada films. Early life Rishika Singh was born as Rohini Singh to film director Rajendra Singh Babu in Bengaluru. She was born to a family of film personalities with her grandfather Shankar Singh being a film producer and grandmother Pratima Devi, a Kannada film actress. She is the niece of Sangram Singh and actors Vijayalakshmi Singh and Jai Jagadish. She completed her graduation from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, in the year 2008. Career Rishika Singh made her debut in films in the 2011 Kannada-language film ''Kanteerava''. She then appeared in the multi-starrer comedy film ''Kalla Malla Sulla'' in the same year. In 2012, Singh hosted a talk show titled ''Ragale with Rishika'' that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duniya Vijay
B R Vijay Kumar, who is professionally known as Duniya Vijay and Duniya Viji, is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. He began his career playing small roles until he got his big break in '' Duniya'' (2007). He is noted for his performances in '' Chanda'' (2007), '' Junglee'' (2009), '' Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam'' (2011) and ''Jayammana Maga'' (2013). Career Vijay began his carreer in films with a role in Yograj Bhat's '' Ranga SSLC'' with Sudeep. He then appeared in '' Jogi'', ''Shree'' and ''Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla'', and also accepted roles in television. The turning point in Vijay's career came with his friend Soori's directorial debut '' Duniya''. Vijay was cast as a kind, naive village boy who falls into the hands of underworld goons who use him as a henchman. His acting won him positive reviews from critics. Vijay went on to win the State and Filmfare awards for his role in the film. In 2007, Vijay appeared in ''Yuga'', '' Chanda'' and ''Geleya''. '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simhadri (2003 Film)
''Simhaadri'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli from a story written by V. Vijayendra Prasad. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Bhumika Chawla, and Ankitha, with Mukesh Rishi, Nassar, and Rahul Dev playing supporting roles. The film has music composed by M. M. Keeravani while the cinematography and editing are done by Ravindra Babu and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao respectively. Released on 9 July 2003, the film was industry hit beating Mega star. The film was made on a budget of ₹8.5 crore (US$1.8 million) and collected a distributors' share of 26 crore (US$5.6 million). The film was subsequently remade in Tamil as ''Gajendra'' (2004), in Kannada as '' Kanteerava'' (2012) and in Bangladesh Bengali as ''Durdorsho'' (2005). Plot An orphan and good-hearted lad Simhadri, grows up under Ram Bhupal Varma's family care in Visakhapatnam. The bond they share is like that of a father and son. Kasturi is Varma's granddaughter, and she is i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramu (Film Producer)
Ramu (20 June 1968 – 26 April 2021) was an Indian film producer and distributor known for his work in Kannada cinema. Some of the films produced by Ramu are ''AK 47'' (1999), ''Lockup Death'' (1994), ''Kalasipalya'' (2004), ''Ganga'' (2015) Sagar(2012). He died from COVID-19 related complications. Career Ramu produced more than 30 films from his production and distribution company Ramu Enterprises. Filmography See also *List of people from Karnataka *Cinema of Karnataka *List of film producers *Cinema of India The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film production across the country include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ko ... References External links * Biography of Film producer Ramu ''on Chiloka.com''* ttps://web.archive.org/web/20180120182059/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005805&cid=2404 Biography of Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tushar Ranganath
Tushar Ranganath (31 March 1974 – 20 December 2011), also known as Ranganth or Ranganna, was a Sandalwood movie director. Born and raised in Bangalore, India, Ranganath made his directorial debut with '' Gulama''. He died due to cardiac arrest on 20 December 2011. Filmography ;Director *'' Gulama'' (2009) *'' Kanteerava'' (2010) *'' Sugreeva'' (2010) ;Writer * Gaandhinagara *'' Rakshasa'' (2005) *Namma Basava (2005) *Auto Shankar (2005) *Suntaragali (2006) *Duniya (2006) *Masthi (2007) *Anatharu (2007) *Aramane (2008) *Gange Baare Tunge Baare (2008) *Kiran Bedi (2009) *Swayamvara (2010) *Devru (2010) *Kari Chirate (2010) *Aithalakkadi (2010) *Prem Adda (2012) References 2011 deaths Kannada film directors 1974 births 21st-century Indian film directors Kannada screenwriters {{India-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuba Poonja
Shubha Poonja is an Indian actress and former model. She has mostly appeared in Kannada films and Tamil. She is best known for her role in the movie Moggina Manasu for which she received Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada. Recently she entered the Kannada TV reality show Bigg Boss Kannada (season 8). Career Shubha Poonja is of Mangalorean descent from the Tuluva community. She was raised in Bangalore and studied in Carmel Convent School, Jayanagar, Bangalore, before she started modelling, appearing in various television ads. Meanwhile, she won the "Miss Chennai-Top Model 2003" title. Subsequently, she entered the Tamil film industry, after K. S. Vasanthakumar, director of the Tamil film '' Machi'' approached her to enact the lead female role in the film, having seen her photos. After starring in the Tamil films ''Thirudiya Idhayathai'' and ''Shanmuga'' in the following months, she entered the Kannada film industry with the 2006 film ''Jackpot''. Afterw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tippu (singer)
Ekambaresh Lakshmi Narayanan, better known by his stage name Tippu (born 1 November 1978) is an Indian playback singer who has performed over 4000 songs in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu languages. Biography Tippu has sung over 4000 songs in various languages such as Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. He has sung many hit songs in his career. He has lent his voice for the films starring South Indian super stars like Dr. Vishnuvardhan and Rajinikanth. He has sung for many stars in South India, but it is his combination with Kannada super star Puneeth Rajkumar that has struck a chord with the audience. This combination has given many hit songs to the industry. The songs 'Shiva antha hoguthidde' from ''Jackie'', 'Yaavanig gothu' from ''Paramaathma'', 'Hey hey Paaru' from ''Raaj'', 'Hejjegondu hejje' from ''Prithvi'', and 'Ley Ley' from ''Raam'' have all been major hits. His combination with the music director V. Harikrishna is very popular. They have delivered hit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simha Bhagavathula
Simha Bhagavathula, known mononymously as Simha, is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He was introduced into movies by music composer Chakri. He is known for his collaborations with composers S. Thaman and Devi Sri Prasad. He won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for his song Cinema Choopistha Mava in the film ''Race Gurram ''Race Gurram'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas under his banner Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions. The film stars Allu Arjun and Shruti Haasan while S ...''. Personal life and career Simha started his career with the film ''Nenu Pelliki Ready'' (2003) and has sung numerous songs in Telugu cinema. "Cinema Choopistha Mava", "Blockbuster", "Kick", "Dhimmathirigae", "Alludu Seenu", "Khakhee Chokka" and "Bhoom Bhaddhal" are among his popular songs that have become chartbusters. Selected discography Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanketh Kashi
Kashi (1954 – 2016) known by his professional name Sanketh Kashi, was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Kashi as an actor include '' Ulta Palta'' (1997), ''Nammoora Mandara Hoove'' (1996), '' Beladingalagi Baa'' (2008), and ''Mangalyam Tantunanena'' (1998). Career Kashi was part of more than one hundred and forty films in Kannada, including television series '' 'Malgudi Days'.'' Awards Selected filmography #'' Jaggu Dada'' (2016) #''Mr. Airavata'' (2015) #''Dandupalya'' (2012) #'' Kanteerava'' (2011) #'' Kirathaka'' (2011) #'' Swathi Muthu'' (2003) #'' Excuse Me'' (2003) #'' Nandhi'' (2003) # '' Maduve Aagona Baa'' (2001) #'' Sparsha'' (2000) #'' O Premave'' (1999) #''Sneha'' (1999) #'' Naanu Nanna Hendthiru'' (1999) #''Mangalyam Tantunanena'' (1998) # ''Hendithghelthini'' (1998) # '' Nishyabda'' (1998) # '' Ulta Palta'' (1997) # ''Nammoora Mandara Hoove'' (1996) # ''Sipayi'' (1996) # '' Dore'' (1995) # '' Aragini'' (1995) # '' Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukesh Rishi
Mukesh Rishi (born 19 April 1956) is an Indian actor and film producer who works primarily in Hindi and Telugu films. He has also appeared in Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi and Tamil films. He got his first break in Hindi in 1988 and has since, established himself as a leading character actor. Although he started his career in films as a villain, he has diversified into positive roles. He joins a list of non-Telugu speaking actors, such as Amrish Puri, Puneet Issar, Paresh Rawal, Sharat Saxena, Pradeep Rawat, Narendra Jha, Rahul Dev, Mukul Dev, Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, and Sayaji Shinde who have successfully established themselves in Telugu movies. Early life Rishi was born in Jammu. After his graduation from Government College, Sector 11, Chandigarh, and working for two years in Mumbai, Rishi went to work in Fiji where he met his wife of Fijian-Indian descent. Her family ran a traditional departmental store.Syed Firdaus Ashra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karthik (singer)
Karthik (born 7 November 1980) is an Indian playback singer and composer. Karthik started his professional singing career as a backing vocalist and has since been working as a playback singer. He has sung more than 8000 songs in 15 Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia, Bengali, Marathi and Hindi. Early and personal life Karthikeyan hails from Tiruvarur district. He is a trained Carnatic music vocalist. He was part of a college band and regularly participated in IIT Madras Fest '' Saarang''. An ardent fan of A. R. Rahman, Karthik's dream was to meet Rahman and sing for him. Playback singer Srinivas, who collaborated often with Rahman was Karthik's close friend's cousin. Srinivas encouraged Karthik to look at singing as a career, which prompted Karthik to resume his singing lessons. One year later, Srinivas recommended Karthik's name to Rahman, who needed fresh voices for backing vocalists for a song from '' Pukar''. Karthik eventually g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayanth Kaikini
Jayanth Kaikini (born 24 January 1955) is a poet, short story writer, playwright, columnist in Kannada and a lyricist in Kannada Cinema. He has so far published six anthologies of short stories, four books of poetry, three plays and a collection of essays. He is valued as one of the best writers in Kannada literature and has revolutionized the field by giving it a fresh new perspective. He has bagged in many notable awards like 'Karnataka Sahitya Academy' award. Kaikini is regarded as one of the most significant writers in Kannada today. Kaikini has been conferred the honorary doctorate from Tumkur University. Early life Dr Kaikini was born in Gokarna to Gourish Kaikini, a thinker, litterateur and teacher, and Shanta Kaikini, a social worker. After studying a M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Karnataka University, Dharwad, he moved to Mumbai where he worked as a chemist for many years. Jayanth Kaikini began his career working as a production chemist, eventually working also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |