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List Of Telugu Films Of 2001
This is a list of films produced by the Telugu language film industry based in Hyderabad in the year 2001. January–June July–December Other releases The following films were also released in 2001, though the release date remains unknown. References {{Filmsbycountry 2001 Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India *Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language ** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode S ... 2001 in Indian cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of Andhra Pradesh
Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, India. The nickname ''Tollywood'' is a portmanteau of the words Telugu and Hollywood. By 2021, it has emerged as the largest film industry in India in terms of box-office. Since 1909, filmmaker Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu was involved in producing short films and travelling to different regions in Asia to promote film work. In 1921, he produced the silent film, '' Bhishma Pratigna'', generally considered to be the first Telugu feature film, and hence, regarded as the ''Father of Telugu cinema''. In 1933, '' Sati Savitri'' directed by Chittajallu Pullayya received an honorary diploma at the 2nd Venice. Known for its big-ticket, and popular film genre catering to wider audience, works such as ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951) (only South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudhakar (actor)
G Sudhakar (born 18 May 1959) is an Indian actor, comedian and film producer. He has appeared more than 600 films in predominantly in Telugu and Tamil language films. He produced several films in Telugu, including '' Yamudiki Mogudu''. He won two Nandi Awards. Early life and personal life Sudhakar was born in Markapuram, Prakasam district. His father was a deputy collector who traveled all across Andhra Pradesh. Sudhakar is youngest of Six Brothers, He studied till intermediate in Andhra-Christian College, Guntur and then joined a Madras film institute and ventured into films. Film career Telugu films In the beginning days in the Telugu film industry he was a lead actor in ''Srushti Rahasyalu'', Pavitra Preama, "Agni poolu",'Oorikicchina Maata'', ''Bhogi Mantalu'', ''Konte Kodallu'' and others. He then started doing comedy roles which fit him well. He is famous for his peculiar voice modulation. He became a popular comedian in the 1980s and 90s by his dialogue pronuncia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suman (actor)
Suman Talwar (born 28 August 1959) is an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He was one of the most prominent actors of Telugu cinema during the 1980s. Early life Suman was born in a Tulu-speaking family in Madras of present-day Tamil Nadu. His mother, Kesari Chandra, was the Principal of the Ethiraj College for women in Chennai. His father, Susheel Chandra, worked for I.O.C. Chennai. He attended The Besant Theosophical High School, Chennai and completed a B.A. in English Literature. Suman learnt music and Sanskrit from H.A.S. Shastri. Career Suman started his career in the role of a police officer in the Tamil movie ''Neechal kulam'' (1979) produced by T. R. Ramanna. In a career spanning almost 4 decades, he has acted in more than 150 Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Suman acted as mythological characters such as Venkateswara, Shiva, and Rama in Telugu. He won Nandi Award for Best Actor for the film '' Bava Bavamaridi'' in 1993. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajendra Prasad (actor)
Gadde Rajendra Prasad (born 19 July 1956) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu films. He is a recipient of four Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, three SIIMA Awards, and three Santosham Film Awards. Prasad made his debut in 1977 with '' Sneham'' and gained recognition with ''Manchu Pallaki'' (1982). He then went on to be starred in several successful comedy films such as '' Rendu Rellu Aaru'' (1986), ''Ladies Tailor'' (1986), ''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'' (1987), ''Appula Appa Rao'' (1991), and ''Mayalodu'' (1993). He received Nandi Award for Best Actor for ''Erra Mandaram'' (1991) and ''Aa Naluguru'' (2004). He has also received an Honorary doctorate from Andhra University. In 2012, he starred in the medical thriller ''Dream'', for which he won the Royal Reel Award at the Canada International Film Festival. He is fondly called "Nata Kireeti" and he has been honored with the title "Hasya Kireeti" by the Telugu Alliances of Canada, held at Mississauga. He was also hon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Relangi Narasimha Rao
Relangi Narasimha Rao (born 30 September 1951) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominently works in Telugu cinema. He is well known for his comedy films, especially his collaborations with actors Chandra Mohan and Rajendra Prasad. His notable films include '' Gundammagari Krishnulu'' (1987), ''Dabbevariki Chedu'' (1987), '' Samsaram'' (1988), ''Chinnodu Peddodu'' (1988), '' Mama Alludu'' (1990), '' Police Bharya'' (1990), '' Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police'' (1991), '' Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam'' (1991). He has directed over 70 films,A legacy of humour The Hindu. mostly in Telugu, seven films in Kannada, as well as one film in Tamil. He also directed two TV series in Telugu. He won a Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer for the film ''Sundari S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammo Bomma
''Ammo Bomma'' ( My God! Toy!) is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language horror comedy film, produced by D. Lata Mahesh under the Sirisha Productions banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Suman, Seema, Uma and music composed by Shanmuk. The film is a remake of the Marathi movie ''Zapatlela'' (1993) which itself was inspired by 1988 Hollywood movie Child's Play. The film was an average grosser at the box office. Plot The film begins with Gangaram (Satya Prakash) a deadly gangster, as his life is a blank wall, he approaches a powerful wizard Malabar Baba and acquires the knowledge of ''Parakaya Pravesha'', which means one's own soul entering into another's body. Thereafter, Inspector Mahesh (Suman) a powerful police officer onslaughts on him. Severely injured Gangaram lands at a post office and transfers his soul into a doll nearby. Aside, Rambabu (Rajendra Prasad) a ventriloquist at Eluru, whom the doll holding Gangaram's soul is delivered, presented b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sneha (actress)
Suhasini Rajaram Naidu (born 12 October 1981), known by her stage name Sneha, is an Indian actress who works primarily in Tamil film industry and Telugu film industry. She made her debut with Malayalam movie Ingane Oru Nilapakshi. She debuted in Telugu in the year 2001 with the film ''Priyamaina Neeku''. She has won Tamil state film Awards and some regional awards for her acting in some of her films. Early and personal life Sneha was born as Suhasini Rajaram Naidu on 12 October 1981 in a Telugu family in Mumbai, Maharashtra and was brought up in Dubai. Sneha was paired with Prasanna for the first time in '' Achchamundu! Achchamundu!'' (2009). Since then, there were numerous reports in the media on their relationship. Prasanna was spotted in all her modeling shows and both were spotted together in movie previews. Though both denied it as a rumour, later, on 9 November 2011, Prasanna announced, "Yes... Sneha and I decided to marry soon with the blessings of our parents." The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarun Kumar
Tarun Kumar (born 8 January 1980) is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in few Tamil and Malayalam films. He has received three state Nandi Awards and the National Film Award for his works. He received the National Film Award for Best Child Artist in 1991, for his work in Mani Ratnam's '' Anjali'', which was India's official entry to the Oscars for that year. Tarun won critical acclaim with the Malayalam children's film, '' Abhayam'' (1991), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year, and Tarun won the Best Child artist Award at the ''Furoshiki Film Festival in Japan''. As a child artist, Tarun starred in super hits such as ''Manasu Mamatha'' (1990), '' Surya IPS'' (1991), ''Aditya 369'' (1991), ''Teja'' (1992), ''My Dear Muthachan'' (1992), and '' Johny'' (1993). Early life Tarun is the son of Roja Ramani and Odia Director Sushant Chakrapani. He started his career as a child actor with ''Manasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balasekaran
Balasekaran is an Indian film director and writer of Tamil and Telugu-language films. He is known for his work '' Love Today'', starring Vijay. He was once an assistant to K. Balachander. He also worked in Tamil serials as writer in ''Nandini'' and ''Lakshmi Stores''. Career After ''Love Today'', Balasekaran started work on a film titled ''Sollamalae'' for producer R. B. Choudary but later opted out. The producer released a film with the same name and a different script, later in 1998. Following the relative success of his ''Thulli Thirindha Kaalam'' (1997), Kavithalayaa signed him on for a further film titled ''Uyirezhuthu'', though the project eventually did not materialise. He subsequently began making ''Solli Vidu'' for Vivekananda Pictures in mid-1998, with newcomers Raghuram, the son of producer Thiruppur Mani, and Simran. Simran was later replaced by Jyothika, who herself was later replaced by Poonam. Supporting actors such as Raadhika, Raghuvaran and Prakash Raj we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyamaina Neeku
''Priyamaina Neeku'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Balasekaran. The film stars Tarun, Sivaji, Sneha (in her Telugu debut) and Preetha, while Ali, Venu Madhav and Tanikella Bharani played the other important supporting roles. The film and the soundtrack received positive reviews upon release, and was a box office success. On 24 January 2003, after the completion of reshooting few scenes, the film was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Kadhal Sugamanathu'' (), with Pyramid Natarajan playing Tarun's father and Livingston playing the comedian role of Ali. The Tamil version was also successful. Plot Ganesh is a carefree college youth from Hyderabad (Tamil Version as Coimbatore), whose life revolves around friends and doing good deeds for them which upsets his father Raja Shekar. One day he fumbles upon a red diary in his father's auction shop. It is a diary left behind unknowingly by Sandhya. The entire first half is narrated thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanikella Bharani
Tanikella Bharani (born 14 July 1954) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, poet, playwright and director who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has worked as an actor in more than 750 films, including some in Tamil and Hindi; while he was also screenwriter for 52 films. He has won three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards. Early life Tanikella Bharani's ancestry includes poets and literary figures of Telugu literature. Diwakarla Venkatavadhani and Viswanatha Satyanarayana were his grand uncles. Divakarla Tirupati Sastry one of the Telugu poet duo Tirupati Venkata Kavulu was his great-grand-uncle. He is born into a Telugu Brahmin family. He is fluent in Telugu, English, Hindi, Tamil. He is a religious Hindu who is known for singing devotional songs in praise of Sri Shiva and Devi Parvati, and propagates to his fellow Hindus to not just read the ''Bhagavad Gita'' but to follow what it teaches. He is also a supporter of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and has endorsed cur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyanka Upendra
Priyanka Upendra (née Trivedi) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Kannada Language films. Early life Priyanka was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Her mother is from West Bengal and father from Uttar Pradesh. She spent ten years of her schooling life in the US and about three years in Singapore, before graduating with a commerce degree from a college in Kolkata. She described herself as "little introverted, pretty flexible as a person, a good listener and overtly sensitive." She appeared in television commercials for brands such as Britannia, Orient Electric and Pillsbury in the late 1990s. During this time, she was cast by director Basu Chatterjee in his first Bengali film, ''Hothat Brishti'' (1998). She went on to make two more films with him, ''Chupi Chupi'' (2001) and ''Tak Jhal Mishti'' (2002). Career Beginnings Priyanka subsequently moved to Mumbai and acted in the Hindi film ''Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao'' (2001). She then began receiving offers for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
