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Lucky Chance
''Lucky Chance'' is a 1994 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by C. Sarath Babu under the Sri Madhav Arts banner and directed by Siva Nageswara Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Kanchan and music composed by Sri. The film was inspired by the 1954 classic movie '' Chakrapani'', which itself was based on Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy's novel ''Vitamin M''. The film was recorded as a ''Hit'' at the box office. Plot The film begins with two close friends Dharma Rao (Satyanarayana) and Veerabhadram (M. Balayya) going with an amusing challenge, whose children are going to grant them a grandson. So accordingly, they pact through their family lawyer Nayudamma (Kota Srinivasa Rao) by depositing 2 lakhs in the bank. Affirming, one stands first and gains the amount with the interest. Years roll by, the elders expire, the amount multiplies into Rs.50 lakhs, and except Nayudamma nobody knows the code. Here, Veerabhadram has three sons, Seshagiri (Giri Babu), Anjaneyulu (Tanikella B ... [...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] |
Mannava Balayya
Mannava Balayya (9 April 1930 – 9 April 2022) was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer in Telugu cinema. He acted in 300 films. Early life and career Mannava Balayya, was born at Chavupadu, Amaravathi mandalam, Guntur district to Mannava Annapurnamma, Guravayya Chowdary. He studied Engineering B.E. (mechanical) in Guindy Engineering College, Chennai. Inspired by the drama during his college days, Balayya ventured into movies with guidance from Tapi Chanakya. He made his debut as an actor with ''Ethuku Pai Ethu'', a social film directed by Tapi Chanakya and made by Sarathi Studios. Films such as ''Parvati Kalyanam'' established him as an actor. He acted in nearly three hundred films and established Amrutha Films in 1970. He penned a play, ''Nalupu Telupu'', later made into ''Chelleli Kapuram'', for which he received the Gold Nandi Award from the Andhra Pradesh Government. He also penned films, including ''Neramu Siksha'' and '' Annadammula Katha''. He was award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Comedy Films
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1990s Telugu-language Films
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1994 Films
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Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad ( ; , ) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the ''de jure'' capital of Andhra Pradesh. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 Census of India, Hyderabad is the fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the metropolitan region, making it the sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 74 billion, Hyderabad has the fifth-largest urban economy in India. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the capital beyond the fortified Golconda. In 1687, the city was annexed by the Mughals. In 1724, Asaf Jah I, the Mug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mano (singer)
Nagoor Babu, known by his stage name Mano, is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, producer, television anchor and composer. He is a recipient of several awards such as the Nandi Awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu. Mano has recorded more than 1,000 songs for film and private various Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya and Hindi films. He has also performed for over 3000 live concerts across the continents. Notably, he has recorded 500 songs for music director Ilayaraja. Mano is also recognized for being as the full-fledged dubbing artist for Rajanikanth in Telugu from ''Muthu'' (1995) onwards. Early life and background Mano was born as Nagoor Babu in Tenali, Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. His father Rasool, was a musician in the All India Radio, Vijayawada division and his mother Shaheeda, was a popular Stage actress. Inspired heavily by his mother, Mano joined the stage the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for K. Viswanath's directorial film of Sirivennela, the same name in 1986. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven state Nandi Award for Best Lyricist, Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu, Filmfare Awards South for his work. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics. Early life Chembolu Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. Career Seetharama Sastry was a lyricist for K. Viswanath with ''Sirivennela''. A particular highlight of the movie is the song "Vidhata Thalapuna", sung by S. P. Balasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny (actor)
Pollapragada Janardhana Rao, popularly known as Jenny, is an Indian comedian and artist, who appears in Telugu films and Telugu television. Jenny is from a Telugu Brahmin family from Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He is a mime artist. He has performed at over 1,000 shows in India as well as abroad. He acted in comic roles in more than 400 films and on television. He also did mime in many government funded TV ads. Partial filmography *'' Dabbu Bhale Jabbu *''Anandam'' (2001) *''Pandurangadu'' (2008) *''Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi'' *''Parama Veera Chakra'' (2011) *''Shubhapradam'' (2010) *'' Hello Brother'' (1994) *'' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) *''Ready'' (2008) *''Namo Venkatesa'' (2010) *''Anaganaga Oka Roju'' (1997) *''Annamayya'' (1997) *''Gunshot'' *''Shirdi Sai'' (2012) *'' Aagadu'' (2014) *''Ayyare'' (2012) *'' Sevakudu'' (2013) *''Naayak'' (2013) *''Cash'' *''Inspector'' *''Inspector Ashwini'' *''Master'' (1997) *'' Nenu'' (2004) *''Pedababu'' (2004) *''Nenunnanu'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinna (actor)
Chinna (born Arugunta Jithendra Reddy) is an Indian actor and director, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, Bollywood and Television. He made his Telugu film debut with Ram Gopal Varma's '' Siva'' in 1989. His debut movie as hero is ''Kalyanamaala'' (1997). Early life Chinna was born in Vakadu, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh in 1965. Awards ;Vamsi Berkley Awards *Best Actor - '' Allari Pilla'' (1992). Filmography As actor Films * ''Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju'' (2015) * '' Kalyanam'' (2009) * '' Aa Intlo'' (2009) as Pavan * '' 18,20 Love Story'' (2009) * ''Satyameva Jayate'' (2009) * ''Okka Magadu'' (2008) * '' Mee Sreyobhilashi'' (2007) as Ramakrishna * '' Kunkuma'' (2005) * ''Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi'' (2004) * ''Ninne Ishtapaddanu'' (2003) as Boney's relative * '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' (2003) as Mad man * ''Anveshana'' (2002) * ''Sontham'' (2002) as Shesham's friend * ''Bachi'' (2000) * ''Life Lo Wife'' (1998) * ''Kalyanamaala'' (1997) * '' Alluda Majaka'' (1995) as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013) was a popular Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema. He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows. Being close to Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Dharmavarapu was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association. Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Alasyam Amrutham (2010) and Yagnam (2004). Early life Dharmavarapu was born in a Telugu Brahmin family at Komminenivaripalem in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. Career Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema. A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor. Early life and career AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film ''Mister Pellam'' in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: ''Uncle'' and '' Ori Nee Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!'' and directed 4 films, namely ''Super Heroe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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