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Manavudu Danavudu
''Manavudu Danavudu'' (Telugu: మానవుడు - దానవుడు) is a 1972 Telugu drama film directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Sarada and Krishna Kumari. It was produced by P. Chinnapa Reddy of Ushasri Films. Sobhan Babu played a dual role as Doctor Venu during the daytime and as Killer Jagan during the nighttime. The film was remade in Hindi by Doondi as ''Adha Din Adhi Raat'' (1977) and in Tamil as '' Engal Thanga Raja'' (1973) and in Malayalam as ''Ithaanente Vazhi'' (1978). Cast *Sobhan Babu as Dr. Venu and Jagan (dual role) * Sarada as Radha Devi * Krishnam Raju (Cameo) as Inspector * Krishna Kumari as Seeta *Kaikala Satyanarayana as Bhujangam * Raja Babu *Mukkamala *P. J. Sarma as Narayana Soundtrack * "Ammalaanti Chalanadi Lokam Okate Undile" * "Anuvu Anuvuna Velasina Deva Kanuvelugai Mamu Nadipimpa Rava" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam) * "Kanche Kaada Manche Kaada" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sobhan Babu
Sobhan Babu (born Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao; 14 January 1937 – 20 March 2008) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema.Bangaru Panjaram in Venditera Paatalu, Krishnasastri Sahityam, third volume, Vishalandhra Publishing House, Hyderabad, pp.78-82. He made his film debut in ''Bhaktha Sabari, Bhakta Sabari'' (1959), but ''Daiva Balam'' (1959) released earlier. He garnered four Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu, Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor, and IFFI Special Jury Award and Special Mention, Special Jury Award for ''Bangaru Panjaram'' (1969) at the 4th International Film Festival of India, 4th IFFI. Sobhan Babu was featured in National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, National Award winning films such as ''Sita Rama Kalyanam (1961 film), Sita Rama Kalyanam'' (1961), ''Mahamantri Timmarusu (film), Mahamantri Timmarusu'' (1962), ''Lava Kusa'' (1963), ''Nartanasala (1963 film), Nartanasala'' (1963), featured at the 3rd Afro-Asian Film Festival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shobhan Babu
Sobhan Babu (born Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao; 14 January 1937 – 20 March 2008) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema.Bangaru Panjaram in Venditera Paatalu, Krishnasastri Sahityam, third volume, Vishalandhra Publishing House, Hyderabad, pp.78-82. He made his film debut in '' Bhakta Sabari'' (1959), but ''Daiva Balam'' (1959) released earlier. He garnered four Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor, and Special Jury Award for ''Bangaru Panjaram'' (1969) at the 4th IFFI. Sobhan Babu was featured in National Award winning films such as '' Sita Rama Kalyanam'' (1961), '' Mahamantri Timmarusu'' (1962), ''Lava Kusa'' (1963), ''Nartanasala'' (1963), featured at the 3rd Afro-Asian Film Festival, and ''Desamante Manushuloyi'' (1970). He is often referred to as ''Nata Bushana.'' In a film career as a matinee idol, spanning more than thirty five years, Sobhan Babu starred in more than 200 feature films in a variety of roles in films such as ''Veerabhimanyu'' (1965), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Telugu-language Films
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1972 Films
The year 1972 in film involved several significant events. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1972 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Awards Palme d'Or (Cannes Film Festival): :''The Working Class Goes to Heaven'' (''La classe operaia va in paradiso''), directed by Elio Petri, Italy :''The Mattei Affair'' (''Il Caso Mattei''), directed by Francesco Rosi, Italy Berlin Film Festival, Golden Bear (Berlin Film Festival): :''The Canterbury Tales (film), The Canterbury Tales'' (''I Racconti di Canterbury''), directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Italy / France 1972 Wide-release movies American films of 1972, United States unless stated January–March April–June July–September October–December Notable films released in 1972 American films of 1972, United States unless stated # *''The 14 Amazons'' (Shi si nu ying hao), directed by Cheng Kang, starring Lisa Lu, Lily Ho (actress), Lily Ho, Ivy Ling Po. (Hong Kong films of 1972 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukkamala (actor)
Mukkamala Krishna Murthy (1920–1987), known mononymously by his surname as Mukkamala (Telugu: ముక్కామల), was a lawyer turned actor who was active in Telugu films in the 1950s and the 1960s. He was a stage actor in his student days and was popular in the role of French General Bussy in ''Bobbili Yuddham'', a stage play based on the historical Battle of Bobbili (Bobbili Yuddham). He joined the Telugu film industry in the late 1940s in Madras and played a variety of character roles in a career lasting for about 35 years. He died in 1987. Filmography Actor 1940s * ''Maya Machindra'' (1945) * ''Laila Majnu'' (1949) 1950s * '' Swapna Sundari'' (1951) * '' Nirdoshi'' (1951) * '' Niraparadhi'' (1951) * ''Mayalamari'' (1951) * '' Prema'' (1952) as Parasuram * '' Maradalu Pelli'' (1952) * '' Dharma Devata'' (1952) as Raghunatha Varma * ''Rechukka'' (1954) as Maharaju * '' Aggiramudu'' (1954) * '' Rani Ratnaprabha'' (1955) * ''Tenali Ramakrishna'' (1956) as Tatachar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Babu (actor)
Punyamurthula Appalaraju (20 October 1937 – 07 February 1983), better known by his stage name Raja Babu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is noted as one of the finest Telugu comedians. A 9 ft bronze statue of Rajababu was unveiled in his birthplace of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh in 2012. Early life Raja Babu was born in Rajamundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh to Punyamurthula Umamaheswara Rao and Ramanamma as Appala Raju. His brothers are also noted comedians, Chitti Babu and Ananth Babu. He completed his Intermediate (10+2) education and successfully completed Teacher Training Course. He worked for sometime as a Telugu teacher after that. During that period, he used to act in dramas like ''Kukka Pilla Dorikindi'', ''Naalugilla Chaavadi'' and ''Alluri Sitarama Raju''. Life style Garikapati Raja Rao invited Babu after seeing his acting skills in dramas who worked for Mr. Gayudu. Babu reached Madras in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Kaikala Satyanarayana (25 July 1935 – 23 December 2022) was an Indian actor, producer, director, and politician who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He appeared in over 750 films and served as the Member of Parliament in the 11th Lok Sabha representing Machilipatnam constituency from Telugu Desam Party. He was the recipient of the 2011 Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and 2017 Filmfare Award for lifetime achievement in Telugu cinema. Early life Kaikala Satyanarayana was born on 25 July 1935 to Kaikala Laxmi Narayana from Kavutaram village in Krishna district. Having completed his primary education in Gudlavalleru and intermediate education in Vijayawada, Satyanarayana graduated from Gudivada College. Career Kaikala was first noticed by D. L. Narayana, who offered him a role in his film ''Sipayi Koothuru'' directed by Changayya in 1959. Though it did not do well at the box office, he was noticed for his resemblance to N.T. Rama Rao. They found him as a prospective candidate t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnam Raju
Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju (20 January 1940 – 11 September 2022) was an Indian actor and politician. He was known for his works in Telugu cinema and was widely known as "''Rebel Star''" for his rebellious acting style. He was also the winner of the inaugural Nandi Award for Best Actor. Krishnam Raju starred in more than 183 feature films in his career. He made his film debut with the 1966 film ''Chilaka Gorinka'' produced and directed by K. Pratyagatma. Krishnam Raju had won five Filmfare Awards South and three state Nandi Awards. Krishnam Raju was also an active politician. Krishnam Raju acted in several successful films such as ''Jeevana Tarangalu'' (1973), '' Krishnaveni'' (1974), ''Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976), '' Amara Deepam'' (1977), '' Sati Savitri'' (1978), ''Katakatala Rudrayya'' (1978), '' Mana Voori Pandavulu'' (1978), ''Rangoon Rowdy'' (1979), ''Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu'' (1979), ''Sita Ramulu'' (1980), ''Taxi Driver'' (1981), '' Trisulam'' (1982), ''Dharmaatmud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ithaanente Vazhi
''Ithaanente Vazhi'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Sharada. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jose Prakash and Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. The film was a remake of the 1972 Telugu film '' Manavudu Danavudu.'' Cast *Madhu as Vijayan / Karimpuli Bhargavan (Double Roll) * Sharada as Malathi *Jose Prakash as Menon *Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan as Vasu *Bahadoor as Gopi *Jayamalini *Manimala as Seetha *Philomina as Beevi Umma * Sadhana *Vijayalalitha as Sarasa *TP Madhavan as police inspector * Sam * Lissy Soundtrack The music was composed by K. J. Joy and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala B. Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Bichu Thirumala (13 February 1942 – 26 November 2021), was an Indian lyricist and poet. He is known for creating the style of arranging beautiful words in Malayalam film songs. In Malayalam cinema, Bich .... References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharada (actress)
Sarada (born Saraswati Devi; 25 June 1945) is an Indian actress and politician. Known for her work predominantly in Malayalam films and Telugu films , Sarada is the recipient of three National Awards. She has also appeared in few Tamil, Hindi as well as Kannada language films. She is also known as Urvasi Sarada as National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the ''Urvasi Award''. She won three National Awards for her roles in ''Thulabharam'' (1968), '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), and '' Nimajjanam'' (1977). Sarada has garnered the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema. Early life Sarada was born Saraswati Devi in Tenali, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her parents Venkateswar Rao and Satyavathi Devi belonged to a family of agriculturalists. She has a brother, named Mohan Rao. Sarada was sent to Madras in her childhood to live with her grandmother Kanakamma. Sarada describes her grandmother as a "strict discipli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engal Thanga Raja
''Engal Thanga Raja'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula and Sowcar Janaki. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a remake of the 1972 Telugu film '' Manavudu Danavudu'', and loosely adapts the 1886 novel ''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'' by Robert Louis Stevenson. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Dr. Thangaraja (alias) Raja/Pattakathi Bhairavan *Manjula as Vasanthi *Sowcar Janaki as Seetha * Major Sundarrajan as Kadhar Bai/Thatha *R. S. Manohar as Vedhachalam *S. V. Ramadas as Dharmalingam *Nagesh as Gopi *Rama Prabha as Radha *Ganthimathi as Kanaga * C.I.D.Sakunthala as Rani (Dancer) *Veeraraghavan as College Principal *Master Giri as Young Raja *Gemini Mali as Ramlal Sett *Comedy Shanmugam as Anthonysamy * T. K. S. Natarajan as Raja College Mate *S. R. Janaki as Appakadai Aaya Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Reception Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adha Din Aadhi Raat
''Aadha Din Aadhee Raat'' () is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by ''Doondi''. It was a remake of the 1972 Telugu film ''Manavudu Danavudu''. Cast * Vinod Khanna ... Dr. Gopal / Jagan * Shabana Azmi ... Dr. Radha * Asha Parekh ... Seeta *Jayshree T. ... Laxmi * Jalal Agha ... Raju * Prem Chopra ... Gulshan * Ranjeet ... Patel * Om Shivpuri ... Kedar Soundtrack Songs were written by Anand Bakshi Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was an Indian poet and lyricist. He was nominated for the Filmfare award for Best lyricist a total of 40 times, resulting in 4 wins. Early life Anand Bakshi (Bakshi Anand Prakash Vaid) was born ... and their music was composed by the duo Laxmikant Pyarelal. References External links * 1977 films 1970s Hindi-language films 1977 action films Hindi remakes of Telugu films Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal Indian action drama films Hindi-language action films {{1970s-action-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |