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Mukkamala Krishna Murthy
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 Tatach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guntur
Guntur () is a city and the administrative headquarters of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Guntur is spread across 168.49 km square and is the third-largest city in the state. It is situated to the west of the Bay of Bengal, on the Eastern Coastal Plains. The city is the heartland of the state, located in the centre of Andhra Pradesh and making it a central part connecting different regions. It serves as a major hub for exports chilli, cotton and tobacco and has the largest chili market yard in Asia. It is a major transportation, education and commercial hub for the state. Guntur city is a municipal corporation and also the headquarters of Guntur East and Guntur West mandals in Guntur revenue division. The city region is a major part of Amaravati Metropolitan Region. census of India the city is the third most populous in the state with a population of 743,354. It is classified as a ''Y-grade'' city as per the Seventh Central Pay Commission. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenali Ramakrishna (1956 Film)
''Tenali Ramakrishna'' is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language political drama film produced and directed by B. S. Ranga based on Ch. Venkataramaiah's stage play of the same name. Produced for the banner Vikram Productions, it stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, V. Nagayya, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and Jamuna in key roles. Ranga handled the cinematography with his brother-in-law B. N. Haridas while P. G. Mohan edited the film. Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy composed the soundtrack and background score. Written by Samudrala Sr., Kannadasan and Murugadasa, ''Tenali Ramakrishna'' narrates the story of the 14th century Telugu and Sanskrit poet and scholar of the same name, and his life as a member of the court of Krishnadevaraya, the king of the Vijayanagara Empire. Using his wits, Ramakrishna manages to save Krishnadevaraya from attacks by the Bahmani Sultanate, which tries to invade the Vijayanagara Empire. The rest of the film is about Ramakrishna's efforts to save Krishnadevaraya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahamantri Timmarusu (film)
''Mahamantri Timmarusu'' is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Gummadi, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was produced by N. Ramabrahmam, A. Pundarikakshayya under the Gowtami Productions banner. The film won the President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 10th National Film Awards. Plot The story is about the critical role of Timmarusu (Gummadi) played during the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya (NTR). The story begins with the crowning ceremony of Sri Krishnadevaraya. Before the function, he participates in the dance and music function of Chinna Devi (Vijayalaxmi). They get married and she becomes his first queen. After the coronation, Timmarusu arranges the marriage with Tirumala Devi (S. Varalaxmi), daughter of the Srirangapatnam kingdom. The Vijayanagara empire expands in size due to the war tactics of Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayaka (Mikkilineni). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usha Parinayam
''Usha Parinayam'' ( te, ఉషా పరిణయము; English: Marriage of Usha) is one of the famous Indian drama. It is also a popular Yakshagana. The play was written in 1901 by Vedam Venkataraya Sastry. Plot Banasura, the king of demons undertakes a severe penance to solicit the blessings of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva appears to Banasura and asks him to reveal his desire. Banasura asks for Shiva, Parvati and their entire family to guard the entrance to his city Sonapuri. Shiva goes to Sonapuri with his entire family including the Pramadhaganas to guard the city. This provides the arrogant Banasura with overconfidence and he wages war against the Devas. The Devas are no match for the mighty Banasura, who is under the protection of Shiva and are defeated in the ensuing battle. He further challenges Shiva, the very power under whose allegiance he defeated the Devas. Angered with Banasura’s arrogance, Shiva curses him that when the flag of his chariot falls without a reason, Sr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Fantasy film, fantasy swashbuckler film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was subsequently dubbed into Tamil (''Jagathalaprathapan''), Kannada (''Jagadekaveerana Kathe''), Bengali, Oriya, and Hindi languages. Released on August 9, 1961, the film was a box office success. Plot Once upon a time, there was a kingdom Udayagiri, its king (Mukkamala) has two sons Pratap (N. T. Rama Rao) a valiant man and Jagajithu (Lanka Satyam), a poltroon man that envies his brother. Pratap's life ambition is to couple up with ''Devakanyas'' the angels ''Jayanthi/Indrakumari (B. Saroja Devi), Nagini/Nagakumari (L. Vijayalakshmi), Varuni/Varunakumari (Jayanthi),'' and ''Marichi/Agnikumari (Bala)''. Knowing it, the angered king ostracizes him from the country. Right now, Pratap starts hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annapurna (film)
''Annapurna'' is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film genre directed by V. Madhusudan Rao. Cast * Jamuna as Annapurna *Jaggayya as Anand * Gummadi as Ramayya * C. S. R. as Ranganadham * Mukkamala as Narayya/Narahari * Relangi as Raja Rao *Ramana Reddy as Kotayya *Sarathi as Chandu *Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah * Girija as Rani * Chhaya Devi * ''Master'' Babu as Babu Soundtrack Music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi Susarla Dakshinamurthi Jr. (Telugu: సుసర్ల దక్షిణామూర్తి; 1921 – 2012) was an Indian music composer, playback singer, record producer, Carnatic musician, multi-instrumentalist,Ilavelpu in Naati 101 Chitral ....http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/moviedetail.asp?mid=A0001674 References External links * {{V. Madhusudhana Rao 1960 directorial debut films 1960 films 1960s Telugu-language films Films directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao Films scored by Susarla Dakshinamurthi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daiva Balam
''Daiva Balam'' () is a 1959 Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by Ponnaluru Vasanthakumar Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasri, with music composed by Ashwatthama. The film is the debut of Shobhan Babu in the film industry. The film is known to be one of the earliest Telugu film containing sequences in Eastmancolor. Plot Once upon a time, there was a kingdom called Malava. King Ugrasena (Gummadi) has a daughter, Rupa. According to the astrologer's prediction, Rupa marries an ordinary citizen. Ugrasena becomes furious and wants to change this fate so he finds the whereabouts of the boy (Chandrasena), through astrologers, and orders him eliminated. But the boy escapes and grows up at an ashram along with his mother Annapurna (Malathi). Years roll by, and, once, while hunting, Rupa (Jayasri) gets acquainted with Chandrasena (N. T. Rama Rao) and they fall in love. King Ugrasena announces a sports competition in the capital in which Chandrasena prevail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayabheri
''Jayabheri'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by P. Pullayya who co-wrote the script with Acharya Aatreya. The film is based on the life of poet Kaasinath and stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film was produced by Vasireddy Narayana Rao with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. ''Jayabheri'' won the Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 7th National Film Awards. The music from the film was widely played on the radio. The film was simultaneously released in Tamil as ''Kalaivaanan''. Plot The film is set during the 16001700s, during the Vijayanagara Empire at Vidyanagaram. It is the hometown of high scholars and the elite communities where Kasinatha Sastry — an orthodox Brahmin — was brought up by his elder brother Viswanatha Sastry and his sister-in-law Annapurna. A low caste Bhagavatar called Bhachanollu is shown visiting Vidyanagaram. During this event, an extraordinary dancer, Manjulavani, challe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Thammudu (1958 Film)
''Anna Thammudu'' () is a 1958 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kadaru Venkateswara Rao under the Sri Raja Rajeswari Film Company banner and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and Jaggayya, with music composed by Ashwatthama. Plot Madhava Rao (A. V. Subba Rao) & Nageswara Rao (Mukkamala) are a sibling. Madhav Rao leads a happy family life with his wife Shantamma (Malathi) and son Ravi (Master Balu) whereas Nageswara Rao is a spoilt brat that's why his brother has ostracized from the family. But when Madhava Rao is on his deathbed he returns, cleverly slaughters his brother, and grabs their property by cheating his sister-in-law. After that, he plans to eliminate Ravi too, listening to it, Shantamma runs out and falls asleep after reaching the outskirts. At that time, a thief notices jewelry on Ravi for which he kidnaps and throws him on the road. A couple passing on notices the kid and rears him. After waking up Shantamma goes into shock due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sobha (1958 Film)
Sobha is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi. The film was produced by Ponnaluri Brothers under the Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner. Music was composed by A. M. Rajah in his debut. ''Sobha'' was a remake of the Hindi film '' Dulari'' (1949). The film was recorded as a ''Hit'' at the box office. Plot Seetamma (Hemalatha) a widow, has a daughter Sobha. On the occasion of Sobha's fifth birthday, Sitamma's brother Sankaram (Relangi) gifts her a locket with the picture of Sobha and her parents in it and promised that he will marry Sobha to his son Raja. At midnight there is a theft in Seetamma's house by a tribal gang led by Sardar (Dr. Sivaramakrishnayya). Noticing Sobha wearing so much jewelry, they kidnap her. Sardar asks his sister Nagamma (Venkumamba) to rear the baby along with her daughter Kasturi. Sobha grows as Rani (Anjali Devi). Tribal youth Lala (Mukkamala) loves Rani but Kasturi (Raj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appu Chesi Pappu Kudu
Appu is a common nickname in India for the feminine given names Apurva, Apeksha, Aparna, Aparijita. It is also a masculine nickname, but prevalent mostly in the Southern region of India. It may refer to: *Appu (Hurrian), a character in Hurrian mythology * Appu, the elephant mascot, see 1982 Asian Games Films * ''Appu'' (2000 film), a Tamil film directed by Vasanth * ''Appu'' (2002 film), a Kannada film directed by Puri Jagannath Persons * Appu Nedungadi (1863–1933), India Malayalam writer * Appu Kuttan (born 1941), Indian-American philanthropist, consultant, and author * Puran Appu (1812–1848), Sri Lankan independence activist * P. S. Appu (1929–2012), Indian civil servant * Puneeth Rajkumar, (1975–2021), colloquially known as Appu See also * ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'', a 1958 Telugu film * Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU), an International organisation * Appukutty Sivabalan, better known as Appukutty, is an Indian actor and comedian, who mainly appears in Tamil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duryodhana
Duryodhana ( sa, दुर्योधन, ) also known as Suyodhana, is the primary antagonist in the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata.'' He was the eldest of the Kauravas, the hundred sons of the blind king Dhritarashtra and his queen Gandhari. Being the first-born son of the blind king, he was the crown prince of the Kuru Kingdom and its capital of Hastinapura, often forced into ceding the title to his cousin Yudhishthira, who was older than him. Karna was the prince's closest friend. Notably, Duryodhana, with significant assistance from Karna, performs the Vaishnava Yagna when the Pandavas are in exile. Duryodhana used his greater skill in wielding the mace to defeat his opponents. He was also an extremely courageous warrior and was said to be a good ruler. Duryodhana's greed and arrogance were the two qualities said to have led to his downfall in the Mahabharata. Etymology The Sanskrit word, ''Duryodhana'' means "invincible" in battle. Birth When Gandhari's pregnancy continue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
