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Munna (2007 Film)
''Munna'' is a 2007 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action crime film directed by debutant Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Prabhas and Ileana D'Cruz in lead roles. Prakash Raj, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Rahul Dev in the supporting roles. The film was postponed several times due to excessive post-production. The film released on 27 April 2007. Plot Munna is a college student whose aim is to finish off mafia don Kakha, who keeps the entire city under his grip. An honest politician Srinivasa Rao relentlessly works to expose Kakha but is killed. Meanwhile, Munna's classmate Nidhi falls in love with him. The twist in the tale is that Kakha is none other than Munna's estranged father who tried to sell off his mother and was responsible for the deaths of her and Munna's young sister. Another don in the city named Aatma, who is Kakha's opposition, asks Munna to join him, but he refuses his proposal. The mind game begins. Kakha's second wife, son, and daught ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vamshi Paidipally
Paidipally Vamshidhar Rao (born 27 July 1979), better known as Vamshi Paidipally, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is best known for directing mainstream film works such as '' Munna'' (2007), '' Brindavanam'' (2010), ''Yevadu'' (2014), ''Oopiri'' (2016), and ''Maharshi'' (2019). Paidipally has won a National Film Award for ''Maharshi''. Early life Vamshi Paidipally was born on 27 July 1979 in Khanapur of Adilabad district, Telangana. His parents, who hail from Bheemaram near Jagtial town, own a cinema hall in Khanapur. He did his schooling in Hyderabad Public School, and his intermediate from Little Flower Junior College. He then, completed his bachelor's degree in commerce and Master's in Computer Applications from Osmania University, and had worked as a software engineer in Hyderabad. Career Paidipally began his film career by working as an assistant film director in film ''Eeswar'' (2002). While working for the movie '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaveri (actress)
Kaveri, also known as Kalyani, is an Indian actress and film producer who mostly appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada language films. She had a critically acclaimed performance in the 2002 Telugu film ''Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru!'', that fetched her the Nandi Award for Best Actress. Early life Kaveri was born into a Malayali family settled in Kavumbhagom, Thiruvalla, Kerala. Her father, Muralidharan, worked at Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. Career She started her film career as a child artist in Malayalam films, appeared in several Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. After playing lead and supporting roles in Malayalam, Tamil films, she enacted female lead roles in several Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu language films. She has won the Kerala state television award for best actress in 2002 for ''Anna'' and Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in ''Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru'' (2002). She is perhaps best known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabhas Sreenu
Prabhas Sreenu is an Indian actor who has appeared in Telugu language films. Career Sreenu has attached the name "Prabhas" as a prefix to his stage name, owing to his friendship with actor Prabhas Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju (born 23 October 1979), known mononymously as Prabhas (), is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. One of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema, Prabhas has featured in ''Fo .... The pair had earlier been batchmates during their time at film institute, and after Prabhas had become an actor, Sreenu looked after his work. He continued to look after his work until Prabhas began to reduce his commitments to one film a year, which meant that Prabhas's uncles took over. He then worked as an actor, often playing negative and comedic roles in films. Notable filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sreenu, Prabhas Indian male film actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Telugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttej
Uttej is an Indian actor and screenwriter who works in Telugu films. He won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for the film ''Chandamama'' (2007). Personal life Uttej was born and brought up in Nalgonda district. He is the nephew of noted lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja. Uttej married Padmavathi who died in September 2021 due to cancer. Career Uttej started his career as an assistant director in Ram Gopal Varma's directorial debut '' Siva'' in 1989. He also played the role of canteen waiter in the film. He recommended JD Chakravathi to play antagonist role in Siva. He acted along with many lead actors and also worked as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi for the film '' Gulabi''. Filmography Actor Writer *'' Raatri'' (1992) *'' Money Money'' (1995) *'' Ninne Pelladata'' (1996; additional dialogue) *''Khadgam'' (2002) *'' Rakhi'' (2006; additional dialogue) *''Mahatma'' (2009; additional dialogue) *''Power'' (2014; additional dialogue) *''Bengal Tiger'' (2015; addit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundu Sudharshan
Gundu Sudarshan (born Surampudi Sudarshan Rao) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in Telugu films. He acted in more than 350 films. He also has stage experience from the age of 10. He entered the film industry with ''Mister Pellam'' in 1993 directed by Bapu Early life He was born to Subbarao and Kanakalatha and brought up in Bhimavaram, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was an advocate. He used to watch mythological dramas from his childhood. Till seventh standard, he studied in Manchili, his grandfather's village. He had stage experience from the age of 10. He started his acting career in his 7th standard in a stage play called ''Mondi Guruvu Banda Sishyudu'', playing the role of ''Sishya (disciple)''. He was also involved in the cultural activities in his school. He did his schooling and intermediate in Bhimavaram. Though he occasionally participated in stage plays, he concentrated more on studies. He completed BTech in Civil Engineeri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sameer Hasan
Vinnakota Sameer (also called Sameer Hasan) is an Indian actor from Andhra Pradesh who predominantly appears in Telugu films and TV programs. Life He is married to Aparna. They are currently living in Hyderabad. Sameer and Aparna won the finals of ''Moguds Pellams'', a TV program conducted by MAA TV for celebrity couples. Career He has been acting in TV serials since Doordarshan days. He has a supporting role in ''Ruthu Ragalu''. Sameer made his film debut in '' Subha Sankalpam'' (1995), directed by K. Viswanath. Television career * ''Ruthuragalu'' (Maa TV) * ''Moguds Pellams'' (Maa TV) * ''Bigg Boss 1'' (Star Maa; 2017) *''Santhi Nivasam''(ETV) Filmography Telugu * ''Prema Pusthakam'' (1993) * '' Subha Sankalpam'' (1995) * '' Aahaa..!'' (1998) * '' Student No.1'' (2001) * ''Indra'' (2002) * '' Simhadri'' (2003) * ''Tagore'' (2003) * '' Sye'' (2004) * ''Mass'' (2004) * ''Samba'' (2004) * ''Athade Oka Sainyam'' (2004) * ''Jai Chiranjeeva'' (2005) * ''That Is Pandu'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghu Babu
Yerra Raghu, known professionally as Raghu Babu, is a Telugu comedian well known for his comic expressions and timing. He has worked in many successful films in Telugu industry. He is the eldest son of famous comedian and character actor Giri Babu. His native place is Ravinuthala. He got married in 1988. He played a crucial role in comedy part in movies, establishing himself as the director's pick in several Telugu films. He is a Nandi Award nominee for a Telugu film. Filmography # '' Dongalu Unnaru Jagratha'' (1990) # '' Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam'' (1992) # ''Uzhiyan'' (1994; Tamil) as Subramani's henchman # '' Murari'' (2001) as Erra Babu # ''Neetho Cheppalani'' (2002) # ''Aadi'' (2002) # '' Bharata Simha Reddy'' (2002) # '' Chennakesava Reddy'' (2002) as Venkat Reddy's son # '' Gemeni'' (2002) # ''Khadgam'' (2002) # ''Anveshana'' (2002) # ''Dhanush'' (2003) # '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' (2003) # '' Golmaal'' (2003) # ''Raghavendra'' (2003) # '' Dil'' (2003) # ''Kalyana Ramudu'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalapathi Rao
Chalapathi Rao (8 May 1944 – 24 December 2022) was an Indian actor and producer known for comedy and villainous roles in Telugu cinema. He acted in different roles in more than 600 films. Personal life and death Rao hailed from Baliparru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. His son Ravi Babu is an actor, director and producer in Tollywood. Rao died from a heart attack on 24 December 2022, at the age of 78. Partial filmography As actor #Gudachari 116 (1966) # Sakshi (1967) # Buddhimantudu (1969) #Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka (1969) # Kathanayakudu (1969) #Mayani Mamata (1970) # Pettandarulu (1970) # Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971) #Adrusta Jathakudu (1971) #Kalam Marindi (1972) #Desoddharakulu (1973) # Andalaramudu (1973) #Doctor Babu (1973) #Tatamma Kala (1974) #Yamagola (1975) #Annadammula Anubandham (1975) #Manushulanta Okkate (1976) #Yamagola (1977) #Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977) #Yuga Purushudu (1978) #Driver Ramudu (1979) #Vetagadu (1979) # Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venu Madhav (actor)
Kunath Venu Madhav (died 25 September 2019) was an Indian actor, television presenter, mimicry artist and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was one of the finest comedians in the Telugu cinema, he starred in some 500 films in a variety of roles, starting his career as an impressionist; imitating celebrities, politicians, and local dialects. He received breakthrough in cinema with works such as ''Master'' (1997), and '' Tholi Prema'' (1998). In 2006, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy Lakshmi. He won two CineMAA Awards for best comedian for his work in V. V. Vinayaks' romantic comedy '' Dil'' (2003); and S. S. Rajamouli's sports comedy '' Sye'' (2004). Early life Venu Madhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana. He was married to Sree Vanisri and has two sons. Death He died on 25 September 2019 at Yashoda Hospitals Yashoda Hospitals is a chain of hospitals based in Hyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmaji
Brahmaji (born 25 April 1965) is an Indian actor best known for his work in Telugu cinema. He is a regular actor in director Krishna Vamsi's films. Brahmaji appeared in an important role in Krishna Vamsi's debut film as a director, '' Gulabi''. He appeared in Krishna Vamsi's second film ''Ninne Pelladata''. Krishna Vamsi made him hero with the movie Sindhooram. Later Brahmaji continued as a character artist. He appeared in lead roles in films such as ''Samakka Sarakka'', ''Inspector, Kaki'', ''Idea'', ''Andariki Vandanalu'', ''Adhyakshaa'', ''Dhoom Dham'', ''Abbo Vaada'', ''Kumbakonam'', and ''N.H-5''. He received 'Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award' at 16th Santosham Film Awards in 2018 for his comic roles in various Telugu films. Early life During Brahmaji's college days, he was a big fan of superstar Krishna. Brahmaji's father used to work as a Tahsildar in Nellore, when J. V. Somayajulu a renowned stage actor, who was also a Deputy Collector, acted in the Telug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Posani Krishna Murali
Posani Krishna Murali (born 22 January 1958) is an Indian screenwriter, actor, director and producer who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He worked as a writer for over 150 Telugu films and directed a number of films. In 2009, he also contested in Andhra Pradesh state legislative assembly elections from Chilakaluripet constituency but lost the elections. Early life and education Posani was born on 22 January 1958 in Pedakakani, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. His father Posani Subba Rao worked as a small-time employee in Pedakakani and his mother was a housewife. He has an elder sister Rajyalakshmi and a younger sister Prameela. He also has a younger brother Posani Amar Bhosale. He is the cousin of Boyapati Srinu. Growing up, Posani's family struggled financially and his father was not educated and wanted Posani to study well so that he could have a better life. Posani did his schooling in a small village in Guntur district and went on to do his BComm. He joined Acharya Nagarjuna ... [...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] |