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N. T. R. Arts
N. T. R. Arts is an Indian film production company in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Established by actor Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, it is named after his grandfather Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. History Nandamuri Kalyan Ram established the production house with the name of his grandfather, actor, and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, known as 'NTR'. The production house has introduced directors such as Surender Reddy, Anil Ravipudi, and Mallidi Vassishta to Tollywood. Former film producer and politician, Nandamuri Janaki Ram, elder son of Nandamuri Harikrishna Nandamuri Harikrishna (2 September 1956 – 29 August 2018) was an Indian actor, producer, and politician. He served as the Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house the Indian Parliament representing the state of Andhra Pradesh ..., was also a part of the banner until he died in a car accident, on December 6, 2014. Film production References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram (born 5 July 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Telugu cinema. He is the son of actor-politician Nandamuri Harikrishna. Ram is best known for his roles in action films such as ''Athanokkade'', ''Hare Ram'' and '' 118''. Ram is the chairperson of the production company N. T. R. Arts, named after his paternal grandfather NTR. He also owns "Advitha Creative Studios", a video effects company, which provided special effects for movies such as ''Legend'', ''Nannaku Prematho'' and ''Krishnashtami''. Early life Kalyan Ram was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, to Nandamuri Harikrishna and his first wife, Lakshmi Kumari. He is the grandson of N. T. Rama Rao. His half-brother, N. T. Rama Rao Jr., is also an actor. Ram was schooled at St. Pauls, Hyderabad and KCP Siddardha Adarsh Residential School, Vijayawada. He obtained his engineering degree in Coimbatore and completed masters in Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Though he desired to join ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athanokkade
''Athanokkade'' () is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Surender Reddy. It was produced by Nandamuri Janaki Ram, Kalyan Ram's elder brother, under the banner N. T. R. Arts. It stars Kalyan Ram, Sindhu Tolani, and Ashish Vidyarthi in the lead roles, with the music composed by Mani Sharma. The film was released theatrically on 7 May 2005. Following its commercial success, the film was remade in Tamil as ''Aathi'' (2006) and in Kannada as ''Lakshmana'' (2016). The film was set to be remade in Hindi as ''He, The Only One'', but the film was never released. It was later dubbed in Hindi as ''International Don''. Plot The opening scene shows Anjali sitting on a bench feeding a white pigeon by a calm ocean, and a retired DGP Shankar coming and sitting by her side and exchanging pleasantries. Suddenly, she whips out a knife and stabs him to death with the help of her maternal uncle Ramachandran, saying that she has been waiting for this moment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikesha Patel
Nikesha Patel is a British-Indian actress. She debuted in the 2010 Telugu film '' Puli'' and later went on to work in more than 30 films in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam cinema as a lead. Early life Nikesha Patel was born to a Gujarati family in the United Kingdom and raised there. She is born and brought up in Cardiff, Wales and her parents still reside in Pontypridd, Wales. She was a finalist in the 2006 Miss Wales beauty pageant. And won 5 titles for miss India UK. She called herself "a terrible actor" and said that she was rejected six times by Peter Woolridge's acting school in three years, but she finally made a diploma in acting. Since she was 15, she has been part of BBC TV shows like ''Casualty'', '' Tracy Beaker'' and ''Doctor Who''. Career Patel then moved to India planning to work in Bollywood. She got an offer from actor and filmmaker Dev Anand, who was a friend of her father, to act in his film ''Beauty Queen'', but it was shelved. She made her film debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kriti Kharbanda
Kriti Kharbanda (born 29 October 1990) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Kannada, Hindi and Telugu language films. After beginning her career as a model, she made her acting debut with the Telugu film '' Boni'' (2009) and her Kannada film debut with '' Chirru'' (2010). Following few unsuccessful films, Kharbanda portrayed a medical student in ''Googly'' (2013), the leading lady in '' Super Ranga'' (2014) and an IAS Aspirant in '' Bruce Lee: The Fighter'' (2015). For ''Super Ranga'', she received SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Critics). Her other successful films include the Kannada films, '' Tirupathi Express'', ''Belli'' both (2014) and '' Minchagi Nee Baralu'' (2015). She made her Hindi film debut with '' Raaz: Reboot'' (2016) and played a PCS Officer in ''Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana'' (2017). Her notable Hindi films include '' Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se'' (2018), ''Housefull 4'' (2019), which is her highest-grossing release, ''Taish'' (2020) and ''14 Phere'' (2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Om 3D
''Om 3D'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Sunil Reddy. Touted to be the first Indian action film in 3D, the film stars Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Karthik and Sampath Raj , along with Kriti Kharbanda and Nikesha Patel as the leading ladies. The film has been shot in 5k resolution. Hollywood technicians such as David Taylor, who worked for ''Avatar'' and ''Final Destination 5'', and Ian Markus, known for films such as '' The Amazing Spiderman'', have also worked for this film. The shooting was completed in 110 days, but the post production took another year. Music was composed by Achu Rajamani and Sai Karthik. The film was theatrically released in 2D and 3D formats on 19 July 2013. Plot The film begins with the police investigating an accident scene, during which a girl arrives and learns that a man named Arjun's body has been damaged and his chances of survival are almost impossible. Arjun is shown to be alive and mourning the death of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saranya Mohan
Saranya Mohan is a former Indian actress, who predominantly appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has also acted in a few Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. She is best known for her performances in ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008), ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009), ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Velayudham'' (2011) and ''Osthe'' (2011). Early life Saranya is the eldest daughter of Mohan and Kalamandalam Devi.വേലായുധത്തിന്റെ കാവേരി mathrubhumi.com (6 November 2011) She has a younger sister named Sukanya who is also trained classical dancer. Both her parents are trained classical dancers and dance teachers, who together run a |
Sana Khan
Sana Khan (born 21 August 1988) is an Indian Businesswoman and a former actress. She predominantly worked in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu language films. Khan began her career in modeling and went on to appear in advertisements, feature films, and television shows. She has acted in 14 films across 5 languages and has appeared in over 50 ad films. She was a contestant on the reality show '' Bigg Boss 6'' in 2012 and became a finalist. Early life Sana Khan was born and raised in Mumbai (Dharavi). Her father is a Malayali Muslim from Kannur, Kerala, and her mother, Saeeda, is from Mumbai. Career Films Sana Khan made her acting debut in the 2005 low-budget adult Hindi film ''Yehi Hai High Society''. She subsequently started appearing in television commercials and other ads. Khan's debut Tamil film ''Silambattam'', produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers, was released in December 2008. Silambarasan, the film's lead actor, who had previously signed and then dropped her for a role in his fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaam (actor)
Shamshuddin Ibrahim (born 4 April 1977), known professionally as Shaam, is an Indian actor and model who mainly appears Tamil and Telugu-language films. Starting his career as a professional model, he soon made his acting debut in the film '' 12B'' (2001). He further appeared in lead roles in films such as ''Lesa Lesa'' (2003), ''Iyarkai'' (2003), and ''Ullam Ketkumae'' (2005). He garnered acclaim for his role in the Telugu film ''Kick'' (2009), which earned him the name ''Kick'' Shaam. ''Kick'' enabled Shaam to star in other prominent Telugu films such as ''Race Gurram'' (2014). After a hiatus, he returned to Tamil cinema with '' 6'' (2013) and '' Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai'' (2015). Early life Shamshuddin Ibrahim was born on 4 April 1977 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, into a Tamil Muslim Rowther family. His father hails from Madurai, while his mother is from Tiruppathur. He grew up in Bengaluru, where he pursued his studies. After completing his B Com, he did modelling thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyanram Kathi
''Kalyan Ram Kathi'', also known as ''Kathi'' (), is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Mallikarjun. It stars Kalyan Ram in the lead role, alongside Sana Khan, Shaam, Saranya Mohan and Kota Srinivasa Rao. The story was written by Vakkantham Vamsi, while Mallikarjun wrote the screenplay. The film features music composed by Mani Sharma. It also marks the second collaboration between Kalyan Ram and Mallikarjun after ''Abhimanyu'', along with the Telugu debut of Sana Khan. The narrative revolves around a football player who unleashes his violent side when his sister goes missing. Prior to its release, the film became embroiled in a controversy regarding the title, which was registered by director Gunasekhar for a film he was going to make with Ravi Teja. The title was changed from ''Kathi'' to ''Kalyan Ram Kathi'', following which Gunasekhar gave up the title. The film released on 12 November 2010. It was a commercial failure. Plot The film opens w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansika Motwani
Hansika Motwani (born 9 August 1991) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. Hansika began her career as a child actor in Hindi films, and later went on to appear in lead roles in Telugu films, including ''Desamuduru'' (2007), ''Kantri'' (2008) and '' Maska'' (2009). She started her career in Tamil cinema with '' Mappillai'' (2011) and then appeared in several commercially successful Tamil films such as ''Engeyum Kadhal'' (2011), ''Velayudham'' (2011), ''Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2012), ''Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru'' (2013), '' Singam II'' (2013) and ''Aranmanai'' (2014). She has also acted in the Malayalam film ''Villain'' (2017). Early life Hansika Motwani was born to a Sindhi family in Bombay, Maharashtra (present-day Mumbai). Her father, Pradeep Motwani is a businessman and her mother, Mona Motwani is a dermatologist. She attended the Podar International School and the International Curriculum School, Santacruz, both in Mumbai. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayeebhava
''Jayeebhava'' is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Naren Kondepati. It stars Kalyan Ram & Hansika Motwani in the lead roles. Music was composed by S. S. Thaman. The film was a failure at the box office. This film was dubbed into Hindi as ''Badmash No. 1''. Plot Bhavani Shankar (Mukesh Rishi) and Narasimha (Jaya Prakash Reddy) are two warring leaders in that town. Ram (Nandamuri Kalyan Ram) is the son of Bhavani Shankar. He falls in love with Anjali (Hansika Motwani) when he is abroad. After coming back to the town, they realize they belong to two warring groups. The rest of the story is about how Ram and Anjali play a game to unite their fathers. Cast * Kalyan Ram as Ram * Hansika Motwani as Anjali * Mukesh Rishi as Bhavani Shankar, Ram's father * Venu Madhav as Ram's Friend * Jaya Prakash Reddy as Narasimha, Anjali's father * Ashish Vidyarthi as Yaadu Bhai * Ali as Balu * Brahmanandam as Priest * Chalapathi Rao as Ram's grandfather * Raghu Babu as "Tig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyamani
Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer (born 4 June 1984), known by her professional name Priyamani, is an Indian actress and former model, who works in the South Indian film industry. She is a recipient of Several Awards. Priyamani made her acting debut through the 2003, Telugu film ''Evare Atagaadu''. She gained widespread recognition for her role as a village girl Muththazhagu in the Tamil romantic drama ''Paruthiveeran'' in 2007, receiving a National Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Tamil for her performance. Her notable works include '' Raam'' (2009), '' Raavan'' (2010), '' Raavanan'' (2010), ''Pranchiyettan & the Saint'' (2010), ''Chaarulatha'' (2012) and ''Idolle Ramayana'' (2016). Apart from appearing in films she has also judged several dance reality shows across South Indian languages. Early life Priyamani Iyer was born and raised in Bangalore, Karnataka. She is from a Tamil Palakkad Iyer family. Her father, Vasudeva Mani Iyer, owns a plantati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
