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Naandhi
''Naandhi'' ( Beginning) is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language crime courtroom drama film directed by debutant Vijay Kanakamedala and produced by 'Naandhi' Satish Varma. The film stars Allari Naresh and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar while Priyadarshi, Harish Uthaman, Vinay Varma, and Praveen play supporting roles. The film has music composed by Sricharan Pakala with cinematography performed by Sid. The plot follows the life of Surya Prakash (Naresh), an undertrial prisoner who is falsely accused of murder, awaiting judgement. Released on 19 February 2021, ''Naandhi'' opened to highly positive reviews. The film is a commercial success, grossing over 9.5 crore at the box office. A Hindi remake has been announced with Ajay Devgn as the lead under the production of Dil Raju. Producer 'Naandhi' Satish Varma won SIIMA 2022 Best Debutant Producer Award (Telugu category) for Naandhi. Sakshi Excellence Jury Special Recognition Award 2021 has been awarded to producer 'Naandhi' Satish Varma for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinay Varma
Vinay Varma is an Indian actor, script writer, and casting director who primarily works in Telugu and Hindi films. Career Vinay Varma, founder of Sutradhar started out as an amateur theatre practitioner. He has been involved with theatre for more than thirty years. He's also been a part of more than 15 feature films in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and a Hollywood film. He started his theater career with the play ''Coffee House Mein Intezar'' written by Dr. Laxminarayan Lal, on 14 September 1980. was directed by Dr. D.K. Goel. Varma left his lucrative Bank Officer job to pursue his passion. He believes,''"one life one passion"''. He has directed over 30 plays and acted in more than 50 plays with over 200 shows across India and abroad. Some of his performances are in ''Natasamrat'', ''Raktbeej'', ''Main Rahi Masoom'', ''Siyaah Haashiye'', ''Stronger Than Superman'', ''Main Nathuram Godse'', ''Death Watch'', ''Kanjoos Makkhi Choose'', David Mamet's ''Oleanna''. His play ''Main Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyadarshi (actor)
Priyadarshi Pulikonda (born 25 August 1989) is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu films. He gained recognition for his role in ''Pelli Choopulu'' (2016). In addition to supporting roles, Priyadarshi played the lead in films such as '' Mallesham'' (2019), ''Mithai'' (2019), and ''Mail'' (2021). His performance in '' Mallesham'' (2019) appeared in the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''Film Companion.'' Early life Priyadarshi was born on 26 August 1989 in a Telugu-speaking Telugu family in Telangana, India. His father Pulikonda Subbachary is a professor and his mother's name is Jayalakshmi. Priyadarshi's parents shifted to Hyderabad when he was 2 years old since then they have been living in Hyderabad. They lived in the Old City until he was 10, later moved to Gachibowli and now lives in Chandanagar. He did his Bachelor of Science in Statistics from MNR Degree & PG College and has a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sricharan Pakala
Sricharan Pakala is an Indian music composer who works in the Telugu films. Early life and career Pakala was born in Visakhapatnam into a Telugu-speaking family. Pakala entered the film industry as a music director with the Telugu film ''KISS'' in 2013. He went on to become popular for his work as a music director. He made his acting debut with ''Krishna and His Leela ''Krishna and His Leela'' is a 2020 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Ravikanth Perepu who co-wrote and co-edited the film with Siddu Jonnalagadda. The film is produced by Suresh Productions and Viacom18 S ...'' (2020) for which he also composed music. Discography As composer Score and soundtrack As a singer Film songs Singles (Non-film) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sricharan Pakala Telugu film score composers Telugu playback singers Living people Indian male composers Film musicians from Andhra Pradesh 21st-century Indian composers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyadarshi Pulikonda
Priyadarshi Pulikonda (born 25 August 1989) is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu films. He gained recognition for his role in ''Pelli Choopulu'' (2016). In addition to supporting roles, Priyadarshi played the lead in films such as ''Mallesham'' (2019), ''Mithai'' (2019), and ''Mail'' (2021). His performance in ''Mallesham'' (2019) appeared in the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''Film Companion.'' Early life Priyadarshi was born on 26 August 1989 in a Telugu-speaking Telugu family in Telangana, India. His father Pulikonda Subbachary is a professor and his mother's name is Jayalakshmi. Priyadarshi's parents shifted to Hyderabad when he was 2 years old since then they have been living in Hyderabad. They lived in the Old City until he was 10, later moved to Gachibowli and now lives in Chandanagar. He did his Bachelor of Science in Statistics from MNR Degree & PG College and has a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Hyderaba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harish Uthaman
Harish Uthaman (born 5 April 1982) is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. He made his début portraying the lead role in '' Tha'' (2010), before playing villains in '' Gouravam'', ''Pandiya Naadu'', ''Meagamann'', ''Power'' and ''Srimanthudu''. He has acted in short films like Aazh Kadal, Kalaivu, etc. as the Hero and a musical album by Tarang called 'Undone'. His noteworthy performances are cop roles in movies like Thani Oruvan and Dora. Personal life Harish was born in a Malayali family. He is from Kannur. He married Mumbai-based celebrity Makeup Artist Amrita Kalyanpur. Their wedding took place on 6 September 2018 at Guruvayur Temple, Kerala in an intimate traditional ceremony in the presence of friends and family. They got divorced in 2019. In 2022, he married Malayalam actress Chinnu Kuruvila. Career Harish's first job was as a part of the cabin crew, working with Paramount Airways for three years and later with British Airways fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (born 5 March 1985) is an Indian actress who appears in Tamil and Telugu films, in addition to Kannada and Malayalam films. She made her debut with the Tamil film ''Podaa Podi'' (2012). Early life and family Varalaxmi was born to actor Sarathkumar and Chaya on 5 March 1985. Her stepmother is actress Raadhika. Varalaxmi did her schooling at St. Michael's Academy, Chennai. She is a graduate in Microbiology from Hindustan Arts and Science college, Chennai with a Masters in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh. She honed her acting skills at Anupam Kher’s Acting School in Mumbai, before becoming a professional actress. Career Varalaxmi auditioned for Shankar's ''Boys'' (2003) and was selected to play the lead role, before her father requested her to turn down the opportunity. Likewise, she also missed out on opportunities to act in Balaji Sakthivel's ''Kaadhal'' (2004) and Venkat Prabhu's '' Saroja'' (2008). Varalaxmi signed on to star i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praveen (actor)
Praveen is an Indian actor known for his comic roles in Telugu films like ''Prema Katha Chitram, Sambho Siva Sambho, Rama Rama Krishna Krishna, Mirapakay, Kartikeya'' and ''Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'' and ''Sathamanam Bhavati''. Early life Praveen completed his schooling from AFDT high school and graduated by MVN JS & RVR College of Arts and Science, Malikipuram. He finished his post-graduation in M.Com. Career He made his debut as a comedian in the Telugu movie ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008), directed by Srikanth Addala. The film stars Varun Sandesh, Shweta Prasad, Prakash Raj and Rao Ramesh. The movie won two Nandi Awards. Praveen also played comic roles in ''Rowdy Fellow'', ''Alludu Seenu'', '' Mosagallaku Mosagadu'', and ''Oopiri ''Oopiri'' () is a 2016 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Vamshi Paidipally, and produced by PVP Cinema. The film stars Akkineni Nagarjuna, Karthi and Tamannaah while Prakash Raj, Vivek, Ali Basha, Jayasudha, Kalpana, Tanikella Bhara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishneswara Rao
Yellapragada Sowbhagya Krishneswara Rao is an Indian actor and writer who works in Telugu films. He played the role of a beggar in the film ''Chandamama Kathalu'' (2014), for which he received Nandi Special Jury Award. Rao acted in more than 1500 stage plays in addition to writing several of them. Career He started as an artist during his school days. His first play was ''Vapas''. Later he made a mark of himself in theater. He also lost opportunities working for films because of his dedication to theater. After watching his play ''Roju Chastunna Manishi'' (The man who is dying daily), film actor M. Prabhakar Reddy invited him to write dialogues for a film ''Prachanda Bharatam''. Later he worked for films like Ankuram, Bhadrachalam, Sri Ramulayya, Jayam Manadera. He is a good friend of actor Jeeva. When Jeeva was acting in Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru!, he met director of that film Vamsy who promised him a role in his next picture. Later he got a role in Vamsy's Konchem Touc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srikanth Iyengar
Srikanth Krishnaswamy Iyengar is an Indian actor who works in Telugu-language films. He is a medical doctor by profession and turned actor due to passion towards the acting. Srikanth has acted in films like '' Veerapan, Dear Comrade, Mehabooba, Coronavirus, Disha Encounter, Murder and Amaram Akhilam Prema''. He is widely known for his role in the film ''Brochevarevarura ''Brochevarevarura'' () is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film written and directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by Vijay Kumar Manyam under the banner of Manyam Productions. The film features Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Thomas, Nive ...''.- - Filmography Films *''All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.'' Television References External links * 21st-century Indian male actors Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Indian male film actors Male actors in Telugu cinema {{India-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajyalakshmi
Rajyalakshmi Chandu, better known by her stage name Sankarabharanam Rajyalakshmi (born 18 December 1964) is an Indian actress. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. She was well noted for her performance in the Telugu movie '' Sankarabharanam'' in which she starred as the female lead alongside Chandra Mohan at the age of fifteen. Since her success from ''Sankarabharanam'', Rajyalakshmi has acted as a heroine with many prominent actors from all corners of the Indian film industry including N. T. Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao, Rajinikanth, Balakrishna, Shankar, Mohanlal, Dilip, Jeetendra, Mammooty and Vishnuvardhan. Currently she is acting in Telugu and Tamil television shows with guest appearances in movies. Family and personal life Rajyalakshmi was born in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh on 18 December 1964. As a child she acted in small plays with her mother as part of an acting troupe where she was eventually discovered. In 1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananda Chakrapani
Ananda Chakrapani is an Indian actor who works in Telugu-language films. He garnered acclaim for his performance in '' Mallesham'' (2019). Early life He was born in Gaddamvari Yadavalli village of Kanagal mandal in Nalgonda district of Telangana State. His family migrated to Kondrapole village in Dameracherla mandal near Miryalaguda. He started working in a printing press since his school days to support himself. Before joining films he worked in Advertising Agencies as visualizer and copy writer. Career He made his film debut with B. Narsing Rao's award-winning film '' Daasi'' (1988); but the film failed to give him a breakthrough as an actor. He landed the role in ''Daasi'' after he met Devipriya, one of the screenplay writers for ''Daasi''. Devipriya recommended him to Narsing Rao. In 2013, he began directing a documentary titled ''Waiting for Death'' about the impact of fluorosis on people living in his hometown of Nalgonda Nalgonda is a city and municipality in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mani Chandana
Mani Chandana is an Indian actress who has appeared in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil language films in the early 2000s. She returned to the film industry in the late 2010s portraying supporting roles. Career Mani Chandana appeared in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil language films in the early 2000s. She notably also appeared in an item number in the Mahesh Babu-starrer ''Nijam'' (2003). Towards the end of her career as a lead actress, she worked on Shivraj's Tamil film ''Enakke Enakka'', which eventually did not have a theatrical release. Following a sabbatical away from the film industry after her wedding, Mani Chandana returned in the late 2010s to portray supporting roles in Telugu films such as ''Ungarala Rambabu'' (2017) and ''Achari America Yatra ''Achari America Yatra'' () is a 2018 Telugu comedy film directed by G. Nageswara Reddy. The film stars Vishnu Manchu, Pragya Jaiswal, and Brahmanandam. It was produced by Kirthi Chowdary and Kittu. The film was remade in Odia in 2019 as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |