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Pandaga
''Pandaga'' ( Festival) is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film directed by Sarath. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Raasi and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. It is produced under the Jayasri Art Pictures banner. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Katha Nayagan'' (1997). Plot The film begins with Suryadevara Lakshmi Raghava Vara Prasad a top-tier who holds high esteem in society. He is also paterfamilias to a large extended joint family who is unmarried, shoulders his 5 sisters and their respective families. However, they usurp his wealth under the guise of serving him. Once Vara Prasad is rescued by a young guy Anand from a few burglars. Just after, he is impressed by the virtue of Anand and appoints him as the Manager of his house. Time being, Anand wins Vara Prasad's credence and obtains household authority. Besides, Prameela one of the nieces of Vara Prasad's piety quarrels with Anand. After some time, Vara Prasad realizes Anand is a forge, one that trapped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajitha
Rajitha is an Indian actress who works in Telugu films. She has been active since the late 1980s. Career Rajitha made her debut in film industry at the age of 18 with the Telugu movie, ''Brahma Rudrulu'' in which she portrayed Akkineni Nageswara Rao's daughter. She played the role of a widow in '' Pelli Kanuka'' and won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian. The dialogue writer Posani Krishna Murali stated that her role involved no humor yet the awards committee decided to give Rajitha the award for best comedian. Filmography * 1986 ''Brahma Rudrulu'' *1987 ''Agni Putrudu'' *1988 '' Vivaha Bhojanambu'' *1990 ''Chinnari Muddula Papa'' *1990 '' Mouna Daaham'' Malayalam film *1990 ''Prema Khaidi'' *1991 '' Amma Rajinama'' * 1991 '' Coolie No. 1'' * 1991 ''Prem Qaidi'' (Hindi) * 1991 ''Rowdy Gaari Pellam'' * 1992 '' Chinarayudu'' *1993 ''Mogudugaru'' *1994 ''Jailor Gaari Abbayi'' *1996 ''Pelli Sandadi'' *1996 ''Ladies Doctor'' *1996 ''Jabilamma Pelli'' * 1997 ''Super Hero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raasi (actress)
Raasi (born Vijaya) is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Telugu and Tamil films. She is credited as Manthra in Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in films such as '' Subhakankshalu'' (1997), ''Gokulamlo Seeta'' (1997) and '' Pelli Pandiri'' (1998). In 2020, she made her debuted in television with Telugu soap operas ''Girija Kalyanam'' (2020 -21) and ''Janaki Kalaganaledu'' (2021). Personal life Raasi was born as Vijaya on 1976 in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. She married film director Sri Muni. Film career At the age of 10, she started acting as a child actress in the 1986 Telugu film, ''Mamatala Kovella'' (1986). She also worked in the Hindi movies ''Rangbaaz'' (1996), ''Jodidar'' (1997) and ''Suraj'' (1997) with Mithun Chakraborty. In Telugu, Raasi rose to fame with '' Subhakankshalu'' (1997). She was labelled "traditional" after ''Gokulamlo Seeta'' (1997). Later, hits like ''Snehithulu'' (1998), ''Pandaga'' (1998), ''Gilli Kajjalu'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srikanth (Telugu Actor)
Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state Nandi Awards, Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like ''Swarabhishekam'', which won the National Film Awards, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film ''Virodhi (2011 film), Virodhi'' premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India. ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil language, Tamil films. Early life Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in Gangavati, Karnataka, Gangavati of present-day Karnataka, India. His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (19462020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of Krishna district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annapoorna (actress)
Annapurna (born Umamaheswari; 17 October 1948), also credited as Annapurnamma, is an Indian actress who appears primarily in Telugu films. She is known for her portrayal as mother, mother-in-law, and grand mother, aunt, etc. She started her film career as an actor alongside Mohan Babu (debut film) in the blockbuster Telugu film '' Swargam Narakam'' directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in 1975. She appeared in over 700 films and won three Nandi Awards. Early life Annapurna was born as Umamaheswari on 17 October 1948 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Prasad Rao and Sitaravamma. Though she was initially credited as Uma, lyricist C. Narayana Reddy changed it when she did Dasari Narayana Rao-directed '' Swargam Narakam''. Career Annapurna has started her film career in 1975. She is well remembered for her character roles in ''Samsaram Oka Chadarangam'', ''Muthyamantha Muddu'', ''Swargam Narakam'', ''Assembly Rowdy'' and acted in almost all of the 1980s movies with Chiranjeevi as lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama Prabha
Rama Prabha is an Indian actress who performs in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. She has acted in more than 1,400 films and is credited as a character artist who shared screen space with superstars across all generation of South Indian Cinema with a career spanning over six decades. She formed a noted pair on Telugu screen during the 1970s and 1980s with comedian Raja Babu. She acted opposite Nagesh in Shanti Nilayam and many other films from 1968 onwards. She acted in Hindi opposite Mehmood in the movie ''Do Phool''. Personal life When she was two months old, her aunty adopted her and they shifted to Ooty. Rama's childhood was spent in that place up to 14 years then they shifted to Chennai. Currently lives in Vayalpadu, near Madanapalle. She had adopted her sister's daughter Vijaya Chamundeswari, when she was a 1-year-old child. Vijaya is married to actor Rajendra Prasad Selected filmography Awards * She won Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian - Lahiri Lahiri Lahiri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katha Nayagan (1997 Film)
''Kathanayakan'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Rajasenan. The film stars Kalamandalam Kesavan, Jayaram, Divya Unni and Oduvil Unnikrishnan in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by Mohan Sithara. It was reported to have been inspired by the 1994 movie '' Greedy''. It was remade by Telugu as ''Pandaga''.This film was a commercial success. Plot Payyarathu Padmanabhan Nair, who is a well known personality is praised by the people. He lives precedent life with his whole family members (Kootukudumbam), his friend Reeve Sankunni and servant, Kuttan. He loves his family more than his life, but they all have eyes on his wealth. On the day of his niece Meenakshi's wedding day, he meets with a young man Ramanathan. Ramanathan befriends him and Padmanabhan Nair likes Ramanathan's qualities. It is later revealed that Ramanathan is the son of Padmanabhan Nair and Sankunni's younger sister Saudamini. Slowly Ramanathan gets into the family to st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao
Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao (20 August 1931 – 20 February 2010), known mononymously as Padmanabham, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, and director who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is known for his comic expressions and dialogues. In a career spanning over six decades, he acted in more than 400 films. Padmanabham made his film debut as a child actor in 1945 with ''Mayalokam''. ''Shavukaru'' (1949) was his first major hit and gave him a footing as a comedian. ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951) helped him find a permanent place in Telugu cinema. He acted in small roles alongside Relangi and Ramana Reddy in the golden era of Telugu cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. Later, he became a prominent comedian and remained so till the mid-1970s when Rajababu burst on the scene and replaced him. He also directed eight films including ''Kathanayika Molla (''1969), a biographical film which won him the state Nandi Award.(in Telugu) Padmanabham introduce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lakshmi (actress)
Sri Lakshmi is an Indian actress who is known for her comic roles in Telugu films. She has also appeared in Tamil films. More than 500 films to her credit, she later turned her attention towards television serials. Lakshmi has received four Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian. Early life Sri Lakshmi was born and brought up in Madras into a Telugu family from Rajahmundry, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Her father Amarnath and brother Rajesh are actors. Rajesh's daughter Aishwarya is an actress. Career Daughter of veteran Telugu actor/Producer Dr. Amarnath, Sri Lakshmi entered the film industry to support her family after her father had fallen sick. Initially, she did minimal and unnoticeable characters. After noticing her spark in playing comedic roles, director Jandhyala offered her a meatier role in ''Rendu Jella Sita'', which turned her career. In the Telugu film industry, she acted in comedy films by ace director, Jandhyala. She also acted in K. Vishwanath film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirmalamma
Nirmalamma (18 July 1920 – 19 February 2009) was an Indian actress in the Telugu cinema. She has acted in more than 800 films. She was well known for her grandmother roles in several films.She won two Nandi Awards. Early life She was born in Machilipatnam, Madras Presidency, British India. Film career Her debut film was ''Garuda Garvabhangam'' in 1950. Nirmalamma has worked along with almost all famous artists in Telugu Cinema like NTR, ANR, Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Rajendra Prasad, P. B. Srinivas, Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Venkatesh agarjuna akkineniand many more. She is one of the artists who appears in almost all of the movies of S. V. Krishna Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana. In a career spanning over five decades, she worked in over 700 films and bagged Nandi award for best supporting actress for her role in ‘Mayuri’. Her roles in films like ‘Sankarabharanam’, ‘Yamagola’, ‘Padaharella Vayasu’, ‘Swathi Muthyam’, ‘Maavi Chiguru’ and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanoor Sana
Shanoor Sana Begum also popularly known by her mononym stage name Sana is an Indian actress, television personality and model, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. She has acted mostly in Telugu films alongside few Tamil and Kannada films. Sana has acted in over 200 films mostly in supporting roles. Biography She was born to a Christian father and Muslim mother in the Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. She was married to Sadath at her teenage even before completing her studies. Her son Syed Anwar Ahmed is a filmmaker and her daughter-in-law Sameera Sherief is a television actress. Career She initially pursued her career in modelling. She got the opportunity in film acting from director Krishna Vamsi while she was busy with television and modelling assignments. Director Krishna Vamsi was in search for a suitable actress to play the supporting role in his 1996 film '' Ninne Pelladatha'' and signed Sana to play the supporting role and it eventually marked her acting debut. The ... [...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] |
Pelli Kanuka (1998 Film)
''Pelli Kanuka'' () is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Nannapaneni Anna Rao under the N. V. S. Creations banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Lakshmi, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film is a remake of the 1997 Hindi film '' Pardes''. It was Bhanumathi’s last film appearance to date. Plot The film begins with Savitramma, an industrialist at Delhi, visiting her native village after many years. Currently, she meets her old family friend Sitaramaraju's family. During her stay in the conservative, she relishes the traditional culture and love of Sitaramaraju's daughter, Ganga. Accordingly, she desires to knit Ganga with her westernized grandson, Srinivasa Prasad / Chintu. Sitaramaraju's family accepts the proposal. Savitramma knows she will have a tough time convincing her grandson to nuptial. Hence, she assigns the task to her foster son, Sagar / Airport. Sagar lands in the village ahead of Chin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |