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Potti Prasad
Potti Prasad (born Kavivarapu Prasada Rao) was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He was introduced to the films by Jandhyala. His notable roles include Chantabbai and Sagara Sangamam. He made his screen debut with Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu in a brief role as one of the two (the other being Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao, Padmanabham) prospective bridegrooms for Girija (actress), Girija. He was bowled over by the magnanimity of B. Nagi Reddy, Nagi Reddi and Aluri Chakrapani, Chakrapani when he was paid Rs.1116/- for that one scene work. He was a friend of another comedian Raja Babu (actor), Raja Babu. They acted in stage plays together. His last film was Brundavanam (1992). Career Prasad was a stage actor before making his debut into films. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959) was his first film as an actor. Chakrapani offered him a role in this film after watching his performance in a stage show in Madras. He continued acting in stage shows while trying to ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atapaka
Atapaka is a village in Kaikaluru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Demographics According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Atapaka mandal is as follows: * Total Population: 4,883 in 1,144 Households * Male Population: 2,453 and Female Population: 2,430 * Children Under 6-years of age: 655 (Boys - and Girls - 331) * Total Literates: 3,035 Eminent persons * Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao Banda Kanakalingeswara Rao (20 January 1907 – 3 December 1968) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu theatre, and Telugu cinema. He was the member of Kendriya Sangeet Natak Akademi since 1952 and Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akade ..., famous Telugu drama and film actor was born here. References {{reflist Villages in Krishna district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna
''Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna'' is a 1967 Telugu-language film produced by actor Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. The film stars Padmanabham in the title role along with Geetanjali, Mukkamala, Rajanala, Prabhakar Reddy, Raja Babu in supporting roles. Krishna, Sobhan Babu, and Haranath made guest appearances in a song with Rajasree. The film was successful at the box office. The film marked the playback singing debut of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam with the song " Emiyee Vinta Moham!" composed by his mentor S. P. Kodandapani. Plot A shepherd boy Rami (Padmanabham) becomes Ramanna with the blessings of a sage. The Minister and the Army Commander of the kingdom torture the people for more tax money. Ramanna informs this to the King, and the King offers him to take the throne for three months and solve the problems. Ramanna takes the challenge and succeeds in that and also wins the heart of the princess in this process. Cast * Padmanabham as Maryada Ramanna *Geet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawyer Viswanath
''Lawyer Viswanath'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Y. V. Rao and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music composed by Satyam. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Vishwanath'' (1978). Plot Vishwanath is a middle-class public prosecutor with a penchant for justice and a soft corner for the common man that endears him to the masses. But then he commits the unpardonable sin of awarding life imprisonment to Prabhu – the son of industrialist G.N.K. – and his henchman Shakka on charges of rape and murder. Not many in the city know that G.N.K. is also an underworld don involved in all sorts of criminal activities. Fuming revenge, and using every trick of the trade, he gets him implicated in a bribery case, and condemned to short-term imprisonment. Once he is released and determined to seek revenge, by taking the law into his own hands, he lets loose a war against G.N.K. by systematically attacking his busi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amara Deepam (1977 Film)
''Amara Deepam'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Murali Mohan and Jayasudha. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Theekkanal'' (1976) which was earlier remade in Tamil as ''Dheepam'' (1977). The film was released on 29 September 1977. Krishnam Raju received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu and Nandi Award for Best Actor. Plot Hari and Shiva Prasad are siblings. One day Shiva accidentally breaks their family photo. Hari beats Shiva and runs away from home. Hari is brought up by a notorious smuggler (Kaikala Satyanarayana). The smuggler changes Hari's name into Shri Krishna which was his deceased son's name. Krishna (Krishnam Raju) grows up to be an immoral man who uses women for his own pleasure. He falls in love with Parvati (Jayasudha), who is his adoptive sister Madhavi's ( Madhavi) friend. However, Parvati and Shiva Prasad (Murali Mohan) love each other. When Krishna proposes to Parva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chanakya Chandragupta
''Chanakya Chandragupta'' is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, Jayapradha and Manjula, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film is based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya. Plot The film is a historical story, based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya. It follows how they destroyed the Nanda Dynasty, defeated Alexander the Great, and established the Maurya Empire. Cast * N. T. Rama Rao as Chandragupta Maurya * Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Chanakya * Sivaji Ganesan as Alexander the Great * Manjula as Chhaya * Jaya Prada as Aasa * Kaikala Satyanarayana as Rakshasa Mantri * S. Varalakshmi as Muradevi * Prabhakar Reddy as Parvathakudu * Rajanala as Mahapadma Nandulu * Mukkamala as Ambhi * Raja Babu as Nandulu * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangaru Manishi
''Bangaru Manishi'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by A. Bhimsingh. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Lakshmi and Hema Choudhary, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Cast * N. T. Rama Rao as Venu * Lakshmi as Geetha * Hema Chaudhary as Padma * Gummadi as Ranganna * Prabhakar Reddy as Bhanoji Rao * Sridhar as Prasad * Sarath Babu as Madhu * Allu Ramalingaiah as Bhaja Govindam * Rao Gopal Rao as Satyam * Pandari Bai as Seeta * Mikkilineni as Chandra Shekaram * Rama Prabha as Venkaiamma * Nirmalamma as Lachamma * Mukkamala as Collector * Sukumari as Shanta Devi * P. J. Sarma as P.A. * Girija as Ramamani * Chalapathi Rao as Damodaram * Jagga Rao as Punyalu * Potti Prasad Potti Prasad (born Kavivarapu Prasada Rao) was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He was introduced to the films by Jandhyala. His notable roles include Chantabbai and Sagara Sangamam. He made his screen debut with Appu ... * K. V. Chalam Soun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manushullo Devudu
''Manushullo Devudu'' () is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. Pundarikakshaiah under the Sri Bhaskara Chitra banner and directed by B. V. Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and music composed by T. V. Raju as his last composition. He expired during the shoot and S. Hanumantha Rao completed the music. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Udhar Ka Sindur'' (1976). Plot The film begins with an altruistic Dr. Ranganatham detecting an orphan Raja / Raja Shekaram that toils for his education and also split from his sibling Seeta. So, he adopts him, which is unwelcome by his wife Janaki & son Murali. Years roll by, and Raja is meritorious whereas Murali is turpitude and the two proceeds to higher education. Here, Raja crushes a beauty, Rekha. Besides, Seeta is reared under the last love of rickshaw driver Govindu as an elder. Later, Ranganatham fixes an alliance for his daughter Sudha with Chanti Babu the son of stingy Garudachalam by bestowing dowry. Forth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andala Ramudu (1973 Film)
''Andala Ramudu'' is a 1973 Telugu-language comedy drama film, film produced by N. S. Murthy under the Chitra Kalpana banner and directed by Bapu. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Latha and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is based on Mullapudi Venkata Ramana's ''Janata Express'' (novel). The film is the debut to veteran artists Nutan Prasad and Latha. The film won two Nandi Awards. The film has given enthusiastically drawing atmosphere and spirit to the movie ''Godavari'' (2006), directed by Sekhar Kammula. Plot The film begins in the ''Panchavati'' colony where people of various mindsets reside. Seetarama Rao / Ramu is an orphan brought up by an old lady Seetamma, who also stays alone. Everyone in the colony holds Ramu dear, in turn, he too treats them as his family members. Once Ramu's briefcase is exchanged in the railway station with another containing a huge amount, belonging to a multi-millionaire JB Rao. JB is a marionette in the hands of his secretary wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhanama? Daivama?
''Dhanama? Daivama?'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by DVS Raju and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Lawyer Ramachandra Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) a disciple of justice, lives with his devoted wife Janaki (Jamuna), their three children along with his brother Mohan (Chandra Mohan) and sister Shanta (P. R. Varalakshmi). But Ramachandra Rao always in financial problems as he stands for honesty and not able to maintain a huge family. Janaki always consoles him by telling that to keep faith in God. Times get worse, his sister's marriage breaks up, moreover, his son dies due to lack of medicines. Eventually, his sister is molested by a cruel person Bhupathi (Satyanarayana) and she commits suicide. Here Ramachandra Rao loses faith on God and understands the entire is revolving around the money. There onwards, Ramachandra Rao wins so many false cases and earns a lot of money when Janaki pleads him t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandanti Kapuram
''Pandanti Kapuram'' is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. The film features an ensemble cast of Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Vijaya Nirmala, Jamuna, B. Saroja Devi, Anjali Devi, Gummadi, Prabhakar Reddy. Released on July 21, 1972, ''Pandanti Kapuram'' was one of the biggest hits of the year. It is also the first film of Krishna to celebrate a silver jubilee (175 days) run at the box-office. The film won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and the Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu. It was remade into the Hindi film '' Sunehra Sansar'' (1975) and in Tamil as ''Anbu Sagodharargal''. Jayasudha made her screen debut as a child actor in this film (credited as ''Sujatha'', her birth name) Plot Cast Development Jamuna's character in the film, Rani Malini Devi was inspired by Ingrid Bergman's character in the 1964 film ''The Visit''.; Event occurs at 11:20. Music The music was composed by S. P. Kodandapani. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalam Marindi
''Kalam Marindi'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Bommisetty, Hanumantha Rao & Vasiraju Prakasam. The story is based on the concept of untouchability and casteism and is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Cast * Gummadi as Lakshmipati * Anjali Devi * Sobhan Babu as Srinivas * Sarada as Shanti * Rao Gopala Rao as Koteshu * Chandra Mohan as Krishnavatharam *Potti Prasad * Suryakantam as Srinivas' grandmother * Sakshi Ranga Rao as Seshavatharam * Pushpa Kumari as Thayaru *Geetanjali as Geetha *Raavi Kondala Rao *Allu Ramalingaiah as MLA Ekambareshwar Rao *Nirmalamma as Shanti's aunt *Devadas Kanakala * Chalapathi Rao as Doctor *K.V. Chalam *P. J. Sarma as Doctor Songs *"Emitayya Sarasalu" (Lyrics: Kosaraju Raghavaiah) *"Mundarunna Chinnadani" (Lyrics: Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu) *"Sannajaji Sogasundi" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy) *"Nijam Telugusukondi O YuvakullarA" (Lyrics: Dasarathi Krishnamacharyulu) *"Om Namo Narayanaya" (Lyrics: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrusta Jathakudu
''Adrusta Jathakudu'' () is a 1971 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao under the Subhashini Art Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. Plot Anantharamayiah, a school teacher lives in the village Siripuram along with his two children Prasad (Master Aadinarayana) and Sarada (Baby Sridevi). The Zamindar of the village Raja Raghunath Rao asks him to give back the school land donated by his father and offers a bribe, even threatening him, but Anantaramaiyah does not yield. Hence Ragunatha Rao sets fire to the school building, in which, Anantha Ramaiah dies while protecting the children. Now Prasad & Sarada become orphans and their paternal (Lakshmi Kanthamma) & maternal (Radha Kumari) aunts take one each of them. The maternal aunt Ramanamma harasses Saradha a lot, knowing it, Prasad asks for his sister, but Ramanamma refuses. So, he decides to take care of her, reaches the city, and acquire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |