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Preminchi Choodu (1989 Film)
''Preminchi Choodu'' ( ''Love someone then See'') is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Silk Smitha under the Essar Cine Enterprises banner and directed by Trivuraneni Varaprasad. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Silk Smitha with music composed by Raj–Koti. Plot The film begins with two neighbors Chowdary (Kota Srinivasa Rao) & Sastry (Suthi Veerabhadra Rao), though they are good friends the men contracts the caste barrier between them. Here Chowdary's son Chitti Babu (Rajendra Prasad) and Sastry's daughter Satyabhama (Silk Smitha) fall in love. Chitti always goes into an illusion that he can view Lord Brahma (Satyanarayana). He even feels that the Lord has cursed him to set him apart from his love interest and also create obstructions to them. Meanwhile, Sastry decides to couple up Satya with his nephew Mohan (Chandra Mohan) who too is facing some adversity. As he is a beau of a Christian girl Jyothi (Poornima), daughter of a multi-millionaire David G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silk Smitha
Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati (2 December 1960 – 23 September 1996), better known by her stage name Silk Smitha, was an Indian actress and dancer who worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. Smitha was part of several successful dance numbers in the 1980s Indian films. She entered the industry as a supporting actress, and was first noticed for her role as "Silk" in the 1979 Tamil film, ''Vandichakkaram''. She became a major and Important role in Tamil cinema was the most sought-after erotic actress in the 1980s. In a career spanning 17 years, she appeared in over 450 films. Early life Smitha was born in a Telugu family, to Ramallu and Sarasamma in Kovvali village, Denduluru Mandal, Eluru. She left school after fourth standard (when she was about 10 years of age) due to the family's financial constraints. Her striking looks burdened her with uninvited attention, and her family married her off at a very young age. Her husband and in-laws treated h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali (actor)
Ali (born 10 October 1967) is an Indian actor, comedian, and TV presenter who works predominantly in Telugu films and television. He acted in more than 1000 films in Telugu. He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. Early life Ali was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was a tailor and his mother was a home maker. He has one younger brother named Khayyum, who is also an actor. Ali married Zubeda Sultana in 1994. The couple has two daughters and a son. Career Ali came into the movie industry with the help of Jit Mohan Mitra, Rajahmundry's musical company. He debuted in the movie Nindu Noorellu in 1979 under the direction of K. Raghavendra Rao. He went to Chennai when director Bharathi Raja was looking for child actors for his movie '' "Seethakoka Chiluka"'', and was given a role (he previously played a role in ''Nindu Noorellu''). As a child Ali acted in several movies. When he was too old to be a child actor he struggled to get ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao
Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist and a poet known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu for the film ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' (2011). He wrote 56 poems about Telugu language in the name of Telugu Sankharavam. Personal life Jonnavithula was born on 7 July 1959 in Vijayawada Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is a part of the state's Capital Region. It is the administrative headquarters of the NTR district. Its metropolitan region comprises NT ... to Subbarao and Lakshmi Narasamma in a Telugu family. His father a teacher in an elementary school. He was also active participant in the mythological dramas. Selected filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rao, Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Living people Telugu-language lyricists Indian lyricists 1959 births People from Kris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mano (singer)
Nagoor Babu, known by his stage name Mano, is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, producer, television anchor and composer. He is a recipient of several awards such as the Nandi Awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu. Mano has recorded more than 1,000 songs for film and private various Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya and Hindi films. He has also performed for over 3000 live concerts across the continents. Notably, he has recorded 500 songs for music director Ilayaraja. Mano is also recognized for being as the full-fledged dubbing artist for Rajanikanth in Telugu from ''Muthu'' (1995) onwards. Early life and background Mano was born as Nagoor Babu in Tenali, Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. His father Rasool, was a musician in the All India Radio, Vijayawada division and his mother Shaheeda, was a popular Stage actress. Inspired heavily by his mother, Mano joined the stage the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for K. Viswanath's directorial film of Sirivennela, the same name in 1986. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven state Nandi Award for Best Lyricist, Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu, Filmfare Awards South for his work. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics. Early life Chembolu Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. Career Seetharama Sastry was a lyricist for K. Viswanath with ''Sirivennela''. A particular highlight of the movie is the song "Vidhata Thalapuna", sung by S. P. Balasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 Film)
''Jayammu Nischayammu Raa'' () is 1989 Indian Telugu-language comedy film produced by G.V.H.Prasad under the Sudarshana Pictures banner, presented by Satyanarayana and Kota Srinivasa Rao and directed by Jandhyala. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Sumalatha and Chandra Mohan, with music composed by Raj–Koti. The film's title is a famous song from the Telugu film ''Sabhash Ramudu'' (1959). The film marked the debut of famous comedian '' Dharmavarapu Subramanyam'' in the film industry. The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at the box office. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Killadi Mappillai'' (1994). Plot The film begins with two friends, Rambabu (Rajendra Prasad) and Suribabu (Chandra Mohan). They live as tenants in the house of Gopalam (Brahmanandam), a hound of playing instruments and his wife Kantham (Srilakshmi) pesters by hugging everyone who remembers their deceased son Chitti. Once Rambabu gets acquainted with a beautiful girl Shanti (Sumalatha) and falls for her. Simul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radha Kumari
Radha Kumari was an Indian veteran film actress who appeared in Telugu-language films. She acted in over 600 films in over four decades. She is well known for her humor and played mother or grandmother roles in most of her films. Film career Radha Kumari was born in 1942 in a Padmashali family at Vizianagaram. She began her career as a stage actress at the age of 12 and had played various roles in about 10,000 plays. She married Raavi Kondala Rao, an actor and writer, after she entered into the film industry. She made her debut in the film ''Tene Manasulu'' with Raavi Kondala Rao and had played the on-screen wife and husband roles in over 100 films. Seen as the best choice to play good-hearted roles, she acted with top heroes of two generations. She won the "Nandi" award for her role in the film '' Mee Sreyobhilashi''. Filmography Death She died on 8 March 2012 in the early hours, due to cardiac arrest. She was survived by her husband Raavi Kondala Rao Raavi Kondala Ra ... [...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] |
Poornima (Telugu Actress)
Poornima a.k.a. Poornima Rao (born 1966) is an Indian actress who starred in many Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films in the early and mid-1980s. Career She acted in 100 movies including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Her films include ''Harischandra'', ''Ilakkangal'', ''Srivariki Premalekha'', '' Naalugu Sthambhalaata'', ''Marali Goodige'', ''Prema Sakshi'', and '' Maa Pallelo Gopaludu''. She acted in Malayalam movies with the stage name ''Sudha''. She is from Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Filmography Telugu Tamil: Credited as Poornima/Poornima Rao * ''Saranam Ayyappa'' (1980) * ''Kilinjalgal'' (1981)... Usha, Julie's friend (credited as Sudha) * ''Magane Magane'' (1982) * ''Oru Pullanguzhal Aduppuppthugirathu'' (1983) * ''Dhavani Kanavugal'' (1984) * ''Porutham'' (1985) * ''Unnai Vidamatten'' (1985) * ''Thangachi Kalyanam'' (1989) Malayalam: Credited as Sudha * ''Ilakkangal'' (1980)... Amminikutty * '' Enthino Pookunna Pookkal'' (1982)... Sumat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mada Venkateswara Rao
Mada Venkateswara Rao (4 June 1935 - 24 October 2015) was an Indian actor from Andhra Pradesh. He acted in more than 600 films. He played notable roles in the films ''Mutyala Muggu'', '' Lambadolla Ramdasu'', and '' Mayadari Malligadu''. He was known for his comedy roles. He worked as an engineer in the state civil department before becoming an actor. He entered theater as a stage artist and also worked as a cine journalist. Later, he made his debut in films with Sudigundalu. He became popular with the eunuch role he played in the 1977 film '' Chillara Kottu Chittemma'', directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. He played similar roles in subsequent films. He died on 24 October 2015, while undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Hyderabad. Filmography * '' Andala Ramudu'' (1973) *'' Chillara Kottu Chittemma'' * '' Lambadolla Ramdasu'' * ''Chattaniki Kallu Levu'' * '' Mayadari Malligadu'' * '' Gunavantudu'' *''Galipatalu'' (1974) *''Tulabharam'' (1974) as Giri *''Manushullo Devudu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakshi Ranga Rao
Sakshi Ranga Rao (born Rangavajhula Ranga Rao; 15 September 1942 – 27 June 2005) was an Indian character actor who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He appeared in about 450 films over a career spanning four decades, majority of which were comedies. Rao made his film debut in 1967 with ''Sakshi'' from which he derived his stage name. He then went onto to appear in successful films like ''Sirivennela'', ''Swarna Kamalam'', '' April 1st Vidudhala'', ''Joker'' and ''Swarabhishekam''. Life and career Rangavajhula Ranga Rao in Kalavakuru village in Prakasham district, was born to Lakshmi Narayana and Ranganayakamma. As his father died when he was young, he was raised by Buchchi Ravamma, his mother's sister in Machilipatnam. He began his career as a stenographer in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. As Rao was interested in film and theatre, he worked as an assistant to the stage artist Kuppili Venkateshwara Rao. He was encouraged by some his friends at Andhra Vishw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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