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Puri Jagannadh
Petla "Puri" Jagannadh (born 28 September 1966) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who works primarily in the Telugu film Industry. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu film '' Badri'' starring Pawan Kalyan, Renu Desai and Ameesha Patel. In 2006, he directed the Telugu film ''Pokiri'', premiered at the 7th IIFA Film Festival held in Dubai. The film was later re-made into several Indian languages, and brought Puri widespread Indian recognition. He made his Hindi film debut in 2004, with the film '' Shart: The Challenge''. In 2011, he directed the Hindi film '' Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap'' starring Amitabh Bachchan, which was archived in the Oscar library. He also produces films under his co-owned production companies, Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies, Vaishno Academy and Puri Connects in partnership with actress Charmme Kaur. He owns a music company called Puri Sangeet. The box office hits that he directed, in addition to ''Badri'', including f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pithapuram
Pithapuram, historically known as Pittapore, is a town and a municipality in the Kakinada district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town also forms a part of Godavari Urban Development Authority. The town is home to one of the eighteen Maha Sakthi Peethas, which are significant shrines and pilgrimage destinations in Shaktism. Sripada Sri Vallabha, a prominent Hindu saint of 14th century was born and lived in Pithapuram. He is considered by his devotees as one of the first complete avatars (incarnations) of the deity Dattatreya in Kali Yuga. History Pithapuram was originally called Pithikapuram. The earliest extant inscription to mention the city is the fourth century king Samudragupta's Allahabad Pillar inscription, which states that he defeated the king Mahendra of Pithikapuram. The inscriptions of the fourth and fifth century Vasishtha and Mathara dynasties also mention Pishtapura, describing it as a part of Kalinga. In the seventh century, the Chalukya king ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shivamani (film)
''Sivamani'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written, directed and produced by Puri Jagannadh on Vaishno Academy banner. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rakshitha, Asin and Prakash Raj. It has music composed by Chakri. A part of the story has been taken from the movie ''Message in a Bottle'' released in 1999 which in turn was inspired by ''Message in a Bottle'' - the Nicholas Sparks novel. Plot Pallavi, a newspaper editor, finds a mysterious, intriguing, and typed love letter in a bottle in the seashore. She is fascinated by it and shows it to her colleagues. They print it in their newspaper and get numerous responses. Pallavi, due to her personal curiosity, tries to reach Sivamani, and he ignores her. Rajnikanth helps Pallavi in getting close to Sivamani, and later Sivamani's past gets revealed. Sivamani is an honest cop in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). He falls in love with Vasanta, who aspires to become a singer. Dattu is a mafia don, whom Sivamani troub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Ravi Teja, Jayasudha, Asin Thottumkal (in her major Telugu debut), and Prakash Raj, while Ali, and Subbaraju play supporting roles. The film released on 19 April 2003. It was first remade in Odia as '' Katha Deithili Maa Ku , Then'' in Tamil as '' M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi'', in Kannada as ''Maurya'', and in Bhojpuri as ''Jigarwala''. It was commercially successful the box-office and was one of the biggest Telugu hits of 2003. Plot Chandu's (Ravi Teja) entire life is about his mother Lakshmi ( Jayasudha), a college lecturer. They together live in Hyderabad. When Chandu was a little boy, Lakshmi separated from her husband Raghuveer ( Prakash Raj). Chandu is a great kickboxer and is very passionate about it. He later meets Mugambigambal (Asin) aka Chennai, a Tamil girl from Chennai, and starts to fall in love with her. Chandu's happy life is s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idiot (2002 Film)
''Idiot: O Chanti Gaadi Prema Katha'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action romantic comedy film which released on 22 August 2002 and was directed by Puri Jagannadh. It was the second collaboration between Ravi Teja and Puri Jagannadh after the successful film ''Itlu Sravani Subramanyam''. The dialogue was written by Puri Jagannadh with soundtrack by Chakri. This film stars Ravi Teja and Rakshita. It turned out to be a ''Blockbuster''. The film ran for 100 days in 36 centres. The film was a remake of director's own 2002 Kannada movie '' Appu''. Plot Chantigadu is the son of a head constable Venkata Swamy. Chanti is a guy with a carefree attitude. He is beaten by a rival gang at night and was rescued by a beautiful girl Suchitra. She pays his hospital bills and donates her blood. She is gone from the hospital by the time Chanti became conscious. When Chanti's friends inform him about the girl who rescued him, he starts loving her immediately for her goodheartedness, though he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appu (2002 Film)
''Appu'' is a 2002 Indian Kannada-language romantic action comedy film directed by Puri Jagannadh. It stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Rakshita. The supporting cast features Avinash, Srinivasa Murthy and Sumithra. The film was produced by Puneeth's mother, Parvathamma under Poornima Enterprises, the production banner of the Rajkumar family. It marked the screen debut Puneeth and Rakshita in lead roles. Up on theatrical release on 26 April 2002, the film was a success and completed a 200-day run in theatres. The lead actor Puneeth Rajkumar came to be known as "Appu" hereafter among the masses, colloquially. The film was remade in Telugu in 2002 as ''Idiot'' (Directed by Puri Jagannadh), in Tamil in 2003 as '' Dum'', in Bengali in 2006 as ''Hero'' and in Bangladeshi Bengali in 2008 as ''Priya Amar Priya''. Plot Appu is a carefree guy, who spends time hanging with his friends, and is also the son of a head constable named Venkata Swamy. One night, Appu is thrashed by a rival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
''Itlu Sravani Subramanyam'' ( Regards, Sravani and Subramanyam) is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. This film stars Ravi Teja, Tanu Roy and Sheen (the latter two make their debut). The plot follows two strangers who desire to unite following a suicide attempt. The music was composed by Chakri with cinematography by K. Dutt and editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh. The film released on 14 September 2001 and was successful at the box office. Jagannadh won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for the film. It is remade in Tamil as ''Thavam''. Plot Sravani and Subramanyam are strangers who meet at the suicide point on Vizag's seashore. Before attempting the suicide, they tell each other the reason of ending their lives and duly write suicide notes. Sravani's relatives-cum-guardians nag her for the ancestral money while Subramanyam is cheated by a friend who took a lump sum of money in a liue of getting a job in Dubai. Sravani and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puri Sangeet
Puri Sangeet is a music company in India. It was established by Puri Jagannadh, an Indian Telugu film director and producer. The company is based in Hyderabad, Telangana Telangana (; , ) is a States and union territories of India, state in India situated on the south-central stretch of the Indian subcontinent, Indian peninsula on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the List of states and union territories of India b .... PdlIndia.org Film soundtracks References Mass media companies of India Music companies of India[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Record Label
A record label, or record company, is a brand or trademark of music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a publishing company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing, promotion, and enforcement of copyright for sound recordings and music videos, while also conducting talent scouting and development of new artists, and maintaining contracts with recording artists and their managers. The term "record label", derives from the circular label in the center of a vinyl record which prominently displays the manufacturer's name, along with other information. Within the mainstream music industry, recording artists have traditionally been reliant upon record labels to broaden their consumer base, market their albums, and promote their singles on streaming services, radio, and television. Record labels also provide publicists, who assist performers in gaining positi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charmme Kaur
Charmy Kaur, also spelt as Charmme or Charmi (born 17 May 1987), is an Indian film producer and former actress. She is well known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema, as well as few Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. Her most notable works include films such as ''Mass'' (2004), ''Anukokunda Oka Roju'' (2005), ''Lakshmi'' (2006), '' Pournami'' (2006), and '' Rakhi'' (2006), where she played supporting roles in all these movies except ''Anukokunda Oka Roju'' (2005). She then appeared in films such as ''Mantra'' (2007), for which she won the state Nandi Award for Best Actress, the subsequent years, she appeared in '' Manorama'' (2009), ''Kavya's Diary'' (2009) and ''Mangala'' (2011) for which she garnered another state Nandi Special Jury Award. Later she also appeared in the Hindi film '' Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap'' alongside Amitabh Bachchan. Career Charmy Kaur made her acting debut in the 2002 Telugu film ''Nee Thodu Kavali'', in which she acted as a housew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaishno Academy
Vaishno Academy is an Indian film production company established by Tollywood director Puri Jagannadh. The company is based in Hyderabad. Description In 2002 Vaishno Academy produced its first production, ''Idiot''. It was remade into Tamil and Hindi. Vaishno Academy produced ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' and ''Sivamani'' in 2003 and ''143 (and I Miss You)'' in 2004. This film didn't do well at box office. In 2006 ''Pokiri ''Pokiri'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action film, action thriller film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film was produced by Jagannadh and Manjula Ghattamaneni by their respective production companies Vai ...'' was highest grosser of Vaishno Academy's films and highest grossing Telugu film of all time. Film Production References Film production companies based in Hyderabad, India Indian film studios 2002 establishments in Andhra Pradesh Indian companies established in 2002 {{film-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |