Rahul Haridas
Rahul Dayakiran is an Indian film actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He made his film debut with Sekhar Kammula's 2007 film, ''Happy Days''. Career Haridas made his debut with ''Happy Days'' in 2007, appearing as one of the leads along with Varun Sandesh, Sonia Deepti and Gayatri Rao. In 2008, he appeared in ''Rainbow'', directed by VN Aditya. From 2014 to 2017 he took a break and In 2017, he made his comeback in the real story based crime-thriller, '' Venkatapuram'' starring Mahima Makwana Mahima Makwana (born 5 August 1999) is an Indian actress who works in television shows as well as Hindi and Telugu language films. After entering television with ''Miley Jab Hum Tum'' and ''Balika Vadhu'' as a child artist, Makwana rose to prom .... Filmography References 1986 births Living people {{India-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Indian People
Indians or Indian people are the Indian nationality law, citizens and nationals of India. In 2022, the population of India stood at over 1.4 billion people, making it the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, second-most populous country, containing 17.7 percent of the global population. In addition to the Indian population, the Non-resident Indian and Overseas Citizen of India, Indian overseas diaspora also boasts large numbers, particularly in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf and the Western world. While the demonym "Indian" applies to people originating from the present-day Republic of India, it was also formerly used as the identifying term for people originating from Pakistan and Bangladesh during British Raj, British colonial era until 1947. Particularly in North America, the terms "Asian Indian" and "East Indian" are sometimes used to differentiate Indians from the indigenous peoples of the Americas; although the Native American name controversy, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Telugu Cinema
Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, India. The nickname ''Tollywood'' is a portmanteau of the words Telugu and Hollywood. By 2021, it has emerged as the largest film industry in India in terms of box-office. Since 1909, filmmaker Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu was involved in producing short films and travelling to different regions in Asia to promote film work. In 1921, he produced the silent film, '' Bhishma Pratigna'', generally considered to be the first Telugu feature film, and hence, regarded as the ''Father of Telugu cinema''. In 1933, '' Sati Savitri'' directed by Chittajallu Pullayya received an honorary diploma at the 2nd Venice. Known for its big-ticket, and popular film genre catering to wider audience, works such as ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951) (only South ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sekhar Kammula
Sekhar Kammula (born 4 February 1972) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works in Telugu cinema. He has garnered two Filmfare Awards South, and six state Nandi Awards for his directional works. Sekhar Kammula was among the director's delegation to represent South Indian Cinema at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. A Master of Science and Master of Fine Arts holder from Rutgers University and Howard University respectively, Sekhar Kammula made his directorial debut with the independent film ''Dollar Dreams'' (2000), which won him the National Film Award for Best First film of a director. The film was also screened at the International Film Festival of India. Kammula went onto direct critically and commercially successful Telugu films like '' Anand'' (2004), ''Godavari'' (2006), ''Happy Days'' (2007), ''Leader'' (2010), ''Fidaa'' (2017), and '' Love Story'' (2021). Early life and education Sekhar Kammula was born in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh and brought up i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Happy Days (2007 Film)
''Happy Days '' is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language musical coming of age film written, produced and directed by Sekhar Kammula. The film features Varun Sandesh, Rahul Haridas, Nikhil Siddharth, Vamsee Krishna, Tamannaah, Sonia Deepti, Gayatri Rao, and Monali Chowdhary in the lead roles. The plot explores the college life and experiences of eight friends. The film was dubbed in Malayalam and remade in Kannada as '' Jolly Days'' and in Tamil as ''Inidhu Inidhu'' by actor Prakash Raj. The film won six Filmfare Awards South,"55th Annual Tiger Balm South Filmfare Awards 2008: Winners – Malluwood News & Gossips" Bharatstudent.com (14 July 2008). Retrieved on 2016-05-11. and three [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Varun Sandesh
Jeedigunta Varun Sandesh (born 21 July 1989) is an Indian American actor known primarily for his works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut with Sekhar Kammula's coming-of-age drama ''Happy Days (2007 film), Happy Days'' (2007), and went on to appear in films such as ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008), ''Kurradu'' (2009), ''Yemaindi Ee Vela'' (2010), ''D for Dopidi'' (2013), ''Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda'' (2014) and ''Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu'' (2015). In 2019, Sandesh appeared in Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss (Telugu season 3), ''Bigg Boss 3'' as a contestant and finished at fourth place. Personal life Varun Sandesh was born in Rayagada, Orissa, India, Orissa and later lived in Hyderabad, India, Hyderabad for four years. His family then moved to Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, in the United States, where he was educated. Varun Sandesh is the grandson of noted Telugu people, Telugu writer Jeedigunta Ramachandra Murthy, who worked for All Ind ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sonia Deepti
Sonia Deepti (born 29 July 1984) is an Indian actress who has primarily appeared in Telugu films. Her debut performance as Shravs in the 2007 Sekhar Kammula film ''Happy Days'' won her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu. Career Sonia Deepti was born and brought up in Hyderabad, Telangana. After finishing her studies with a degree in computer applications, she worked as a software engineer in an IT company for three years, before stepping into acting. At an event, she was spotted by Sekhar Kammula, who gave her an acting offer, after seeing her performance in an audition. Accepting the offer, she made her acting debut in the 2007 Telugu film ''Happy Days'', enacting the role of Shravs. The film, upon release, became a blockbuster and won six awards at the 2008 Filmfare Awards South, one of which was the Award for Best Supporting Actress for Sonia for her performance that won her critical acclaim. In late 2008, her second film '' Vinayakudu'' opposite Kris ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rainbow (2008 Film)
''Rainbow'' is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language film directed by V. N. Aditya and starring Rahul, Sonal Chauhan, and Sindhu Menon. The film released to negative reviews from critics. Plot Cast *Rahul as Shyamal "Shyam" Rao *Sonal Chauhan as Swapna *Sindhu Menon as Kamala *Aryan Shetty * Gollapudi as Maruthi Rao * Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao as Srihari Rao *Prakash Raj as Shyam's doctor *S. S. Rajamouli as himself *Kodi Ramakrishna as himself *Srinu Vaitla as himself *V. Samudra as himself *Sangita Ghosh in a dance sequence Soundtrack Songs by newcomer Nihal. Themes and influences Jeevi of '' Idlebrain.com'' felt that the lead characters (Rahul being colourblind, Sindhu being mute, and Sonal being an actress) are similar to the characters of the 1986 film ''Sirivennela ''Sirivennela'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language romance film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Suhasini, Sarvadaman Banerjee and Moon Moon Sen. The film has music composed by K. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Venkatapuram (film)
''Venkatapuram'' is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film claimed to be based on true events. The film stars Rahul Haridas and newcomer Mahima Makwana. Cast * Rahul Haridas as Anand * Mahima Makwana as Chaitra * Ajay * Jogi Naidu * Ajay Ghosh as Police officer * Y. Kasi Viswanath Yanamadala Kasi Viswanath is an Indian actor and film director who works in Telugu cinema. He worked as an assistant director, associate director and co-director for over 25 films. He debuted as a director with the romantic comedy film '' Nuvvu ... Reception In its review, The Times of India concluded: "The movie makes for a good one time watch if you can wait until the end." Soundtrack References External links * Indian crime thriller films Indian films based on actual events 2017 crime thriller films 2010s Telugu-language films Films scored by Achu Rajamani {{crime-thriller-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mahima Makwana
Mahima Makwana (born 5 August 1999) is an Indian actress who works in television shows as well as Hindi and Telugu language films. After entering television with ''Miley Jab Hum Tum'' and ''Balika Vadhu'' as a child artist, Makwana rose to prominence and became a household name through her character Rachna in Zee TV's popular soap opera ''Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke'', following which she went on to establish herself as one of the promising TV actresses with lead roles in several other television shows. In 2021, Makwana made her Hindi film debut in the action thriller film '' Antim'' starring Salman Khan and Aayush Sharma in 2021. Biography Makwana was born and brought up in Mumbai. Her father was a construction worker who died when she was five months old. Makwana and her elder brother were raised by their mother, a former social worker. Makwana completed her schooling from Mary Immaculate Girls' High School Makwana has a bachelor's degree in mass media. Career Television Ma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mugguru
''Mugguru'' ( te, ముగ్గురు) is a 2011 Telugu film directed by V. N. Aditya starring Navdeep, Shraddha Das and Reemma Sen in lead roles. Produced by D. Ramanaidu's Suresh Productions, the film also stars Avasarala Srinivas, Rahul Haridas, Sanjjanaa and Sowmya Bollapragada who gained fans and praise for her portrayal of Mohini in the film. Cast * Navdeep as Pawan * Reemma Sen as Balatripura Sundari * Shraddha Das as Shalini * Avasarala Srinivas as Anji * Rahul Haridas as Maruti * Sanjjanaa Galrani as Yamini * Sowmya Bollapragada as Mohini * Ahuti Prasad as JP * Brahmanandam as Chota Don * Ali as Bade Miyaa * Venu Madhav * Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as Subba Rao * Uttej as Job agent * Thagubothu Ramesh as Chote Miyaa * Sivaji Sivaji is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films. He won Nandi Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist for the movie '' Dil'' (voice for Nitin). Career Sivaji is from Narsarsopet in Guntur district. Sivaji started his stint as a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prema Oka Maikam
''Prema Oka Maikam'' is a 2013 Telugu film directed by Chandu. It was released on 30 August 2013 and stars Charmy Kaur, Rahul, and Saranya Nag as the lead characters. The film's script was written by Chandu and Pulagam Chinnarayana, who worked as the script's dialogue writer. ''Prema Oka Maikam'' has been described as "a film for men, especially for those men who enjoy being drowsy and drowned into love, lust or wine" and Chandu commented that Charmy "has given soul to the character and will win all the hearts". Synopsis The film follows Mallika ( Charmy Kaur) an intelligent and independent young woman that works as a call girl but refuses to take just any man that comes along. When poet Lalith (Rahul) and Mallika have a chance meeting, the two connect instantly. Swathi (Saranya Nag) is a singer that gained her popularity after appearing on a television talent show, but ends up getting drawn into a love triangle between Mallika and Lalith. Cast * Charmy Kaur as Mallika * Rahu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Love You Bangaram
''Love You Bangaram'' is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Goverdhan Reddy. It is produced by Maruthi Films. The film has Rahul Haridas and Shravya in the lead roles. The music director is Mahith Narayan, younger brother of noted Telugu music director, Chakri. Cast * Rahul Haridas as Akash * Rajiv as Madan * Shravya as Meenakshi * Shatru * RGV Shanker as Songaseenu * Ravi Prakash as Police officer * Trisha Dantala * Sasi Kumar Rajendran * Eswara Uday Sai Kiran * Maruthi Maruthi Dasari, known mononymously as Maruthi, is an Indian director, screenwriter, producer who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is known for directing low budget films like ''Ee Rojullo'' and ''Bus Stop''. Maruthi is associated with M ... as Manager Reception It received negative reviews upon its release and was a disaster at the box office. Soundtrack The music for this film has been composed by Mahith Narayan. Audio of the film was launched in November 2013. T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |