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Raitu Bidda (1971 Film)
''Raithu Bidda'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and music composed by S. Hanumantha Rao. It was produced by Kotla Venkata Ramayya under the Lakshmi Kala Films banner. Plot The film begins in a village where a Zamindar late Jagapathi Rao splices Lakshmi Devi, after the death of his wife. Ramu a valiant progeny of the first devoted to Lakshmi Devi and coddles his half-brother, Prasad. Plus, he takes care of family tasks and toils to ameliorate the lifestyles of the destitute. Besides, Bhushayya a vitriolic loan shark is a tyrant, and Ramu impedes his enormities where animosity arises. Meanwhile, Shanta a school teacher plugs away to civilize the public. Ramu & Shanta mutually admire their ideologies and fall in love. Shanta lives with her father Dharmayya a bucolic and sister Sarada. Pullayya the husband of Sarada, is a forthright used to thwart Bhushayya. So, he postured him as an impostor which Dharmayy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanisri
Vanisri (born Rathna Kumari) is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has received three Filmfare Awards South, the Nandi Awards and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Career Vani made her debut with the 1962 Telugu movie '' Bhishma''. She gained attention with a supporting role in a film penned by K. Balachander titled '' Sukha Dukhalu'', and '' Marapurani Katha'' (1967). Vanisri has starred in super hits such as '' Krishnaveni'', '' Prem Nagar'', '' Dussehra Bullodu'', ''Aradhana'', '' Jeevitha Chakram'', '' Rangula Ratnam'', ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'', '' Bhakta Kannappa'', and '' Bobbili Raja''. She played dual roles in ''Iddaru Ammayilu'' (1972) (Telugu remake of 1969 release Kannada film ''Kappu Bilupu''), ''Ganga Manga'' (1973 remake of the Hindi film ''Seeta Aur Geeta''), '' Jeevana Jyothi'' (1975), and '' Chilipi Krishnudu'' (1978). She financed and starred in Shyam Benegal's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Language
Telugu (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken by Telugu people predominantly living in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is also the official language. It is the most widely spoken member of the Dravidian language family and one of the twenty-two scheduled languages of the Republic of India. It is one of the few languages that has primary official status in more than one Indian state, alongside Hindi and Bengali. Telugu is one of six languages designated as a classical language (of India) by the Government of India. Telugu is also a linguistic minority in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, West Bengal, and the union territories of Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by members of the Telugu diaspora spread across countries like United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand in the Anglosphere; Myanmar, Malaysia, South Africa, Mauritius; and the Arabian Gulf count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (film And Television)
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaggayya
Kongara Jaggayya (31 December 1928 – 5 March 2004) was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He was known as ''Kanchu Kantham Jaggayya'' (Telugu) for his booming voice. In a film career spanning forty years as a matinee idol, he starred in eighty films, as a lead actor, and lead antagonist in a variety of genres. In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth Lok Sabha, from the constituency of Ongole, becoming the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of the Parliament. During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as ''Bangaru Papa'' (1954), ''Ardhangi'' (1955), ''Edi Nijam'' (1956), ''Todi Kodallu'' (1957), '' Dr. Chakravarti'' (1964), ''Antastulu'' (1965), the Cannes Film Festival fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, known mononymously by his surname as Rajanala, was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, and a few Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. In a film career spanning more than four decades, Rajanala acted in more than 1400 feature films in a variety of characters. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema. The Government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated him for his achievements and contribution to Indian Film Industry. He won several Filmfare Awards South and Nandi Award. Early life and characteristics Rajanala was born on January 3, 1925, in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. While working as a revenue inspector in Nellore from 1944 to 1951 he made his entry into theatre. A post graduate in philosophy from University of Lucknow and a voracious reader of English literature. Before coming to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Kaikala Satyanarayana (25 July 1935 – 23 December 2022) was an Indian actor, producer, director, and politician who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He appeared in over 750 films and served as the Member of Parliament in the 11th Lok Sabha representing Machilipatnam constituency from Telugu Desam Party. He was the recipient of the 2011 Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and 2017 Filmfare Award for lifetime achievement in Telugu cinema. Early life Kaikala Satyanarayana was born on 25 July 1935 to Kaikala Laxmi Narayana from Kavutaram village in Krishna district. Having completed his primary education in Gudlavalleru and intermediate education in Vijayawada, Satyanarayana graduated from Gudivada College. Career Kaikala was first noticed by D. L. Narayana, who offered him a role in his film ''Sipayi Koothuru'' directed by Changayya in 1959. Though it did not do well at the box office, he was noticed for his resemblance to N.T. Rama Rao. They found him as a prospective candidate t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allu Ramalingaiah
Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South, and the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2001. Ramalingaiah appeared in over 1000 films in a variety of roles. The "Allu Ramalingaiah National Award" was instituted in his memory by the "Allu Ramalingaiah Academy of Arts". The award is presented every year to a Telugu film personality for life time achievement. Early life Ramalingaiah was born on October 1, 1922 in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, India into a Telugu speaking family. Allu Ramalingaiah National Award recipients *Dasari Narayana Rao *K. Raghavendra Rao *Kota Srinivasa Rao *Trivikram Srinivas Awards * Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for the year 2001 * Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his outstanding contribution to Tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Babu (actor)
Punyamurthula Appalaraju (20 October 1937 – 07 February 1983), better known by his stage name Raja Babu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is noted as one of the finest Telugu comedians. A 9 ft bronze statue of Rajababu was unveiled in his birthplace of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh in 2012. Early life Raja Babu was born in Rajamundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh to Punyamurthula Umamaheswara Rao and Ramanamma as Appala Raju. His brothers are also noted comedians, Chitti Babu and Ananth Babu. He completed his Intermediate (10+2) education and successfully completed Teacher Training Course. He worked for sometime as a Telugu teacher after that. During that period, he used to act in dramas like ''Kukka Pilla Dorikindi'', ''Naalugilla Chaavadi'' and ''Alluri Sitarama Raju''. Life style Garikapati Raja Rao invited Babu after seeing his acting skills in dramas who worked for Mr. Gayudu. Babu reached Madras in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sreedhar Surapaneni
Sreedhar (born Sreedhar Surapaneni) (Telugu: ) was an Indian actor from Andhra Pradesh, who has predominantly acted in Telugu films. He started acting in small roles in early 70s. He became popular with Mutyala Muggu in 1975 directed by Bapu. He proved himself as a versatile actor by playing hero, villain and other supporting characters in over 150 films. He died on 11 July 2007 in Hyderabad because of cardiac arrest. He was survived by his wife and three daughters. He was born and brought up in Kummamuru, Krishna district. Filmography *''Rowdilaku Rowdilu'' (1971) - guest role *"Mangalya bhagyam" (1974) *'' Alluri Seetarama Raju'' (1974) *''Mutyala Muggu'' (1975) *''Yashoda Krishna'' (1975) *''Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976) *'' America Ammayi'' (1976) *''Bangaru Manishi'' (1976) *'' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977) *''Bommarillu'' (1978) *''Shri Rama Pattabhishekam'' (1978) *''Karunamayudu'' (1978) *''Seetamalakshmi'' (1978) *''Kaliyuga Ravanaasurudu'' (1978) *''Goranta Deepam''(1978) *''Driv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santha Kumari
Santha Kumari (born Vellaala Subbamma; 17 May 1920 – 16 January 2006) was an Indian musical artist and actress. She was married to the Telugu film director and producer P. Pullayya. Early years Vellaala Subbamma was born in Proddatur town, (Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh) to Sreenivasa Rao and Pedda Narasamma. Her father was an actor and her mother was a classical music singer. Santhakumari learned classical music and violin under the guidance of Professor P. Sambamurthy and was a classmate of D. K. Pattammal. She joined a drama troupe and was an AIR artiste by the age of sixteen. She came to Madras (now Chennai) to pursue a career in music. She found employment in Vidyodaya School for a remuneration of Rs 2 per month. She sang along with music director S. Rajeswara Rao for AIR. Film career P. V. Das, producer and director of '' Mayabazaar'' (also known as ''Sasirekhaa Parinayam'') was scouting for a young girl to play Sasirekha. He saw Subbamma at a music concert. At th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaya Devi
Chhaya Devi ( bn, ছায়া দেবী; 3 June 1914 – 25 April 2001) was an Indian actress known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema. She appeared in hundreds of films for over five decades. Her first lead role was in Debaki Bose's Bengali film ''Sonar Sansar'' (1936). She rose to hall of fame for her role as Rani Lakshmi in Debaki Bose's ''Vidyapati'' (1937). Some of her notable films are such as ''Nirjan Saikate'' (1963), ''Hatey Bazarey'' (1967) and ''Apanjan'' (1968) by Tapan Sinha, ''Saptapadi'' (1961), '' Uttar Falguni'' (1963), ''Antony Firingee'' (1967), in Bengali, ''Alaap'' (1977) in Hindi, which also starred Amitabh Bachchan. Early life Chhaya Devi was born in Bhagalpur. Her father was Haradhan Gangopadhyay. She started her education in the Mokshda Girls High School in Adampur, Bhagalpur. Later her father was transferred to Delhi and she continued her education in the Indraprastha Girls School. She was married to Buddhadeb Chattopadhyay, a teach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosaraju Raghavaiah
Kosaraju Raghavayya (23 June 1905 – 27 October 1987), known mononumously by his surname Kosaraju, was an Indian lyricist and poet known for his works in Telugu cinema. He wrote about 3,000 songs in 350 films. His lyrics are steeped in Telugu folklore and rural idiom. He was awarded the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for his contribution to Telugu cinema in 1984. He wrote memorable songs like "Eruvaka Sagaro", "Niluvave Vaalu Kanuladhana", "Illarikamlo Unna Maza", "Chethilo Dabbulu Poyene", "Anukunnadokkati Ainadi Okkati", "Ye Nimishana Yemi Jaruguno", "Jayammu Nischayammu ra", "Maa Voollo Oka Paduchundi". Early life Born in an agricultural family in Appikatla village, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, Kosaraju studied Telugu literature, epics and puranas. Kosaraju was influenced by a Telugu scholar Kondamudi Narasimham Pantulu in whose play based on the ''Ramayana'' he acted when still in his teens. Initially, he worked as a journ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
