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Raja (Tamil Actor)
Daggubati Venkatesh, credited as Raja, is an Indian actor who has acted in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu language films. The actor made his debut in the 1981 Tamil film, ''Paakku Vethalai'', before going on to become a leading actor in the Tamil film industry from 1986 to 2000. He went on to play second lead roles and supporting characters in several films including Kamal Haasan's '' Sathi Leelavathi'' and Rajinikanth's '' Mappillai''. He has also acted in few Telugu films like ''Chinnari Sneham'', ''Sankellu'' and '' Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam''. He is a relative of veteran film producer late D. Ramanaidu. Career A nephew of Telugu film producer D. Ramanaidu, Daggubati Venkatesh was persuaded by his family to become an actor in Tamil cinema owing to his familiarity with Madras. He subsequently joined Bharathiraja's acting school, where he trained before getting his first major career breakthrough with the director's romantic drama ''Kadalora Kavithaigal'' (1986). To differentia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venkatesh (actor)
Daggubati Venkatesh (born 13 December 1960) is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and a few hindi films. Venkatesh debuted with the 1986 film '' Kaliyuga Pandavulu'' for which he won his first Nandi Award. In a career spanning over 35 years, he starred in many successful films and establishing himself as a major actor in Telugu films. Venkatesh won five Nandi Awards for Best Actor and six Filmfare Awards South in various categories. Along with his brother D. Suresh Babu, Venkatesh co-owns of Suresh Productions, one of the largest film production companies in India, under which he acted in several films. He is also the mentor of the ''Telugu Warriors'', representing Telugu cinema (Tollywood) in the Celebrity Cricket League. Early life Venkatesh was born on 13 December 1960 in a Telugu family to film producer and former Member of Parliament, D. Ramanaidu and Rajeshwari in Madras (present-day Chennai), India. He has an elder brother Suresh Babu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krish (director)
Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi (born 11 November 1978), better known as Krish Jagarlamudi or Krish, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works predominantly in Telugu cinema in addition to Hindi and Tamil films. He has earned numerous accolades throughout his career including a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards South. Krish began his career in 2008 with the road film ''Gamyam'' and followed it up with the hyperlink film '' Vedam'' in 2010, both of which gained critical acclaim and big accolades. In 2015, he helmed the period war drama ''Kanche'' set in Nazi Germany, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. His other notable films include ''Vaanam'' (2011), ''Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum'' (2012), '' Gabbar Is Back'' (2015), ''Gautamiputra Satakarni'' (2017) and '' Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'' (2019). In 2019, he also directed the back-to-back filmed biographical dramas '' NTR: Mahanayakudu'' and '' NTR: Kathanayakudu'' both of which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaazhkai Chakkaram
''Vaazhkai Chakkaram'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Manivannan. The film stars Sathyaraj, Gautami, Goundamani and Vinu Chakravarthy. The film, produced and written by Tirupur Mani, was released on 9 February 1990. Plot Thangavelu is a sub-inspector in his home town which leads to its own set of problems. His father is overly involved in his job. Furthermore, Thangavelu- related to nearly everyone in town — finds it difficult to arrest anyone who breaks the law. His uncle, Saaraya Kadai Kounder, is the village president and deeply involved in many illegal activities including smuggling. Thangavelu arrests his son Periyasamy which fuels a feud between the families. When the local matchmaker shows both Periyasamy and Thangavelu as prospective grooms to Kalyani, she chooses Thangavelu further straining ties between the families. Kalyani and Thangavelu are engaged while Saaraya Kadai Kounder arranges for Periyasamy to marry Thaaiyamma. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
''Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Ameerjan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Raadhika, with Radha Ravi, Delhi Ganesh and Vadivukkarasi in supporting roles. The music is composed by Devendran. Plot Tired father Subbaiah (Delhi Ganesh) drives a cycle rickshaw to provide food for the family. Mother Thangamma (Vadivukkarasi) serves as maid and cook in another house-her bit to make ends meet though they never seem to. His girl Rani ( Sunitha) sells flowers. His younger kid brother shown delivering newspapers or shining shoes. All their hopes hinge on hero Raja (Vijayakanth). He does not most of the time get as near as an interview. He saved a blind man who was injured by the wayward car of rich man's Chandrasekhar (Jai Ganesh) arrogant daughter Sandhya (Raadhika). When he does get to an interview, and thanks to his rickshaw-man father Subbaiah is in the know of the password that will fetch him a job at last, at long last, he ends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ithu Engal Neethi
''Ithu Engal Neethi'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by S. S. Neelakandan and Shoba Chandrasekhar. The film stars Ramki, Raadhika, Nizhalgal Ravi and Vani Viswanath. It was released on 8 November 1988. Plot Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vaali. Reception ''The Indian Express'' compared the film's concept to '' Shahenshah'', saying, "While the Amitabh starrer, despite all its brashness and its haywire climax had some points in its favour, one cannot justifiably clear the local brew". Jayamanmadhan of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of exist ...'' criticised the makers for not making the best use of the publicised high budget. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhansi Rani (1988 Film)
''Jhansi Rani'' is a 1988 Telugu-language thriller film, produced by Midde Rama Rao under the Sri Rajyalakshmi Art Pictures banner and directed by Satyanand. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Bhanupriya and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film is based on Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy's novel ''Mr. V''. Plot Jhansi Rani is a daring and dashing woman who always fights against anti-social issues in society. She is in love with an Advocate Dinakar (Daggupati Raja). Once, Jhansi got attacked by some goons and she is protected by a medical representative Sriraj (Rajendra Prasad), both of them become good friends. Jhansi's sister Sampoorna (Rajyalakshmi), a handicapped woman, marries an unknown person Viswanath, who dies within two days of marriage. Due to a weather problem, Jhansi not able to attend the marriage and does not see his face. After some time, Neelakantham (Kota Srinivasa Rao), a CBCID officer meets Jhansi and explains the case of Mr. V, a person who keep names starting wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gramatthu Minnal
''Gramatthu Minnal'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Rangaraj, starring Ramarajan and Revathi. It was released on 18 December 1987, and ran for 100 days. Plot Cast *Ramarajan as Selvarasu *Revathi as Valli Mayilu *Goundamani *Raja *Senthamarai *S. N. Lakshmi as Ponnatha Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Reception NKS of ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932. It is published in Mumbai by the Indian Express Group. In 1999, eight years after the group's founder Ramnath Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split betw ...'' wrote, "The film comes as a flashback, the climax contrasting with the overall placidity of the narrative". References External links * {{IMDb title, tt0319461 1980s Tamil-language films 1987 drama films 1987 films Films directed by K. Rangaraj Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Indian drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
''Ini Oru Sudhanthiram'' (''Freedom Now'') is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language political drama film written and directed by Manivannan. The film, starring Sivakumar, was released on 12 June 1987, and failed at the box office. Plot Sundaramoorthy is an Indian liberal leader. He tries to obtain his pension money, but all his attempts are futile. His daughter Kannamma gets cheated by a collector and she gives birth to a baby but the collector avoids that baby. The collector is killed by Sundaramoorthy, who is sentenced to death. How the lives of such a leader and his family changes due to circumstances, forms the crux of the story. Cast * Sivakumar as Sundaramoorthy * Chandrasekhar as Muthukaalai * Pandiyan * Raja as the collector * Janagaraj * Senthil * Nalini * Rekha as Kannamma * Jeevitha * Kovai Sarala * Sulakshana * Sathyaraj as an IPS officer Production ''Ini Oru Sudhanthiram'', directed by Manivannan, was Sivakumar's 154th film as an actor. Raja played a character with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valayal Satham
''Valayal Satham'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Jeevabalan and produced by K. R. Prakash. The film stars Murali, Bhagyalakshmi, Raja and Madhuri. The film, had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast * Murali * Bhagyalakshmi (Credited as Bhagya) *Raja * Madhuri * M. N. Nambiar * M. N. Rajam * Manorama *Janagaraj *Senthil *Anuja *Bindugosh *S. R. Vijaya *Sri Gowri *Shyamalakumari *Chinni Jayanth *M. S. K. Kumaran *Pattukottai Bhaskar *K. Renga Ramanujam *Master Sathish *Master Aravind *Pasi Narayanan *Vellai Subbaiah *Kumarimuthu *M. L. A. Thangaraj *Kullamani Kullamani (1952–2013) was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in South Indian films. He acted over 500 films. He is known for films like ''Karagattakaran'', '' Apoorva Sagodharargal'', ''Panakkaran'', ''My Dear Marthandan'', and many more ... *Pakkirisamy *Nellai Sarathy *Periya Karuppa Devar *Jothi Kathirvel *Lagiyam Ramadurai Soundtrack Lyrics: Valee Play back singers: KJ Yesudas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veetuku Oru Kannagi
''Veetuku Oru Kannagi'' (lit. Kannagi for every home) is a 1984 Indian Tamil drama film, directed and produced by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Sujatha, Nalini and Sangili Murugan in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. Plot Suja, a noted writer, is married to inspector Chandrasekar and has a young daughter. Her sister, Ilavarasi, is married to the abusive Ravi. Vijay is a journalist for a magazine focused on social justice issues and occasionally works with Suja. He meets the orphaned Maadhavi and two fall in love. Ravi kills Ilavarasi and Chandrasekar arrests him. Ravi's business partner Meenakshisundaram and lawyer Mahendran conspire to twist the evidence. The court doesn't have the evidence to convict Ravi and he's freed. He then kills Suja's daughter in front of her but, again, the justice system fails her as he's set up an alibi. Chandrasekar is heartbroken but still believes in the justice system. Suja has lost all faith on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanne Radha
''Kanne Radha'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rama Narayanan, starring Radha and Vanitha, with Karthik and Raja in supporting roles . This film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Radha Madhavi'' and released on 29 November 1985. Plot Radha (Radha) is the daughter of Su. So. Vi. Sokkalingam (Thengai Srinivasan), an influential businessman. Being a mischievous girl, she bunks classes with her cousin Geetha (Vanitha) to watch movies. On one such incident Radha acts like she is pregnant, simply to get a free ride to the theatre. Radha and her friends run into Raja ( Karthik), a taxi driver, who is forced to drop the "pregnant woman" to the hospital. However, he then realises that she fooled him, but is impressed by her antics. Raja saves up money for the treatment of his doting elder sister, Vadivu (Vadivukkarasi), a blind woman. He later meets his long time friend Nataraj and joins as a driver in his house after saving Nataraj's father from some goons. Raja and Radha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
''Nenjile Thunivirunthaal'' () is a 1981 Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Vijayakanth and Swapna. It was released on 29 August 1981. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Palletoori Monagadu'' and in Kannada as '' Hasida Hebbuli''. Plot Muthu is falsely accused of murdering his father. Cast *Vijayakanth as Muthu *Swapna as Vasanthi *Goundamani * Manorama *Vijayashanti *Sangili Murugan Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Sankar Ganesh and lyrics by Vairamuthu, Pulamaipithan and Poonguyilan. *"Vangada" — Malaysia Vasudevan *"Chitrame" — K. J. Yesudas, Vasantha *"Kanniponne" — S. N. Surender, Vani Jairam *"Oorumille" — S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam (4 June 1946 – 25 September 2020), also referred to as SPB or SP Balu or Balu, was an Indian playback singer, television presenter, actor, music composer, dubbing artist, and film producer. He is wi ..., S. P. Sailaja References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
