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Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
''Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sridevi and music composed by Chakravarthy. Plot The film begins with Bhaji Prasad a dreadful gangster who poses as rectitude. One of his acolyte Giri is a tricker and always attempts to swindle him. The two maintain double agents, Satyam & Narayana the twins. Ramu is valiant & benevolent and inclines any risk for money. Once, he gets acquainted with a pickpocket Mutyam and falls for her. Parallelly, a young charm Krishna who works as a clerk in a bank resides with his mother and loves Bhaji Prasad's niece Lakshmi. Ramu & Krishna twice meet in crazy situations and comes nearer. Meanwhile, Bhaji Prasad gets disclosure an ancient treasure secluded in the Himalayas and also that an archaeologist Haragopal aimed its route map. Upon it, Giri too gains the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jandhyala
Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously by his surname Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is popularly known as Hasya Brahma (). In a career spanning more than two decades, he directed over 40 films and wrote the dialogue for more than 300 films. He won three state Nandi Awards one each for Best Director, Best Story Writer, and Best Dialogue Writer and one Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu. ''The Hindu'' referred to him as the 'King of Comedy in Tollywood'. Jandhyala was interested in theatre right from his childhood. In his college days, he wrote many plays that became popular. He later entered the film industry in 1976 and established himself as a versatile writer penning commercial blockbusters such as '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), ''Vetagadu'' (1979) as well as critically-acclaimed films like ''Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potti Prasad
Potti Prasad (born Kavivarapu Prasada Rao) was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He was introduced to the films by Jandhyala. His notable roles include Chantabbai and Sagara Sangamam. He made his screen debut with Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu in a brief role as one of the two (the other being Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao, Padmanabham) prospective bridegrooms for Girija (actress), Girija. He was bowled over by the magnanimity of B. Nagi Reddy, Nagi Reddi and Aluri Chakrapani, Chakrapani when he was paid Rs.1116/- for that one scene work. He was a friend of another comedian Raja Babu (actor), Raja Babu. They acted in stage plays together. His last film was Brundavanam (1992). Career Prasad was a stage actor before making his debut into films. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959) was his first film as an actor. Chakrapani offered him a role in this film after watching his performance in a stage show in Madras. He continued acting in stage shows while trying to ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Action Drama Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Action Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eenadu
''Eenadu'' () is the largest circulated Telugu-language daily newspaper of India sold mostly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.IRS 2012 Q1 Topline Findings p. 11 According to the (IRS) Q2 2019, Eenadu ranks eighth among the most circulated Indian-language dailies with a total readership (TR) of 1,614,105. It was founded by in 1974. Name ''Eenadu'' is a polysemic word which has two meani ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zamin Ryot
''Zamin Ryot'' ( te, జమీన్ రైతు, Jamīn Raitu) is an Indian Telugu-language weekly newspaper published from Nellore. It was started by N. Venkatrama Naidu in . It has been called the longest continuously running Telugu newspaper. It is one of the notable district newspapers in Telugu. Name ''Zamin Ryot'' name is based on words 'Zamin' () and 'Ryot' (). Zamin Ryot is a term used to refer to tenant farmers under the Zamindari system. The newspaper was founded to advocate for the cause of the ryots (peasants and tenant farmers) and against the feudal system. History The publication was started by Nellore Venkatrama Naidu as ''Zamindari Ryot'' in , before changing its name to ''Zamin Ryot''. Originally meant to advocate against the feudal system in the area, it played an important role in reporting on the success of the Salt Satyagraha in Nellore district. The British government searched house and office of Venkatrama Naidu and also of the editor Chundi Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veturi
Veturi Sundararama Murthy (29 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet, lyricist and journalist who is popular for writing Telugu songs. His career in the Telugu cinema spanned more than four decades. He was highly admired and cherished for his deep and thoughtful lyrics in Telugu songs. Early life Veturi was born to Chandrasekhar Sastry and Kamalamba in Pedakallepalli, near Challapalli, Krishna into a Telugu Brahmin family. Veturi was a nephew of the Telugu Research Scholar Veturi Prabhakara Sastri. His grandfather Veturi Sundara Sastry was also a poet. Education Veturi completed his schooling in Diviseema, Jaggayyapeta, near Vijayawada in Krishna district, and SSLC in his grandmother's village. Later, Veturi went to Chennai for his intermediate studies and came back to Vijayawada where he completed his degree in S.R.R. Government College. He was a student of legendary Viswanatha Satyanarayana at this college. Career as a jour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sardar Papa Rayudu
''Sardar Papa Rayudu'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language historical fiction film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao about an Indian revolutionary "Sardar Papa Rayudu" and his fight against the British Raj. Produced by Kranthi Kumar, starring N. T. Rama Rao, Sridevi and Sharada, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Sarfarosh'' (1985). Plot The film begins with a sincere & valiant Inspector Ramu who lives with his mother Seeta. He initiates a squabble with a naughty girl Vijaya which turns into a crush. Besides, 3 traitors Dharmaraju, Satya Murthy, & Nyayapathi, one that counterfeit as a patriot freedom fighter loot the country in the form of corruption, black marketing, adulterations, smuggling, etc. Vijaya is the daughter of Dharmaraju and she makes Ramu’s acquaintance with her father when he is startled as Ramu resembles a true loyalist Sardar Papa Rayudu. Dharmaraju questions Ramu regarding his father he silently quits. Following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superman (1980 Film)
''Superman'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language superhero film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film is produced by R. Gopal under the Lakshmi Vishnu Productions banner. It is based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film met with negative reviews. Plot The film begins with Raja the son of Zamindar Raghunath Rao, who is an advent devotee of Lord Hanuman. Once, on the eve of Hanuman Jayanthi, Raghunath Rao offers their heritage jewelry to the Lord. Parallelly, 3 blackguards Maharaj, Sardar, and Jaisingh slaughter Raja’s parents along with the temple priest and snatches it. Thus, Raja makes a penance when Lord Hanuman bestows him supernatural powers and he turns into Super Man. Plus, he takes care of the priest’s family as his own. As of today, his foster mother Sarada detects and oaths not reveal his strength. Years roll by, and Raja always utilizes his power to aid the public bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Item Number
In Indian cinema, an item number or item song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films (Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, and Bengali cinema) to describe a catchy, upbeat, often provocative dance sequence for a song performed in a movie.Journals : Item number defined The main aim of an item number is to entertain movie-goers and to lend support to the marketability of the film by being featured in . They are favoured by filmmakers as they afford t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayamalini
Jayamalini (or Jaya Malini) is an Indian actress who has acted in more than 500 Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi movies. Career She was introduced to Tollywood in 1975 by Vittalacharya in the movie he produced, ''Aadadani Adrustam''. She acted in several Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam movies. She learned dancing from Heeralal master. She had a very big hit in the 1978 Telugu remake ''Jaganmohini''. Personal life She married Parthiban, a police inspector on 19 July 1994 and settled in Chennai with her only son. In 2005, the former actress and dancer was busy looking for a writer to help pen her biography. Her sister Jyothi Lakshmi was also a cabaret dancer in films. Selected filmography Tamil * '' Salem Vishnu'' (1990) * '' Aalay Pathu Malai Mathu'' (1990) * '' Rathinapuri Ilavarasan'' (1989) * '' Anthapura Marmam'' (1988) * '' Makkal En Pakkam'' (1987) * '' Kudumbam Oru Koyil'' (1987) * '' Raja Nee Vazhga'' (1986) * ''Andha Oru Nimidam'' (1985) * '' May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pushpalatha
Pushpalatha is an Indian actress, who has worked predominantly in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She has acted as heroine and character roles in more than 100 films. Her debut film was '' Sengottai Singam'', released in 1958. When Pushpalatha co-starred with A. V. M. Rajan in ''Naanum Oru Penn'', the two fell in love and got married. In 1964, she was a model for Lux soap Early career Pushpalatha's native home is Mettupalayam, Coimbatore. Her father sold brass and silver. She was born in a strict Chettinadu Catholic family. She is the fifth child out of 8 children. She completed Bharatnatyam at the age of 9. In 1955, She had a cameo role in the movie ''Nalla Thangai'', produced and directed by actor S. A. Natarajan. Film career She made her debut in the movie ''Konga Nattu Thangam'' (1962). Following that, She has acted as lead actress and supporting actress more than one hundred films, such as ''Sarada'', ''Paar Magaley Paar'', ''Naanum Oru Penn'', '' Yaru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
