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Raj Madiraju
Raj Madiraju is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer. In a career spanning about 20 years, he predominantly worked in 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, .... In 2011 and 2012, he wrote and directed '' Rushi'', for which he won the Nandi Award for Best Story Writer. Early life and education Raj Madiraju's family moved to Hyderabad, the state capital, in 1984 thanks to Vijayananda's transfer. Madiraju studied DECE from Govt. Polytechnic. He joined Grad IETE in 1990 but discontinued due to lack of focus. He did some odd marketing jobs and teaching jobs. His passion for music and entertainment prompted him join Hyderabad Film Talents' Guild, a renowned music group in Hyderabad. He gave stage shows between 1992 and 1996. He joined Avant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sammakka Sarakka
''Sammakka Sarakka'' is a 2000 Telugu-language action drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao starring himself, Roja (actress), Roja, Ramya Krishna and Prakash Raj. Cast Production The film began production in 1999 but was stalled because of Dasari Narayana Rao's ''Pichodi Chetilo Raayi'' (1999). Ramya Krishna had not received remuneration for the film, so she left the film and the duration of her role was shortened. Soundtrack The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas and features eight songs. The lyrics were written by Suddala Ashok Teja and Dasari Narayana Rao. The songs were released under the Aditya Music audio label. #"Amadala Puttina" - Vandemataram Srinivas, Swarnalatha #"Si Si Medaram Jatara" - Vandemataram Srinivas #"Good Morningandi" - Vandemataram Srinivas, Swarnalatha #"Baloccha Acha" - Vandemataram Srinivas, Swarnalatha #"Maryaadha" - Vandemataram Srinivas, Murali, Malgudi Subha #"Anadaala Puttina" - Vandemataram Srinivas, Swarnalatha #"Elladellod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hindu
''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It began as a weekly in 1878 and became a daily in 1889. It is one of the Indian newspapers of record and the second most circulated English-language newspaper in India, after '' The Times of India''. , ''The Hindu'' is published from 21 locations across 11 states of India. ''The Hindu'' has been a family-owned newspaper since 1905, when it was purchased by S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar from the original founders. It is now jointly owned by Iyengar's descendants, referred to as the "Kasturi family", who serve as the directors of the holding company. The current chairperson of the group is Malini Parthasarathy, a great-granddaughter of Iyengar. Except for a period of about two years, when S. Varadarajan held the editorship of the newspaper, the editorial positions of the paper were always held by members of the family or held under their direction. Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mental Madhilo
''Mental Madhilo'' () is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Vivek Athreya in his directorial debut, and produced by Raj Kandukuri (well known for Pelli Choopulu) for Dharmapatha Creations. The film features Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Pethuraj, and Amrutha Srinivasan in lead roles with Sivaji Raja, Madhumani, Raj Madiraju and Anita Chowadary in pivotal roles. This film marks the Telugu debut of Nivetha Pethuraj and Srinivasan. Songs and background score for the movie are composed and arranged by Prashanth R Vihari. The film's title was taken from a song from '' OK Bangaram''. Plot Decision making? Well that's tough given that options before you are equally luring. That's near to impossible for a guy, Aravind Krishna (Sree Vishnu) is a guy affected to Borderline personality disorder a fickle-minded person since childhood who gets confused when faced with regular options. The kind that could answer everything on a theoretical paper but returns th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jawaan (film)
''Jawaan'' () is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by B. V. S. Ravi produced by Krishna on Arunachal Creations banner. It stars Sai Dharam Tej and Mehreen Pirzada while Prasanna and Subbaraju play the antagonists. The music was composed by S. Thaman. ''Jawaan'' was released worldwide on 1 December 2017. Plot Jai (Sai Dharam Tej) is a proud Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh volunteer who wants to serve India by getting into the DRDO organization. He gave the interview to the DRDO, but his selection is put on hold for an indefinite period as a better candidate was selected. This is also the time when Jai's childhood friend Keshava ( Prasanna), who is a dreaded international criminal based in Hong Kong, plans to get hold of the new missile system which has been developed by the DRDO in Hyderabad. Keshava is on the payroll of foreign enemies working to destroy India. The plot goes on. How Jai, with the help of his friends and police, defeats the heinous plans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi
''Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi'' () is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Kishore Tirumala. It stars Ram Pothineni, Lavanya Tripathi, Anupama Parameswaran and Sree Vishnu. The film released on 27 October 2017. It was produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore and Krishna Chaitanya under Sravanthi Cinematics and PR Cinemas. Plot The story revolves around five childhood friends Abhi, Vasu, Sai, Satish and Koushik. Abhi is a restaurant owner in Milan. He meets a girl named Shreya and becomes friends with her. Shreya falls in love with him and proposes to him, but Abhi declines. When Shreya asks why he narrates his flashback. Abhi and his friends are very close and are always there for one another. Things change when Abhi and Vasu fall in love with the same girl, Mahalakshmi a.k.a. Maha, who is studying medicine. After knowing that she is a classical singer, Abhi gives her a chance to sing in his band after observing her voice, and Vasu encourages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Meeru Keka
''Raja'' (; from , IAST ') is a royal title used for South Asian monarchs. The title is equivalent to king or princely ruler in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The title has a long history in South Asia and Southeast Asia, being attested from the Rigveda, where a ' is a ruler, see for example the ', the "Battle of Ten Kings". Raja-ruled Indian states While most of the Indian salute states (those granted a gun salute by the British Crown) were ruled by a Maharaja (or variation; some promoted from an earlier Raja- or equivalent style), even exclusively from 13 guns up, a number had Rajas: ; Hereditary salutes of 11-guns : * the Raja of Pindrawal * the Raja of Morni * the Raja of Rajouri * the Raja of Ali Rajpur * the Raja of Bilaspur * the Raja of Chamba * the Raja of Faridkot * the Raja of Jhabua * the Raja of Mandi * the Raja of Manipur * the Raja of Narsinghgarh * the Raja of Pudukkottai * the Raja of Rajgarh * the Raja of Sangli * the Raja of Sailana * th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majnu (2016 Film)
''Majnu'' is a 2016 Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Virinchi Varma. It features Nani, Anu Emmanuel, and Riya Suman in the lead roles. The film was released worldwide on 23 September 2016. Made on a budget of ₹16 crore, the film grossed more than ₹58 crore. Plot The plot revolves around Aditya ( Nani), who works as an assistant director for the ''Baahubali'' crew. One day, he sees Suma (Riya Suman), a woman who works in the office of his friend, Kasi ( Satya) and gets attracted to her while trying to help Kasi in proposing to her. After a series of events and on Suma's continued insistence, Aditya tells Suma his love story that traces its way back to his hometown, Bhimavaram. In the past, after graduation and getting placed in IT major Infosys, Bengaluru, Aditya and his friends hold a party. In a drunken stupor, he sees Kiran (Anu Emmanuel) and it is love at first sight for him. Kiran is driving her motorcycle and as an awestruck and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appatlo Okadundevadu
''Appatlo Okadundevadu'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action crime film written and directed by Saagar K Chandra and produced by Aran Media Works. The film stars Nara Rohit, Sree Vishnu, and debutantes Tanya Hope and Sasha Singh, while Brahmaji and Sasha Singh play supporting roles. The music was composed by Sai Karthik with cinematography by Naveen Yadav and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The film released on 30 December 2016. The plot follows the life of Railway Raju (Vishnu), an aspiring cricketer who is falsely framed as an Naxalite. Plot Railway Raju, an aspiring cricketer, watches his dream of joining the Indian team going down in flames after he invites the ire of an ambitious police officer. Sadly, he turns to the world of crime. The story follows the perspectives of various characters that have been a part of Raju’s life in one way or another. Riya, a national level female cricketer turned journalist, goes on a search for the untold story of Raju. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyana Vaibhogame
''Kalyana Vaibhogame'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu romantic comedy film written and directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy. Produced by K.L.Damodar Prasad under Sri Ranjith Movies the film stars Naga Shourya and Malavika Nair and Raasi, Aishwarya, Raj Mudhiraj and Anand in the supporting roles. The film was released worldwide on 4 March 2016 to critical acclaim. Cast * Naga Shourya as Shourya * Malavika Nair as Divya * Raasi as Prameela Devi * Anand * Pragathi * Naveen Neni * Aishwarya * Thagubothu Ramesh as Goutham, Software Engineer * Geetha Singh as Punjabi Guest * Snigdha * Pearle Maaney as Vaidehi * Raj Madiraju Soundtrack The film's music was composed by Kalyan Koduri and released by Madhura Audio. Release and reception ''Kalyana Vaibhogame'' was released on 4 March 2016 in 300 screens across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and received critical acclaim. The distribution rights for Nizam regions were given to Abhishek Pictures. The distribution rights for North India an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aithe 2
''Aithe...'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language thriller film written and directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, and produced by Gangaraju Gunnam under his studio Just Yellow. It stars debutants Mohit Chadda, Shashank, , Janardhan, and Sindhu Tolani, while Pavan Malhotra plays a pivotal role. The film deals with underworld criminal nexus and hijacking. The film was shot simultaneously in Hindi as ''50 Lakh'' (2007). ''Aithe'' released on 11 April 2003. The film ran for a hundred days and was commercially successful. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu that year while Malhotra received Nandi Special Jury Award and Filmfare Best Villain Award (Telugu) for his performance. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Naam'' (2003) and in Malayalam as '' Wanted'' (2004). Plot Irfan Khan is a key mafia affiliate in Mumbai. Khan is on the wanted list of criminals in Hyderabad with a bounty of 50 lakh. Aiming to migrate to Dubai so that he can remotely control ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andhra Pori
''Andhra Pori'' ("Andhra Girl") is a 2015 Telugu-language Indian film. It is Raj Madiraju's third film as a director after ''Uncle'' (2001) and ''Rushi'' (2012). The Andhra Association of Telangana petitioned the court against the film's title, arguing that the word ''pori'' is an "objectionable word to degrade the self-respect of the girl". The court dismissed the plea. The film is an official remake of 2014 Marathi film '' Timepass'' starring Prathamesh Parab Prathamesh Parab (born 29 November 1993) is an Indian actor who works in Marathi cinema. He played a small role in ''Balak Palak'' before playing a lead character in ''Timepass (film), Timepass''. He reprised his role in its sequel ''Timepass ... and Ketaki Mategaonkar which was based on author Shaiju Mathew's novel ''Knocked Up'' that released in 2010. Plot Narsingh is a boy from Telangana who gets kicked out after failing his schooling. He meets Prashanthi, the daughter of a rich man, and falls in love. He cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle (2000 Film)
''Uncle'' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Rajasekhar and starring Tarun, Pallavi (in her debut) and AVS, who debuted as a producer with this film. The film released two months after '' Nuvve Kavali'' (2000) and was a box office failure. Cast Production The film was produced by AVS. As of October 2000, the film was still under production. The film was shot at the Public Gardens in Hyderabad and takes place in a college campus. Soundtrack The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. Reception A critic from ''Zamin Ryot'' praised the work of the cast and the crew and wrote that "the result of Rajaskhar's first attempt as a director is appreciable". A critic from ''Sify'' wrote that "In his two decade long experience AVS should have observed that Telugu film audience have seldom patronized tragedies, but anyhow he should be lauded for making a risky attempt. We need more of such good filmmakers to break a new path in routine commercial firmam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
