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Rushyendramani
Rushyendramani (1 January 1917 – 17 August 2002) was an Indian actress, singer, dancer, and playback singer from South India. She had more than 150 movies to her credit and acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films from the 1935 to 1986. Her notable films include '' Sri Seetarama Jananam'' (1944), '' Malliswari'' (1951), ''Vipra Narayana'' (1954), '' Chintamani'' (1956). Her last film was '' Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam'' (1986). Early life She was born in Vijayawada on 1 January 1917. A trained singer in both the Indian classical music traditions and a trained Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer, she started her career on stage at the age of seven. She donned the mantle of Krishna and Prahalada by the age of ten. Later she joined Lakshmi Vilasa Nataka Sabha of Kommuri Pattabhi Ramayya. She was trained under Kapilavai Ramanatha Sastry, Puvvula Ramatilakam and acted in the dramas ''Chintamani'' and ''Savitri''. She moved to the silver screen and acted as Satyabh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu
''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' () is 1974 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Siddalingaiah, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar, based on Iyengar's short story of the same name from his novel, ''Vayyari.'' The film stars Vishnuvardhan and Lokesh; with M. P. Shankar, Jayamala, Rushyendramani and Balakrishna all acting in supporting roles. The film revolves around the enmity between two villagers, Ayyu and Gulla and how they mend their relationship. ''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' was a 12 page short story in a compilation of stories by Gorou Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy had initially declined to give the rights to the story but eventually agreed. Though Siddalingaiah added new plot details and characters to increase the running time of the film, it retains the core premise of the original short story. D. V. Rajaram acted as the film's cinematographer. The film was shot extensively at Kalasapur, Dharmasthala, and Talakadu. The film was edited by P. Bhaktavatsalam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chenchu Lakshmi (1943 Film)
''Chenchu Lakshmi'' is a 1943 Indian Telugu-language mythological film produced and directed by S. Saundara Rajan.చెంచులక్ష్మి, జీవితమే సఫలము, డా.వి.వి.రామారావు, క్రియేటివ్ లింక్స్ పబ్లికేషన్స్, హైదరాబాద్, 2009, పేజీలు 167-74. The film was written by Samudrala Sr. and starred Kamala Kotnis, C. H. Narayana Rao, and Nagayya. Kamala Kotnis' beauty, dance and acting are the main attractions of this film. Plot The Sikhanayaka of the Ahobila tribe prayed to Vishnu to give him his daughter. Vishnu, who had given her so, said that he would marry her himself. Thus the child born to the hill tribe leader was "Chenchu Lakshmi". Growing up as an adventurer. Vishnu murti came to earth in the form of Narahari and fell in love with that Lakshmi. The leader, who did not know Narahari's true form, put him to many tests and then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seeta Rama Jananam
''Sri Seeta Rama Jananam'' () is a 1944 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramayya under the Pratibha Productions banner. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Tripurasundari, Vemuri Gaggaiah, Rushyendramani. Music was jointly composed by Prabhala Satyanarayana and Ogirala Ramachandra Rao. The film marks the debut of Akkineni Nageswara Rao as a lead actor. It is also the debut of Ghantasala as a chorus singer and in a character role. Plot The film begins with Ravana trouncing the universe which establishes him as an autocratic. Once on his journey, he febrile to the beauty of Rambha and molests her. Being cognizant of it, Nalakubara curses him to burn into ash when he aspires to possess any woman against her wish. However, his ferocities peek the summit, when all the creators bow before Lord Vishnu one that gives assurance of salvation to eliminate the monster. Meanwhile, Goddess Lakshmi takes birth as Vedavathi on Earth. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Seeta Rama Jananam
''Sri Seeta Rama Jananam'' () is a 1944 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramayya under the Pratibha Productions banner. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Tripurasundari, Vemuri Gaggaiah, Rushyendramani. Music was jointly composed by Prabhala Satyanarayana and Ogirala Ramachandra Rao. The film marks the debut of Akkineni Nageswara Rao as a lead actor. It is also the debut of Ghantasala as a chorus singer and in a character role. Plot The film begins with Ravana trouncing the universe which establishes him as an autocratic. Once on his journey, he febrile to the beauty of Rambha and molests her. Being cognizant of it, Nalakubara curses him to burn into ash when he aspires to possess any woman against her wish. However, his ferocities peek the summit, when all the creators bow before Lord Vishnu one that gives assurance of salvation to eliminate the monster. Meanwhile, Goddess Lakshmi takes birth as Vedavathi on Earth. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Fantasy film, fantasy swashbuckler film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was subsequently dubbed into Tamil (''Jagathalaprathapan''), Kannada (''Jagadekaveerana Kathe''), Bengali, Oriya, and Hindi languages. Released on August 9, 1961, the film was a box office success. Plot Once upon a time, there was a kingdom Udayagiri, its king (Mukkamala) has two sons Pratap (N. T. Rama Rao) a valiant man and Jagajithu (Lanka Satyam), a poltroon man that envies his brother. Pratap's life ambition is to couple up with ''Devakanyas'' the angels ''Jayanthi/Indrakumari (B. Saroja Devi), Nagini/Nagakumari (L. Vijayalakshmi), Varuni/Varunakumari (Jayanthi),'' and ''Marichi/Agnikumari (Bala)''. Knowing it, the angered king ostracizes him from the country. Right now, Pratap starts hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chenchu Lakshmi
''Chenchu Lakshmi'' is a 1958 Indian bilingual Telugu and Tamil language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil, most of the scenes and artists are same in both the versions, it was also made earlier in 1943 with different cast and crew. Plot The film is based on the Hindu puranic story which begins with the marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) & Goddess Lakshmi (Anjali Devi). During this, Sage Durvasa (Gummadi) becomes furious as he is uninvited. So, he curses Mahalakshmi's parents, Samudra (E. R. Sahadevan) & his wife (Sandhya) to born as tribals. After some time, Vishnu kills Hiranyaksha, donning Varaha avatar. Learning it, his brother Hiranyakasipa (S. V. Ranga Rao) a ferocious, performs a huge penance. Exploiting it, Indra kidnaps his pregnant wife Leelavathi (Pushpavalli) to destroy hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missamma
''Missamma'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by L. V. Prasad. It was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani on Vijaya Productions banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. The script was adapted by Chakrapani from Rabindranath Maitra's Bengali play ''Manmoyee Girls School''. It revolves around two unemployed people — M. T. Rao and Mary — who pose as a married couple to obtain employment in a high school founded by Gopalam, a zamindar. As Rao and Mary fall in love, Gopalam's nephew A. K. Raju learns that Mary is Gopalam's missing elder daughter Mahalakshmi; she is unaware of her true identity. Production began in early 1954 with P. Bhanumathi cast as the female lead, though she would eventually be replaced by Savitri. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as ''Missiamma'', with an altered cast. Principal photography ended that December; filming was delayed because of Bhanumathi's exit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam
''Kalahasti Mahatyam'' is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language film directed by H. L. N. Simha starring Dr. Rajkumar. This is the only non-Kannada film starring Dr. Rajkumar. It is a musical hit film with some melodious Bhakti songs written by Tholeti Venkata Reddy. The music score is provided by R. Sudarshanam and R. Goverdhanam as Associate. They are beautifully sung by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, M. L. Vasantha Kumari, A.M. Raja and P. Susheela. The film is a remake of the 1954 Kannada film '' Bedara Kannappa'' which also starred Rajkumar in the lead role. This film was successful in Andhra Pradesh and screened more than 100 days. Plot The story is that of Kannappa Nayanar, a noted Shiva Bhakta. Cast Soundtrack * ''Ashale... Vidhi Vratale Eduraye'' - * ''Chemma Chekka Ladadam'' - Singers: A.M Raja, P. Susheela * ''Jaya Jaya Mahadeva'' (Singer: Ghantasala) * ''Madhuram Shiva Mantram Madilo Maruvake O Manasa'' (Lyrics: Tholeti; Singer: Ghantasala) * ''Mahesa Papavina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aggi Ramudu
''Aggi Ramudu'' () is a 1954 Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, with music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as ''Malaikkallan'' (1954). Plot The film begins with a Zamindar, Somanatham (D. Balasubrahmanyam), who lives with his daughter Sarada (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna) and his sister Kamakshamma (Rushyendramani), whose son Kumar went missing when he was 10 years old. Somanatham's wayward nephew Veerraju (Sriram) plans to marry Sarada and sends his henchman Katturi Kalayya (R. Nageswara Rao) to kidnap her. Aggi Ramudu (N. T. Rama Rao) saves her and takes her to his abode in the forest. The police Sub-Inspector (Mukkamala) and his head constable Venkata Swamy (Relangi) are on the hunt for Aggi Ramudu as he is charged with the atrocities which are the handiwork of Kalayya and his men supported by Veerraju and the Mangalampadu Zamindar (Mahan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhavani (actress)
Bhavani (born 9 November 1953), an Indian film and television actress best known for her work in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu cinema. She was the lead actress in the Telugu film industry. Personal life Born in Chennai and was married Malayalam producer/music director Reghu Kumar, known for films like ''Thalavattam'' and ''Hello My Dear Wrong Number''. They had two daughters: Bavitha and Bhavana. She made a comeback through the Malayalam film ''Thandavam''. Currently, she is acting in Tamil serials. She is a granddaughter of Telugu actress singer Rushyendramani. Her mother tongue is Telugu. Career Bhavani's debut film was the Kannada-language ''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' (1974), which won her the Best Actress award and in which she shared screen space with legendary actress, mentor and maternal grandmother Rushyendramani, who received the Best Supporting Actress award for the same film. With 75 films in a span of four years to her credit, Bhavani was considered as one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chintamani (1956 Film)
''Chintamani'' is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars P. Bhanumathi, N. T. Rama Rao, and Jamuna, with music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao and T. V. Raju. The film is based on the play of the same name, written by Kallakuri Narayana Rao. Plot The film begins with a prostitute, Chintamani in spite who is an advent devotee of Lord Krishna. Bhavani Shankarudu a Brahmin, lustful towards Chintamani, gives away all his wealth. Even then Chintamani’s shrew mother Srihari is not satisfied and asks Chintamani to lure Subbi Shetty a merchant, and halfheartedly Chintamani snatches him too. Bellvamangaludu son of Vasudeva Murthy a gold merchant lives delightfully with his dedicated wife Radha. Bhavani Shankarudu makes his introduction to Chintamani and they are infatuated. Vasudeva Murthy becomes terminally ill and passes pleading to quit Chintamani. However, Bellvamangaludu's desire for Chintamani makes him drop his father’s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
''Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam'' is 1960 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by V. Venkateswarlu. It is based on the Venkateswara avatar of Vishnu at Tirumala. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, and S. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was dubbed into Tamil and released as ''Srinivasa Kalyanam''. Plot The film begins with the advent of ''Kali Yuga'', the earth faces threats of all sorts. To reduce its burden, Saptharishis, helmed by Kasyapa Muni perform a ''Yagna'', Narada Maharshi arrives there and asks who the patron deity of the sacrifice is. Unable to answer, the sages send Bhrigu Maharshi to test Trimurthi's. After testing Lord Siva and Brahma, he reaches Vaikuntha when the Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi are in a playful mood and ignores Bhrigu. Angered by this, Bhrigu kicks Vishnu in the chest. To pacify the sage, Vishnu held his legs and pressed the eye in his foot the symbol of his ego ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
