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S. Narayan
S. Narayan (born 5 June 1962) is an Indian filmmaker, director, actor and lyricist of Kannada films. After Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Narayan is the second director to direct Dr. Rajkumar and all his three sons. He has given many hits with Vishnuvardhan and also worked with many actors of Sandalwood. He has directed Tamil movie '' Jai''. Career After assisting H. R. Bharghava, Raj Kishore and A. T. Raghu, Narayan made his directorial debut with the romantic drama ''Chaitrada Premanjali'' (1992), with newcomers, the film, which featured a successful soundtrack by Hamsalekha became a musical hit at the box office. He then went on to direct similar themed romantic films such as ''Meghamale'' (1994), ''Anuragada Alegalu'' (1992) and also successful family dramas like ''Thavarina Thottilu'' and ''Bevu Bella''. Throughout the 2000s, he directed mostly remakes, such as ''Simhadriya Simha'', ''Cheluvina Chittara'' and ''Suryavamsha''. In 2015, he directed ''Daksha'', starring Duniya Vijay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada Cinema
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film in the Kannada language. It was also the first film starring Subbaiah Naidu and Tripuramba, and was the first motion picture screened in the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom. The film was produced by Chamanlal Doongaji, who in 1932 founded ''South India Movietone'' in Bangalore. Major literary works have been adapted to the Kannada screen such as B. V. Karanth's ''Chomana Dudi'' (1975), (based on ''Chomana Dudi'' by Shivaram Karanth), Girish Karnad's '' Kaadu'' (1973), (based on ''Kaadu'' by Srikrishna Alanahalli), Pattabhirama Reddy's '' Samskara'' (1970) (based on ''Samskara'' by U. R. Ananthamurthy), which won the Bronze Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival, and T. S. Nagabharana's Mysuru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramkumar
Ramkumar is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut in Peraala's 1990 action film '' Aavesha''. The same year, he played a brief role in Rajendra Singh Babu's war film '' Muthina Haara'' (1990). He turned producer for the film '' Pandavaru'' (2006), in which he acted as well. With his good looks, he was considered one of the "Chocolate heroes" of the 1990s and his acting skills were well appreciated. As of 2013, Ram kumar has acted in over 40 Kannada feature films. Personal life Ramkumar is the son of Shringar Nagaraj, a popular actor and a producer who produced the critically acclaimed ''Pushpaka Vimana'' (1987) starring Kamal Haasan and Amala. He is married to Poornima, the daughter of actor Rajkumar. They have two children together: daughter Dhanya and son Dheeren. Both are aspiring actors. Career Ramkumar, being a producer's son, was an avid movie buff in his childhood. He was introduced in films by the director Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya Prada
Jaya Prada Nahata (born Lalitha Rani; 3 April 1962) is an Indian actress and politician. She is hailed as one of the most iconic and influential actresses in both Telugu and Hindi film industries in late '70s, '80s and early '90s. Jayaprada is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and has starred in many Telugu and Hindi films along with several Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. She left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh from 2004 to 2014. Some of her notable films include ''Anthuleni Katha'' (1976), ''Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), '' Sita Kalyanam'' (1976), '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), ''Yamagola'' (1977), ''Sanaadi Appanna'' (1977), ''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' (1979), '' Sargam'' (1979), ''Ooriki Monagadu'' (1981), ''Kaamchor'' (1982), '' Kaviratna Kalidasa'' (1983), ''Sagara Sangamam'' (1983), ''Tohfa'' (1984), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shabdavedhi (film)
''Shabdavedhi'' is a 2000 Kannada-language action drama film directed by S. Narayan and produced by Sri Bhargavi Arts Combines. The film stars Rajkumar, Jayapradha, K. S. Ashwath, Sowcar Janaki, Umashree. The music was composed by Hamsalekha. This film marked the last acting venture of the celebrated actor Rajkumar. The movie is based on a novel of same name by Vijay Sasanur. The film was a commercial success and completed a 25-week run at the theatres. The title refers to the Shabda-bhedi proficiency in Indian archery that involves shooting at a target not by seeing it visibility, but by hearing it. Shabdavedhi is about Sandeep (Rajkumar), a strict police officer crusading against narcotics. The man is so straight that when his wife Vathsala (Jayaprada) refuses to reveal the identity of a key link in the drug ring that he is investigating, he beats her in lockup. Eventually he overcomes all the usual attempts to throw him off the chase like tarnishing his reputation and imp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suryavamsam (1997 Film)
''Surya Vamsam'' ( and ) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars R. Sarathkumar in dual lead roles with Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It was one of the biggest blockbusters of the year 1997. It was subsequently remade into Telugu under the same title (1998), in Hindi as ''Sooryavansham'' (1999), and in Kannada as '' Surya Vamsha'' (2000). Plot Sakthivel Gounder (Sarath Kumar) is a rich, influential and one of the most educated men in his village near Pollachi. He has a wife Latha (Raadhika), three sons, and a daughter. Sakthivel hates his youngest son Chinnarasu (Sarath Kumar). Sakthivel's daughter's wedding is fixed, and Nandini ( Devayani) is the groom's sister. She meets Chinnarasu during her brother's wedding and wonders why Sakthivel dislikes him. Chinnarasu's sidekick Rasappa (Manivannan) tells a flashback to Nandini. Chinnarasu was weak in studies from childhood. He was in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isha Koppikar
Isha Koppikar (born 19 September 1976) is an Indian actress, model and politician who has mostly appeared in Hindi cinema. She has also acted in several Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Marathi films. Background Koppikar was born in Mahim, Bombay (now Mumbai) in a Konkani family. She has one younger brother. She graduated in Life Sciences at Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai. While at college she appeared in a photoshoot for Indian photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha. The shoot led to work in advertising as a model, notably for ''L'Oréal'', ''Rexona'', ''Camay'', ''Tips & Toes'' and ''Coca-Cola''. Koppikar competed in the 1995 Miss India contest, winning the Miss Talent Crown. Her modelling work gave her an introduction to the film industry and to her first film appearance in the Telugu movie '' W/o V. Vara Prasad'' in 1997. Film career Early years in South Indian cinema (1997–2001) The 1998 Hindi film '' Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan'', directed by Shahrukh Sultan, is often stated to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surya Vamsha
''Suryavamsha'' is a 1999 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by S. Narayan and written by Vikraman. The film stars Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan in dual role along with Isha Koppikar and Lakshmi (actress), Lakshmi. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by V. Manohar. The movie completed silver jubilee run and collected 15 crore at the box-office. The movie is a remake of 1997 Tamil movie ''Suryavamsam (1997 film), Suryavamsam''. Plot The story is set in the backdrop of rural India. Satyamurthy is the head of the "Suryavamsha" kinfolk, an aristocratic family in the village of Pandavapura where he is also the distinguished Sarpanch of the local Gram panchayat. Satyamurthy has three sons and a strained relationship with the youngest one, Kanakamurthy, (Vishnuvardhan, in a dual role) since he is illiterate. However, Kanakamurthy has intense respect for his father. One day, Padma, whose brother is engaged to Kanakamurthy's sister, visits the house. She notic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
En Thangachi Padichava
''En Thangachi Padichava'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu, Rupini and Chithra. The film, produced by Mohan Natarajan and Tharangai V. Shanmugam, had musical score by Gangai Amaran and was released on 15 July 1988. The film completed a 100-day run at the box-office. It was remade in Telugu as ''Muddula Mavayya'' (1989), in Hindi as ''Aaj Ka Arjun'' (1990), and in Kannada as ''Ravimama'' (1999). Plot Dhanakodi, an honest police officer, is transferred to a small village. In this village, Karunakaran, a rich landlord, spreads terror among the villagers and threatens them to obtain their lands. After spending five years in jail for a murder, Periasamy is back to his village. Dhanakodi wants to trap the heartless Karunakaran at any cost. In the past, Periasamy was an orphan who lived with his only sister Lakshmi. Lakshmi, after finishing her studies in the city, came back to her village. Periasamy and Valli were in love. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagma
Nagma Arvind Morarji (born Nandita Arvind Morarji on 25 December 1974) is an Indian politician and former actress. She was a popular lead actress in the 1990s. She made her cinematic debut in the film '' Baaghi'' opposite Salman Khan in 1990. It was Hindi cinema's seventh highest-grossing film of the year.Baaghi: A Rebel for Love She is known for her roles in films like '''' (1992), '''' (1993), Suhaag (1994), '' |
Ravichandran (Kannada Actor)
Veeraswamy Ravichandran (born 30 May 1961), known mononymously as Ravichandran, is an actor, director, producer, music director, lyricist and editor in the Kannada Film Industry. He is the son of film producer N. Veeraswamy. As producer, Ravichandran continues to run his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions. He is popularly known as "Crazy Star", a title fans have prefixed to his name. Personal life Ravichandran was born in Tirunelveli, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India to N. Veeraswamy and Pattammal. His father is N. Veeraswamy was a producer of South Indian film industry. Ravichandran married Sumathi, on the Valentine's Day; 14 February 1986. The couple has a daughter Geethanjali, two sons Manoranjan and Vikram. Manoranjan made his acting debut with ''Saheba (film), Saheba'' (2017). Ravichandran famous for bringing innovations to Kannada film industry through Premaloka (1987) and introducing ''Juhi Chawla''. Film career He made his first on screen appeara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravimama
''Ravi Mama'' is a 1999 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by S. Narayan and produced by S. K. Raju. The film stars V. Ravichandran and Nagma. The film is a remake of the Tamil film ''En Thangachi Padichava''. The film released on 19 March 1999 across Karnataka cinema halls and was received well, while soundtrack and score by Chaitanya (L. N. Shastry) was received well. Cast * V. Ravichandran as Ravi * Nagma * Hema Panchamukhi * Lokesh * Doddanna * Vijay Kashi * Thiagarajan * M. N. Lakshmi Devi Soundtrack All the songs were composed by Chaitanya and written by S. Narayan. Critical reception S Shiva Kumar from The Times of India wrote "The performances are good,especially by Dhodanna and Henma.Thyagarajan underplay and is menacing.Ravichandran and Nagma don't have much emoting to do. It would help if the length is pruned. Ultimately,there is more bevu in Ravimama Then bella". Srikanth Srinivasa from Deccan Herald ''Deccan Herald'' is an Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veerappa Nayaka
''Veerappa Nayaka'' is a 1999 Indian Kannada-language biographical film, directed by S. Narayan, starring Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan and Shruti (actress), Shruti. It is a story of a Gandhian's son turning into a terrorist. This was also the first film in Vishnuvardhan and Narayan's combination and the movie ran for 50 weeks at the box office. Plot The story is about Veerappanayaka, a Gandhian whose son turns into a terrorist. Cast *Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan *Shruti (actress), Shruthi *Hema Choudhary *Saurav *Shobraj *Kote Prabhakar *Renuka prasad *Bhavani Shankar *Agro Chikkanna *Bhavyashree Rai *Ashalatha *Renukamma Murugod *Bank suresh *Fayaz Khan * Sudheer (Kannada actor), Sudheer * Renuka Prasad Soundtrack Music for the film was composed by Rajesh Ramanath. Reception A critic from ''Deccan Herald'' opined that "The film is truly worthy of the weavers of our national tricolour!" ''The New Indian Express'' wrote, "This film may remain as o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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