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Sadasivabrahmam
Vempati Sadasivabrahmam shortly Sadasivabrahmam () (b: 1905 – d: 1968) was a writer of film stories, dialogues and lyrics in the early period of Telugu cinema.Sadasivabrahmam Vempati, Luminaries of 20th Century, Part II, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2005, pp: 912–13. He was born in Tuni, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. He studied Pancha Kavyas and achieved proficiency in Sanskrit and Telugu languages. He has debuted with the 1941 film ''Choodamani'' directed by Raja Sandow. He wrote the story, dialogues and lyrics for this successful film. He died on 1 January 1968 in Chennai. Filmography # ''Choodamani'' (1941) (dialogue) (story) # ''Tenali Ramakrishna'' (1941) (story) # ''Gharana Donga'' (1942) (writer) # ''Palnati Yudham'' (1947) (dialogue) # ''Radhika'' (1947) (director) # ''Gollabhama'' (1947) (dialogues) (Lyrics) # ''Keelugurram'' (1949) # '' Samsaram'' (1950) (dialogue) (story) # ''Pakka Inti Ammayi'' (1953) # ''Pardesi'' (1953) (dialogue) # ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samsaram (1950 Film)
''Samsaram'' () is a 1950 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by L. V. Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Lakshmirajyam, with music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. It was produced by K. V. Krishna and C. V. Ranganatha Rao under the Sadhana Productions banner. The film was recorded as a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. The film was later remade in Tamil with the same name, in Hindi as ''Sansar'' and in Malayalam as ''Ayodhya'' (1975). Plot Raghu (N. T. Rama Rao) is a government clerk who lives happily with his wife Manjula (Laxmirajyam) and two children. Raghu's mother Venkamma (Bezwada Kanthamma), sister Kamakshi (Surabhi Balasaraswathi), and her husband Tata Rao (Relangi) depend on him. Very soft-natured Manjula suffers in the hands of shrewd Venkamma. Venu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao), the younger brother of Raghu stays back in the village. He is an honest, straightforward gentleman. Once Venu gets acquainted with a beautiful Kamala (Pushpala ... [...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] |
Lava Kusha
''Lava Kusa'' (also spelled as ''Lava Kusha'') is a 1963 Indian Hindu mythological film directed by C. S. Rao and his father C. Pullayya. The film was scripted by Sadasivabrahmam, Samudrala Sr. along with C. S. Rao and C. Pullayya. The film was produced by Sankara Reddy under Lalita Sivajyothi Films. ''Lava Kusa'' is the first full-length colour film of Telugu cinema. The film was a remake of 1934 film of same name which was also directed by C. Pullayya. The story is an adaptation of the Uttara Kanda from Ramayana. It revolves around the roles of Lava and Kusa, sons of Rama (N. T. Rama Rao) and Sita (Anjali Devi). Chittoor Nagayya, Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu, S. Varalakshmi, Kaikala Satyanarayana play supporting roles. The film was shot in both Telugu and Tamil languages with the same title, but with slight differences in the cast. Production began in 1958 but was stopped due to financial constraints. When it restarted, C. Pullayya's health was deteriorating, so his son C. S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanyasulkam (film)
''Kanyasulkam'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language philosophical film directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by D. L. Narayana for his production company Vinodha Pictures. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Sowcar Janaki, with soundtrack and score by Ghantasala. N. Prakash and R. Hanumantha Rao served as the cinematographer and editor respectively. This film marked the screen debut of actress, Urvashi Sharada who made a cameo appearance for a three-minute song sequence as a child artist- the latter later making her acting debut (six years later) with the Telugu film, Iddaru Mitrulu (1961) and it had starred opposite Akkineni Nageswara Rao & E. V. Saroja in the leading roles. Written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam, ''Kanyasulkam'' is based on a play of the same name by Gurajada Apparao, and is set during the Pre-Independence era in the Vizianagaram area of the Madras Presidency of British India. The film focuses on a group of Brahmin caste individuals and their attempts to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha
''Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya with music composed by Ghantasala. It is produced by Thota Subba Rao under the Sridevi Productions banner. The film was earlier made in Telugu in 1950 as ''Paramanandayya Sishyulu'' starring N. T. Rama Rao and K. R. Vijaya in pivotal roles. The movie was remade in Kannada in 1981 as '' Guru Shishyaru''. Plot The film is based on the disciples of Paramanandayya, seven saints in number. They are the disciples of Aruna Keerti Mahamuni. Chitralekha dances in the court of Lord Siva. He gives her a Rudraksha mala to wear during the visits. Later, she visits the beautiful Earth with her companions and enjoys bathing in a pool. She finds these Sishiyas keenly looking at her and curses them to becoming fools. After knowing the facts from Guruji and realizing her mistake, she pronounces the ''Vimukti'' free from the curse at the time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by L. V. Prasad. The film was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani of Vijaya Productions; the latter co-wrote its script with Prasad and Vempati Sadasivabrahmam. It is the Telugu version of Prasad's Tamil film ''Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam'' (1958). Starring N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' features Jaggayya, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, S. V. Ranga Rao, and Jamuna in supporting roles. The conflict between two older men with different mindsetsRamadasu (an eternal, devious debtor) and Mukundarao (a generous, rich gentleman with fake prestige)is the film's centrepiece. Production began after the success of ''Mayabazar'' (1957), with M. S. Chalapathi Rao and Jagannadham the film's executive producers. Marcus Bartley was the director of photography. S. Rajeswara Rao composed the soundtrack and background score. G. Kalyanasundaram and K. Radhakrishna edited the film, and Madhavaped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keelugurram
''Keelu Gurram'' () is a 1949 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film produced and directed by Raja Saheb of Mirzapuram under the Sobhanachala Pictures banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film marks the debut of Ghantasala as a composer who would later become a noted composer and playback singer .Eenadu Daily, Eenadu Sunday - 28 April 2013, 100 years of Indian Cinema, Early Tollywood, Page 9 Fascinated by the commercial success of folklore films, Raja of Mirzapuram asked his writers to come up with a similar subject. Tapi Dharma Rao assisted by the noted story-teller Sadasivabrahmam (uncredited) wrote the story of the film which is inspired by ''Kasi Majili Kathalu''. Chitrapu Narayanamurthy, who had earlier directed all of Raja’s productions wrote the screenplay. Narayanamurthy also ghost directed most of the scenes for the Raja. The film released on 19 February 1949. ''Keelu Gurram'' was a big hit and celebra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ondre Kulam
''Ondre Kulam'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Krishnaswamy. Edited by M.S. Parthasarathy. The film stars R. S. Manohar and Madhuri Devi. This is a 1956 award-winning Tamil film and this film title was named by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Kamaraj. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan. ;Male cast *R. S. Manohar *S. V. Sahasranamam *K. Sarangapani * J. P. Chandrababu ;Female cast *Maduri Devi *K. R. Chellam *T. V. Kumudhini Production The film was produced and directed by N. Krishnaswamy. Sathasiva Brahmam wrote the story while the dialogues were penned by S. D. Sundharam, V. Seetharaman and Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy. Balu was in charge of Cinematography while the editing was done by M.S. Parthasarathy. Art direction was K. R. Sarma and the still photography was done by S. V. Gopal Rao. Soundtrack Music was composed by M. V. Ranga Rao and S. V. Venkatraman while the lyrics were penned by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy, Surabhi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illarikam
''Illarikam'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner. The film had a Silver Jubilee run and was recorded as a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. Illarikam literally means a bridegroom going to the bride's family and living permanently with them (matrilocality); as against the custom of the bride going into the groom's family (patrilocality). This custom is observed in some rich families where the bride is the only child to their parents. ''Illarikam'' was remade in four languages. L. V. Prasad produced the Hindi version titled '' Sasural'' (1961), which T. Prakash Rao directed. A. V. Subbarao himself remade it in Kannada as ''Mane Aliya'' (1964), in Malayalam as ''Kalithozhan'' (1966) and in Tamil as ''Maadi Veettu Mappilai'' (1967). All these versions were box office hits. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palnati Yudham
''Palnati Yuddham'' is a 1947 Indian Telugu-language historical war film jointly directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. Based on the Battle of Palnadu, the film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Govindarajula Subba Rao and Kannamba, with music composed by Galipenchala Narasimha Rao. It is produced by Koganti Venkata Subba Rao under the Sri Sarada Productions banner. The film was remade once again in Telugu with the same title in 1966, starring N. T. Rama Rao and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. Plot Cast *Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Balachandrudu *Govindarajula Subba Rao as Brahmanaidu * Kannamba as Nayakuralu Nagamma *S. Varalakshmi as Maguva Manchala *Teegala Venkateswarlu as Nalagama Raju *Mudigonda Lingamurthy as Narasinga Raju *D. S. Sadasiva Rao as Malideva Raju *V. Koteswara Rao as Kannamadasu *Gidugu Venkata Seetapati Rao as Kommaraju *Koneru Kutumba Rao as Alaraju * Vangara as Subbanna *A. Annapoorna as Renukamba *G. Visweswaramma as Iytamba *J. Gangar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gollabhama (1947 Film)
''Gollabhama'' is a 1947 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullayya. Krishnaveni and Raghuramaiah played pivotol roles in the film. The film is produced by Mirzapuram Raja through Sobhanachala Pictures. The film is based on the stories of 'Kaasi Majili' written in Telugu by Madhira Subbanna Deekshitulu. It was released on 22 February 1947. Plot On the way to Kasi, a guru named Manisiddhu tells stories to Gollagopanna. On the way to Onadu, the sculpture with the pot on the grasshopper's head and the prince next to it sees a poem there and asks for its story. ‘'నృపతి చంపితిన్, మగడు భూరిభుజంగము చేత చచ్చే నే నాపద చెంది చెంది ఉదయార్కుని పట్టణమేగి, వేశ్యనై పాపము కట్టుకొంటి, అట పట్టి విటుండైరాగచూసి, సం తాపము చ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuni
Tuni is a city in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a second biggest city in kakinada district. It is a major commercial marketing center for more than 100 surrounding villages in the district. Tuni is a border point for the district of Kakinada. It is known for mango production, with nearly 250 varieties being exported from the area. Tuni is also famous for the production of betel leaves and jute bags. A variety of cashew nuts are also produced in Tuni. History Tuni as a historical site may date back to the 1st century CE in connection with Buddhism, which flourished in the nearby hillocks and villages such as Gopalapatnam, Satyavaram and Kummarilova, near the city of Tuni on the banks of the Thandava River. The Buddhist monks would have resided in Kummarilova village (Kummararam) from the 2nd century CE to 6th century CE and propagated Buddhism. The Buddhist 'aramas' and 'stupas' found in the village are testimony for their presence, they sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
