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Sreedhar
Sreedhar (born Sreedhar Surapaneni) (Telugu: ) was an Indian actor from Andhra Pradesh, who has predominantly acted in Telugu films. He started acting in small roles in early 70s. He became popular with Mutyala Muggu in 1975 directed by Bapu. He proved himself as a versatile actor by playing hero, villain and other supporting characters in over 150 films. He died on 11 July 2007 in Hyderabad because of cardiac arrest. He was survived by his wife and three daughters. He was born and brought up in Kummamuru, Krishna district. Filmography *''Rowdilaku Rowdilu'' (1971) - guest role *"Mangalya bhagyam" (1974) *'' Alluri Seetarama Raju'' (1974) *''Mutyala Muggu'' (1975) *''Yashoda Krishna'' (1975) *''Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976) *'' America Ammayi'' (1976) *''Bangaru Manishi'' (1976) *'' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977) *''Bommarillu'' (1978) *''Shri Rama Pattabhishekam'' (1978) *''Karunamayudu'' (1978) *''Seetamalakshmi'' (1978) *''Kaliyuga Ravanaasurudu'' (1978) *''Goranta Deepam''(1978) *''Driv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutyala Muggu
''Mutyala Muggu'' () is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language drama film adaptation of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sangeeta, Sreedhar, Kanta Rao, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The film has garnered two National Film Awards. The film recorded as blockbuster at the box office. Rao Gopal Rao received widespread acclaim for his role. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Jeevan Jyoti'' (1976). Plot Raja Rao Bahadur (Kanta Rao) is the head of a wealthy and charitable landlord family who has a young son Sreedhar. At his son's request, Rao helps his college friend (Hari) with the costs of higher education abroad. Hari is grateful and invites Sreedhar to his sister Laxmi's ( Sangeeta) wedding in the village. Due to unusual circumstances, Sreedhar ends up marrying Lakshmi. This enrages Mukkamala who is the Raja's brother-in-law, who was hopeful of getting his daughter (Jaya Malini) married to Sreedhar. What makes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayadari Krishnudu
''Anbukku Naan Adimai'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil language action drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced under the Devar Films banner by C. Dhandayuthapani. It stars Rajinikanth, Vijayan, Surulirajan, Thengai Srinivasan, Asokan, Sundarrajan, Sujatha, Rathi, Ramaprabha and Jayamalini. The film was simultaneously made in Telugu as ''Mayadari Krishnudu'', with Sreedhar replacing Vijayan and a slightly different supporting cast that included Satyanarayana, Mohan Babu, and Allu Rama Lingaiah. It was remade in Hindi as ''Thanedaar''. Plot Vijayan (Sreedhar in Telugu), the Inspector and Rajini a thief, are brothers who get separated in childhood. When they meet in a strange situation, Vijayan is thrown out of the train and Rajini lands in the village as the inspector and the events following is the story. Rathi who performs a dance in the street helps Rajini and steals his heart. Cast Tamil version *Rajinikanth as Gopinath *Vijayan as Gopinath's brother * Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda Govinda (1994 Film)
''Govinda Govinda'' is a 1994 Telugu-language supernatural thriller film produced by C. Aswani Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Nagarjuna, Sridevi, Master Anil Raj and Paresh Rawal. Music is composed by Raj–Koti. ''Govinda Govinda'' released on 21 January 1994 was not commercially successful in its theatrical run. But it attained a cult status over the years. The film was dubbed and released in Hindi as ''The Great Robbery''. Plot Somewhere in time between Treta Yuga and Kali Yuga, sage Bhrigu after performing Lok Kalyana Yaga, visits Vaikuntha and Lord Vishnu was reposing on Adisesha with Sri Mahalakshmi in service at his feet. Finding that Lord Vishnu did not notice him, the sage was infuriated and kicked the Lord on His chest, the place where Mahalakshmi resides. Vishnu, in an attempt to pacify the sage, got hold of the legs of the sage and started to press them gently in a way that was comforting to the sage. During this a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirai Dada
''Kirayi Dada'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by V. Doraswamy Raju under VMC Productions and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nagarjuna, Amala, Khusboo, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Sudha and music composed by Chakravarthy. This film is a remake of the Hindi movie '' Jaal'' (1986). This was Amala's Telugu debut and after this film, she'd played some other leading roles with her future husband, Nagarjuna and the duo's pair was considered the finest amongst the Tollywood. Plot Vijay is an unemployed guy suffering from family problems. Rani Malini, alias Arunabai, a Kothi dancer appoints him as a spy against Naga Raja Varma, a Zamindar of an estate. Vijay goes to his estate and gets a job, Naga Raja Varma's daughter Rekha and Naga Raja Varma's henchman Koti's daughter Latha love Vijay, but Vijay loves Latha. One day, Vijay discovers that Naga Raja Varma's younger brother Krishna Raja Varma is Malini's husband who was killed by Naga Raja Varma; and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakta Kannappa
''Bhakta Kannappa'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The film is a remake of 1954 Kannada movie '' Bedara Kannappa'' starring Rajkumar which was based on the life of Shaiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar. Credits Cast * Krishnam Raju as Arjuna/Kannappa/Thinnadu * Vanisri as Neela * M. Balaiah as Lord Shiva * Rao Gopal Rao as Kailasanatha Shastri * Sarathi as Kashinatha Shastri * Allu Ramalingaiah * Sreedhar as Mallanna * Prabhakar Reddy as Neela's father * Mukkamala as Jara Rashtrika (Vedic form of Peddavema Reddy) * P. R. Varalakshmi as Goddess Parvati * Jhansi * Baby Varalakshmi * Baby Rohini * Jaya Malini as Ranjana Crew * Director: Bapu * Writer: Mullapudi Venkata Ramana * Producer: U. Suryanarayana Raju * Production executive: Jayakrishna * Production Company: Gopi Krishna Combines * Original Music: " P. Adinarayana Rao" Chellapilla Satyam * Cinematography: V. S. R. Swamy * Film Editing: Mandapati Ramachandraiah * Art Direction: Vaali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
America Ammayi (film)
''America Ammayi'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The cross over film was based on the story of Telugu cultural importance in comparison to the western culture. French dancer Annick Chaymotty, known under her stage name Devayani, acted in the main role. She was learning Kuchipudi dance from Vempati Chinna Satyam. The film was a remake of the 1975 Tamil film ''Melnaattu Marumagal''. Plot Sridhar is an Indian youth staying in the United States. He marries an American woman Neena and brings her to India. His parents refuse to accept her into their house. Neena learns the Indian culture including language, dance and singing and impresses them. They finally accept her as their daughter-in-law. Cast * Annick Chaymotty as Neena/Meena * Ranganath as Anand *Deepa as Sudha *Sreedhar as Mohan *Pandari Bai as Janaki *Sarath Babu as Raju Production ''America Ammayi'' was directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by N Krishnam Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karunamayudu
''Karunamayudu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language biographical film written and directed by A. Bhimsingh. It stars Vijayachander as Jesus of Nazareth. The film won two Nandi Awards, was notable for two song sequences narrating the Birth of Jesus and Entry into Jerusalem, the film was screened at the International Film Festival of India. It was followed by ''Dayamayudu'' (1987), starring Vijayachander as Saint Paul, which can considered as a sequel to ''Karunamayudu''. A television series titled Dayasagar (after the Hindi title of the film) aired on DD National, the national public broadcaster, in the 1990s with Vijayachander reprising the role of Jesus Christ. Role in Evangelism in India Directed and produced in India, with all-Indian actors, Karunamayudu was seen by many missionaries as one of the most culturally relevant tools for Christian evangelism in India. In India, many of the villagers encounter a story that they are unfamiliar with: the Life of Christ. The gospel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice Chowdary
''Justice Chowdary'' is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Justice Chaudhury'', in Tamil as ''Neethibathi'' and in Malayalam as ''Justice Raja''. The film became a box office hit and the second highest grossing Telugu film of the year 1982 after Rama Rao's own ''Bobbili Puli''. Plot The film begins with Advocate R. K. Chowdary a disciple of justice sentencing a hardcore criminal Ranga Rao to death. Hence, his twin brother of Papa Rao a malicious hoodlum avenges and hangs to repay with an advocate Kailasam who envies Chowdary. Chowdary is lively with his ideal wife Janki, son Inspector Ramesh, daughter-in-law Latha, and a dumb daughter Lakshmi. Parallelly, Ramu a juvenile one that resembles Chowdary is a motor mechanic & racer too. Ramu falls for Rekha the daughter of Kailasam. Gazing the cali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangaru Manishi
''Bangaru Manishi'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by A. Bhimsingh. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Lakshmi and Hema Choudhary, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Cast * N. T. Rama Rao as Venu * Lakshmi as Geetha * Hema Chaudhary as Padma * Gummadi as Ranganna * Prabhakar Reddy as Bhanoji Rao * Sridhar as Prasad * Sarath Babu as Madhu * Allu Ramalingaiah as Bhaja Govindam * Rao Gopal Rao as Satyam * Pandari Bai as Seeta * Mikkilineni as Chandra Shekaram * Rama Prabha as Venkaiamma * Nirmalamma as Lachamma * Mukkamala as Collector * Sukumari as Shanta Devi * P. J. Sarma as P.A. * Girija as Ramamani * Chalapathi Rao as Damodaram * Jagga Rao as Punyalu * 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 ... * K. V. Chalam Soun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adavi Ramudu (1977 Film)
''Adavi Ramudu'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Satyanarayana and Suryanarayana under their banner of Satya Chitra. It was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jaya Prada and Jayasudha in lead roles along with Nagabhushanam, Satyanarayana, Gummadi and Jaggayya in other supporting roles. The film was based on Vijay's 1973 film ''Gandhada Gudi.'' The film focuses on the need to preserve the flora and fauna at a time when the CITES treaty was signed with an aim to reduce the economic incentive to poach endangered species. The grand success of ''Gandhada Gudi'' made with a forest backdrop prompted NTR to work on a script and dialogues based on a forest backdrop. In 1973, when Satyanarayana and Suryanarayana were planning their next production venture ''Gandhada Gudi'', went on to be a blockbuster hit in Karnataka. This prompted the team to suggest that Jandhyala should work on the script and dialogues based on a forest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Driver Ramudu
''Driver Ramudu'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action-drama film, produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna under the Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music by K. Chakravarthy, Chakravarthy. The film was released in 35 centres across Andhra Pradesh on 2 February 1979.Driver Ramudu 2 It was remade in Tamil language, Tamil as ''Lorry Driver Rajakannu'' (1981) and in Hindi as ''Tarkeeb'' (1984). Plot Ramu (N.T. Rama Rao) is a lorry driver who personally does not tolerate injustice anywhere. With his hard work, he soon becomes a lorry owner. He has a blind sister Meena (Roja Ramani) to whom he is very affectionate. A police inspector by the name of Raja Reddy (Sridhar) ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna District
Krishna district is district in the coastal Andhra Region in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, with Machilipatnam as its administrative headquarters. It is the coastal district of Andhra Pradesh. Machilipatnam is the most populated city in the district. It is surrounded on the east by Bay of Bengal, west by Guntur and north by Eluru and NTR districts and south again by Bay of Bengal. In 2022 Krishna district was divided into Krishna and NTR districts. Etymology Krishna district, with its district headquarters at Machilipatnam was formerly called Machilipatnam district. Later it was renamed as Krishna district, by adding certain Taluks of the abolished Guntur District in 1859 with Machilipatnam with its head. It was named after the Krishna River, the third longest river in India. The river flows through the state of Andhra Pradesh before it empties itself into Bay of Bengal, near Hamsaladevi village of Krishna district. History This history of this region dates back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
