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Santosham Best Art Direction Award
The Santosham Art Direction Award is given by the ''Santosham Film'' magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu films. The award was first given in 2003. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. References {{reflist Santosham Film Awards Awards for best art direction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santosham Film Awards
Santosham Film Awards, currently known as Santosham South Indian Film Awards are one of the most popular awards given for Tollywood films and Telugu Music Artistes. Background The awards first began in 2004 by the annual ''Santosham'' magazine which was started in 2003. The awards felicitate all of the technicians and actors for their contribution to Tollywood and Telugu Music Industry. Popular awards * Best Film * Best Director * Best Producer * Best Actor * Best Actress * Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best Villain * Best Young Performers * Best Comedian * Best Music Director *Best Character Actor * Best Lyricist * Best Male Playback Singer * Best Female Playback Singer Technical Awards * Best Art Direction * Best Action * Best Cinematographer * Best Editing * Best Choreography * Best Story * Best Screenplay * Best Dialogue * Best Sound Recording Ceremonies * 20th Santosham Film Awards (replaced 18th and 19th ceremonies) * 17th Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Film
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, Hyderabad, India. The nickname ''Tollywood'' is a portmanteau of the words Telugu and Hollywood. By 2021, it has emerged as the largest film industry in India in terms of box-office. Since 1909, filmmaker Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu was involved in producing short films and travelling to different regions in Asia to promote film work. In 1921, he produced the silent film, '' Bhishma Pratigna'', generally considered to be the first Telugu feature film, and hence, regarded as the ''Father of Telugu cinema''. In 1933, '' Sati Savitri'' directed by Chittajallu Pullayya received an honorary diploma at the 2nd Venice. Known for its big-ticket, and popular film genre catering to wider audience, works such as ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951) (only South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magadheera
''Magadheera'' () is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind's Geetha Arts, on a story by V. Vijayendra Prasad. The film stars Ram Charan, Srihari, Kajal Aggarwal and Dev Gill. It is themed on reincarnation and eternal love. Made on a budget of 3544 crore (US$710 million), ''Magadheera'' was the most expensive Telugu film at the time. The film's production began on 2 March 2008 while principal photography commenced on 19 March 2008. The soundtrack was composed by M. M. Keeravani while the cinematography was done by K. K. Senthil Kumar. The action sequences were choreographed by Peter Hein and the duo of Ram–Lakshman. It was the first Telugu film to list a "visual effects producer" in its credits. ''Magadheera'' was released on 31 July 2009 to critical acclaim and commercial success. It collected a distributors' share of 73.6 crore and gross collections of ₹150 crore at the end of its theatrical run. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandurangadu
''Pandurangadu'' is 2008 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of ''Pundarika'', produced by K. Krishna Mohana Rao on R. K. Film Associates banner, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sneha, Tabu and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film is remake of N. T. Rama Rao's old Telugu Movie ''Panduranga Mahatyam'' (1957). The film received positive reviews, but bombed at the box office. Plot The film begins with Pundarika Ranganadhudu who misconstrues acts of Lord Krishna which curveballs him from childhood. Years roll by, and Ranga turns into a tomcat that perturbs his parents and requests him to knit. Anyhow, he has deaf ears, quits, and backs after 6 months when his parents conduct a ritual but no modification in his attitude. Plus, he entices a prostitute Amurtha and spends a frolic time with her. Now the story shifts to Lord Krishna along with his 8 wives deciding to divert his dark path via an advent devotee Lakshmi. So, Krishna a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anand Sai
Anand Sai ( te, ఆనంద్ సాయి) is an art director in South Indian cinema. He received a state award by Tamil Nadu for his work in the movie ''New''. Sai was born in Parlakhemundi Odisha; his father came to Madras in 1950 to be an art director in film industry. Education Sai studied interior design in Chennai and made a mark in event management for a while before getting into the film industry. Since then he has worked in over 50 movies. In his first movie he recreated the Taj Mahal on the seashore for Pawan Kalyan's '' Tholi Prema''. Career Sai has worked on sets for movies such as Yamadonga, Sainikudu, Puli, Brindavanam, Naani, Gudumba Shanker, and Baalu. This has translated into wedding sets designed for leading business houses and stars of Telugu cinema. All the sets he designs are constructed in accordance with vaastu as he feels more comfortable if they are done that way. He also suggests the lighting scheme for his sets and discusses with the cinematographer t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamadonga
''Yamadonga'' ( Big Thief ''or'' Thief of Yama) is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action comedy film directed by S.S. Rajamouli who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Mohan Babu, Priyamani, and Mamta Mohandas while Ali and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. The film is produced by Cherry and Urmila Gunnam and presented by Rama Rajamouli under the banner of Visvamithra Creations. Inspired by the 1977 film '' Yamagola'', the plot follows Raja, a thief who is killed by his rivals. Raja's soul travels to Naraka (hell) to face the trail for his sins by Yama, the Hindu god of death and justice. The film began its production in January 2007 and was made on a budget of 16–18 crore (US$4.3–4.8 million). Filming primarily took place in Hyderabad and Ramoji Film City. The film has music composed by M. M. Keeravani and cinematography by K. K. Senthil Kumar. ''Yamadonga'' was released worldwide on 15 August 2007. Upon release, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashok (art Director)
Ashoka (, ; also ''Asoka''; 304 – 232 BCE), popularly known as Ashoka the Great, was the third emperor of the Maurya Empire of Indian subcontinent during to 232 BCE. His empire covered a large part of the Indian subcontinent, stretching from present-day Afghanistan in the west to present-day Bangladesh in the east, with its capital at Pataliputra. A patron of Buddhism, he is credited with playing an important role in the spread of Buddhism across ancient Asia. Much of the information about Ashoka comes from his Brahmi edicts, which are among the earliest long inscriptions of ancient India, and the Buddhist legends written centuries after his death. Ashoka was son of Bindusara, and a grandson of the dynasty's founder Chandragupta. During his father's reign, he served as the governor of Ujjain in central India. According to some Buddhist legends, he also suppressed a revolt in Takshashila as a prince, and after his father's death, killed his brothers to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subash Chandra Bose (film)
''Subash Chandra Bose'' is a 2005 Telugu-language historical action drama film, produced by C.Ashwini Dutt on Vyjayanthi Movies banner, directed by veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao in his 101st film. Starring Venkatesh, Shriya Saran, Genelia D'Souza and music composed by Mani Sharma. Plot The story takes place during the pre-Independence era, just before the British left India. Ashok, who is working on a TV channel with his girlfriend Anita, covers the meeting of a politician Venkat Ratnam. By seeing Venkat Ratnam there, Ashok gets images from the bygone era. In a flashback, it is revealed that in the year 1946, a man named Amarchandra / Subash Chandra Bose alias Chandram fights against local British officer George. Subash Chandra Bose worships the real freedom fighter Subash Chandra Bose. When the state governor Jackson comes to Chintapalli along with his daughter Diana for a brief vacation, Bose welcomes him by blowing up the water tank in his palace. Enraged, Jackson ask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thotta Tharani
Thota Tharani is an Indian film art director and production designer who has predominantly worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema and Bollywood. As of 2013, he has won two National Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards South and four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. His work consists of paintings, murals, paper collages, wooden montages, and installations and so on. Film career Thota Tharani has been involved in the art of set design since he was just twelve when he helped his father. His work in the films ''Nayakan'' and ''Indian'' earned him National Film Awards. His works include construction of a huge set replica of the Madurai Meenakshi Temple for the Telugu movie '' Arjun'', ''Dasavathaaram'', ''Kanthaswamy'' and ''Leader''. He has worked in more than 100 feature films as a production designer, including three foreign productions: '' Pondichéry, dernier comptoir des Indes'' (French), ''Hanuman'' (French) and ''Branchie'' (Italian). In addition to being an art di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjun (2004 Film)
''Arjun'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Gunasekhar and produced by G. Ramesh Babu. The film starred Mahesh Babu as the titular character along with Shriya Saran, Keerthi Reddy, Raja Abel, Prakash Raj, and Saritha. The music was composed by Mani Sharma with cinematography by Sekhar V. Joseph and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. The film released on 18 August 2004 and was successful at the box-office. It was later dubbed into Hindi as ''Maidan-E-Jung'' (2008) and in Tamil as ''Varenda Maduraikku''. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. This was Keerthi Reddy’s final acting performance prior to her retirement from the film industry. The film won three Nandi Awards. Plot Arjun and his twin sister Meenakshi finish college, and their parents decide to look for a good man to marry Meenakshi. Meenakshi shows Arjun a letter from their friend Uday, who confesses his love for her and asks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okkadu
''Okkadu'' ( ''The One'') is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by Gunasekhar. It stars Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla and Prakash Raj. The film was produced by M.S. Raju while music was composed by Mani Sharma and editing was by A. Sreekar Prasad. The film follows journey of a Kabaddi player, Ajay who rescues Swapna from Obul Reddy, when the latter tries to forcefully marry her. Released on 15 January 2003, ''Okkadu'' was successful at the box office and became as the one of the highest-grossing Telugu films ever. It earned a distributor's share of 25–30 crore. It has garnered eight Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South, including Best Film – Telugu, and led Mahesh Babu to instant stardom. The film was later remade into Tamil as ''Ghilli'' (2004), Kannada as '' Ajay'' (2006), Bengali ''as'' ''Jor'' (2008), Hindi as ''Tevar'' (2015), Odia as ''Mate Aanidela Lakhe Phaguna'' (2008), and in Sinhala as ''Kabaddi'' (2021). Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
