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T. V. Raju
Thotakura Venkata Raju (Telugu: తోటకూర వెంకట రాజు), better known as T. V. Raju (1921 - 20 February 1973), was an Indian music composer who primarily worked in Telugu cinema. He worked as an assistant composer to P. Adinarayana Rao in the film '' Palletoori Pilla'' (1950). He acted in a small role in the same film. His debut film as independent music director was ''Tingu Ranga'' (1952) directed by B. A. Subba Rao. His music in the films ''Panduranga Mahatyam'' (1957), '' Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam'' (1966) and '' Sri Krishnavataram'' (1967) is memorable. T. V. Raju also proved his mettle as versatile music composer in social drama genre movies similar to 1961 film ''Taxi Ramudu''. Satyam assisted him for many films. His association with "NAT Combines" production house, N. T. Rama Rao films yielded many hits. He even made Mohammed Rafi sing a song for 1969 film '' Bhale Thammudu''. Personal life T. V. Raju and N. T. Rama Rao spent time as room mates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Language
Telugu (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken by Telugu people predominantly living in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is also the official language. It is the most widely spoken member of the Dravidian language family and one of the twenty-two scheduled languages of the Republic of India. It is one of the few languages that has primary official status in more than one Indian state, alongside Hindi and Bengali. Telugu is one of six languages designated as a classical language (of India) by the Government of India. Telugu is also a linguistic minority in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, West Bengal, and the union territories of Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by members of the Telugu diaspora spread across countries like United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand in the Anglosphere; Myanmar, Malaysia, South Africa, Mauritius; and the Arabian Gulf count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhimanjaneya Yuddham
''Bhimanjaneya Yuddham'' (transl. The war between Bhima and Anjaneya) is a 1966 Indian mythological film directed by S. D. Lal. It was produced by T. Ramakoteswara Rao under the banner Mahalakshmi Movies. The film was shot in Telugu. The story is an adaptation of a small tale from ''Mahabharata'' where Bheema meets Anjaneya. Their conversation turns into a war. Plot In Treta Yuga, Anjaneya is supposed to be Vayu's son, while Bhima is Vayu's son in Dvapara Yuga. According to the epic Ramayana, Anjaneya is supposed to be immortal and devotee of Rama. According to Mahabharata, Bhima is strong and top in valour of his times. The plot of this movie runs around what happens when these two strong men head to war. Sougandhika flowers are supposed to bloom and seen only at sunrise. Kubera uses these flowers to worship Lord Siva. Nalakoobara, Kubera's son, is fond of Soudamini, while Rambha loves him. To solve the problem, Narada calls for a dance competition between the two. Whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham
''Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by D. N. Raju and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Vanisri, S.V. Ranga Rao and Rajanala, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot The film is based on Hindu mythology which shows Lord Anjaneya's devotion to Lord Rama. Rama is brokenhearted as he is inept to take separating Seeta as she returned to her mother Bhudevi. So, Anjaneya approaches Vasishta stating that he endures any pain for his lord. Consequently, Yama appears in a form of a priest declaring the fulfillment of Ramavatar is completed and asking him to back to Vaikuntha. However, Rama is still bounded to Anjaneya when Yama facilitates their spilt by ostracizing Anjaneya from Ayodhya. Following, Rama merges into Vishnu and Anjaneya lands at Gandhah Madava mountain. Eras roll by, Dwaparayuga arrives, and Rama takes incarnation as Krishna. As of now, Balarama opposes his brother’s charities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Manishi
''Marina Manishi'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film co-written and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vijaya Nirmala, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot The film begins with Raju (N. T. Rama Rao) a pickpocket, stealing a diamond necklace. On his way back, a notorious burglar Rangoon Ranganna (Satyanarayana) snatches it from him. Raju lives with his mother Lakshmamma (Hemalatha), who does not know his reality. Ranganna has another shade, as a respectable person Bhupathi, proprietor of Hotel Prince. After some time, Raju locates the necklace on Tara's (Jyothi Lakshmi) neck, Bhupathi's elder brother's daughter, and asks her to give it back. From then on, she starts loving him, but he doesn't love her. Meanwhile, Hotel Prince Manager Murthy (Ramakrishna), leads a happy family life with his wife Janaki (Manimala), a child, his mother Rajamma (Malathi), and sister Gauri (Vijaya Nirmala). They live in their village and as Murthy has made an in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vichitra Kutumbam
''Vichitra Kutumbam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by V. K. P. Sunkavalli under the Sriraj Art Films banner and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Krishna, Shobhan Babu and Vijaya Nirmala, with music composed by T. V. Raju. A remake of this film in Hindi with Dilip Kumar was shelved. Plot The film begins in a village where Raja Shekaram a reputed advocate, leads a happy family life with his poltroon wife Kamala and short-tempered brother Krishna. In the same village, Zamindar Nagaraju is malicious, for which his father empowers the property in the name of his younger son Raghava. Therefore, Nagaraju spurns Raghava when Rajashekar and Kamala foster him, and presently he is parked in Russia. Parallelly, volatile Krishna strikes everyone in the village. Since Kamala endears him as her son she takes a vow and bars his blemish. Besides, Krishna falls for Kamala's naughty sister Radha. Meanwhile, Raja Shekaram becomes a toug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saptaswaralu
''Saptaswaralu'' or ''Sapta Swaralu'' is a 1969 Telugu-language film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya and produced by famous actor Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao under the banner Hema Films. It is a musical hit film with excellent lyrics with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Devi Saraswathi gave Saraswati Peetham to a Gandharva and advises him to go some good to Bhoolokam. Shetfuygytpft\lls in Mandakini river. Both the Gandharva and his lover are cursed to be born on Earth. Gandharva and the villain are in search of Sharada peetam. Finally the Gandharva procures the peetham and gives to an eligible old musician to care of it and utilize for good. Cast * Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao as Saranga * Rajasree as Jayanthi * Vijayalalitha as Devamanohari * V. Nagayya as Vidyanandudu * Kaikala Satyanarayana as Abheri * Vijayanirmala as Saraswati * Rama Krishna as Narada *Dhulipala * Rajababu *Balakrishna Soundtrack There are 14 songs and poems. The lyrics are written by C. Narayana Red ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathanayakudu (1969 Film)
''Kathanayakudu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by K. Gopala Krishna under the banner Gopala Krishna Productions and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Nam Naadu'' (1969), and in Hindi as ''Apna Desh'' (1972). The film was recorded as a blockbuster at the box office.The film won two Nandi Awards. Plot The film begins in a town, downtrodden by a vitriolic Dayanandam (Nagabhushanam) with his right-hand men Satya Murthy (Mikkilineni) and Appadu (Allu Ramalingaiah) as well-respected citizens in the society. Saradhi (N.T. Rama Rao) spirited youngster who stands for societal wellbeing and always reprisals these criminalities. This always creates a rift between Saradhi & his elder brother Srinivasa Rao (Dhulipala) an upright and trustworthy employee of Dayanandam. Once, Saradhi is acquainted & attracted to the righteousness of fruit seller Jaya (Jaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nindu Hrudayalu
Nindu Hrudayalu () is 1969 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by M. Jagannatha Rao under the S.V.S. Films banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Vanisri and has music composed by T. V. Raju. This film was K. Viswanath's breakthrough work. Plot Veeraju is a brutish thug forging counterfeit currency with his mates Prasad and Kamini and designed by Sridhar. He then slays Sridhar, for which his son Gopi seeks vengeance. Kamini poisons Prasad but rears his daughter Sarada. Before leaving, Veeraju meets his wife Janaki when the cops seize her. Their son Chitti Babu is lifted alone and is befriended by an orphan, Maruti, who calls him Ramu. Gopi also joins them and they become a family. Years roll by, and the bond of the three is notable; they are tenants at the residence of a turpitude Govindaiah. Gopi is still blown out in the hunt of Veeraju, feigns as honorable-seeking Raja Shekaram, and poses Kamini and Sarada as his wife and daught ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varakatnam
''Varakatnam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the banner Ramakrishna & NAT Combines and directed by his older brother N. T. Rama Rao. It stars Rama Rao, Savitri and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. Plot There are two neighboring villages. "Meesaala" Venkaiah is the head farmer of one village who is high on self-respect and sternness. Bhadraiah, the head farmer of the other village, is also quite confident but with little less property. The alliance of Bhadraiah's daughter Sujatha is fixed with Venkaiah's son Devasimha. During the time of the wedding, a troublemaker injects an idea into Venkaiah to demand the dowry before the marriage when Bhadraiah's short-tempered son Balaramaiah becomes furious and quarrels with them. As a result, the wedding is called off, Devasimha is dragged away by his father and the bride starts to cry. After th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nene Monaganni
''Nene Monaganni'' ( ''I Am the Hero'') is a 1968 Telugu-language action crime film, produced and directed by S. D. Lal on Prathima Films banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sheela and the music is composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Bhadrayya (Rajanala) is a notorious, ruthless, dangerous dacoit who makes terrible extorsions. DSP Nandana Rao (Satyanarayana) is appointed by the Govt to catch him. Nandana Rao leads a happy family life with his dedicated wife, Yashoda (Santha Kumari), and his brother-in-law Inspector Mutyala Rao (Dhulipala). Bhadrayya has a son Nani whom he loves a lot. Once in a Police encounter, Nani gets a shot when Bhadrayya thinks that his son is dead. On the other side, Nandana Rao is also seriously injured, and he dies at the hospital where Yashoda spots Nani and learns he is Bhadrayya's son. Now she wants to keep the child along with her so that Bhadrayya will arrive for him when she can take her revenge. Even her brother Mutyala Rao opposes it, and she does so. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalisochina Adrushtam
''Kalisochina Adrushtam'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. Jagannatha Rao under the S.V.S. Films banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanchana and music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot The film begins with Rao Bahadur Raghavendra Rao traveling in a train along with his pregnant wife. In between, due to the labor pains, she has been admitted in a hospital where she dies along with the baby. At the same time, a poor woman Parvatamma, tries to commit suicide, after giving birth to a baby boy due to poverty. Rao Bahadur notices it and decides to adopt the child. Parvatamma happily agrees and gives the child to Rao Bahadur. Years roll by, the child grows up by the name Prakash and falls for a beautiful girl Sobha the daughter of Paanakaalu the head of a village. Though Panakalu is a cruel moneylender, his children Sobha & Ganapathi are good-natured. Once Prakash visits their village, unfortunately, Parvatamma also stays there along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baghdad Gajadonga
''Baghdad Gaja Donga'' () is a 1968 Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. It is produced by P. Padmanabha Rao under the Padma Gowri Pictures banner. Plot The film begins with the birthday celebrations of Baghdad prince Faruk when Chief Commander Vazeer Hussain (Rajanala) forcibly collects taxes from the public. Sultan (Mikkilineni) of Baghdad realizes it and one night he travels in disguise to identify the truth. At that moment, Vazeer kills him, confines his Begam Saheba (Pandari Bai) in prison, and also tries to eliminate the Prince, but he is saved by Ibrahim (Mukkamala), a blind loyal royal agent. After that, Vazeer becomes Sultan of Baghdad. Ibrahim shifts to Basra, Faruk grows as Abu (N. T. Rama Rao) and becomes a kind-hearted burglar who helps the poor along with his friend Ali (Padmanabham). One day he enters Basra Sultan's (Relangi) palace, where he gets the acquaintanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
