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Telangana Sakunthala
Telangana Shakuntala (27 March 1951 – 14 June 2014) was an Indian actress who worked in the Telugu cinema. She was known chiefly for playing comedy and villainous characters in Tollywood. Her performances in movies like ''Osey Ramulamma'', '' Nuvvu Nenu'', '' Lakshmi'', '' Okkadu'' and ''Veede'' were well received. She also acted on television and in Tamil-language films, where she is known for her role as ''Sornakka'' in '' Dhool''. She was well known for her ability to speak in the Telangana and Rayalaseema dialects of the Telugu language and thus majority of her roles in Telugu cinema exhibited this. Early life She was born in a Maharastrian family in Maharashtra, India. Her father was an Army Officer and her mother a housewife. She has four sisters. Career She made her stage début in a play at Ravindra Bharathi. She did many plays after that. She started her film career by playing a character role in 1979 Telugu film Maa Bhoomi directed by Goutam Ghose. Persona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharashtra
Maharashtra (; , abbr. MH or Maha) is a states and union territories of India, state in the western India, western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. Maharashtra is the List of states and union territories of India by population, second-most populous state in India and the second-most populous country subdivision globally. It was formed on 1 May 1960 by splitting the bilingual Bombay State, which had existed since 1956, into majority Marathi language, Marathi-speaking Maharashtra and Gujarati language, Gujarati-speaking Gujarat. Maharashtra is home to the Marathi people, the predominant ethno-linguistic group, who speak the Marathi language, Marathi language, the official language of the state. The state is divided into 6 Divisions of Maharashtra, divisions and 36 List of districts of Maharashtra, districts, with the state capital being Mumbai, the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, most populous urban area in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maabhoomi
''Maa Bhoomi'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language social problem film directed by Goutam Ghose in his debut. The film is produced by B. Narsing Rao, who also wrote the film with Goutam Ghose. The film is based on the novel ''Jab Khet Jage'' by Krishan Chander on the Telangana Rebellion in Hyderabad State. It depicts a typical life of villagers under feudalistic society in the Telangana region. The features Sai Chand, Rami Reddy and Telangana Shakuntala in pivotal roles. The plot follows Ramayya, a landless peasant who joins the Telangana Rebellion of 1948. Released on 23 March 1979, the film was a commercial success and had a theatrical run of over a year. Maa Bhoomi was India's official entry in the "Opera Primo" section at the ''Karlovy Vary International Film Festival'' of June–July 1980, and the ''Cork Film Festival'', October 1980, the ''Cairo and Sidney Film Festivals'' 1980. The film was showcased at the ''Indian Panorama'' of the 7th International Film Festival of In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nee Sneham
''Nee Sneham'' ( en, Your Friendship) is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Paruchuri Murali, and written and produced by M. S. Raju on Sumanth Art Productions banner. The film stars Uday Kiran, Aarti Agarwal, and Jatin Grewal. ''Nee Sneham'' released on 1 November 2002 and was successful at the box office. The soundtrack composed by R. P. Patnaik became quite popular and was critical in the success of the film. Uday Kiran received his second nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for the film. It was remade in Bengali as ''Premi'' (2004) and in Odia as ''Mu Tote Love Karuchi'' (2007). Plot The film opens with Madhav (Uday Kiran) and Sreenu (Jatin Grewal) playing a football cup final in Kolkata. Madhav and Sreenu are best friends, football players, and neighbours. Subsequently, the team wins the cup. A mishap happens when Sreenu tries to save Madhav from an accident. Madhav escapes with minor injuries, but Sreenu loses his leg. This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu
''Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Mohan Babu under Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures. The film stars Mohan Babu, Srikanth, Gracy Singh, Sujatha and Radhika Chaudhari. It is a remake of Priyadarshan 2001 Malayalam film ''Kakkakuyil'', which is in turn based on A Fish Called Wanda The film's score and soundtrack is composed by M. M. Keeravani. ''Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' released on 22 May 2002. Plot Sivaji is an unemployed person who is in a dire need of money for his mother's medical treatment. Lying to his family that he is leaving for the United States, Sivaji arrives in Mumbai instead to find a job. However, he loses his luggage immediately after arriving in the city but finds Ramesh, his old friend who makes a living by cheating people. With no option left, Sivaji joins Ramesh in the cheating business to make easy money. Together with Pedda Koteswara Rao and Cheecha, the gang carrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandade Sandadi
''Sandade Sandadi'' ( ''Total Pleasantness'') is a 2002 Telugu-language comedy film directed by Muppalaneni Shiva. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad, Sivaji, Urvasi, Raasi, Sanghavi, and music composed by Koti. The film was a remake of the Kannada film ''Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu'' (2001), which was remade in Hindi as ''Shaadi No. 1'' (2005) and also remade into Bengali (Bangladesh) as ''Tomakei Khujchi'' (2008). Plot The film begins with 3 besties, Chandu, Balu, and Kamesh, who are vexed with their wives Lakshmi, Vasundhara, and Priya as their earnings are less. Hence, they decide to take a mass suicide that ends up saving a businessman Lakshmi Narayana / Lucky. Due to heavy losses, he too attempted suicide. These guys help Lucky in straightening his business and earn a good salary. All of them reside in a group of apartments and their family also share close intimacy. Fitting Parvati the common servant of 3 shares with ladies beyond relation. Plus, she is eagerly waitin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganesh (1998 Film)
''Ganesh'' is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by D. Suresh Babu under the Suresh Productions banner, directed by Thirupathisamy. It stars Venkatesh, Rambha and Madhu Bala, with music composed by Mani Sharma. The film received five Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor. Venkatesh also won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu). Plot Ganesh is a journalist whose family and life are affected by corrupt politicians. He is planning how to take revenge and change the system. Cast Soundtrack Music composed by Mani Sharma. Music released on ADITYA Music Company. Awards ;Nandi Awards - 1998 * Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - D. Suresh Babu * Best Actor - Venkatesh * Best Villain - Kota Srinivasa Rao * Best Dialogue Writer - Paruchuri brothers * Best Makeup Artist - Raghava ;Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by the Filmfare magazine of T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulabi (1995 Film)
''Gulabi'' ( en, Rose, italic=yes) is a 1995 Telugu romantic thriller film starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Maheswari in the lead roles. The film was directed by Krishna Vamsi, produced by Ram Gopal Varma and was co-produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited. Upon release, the film received positive reviews and was declared a hit at the box office. The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Idhayame Idhayame''. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Aashiq'' (2001). Plot ''Gulabi'' is an action-packed love story set in the backdrop of human trafficking of young girls to Dubai. It is inspired from a real incident that came in news dailies when police arrested a few Dubai-based businessmen trying to smuggle girls from Hyderabad. Cast Production Initially producer Suresh Babu offered a project to Krishna Vamsi and asked him to narrate the story. Vamsi asked the assurance of confirming the film before narrating the story. Suresh babu told that he will give Venkatesh's dates after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu
''Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu'' ( Seetharamayya's granddaughter) is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kranthi Kumar, and produced by V. Doraswamy Raju under the VMC Productions banner. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rohini Hattangadi, and Meena with the music composed by M. M. Keeravani. Based on the novel ''Navvina Kanneelle'' by Manasa, the plot follows Seetha (Meena) who arrives from the US to visit her grandparents, Seetharamayya (Rao) and Janakamma (Hattangadi) who are uninformed of her parents' accidental death. It was featured in the 15th IFFI' 92 ''Indian Panorama'' section. The film won three Filmfare Awards South, three Nandi Awards and four Cinema Express Awards. The film was remade in Malayalam as ''Sandhwanam'' (1991), in Kannada as ''Belli Modagalu'' (1992), and in Hindi as ''Udhaar Ki Zindagi'' (1994). Plot The film begins in a village where Seetaramayya a rich landlord whose word is an ordinance. He leads a delightful life with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 Film)
''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Jandhyala, and produced by D. Ramanaidu under his banner Suresh Productions. The film stars Rajendra Prasad and Rajani while Kota Srinivasa Rao, Nutan Prasad, and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. The film has music composed by Ramesh Naidu. An adaptation of Adivishnu's novel ''Satyam Gaari Illu'' (), the film's title is based on a song from the epic fantasy film ''Mayabazar'' (1957). The film released on 27 November 1987. ''Aha Naa Pellanta!'' is considered one of the best comedy films of all time in Telugu cinema. Kota Srinivasa Rao's character as a miser and his mannerism "''Naakenti?''" became famous. Brahmanandam's role as 'Ara Gundu' received wide appreciation from both critics and audience and it became his breakthrough role. Made on a budget of 16 lakh, the film grossed over 5 crore at the box office and became a blockbuster. Producer D. Ramanaidu mentioned that th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muddula Mogudu (1983 Film)
() is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by Cherukuri Prakash Rao and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sridevi and Suhasini with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film was released on 27 January 1983. Plot Prasad is a popular stage artist and writer. Durga, a vainglory woman, daughter of a millionaire Gopala Rao loves and marries Prasad, being his fan. Soon after, as Prasad's income is little-bit low he is unable to bear spendthrift Durga. So, the time throws Prasad into debts, insults and spoils his health too. During that plight, Durga depends on her parents which hurts Prasad's individuality. At that juncture, a rift arises between the couple and Durga leaves the house. At last, Durga realises her mistake, understands the virtue of Prasad and pleads pardon. The film ends with the reunion of the couple. Cast *Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Prasad *Sridevi as Durga *Suhasini as Sarala * Satyanarayana as Gopala Rao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kukka
Kukka is a village in Hiiumaa Parish, Hiiu County in northwestern Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, a .... References Villages in Hiiu County {{Hiiu-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award
The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people. Nandi Awards are presented in four categories: Gold (Swarnam), Silver (Rajatam), Bronze (Kamsyam), and Copper (Raagi). A variant, the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards for Theatre, is also given every year by the government for social, mythological and poetic dramas. History The Government of Andhra Pradesh commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
