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Uppalapati Narayana Rao
Uppalapati Narayana Rao is an Indian director, screenwriter, scriptwriter, and actor. He is primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema and Telugu TV. He directed and produced multiple feature films and TV programmes across different genres, including film and theatre, and is known for his creativity, screenplay, technical values, and story writing. He is the vice president of content at Introupe Productions LLP, Hyderabad. He started his career as a theatre actor / director in 1979 and then moved to South Indian feature films in 1985. He assisted well known and celebrated South Indian directors such as Ramana Babu, Hari Anumolu, Balu Mahendra, Vamsy and Mohana Gandhi for movies such as '' Kartavyam'', ''Maharshi'', '' Varasudochhadu'' during 1985 to 1990. He then debuted as a film director with the Telugu movie '' Jaitra Yatra'' starring Nagarjuna and Vijayashanthi in late 1990. Since his directorial debut, he has been in the South Indian industry writing, directing, and ...
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Kakinada
Kakinada (List of renamed places in India, formerly called Kakinandiwada, Coringa, and Cocanada; ) is the List of cities in Andhra Pradesh by population, sixth largest city of the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves as the district headquarters of the Kakinada District. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. J.N.T.U. College of Engineering Kakinada, established in 1946, is the oldest and popular Government college in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The First Polytechnic college of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Polytechnic was established here in 1946. It was also the origin point of Buckingham Canal where goods used to be transported by boats during the British rule. It was once home for Asia's largest Port, sea port (now near the village Coringa, East Godavari district, Coringa). Many people from the city migrated from this Port, sea port to countries like Myanmar, Burma, Mauritius, Fiji and various southeast Asian countries to work there ...
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Varasudochhadu
''Varasudochadu'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the Sri Sravanthi Movies banner and directed by A. Mohan Gandhi. It stars Venkatesh, Suhasini and Mohan Babu, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was recorded as a ''Hit'' at the box office. The film was a remake of Tamil film ''Theertha Karaiyinile''. Plot Bose an unemployed man, once met with an accident and was admitted to the hospital. There, he meets a TB patient, Raghu, who is going to die in a few days; both of them become good friends. Raghu tells Bose regarding his past that he is the son of Dupathi Seshamma, a major landlord in a village. Raghu used to do a lot of mischief in his childhood; one day his friend Seenu died because of his mistake and he ran away from home. After listening to his story, Bose tells him to go back to his village, but since he will not live for many days, he sends Bose in his place. Bose reaches the village as Raghu, everyone ...
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Allari Police
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Teerpu
''Teerpu'' () is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language legal drama film, produced and directed by U. Viswaswara Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It was released on 1 October 1975. Plot Cast *N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. He starred ... * Savitri *Prabhakar Reddy *Dhulipalla *Mukkamala *Prem Kumar *Ranga Rao *Manorajan *Prasad *Bose *Benerjee *Krishna Murthy *Subba Rao *Sujatha Bhagath *Shyamala * Sangeetha Production ''Teerpu'' is the feature film debut of Sangeeta. Soundtrack Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by U. Viswaswara Rao. References External links * {{IMDb title, id=7450714 1970s legal drama films 1970s Telugu-language films Films scored by K. Chakravarthy I ...
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Rakshana
''Rakshana'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language action film, produced by Akkineni Venkat under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by Uppalapati Narayana Rao. It stars Nagarjuna and Shobhana, with music composed M. M. Keeravani. Dubbed into Tamil and released as ''Kaaval Thurai''. Plot Bose is an A.C.P. from Visakhapatnam who comes to Hyderabad. He stays with his friend. He is known for his righteous but raging actions, and his friend gets worried about it. Bose tries to stop Chinna and Nalla Sreenu, who are both brothers and underworld dons. Bose arrests Chinna as he seeks revenge on him. Meanwhile, Padma falls in love with Bose as they eventually get married and have a daughter. Nalla Sreenu becomes a party president. Bose and his friend try to end Chinna and Nalla Sreenu's schemes and stop their crimes. Chinna kills Bose's friend when the latter and Bose kidnap Chinna. Eventually, Chinna kidnaps Bose's daughter. How Bose saves his daughter and finishes the villains forms the r ...
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Government Of Andhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh, abbreviated as, GOAP, or, Andhra Government, is the Subnational administrative division, subnational government for the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is an elected government with 175 Member of the Legislative Assembly (India), MLAs elected to the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh for a 5-year term. Government of Andhra Pradesh is a democratically elected body that governs the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The state government is headed by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh as the nominal head of state, with a democratically elected Chief Minister as the real head of the executive. The governor who is appointed for five years appoints the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers. Even though the governor remains the ceremonial head of the state, the day-to-day running of the government is taken care of by the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers in whom a great deal of legislative powers is vested. Governance Executive The Governme ...
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Nandi Awards
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 als ...
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Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company that produces Indian soap operas, reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment, and factual programming in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a public company listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India. In the 2000s the company went on to produce some historic blockbusters which include, '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', ''Kaahin Kissii Roz'', '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', ''Kahiin to Hoga'', '' Kkusum'' and '' Kasamh Se'' amongst several others. In the 2010s the company went on to produce several hugely successful drama series which includes ''Pavitra Rishta'', '' Tere Liye'', ''Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'', '' Bade Achhe Lagte Hain'', ''Jodha Akbar'', ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'', ''Kumkum Bhagya'', ''Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi'', ''Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki'', ''Kundali Bhagya'', ''Yeh Hai Chahatein'' and ''Bhagya Lakshmi''. Since 2015, t ...
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Doordarshan
Doordarshan (abbreviated as DD; Hindi: , ) is an Indian public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. One of India's largest broadcasting organisations in studio and transmitter infrastructure, it was established on 15 September 1959. Doordarshan, which also broadcasts on digital terrestrial transmitters, provides television, radio, online and mobile service throughout metropolitan and regional India and overseas. History Beginnings The channel began modestly as an experimental broadcaster in Delhi on 15 September 1959, with a small transmitter and a makeshift studio. Regular daily transmission started in 1965 as part of All India Radio, with a five-minute news bulletin read by Pratima Puri. Salma Sultan joined Doordarshan in 1967, and became a news anchor. '' Krishi Darshan'' debuted on Doordarshan on 26 January 1967, and is Indian television's longest ru ...
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Star Maa
Star Maa (formerly Maa TV) is an Indian Telugu language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The channel telecasts Telugu language programmes such as serials, reality shows and Telugu films. The channel was launched as Maa TV in April 2002 by Murali Krishnam Raju. In March 2006, Nimmagadda Prasad along with film stars Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna became promoters by purchasing 60% stake with Raju holding 20% stake. In February 2015, Star India acquired broadcast business of Maa Television Network for an estimated price of 2,0002,500 crore. In 2017, Maa TV was rebranded as Star Maa. History Penmetsa Murali Krishnam Raju founded MAA Television Network in 2001 as a corporate entity. Its flagship TV channel, MAA TV was launched in April 2002. The channel started off as a pay channel with 18 hours of programming a day. An initial investment of 25 crore was made into the venture. D. Rajendra Prasad, a veter ...
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Gemini TV
Gemini TV is an Indian Telugu language general entertainment pay television channel. It was launched on 9 February 1995 by Gemini Group, owned by A. Manohar Prasad (grandson of L. V. Prasad), in association with Sun TV Network. In 1996-97, Sun TV Network acquired a controlling interest in the channel. Gemini TV is the first satellite TV channel in Telugu. The channel's programming consists of Telugu-language serials, films, film-based programs and game shows alongside some reality shows. The channel's HD feed, Gemini TV HD was launched on 11 December 2011. History Gemini TV was launched on 9 February 1995. It is founded by Gemini Group of Hyderabad (run by A. Manohar Prasad, grandson of L. V. Prasad), in association with Sun TV Network. In 1996-97, Sun TV Network acquired a controlling interest in the channel. Gemini TV is the first satellite TV channel in Telugu. Gemini TV began with only a four-hour service via a Rimsat satellite uplinked from Singapore. Later it expanded its ...
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ETV Network
ETV Network is a network of Telugu language news and entertainment satellite television channels in India. It is based in Hyderabad. It also had some non Telugu language satellite television channels. All non-Telugu language satellite television channels were acquired by Reliance Industries-owned TV18 for ₹2,053 crore in FY 2014–15 and later rebranded. History Telugu language network The Hyderabad daily newspaper ''Eenadu'' (Telugu for 'today') started its own Telugu language channel named Eenadu TV on 27 August 1995. The flagship company ETPL launched four new television channels in November 2015 - namely ETV Life - a health and wellness channel, ETV Abhiruchi, a cookery channel, ETV Plus - an entertainment and reality channel, and ETV Cinema - a movie channel in Telugu language. In May 2014, ETV2 and ETV3 were renamed to ETV Andhra Pradesh and ETV Telangana respectively. On 27 December 2018, the network launched ETV Plus HD, ETV Life HD, ETV Abhiruchi HD, and ETV Cine ...
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