|
Upendra (actor)
Upendra Rao (known mononymously as Upendra; born 18 September 1968) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter and politician who works primarily in Kannada cinema. Upendra has also worked in Telugu films . He started his film career as a writer and an assistant director with actor and film director Kashinath. His first directorial venture was '' Tharle Nan Maga'' (1992). In the mid-1990s, Upendra directed '' Om'', followed by '' A'', in which he debuted as an actor. His next film '' Upendra'' starred Raveena Tandon, a Bollywood actress. After a decade of acting in Kannada and several Telugu films, he returned to directing with Kannada film ''Super'', which was well-received critically and commercially. Upendra is known for his work in films such as '' A'' (1998), '' Upendra'' (1999), '' Preethse'' (2000), '' Super Star'' (2002), ''Kutumba'' (2002), '' Gokarna'' (2002), ''Hollywood'' (2002), '' Raktha Kanneeru'' (2003), '' Gowramma'' (2005), '' Aishwarya'' (2006) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kundapura
Kundapur, also called Kundapura, is a coastal town situated in the Udupi district of the state of Karnataka, India. This town was known as Coondapoor while it was part of the erstwhile South Canara district (1862–1947) of the Madras Presidency of British India. Present-day Kundapur is administered by the Kundapur Town Municipal Council and serves as the headquarters of the Kundapur Taluk of Udupi district. History The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma of the Alupa dynasty who ruled the region in the 10th - 11th century, in the vicinity of the Panchagangavalli River. In Kundagannada language, the word "Kunda" also refers to the flower Jasmine.Where the Majority people of Kundapura grow flower Jasmine in this region which came to be called as kundapura(Land of Jasmine). Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. To the north lies the Panchagangavalli River. To the east lies the Kalaghar river. To the west lie the Kodi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of Andhra Pradesh
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] |
Godfather (2012 Film)
''Godfather'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action-drama film directed by cinematographer-turned-director Sethu Sriram starring Upendra in a triple role as a father and his two sons, alongside Soundarya Jayamala and Catherine Tresa. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film is remake of the 2006 Tamil hit '' Varalaru'' that starred Ajith Kumar, Asin Thottumkal and Kanika Subramaniam in the lead roles. A. R. Rahman, who composed music for the original Tamil version, is the composer of the songs, with all songs except one being re-used from the original. Rajesh Ramanath composed the background score. The film was released on 27 July 2012 and opened to a large number of highly positive reviews from the critics. Upendra's performance of a Bharatha Natyam dancer and as an old man bound to his wheelchair was highly acclaimed by critics and is considered one of the best performances of his career. ''Godfather'' performed moderately we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalpana (2012 Film)
''Kalpana'' is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language comedy horror film starring Upendra, Saikumar and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles. Film maker Rama Narayanan directed and produced this movie under his banner Sri Thenaandal Films. The film is a remake of the 2011 Tamil film '' Kanchana''. Saikumar reprises the role of a transgender ''Kalpana'', originally played by Sarath Kumar in the Tamil version. Shruti and Umashri play supporting roles originally played by Devadarshini and Kovai Sarala. The film was released across Karnataka on 28 September 2012 and opened to positive response from critics and audiences. The performances of Sai Kumar and Upendra have been critically acclaimed. The film did well at the box office and was a 'Super Hit' in Mysore, Northern Karnataka, Chitradurga, Bellary districts, while a 'Hit' in other parts of Karnataka. ''Kalpana'' was the Sixth Highest Grossing Kannada film of 2012. Upendra won the Udaya Film Award for Best Male Actor for his perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Budhivanta
''Buddhivantha'' ( ''Genius'') is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Ramnath Rigvedhi. starring Upendra in the lead role, while Pooja Gandhi, Brinda Parekh, Saloni Aswani, Natanya Singh, and Suman Ranganathan play the female leads. The film is a remake of the 2007 Tamil film '' Naan Avanillai'', which was itself was a remake of 1974 Tamil movie '' Naan Avanillai'' which in turn was based on the 1962 Marathi play ''To Mee Navhech'' ( I Am Not He) written by Pralhad K. Atre. The music was composed by Vijay Antony. The film was released on 26 September 2008. It was supposed to be released on Upendra's birthday, 18 September 2008, but because of the delay in censor certification, the date was postponed to 26 September 2008. It became the highest grossing Kannada film of 2008 and turned out to be a much bigger hit than the original ''Naan Avanillai''. It went on to complete over a 100-day theatrical run in the main centers of Karnataka. Plot The story begins with Pancha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anatharu
''Anatharu'' ( en, italic=yes, Orphans) is a 2007 Indian Kannada action drama film directed by Sadhu Kokila and is the Kannada remake of the 2003 Tamil film ''Pithamagan''. It stars Upendra, Darshan, Radhika, and Sanghavi. Upon theatrical release, the film met with favourable reviews, critics particularly highlighting with Upendra's portrayal of Rudra, an orphaned gravedigger. Cast Soundtrack * "Ello Hutti Ello Haridu" – Hariharan * "Janana Janana Idu" – Madhu Balakrishnan * "Jagave Rakshasara" – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam (4 June 1946 – 25 September 2020), also referred to as SPB or SP Balu or Balu, was an Indian playback singer, television presenter, actor, music composer, dubbing artist, and film producer. He is wid ... * "Yaaro Nee Nanna" – Mohammed Aslam * "Old songs Remix" – Various References External links * 2000s Kannada-language films 2007 films 2007 drama films Kannada remakes of Tamil films Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishwarya (film)
''Aishwarya'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Indrajit Lankesh, starring Upendra, Daisy Bopanna with Deepika Padukone in her film debut. The film is an official remake of ''Manmadhudu'' (2002) with the flashback portion loosely inspired by '' Ghajini'' (2005). The film featured Upendra as a rich advertisement executive and changed his mass image into a classy one. Plot Abhishek Hegde (Upendra) had first fallen in love with a young lady Anjali ( Daisy Bopanna) who was a model. As a struggling model, Anjali finds herself in a fortunate position where she is mistaken to be girlfriend to Abhishek and gets many new offers. Abhishek tries to confront her on seeing the news about his affair with her, but falls in love with her instead. Anjali dies in an accident when the two declare their love and are hugging, Abhishek's car hits a lorry. As Anjali's family were not in favour of her decision of marrying Abhishek, he is informed that Anjali has married ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gowramma
''Gowramma'' is a 2005 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film starring Upendra and Ramya in the lead roles. The film was directed by Naganna and produced by Shailendra Babu. This is the third among a series of successful films under Upendra – Naganna combination. The film also starred Srinivasa Murthy, Doddanna, Ramesh Bhat, Komal, Sadhu Kokila, and Satyajit in supporting roles. Cast * Upendra as Venkataswamy alias Venki * Ramya as Gowri * Srinivasa Murthy as Seenu, Father of Gowri * Doddanna * Ramesh Bhat as Shekhar * Komal as Home chief Bunty * Sadhu Kokila as Photographer * Pavitra Lokesh * Satyajit * Ravi Chethan * Suneetha Shetty * Baby Raksha as Pinki * Sumanth Shastri as Ashok * Rekha Das * Mandeep Rai * Dr. Nagesh kavati * Samrat Rai * Shivaji Rao Jadhav * B. K. Shankar * Vijaya Sarathi * Myna Chandru Production In 2004, Upendra approached Shailendra Babu to remake the 2001 Telugu film ''Nuvvu Naaku Nachav''. Release and reception ''Gowramma'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raktha Kanneeru
''Raktha Kanneeru'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Sadhu Kokila, starring Upendra and Ramya Krishna. The film was produced by Munirathna and was later dubbed in Telugu. The screenplay and dialogues of the film were written by Upendra and the music was composed by Sadhu Kokila. Though it was initially claimed to be a remake of the 1954 Tamil film ''Ratha Kanneer'', the director clarified that his film was based on a Kannada play which was later adapted in Tamil as a play and then subsequently into the 1954 film. Upon release, the film was successful at the box office. It was followed by a spiritual sequel titled '' Katari Veera Surasundarangi'' released in 2012. Plot Mohan is a rich guy who returns from another country, after his studies but he is very arrogant towards people who are below his financial standards and even towards his own mother. He gets attracted to a local prostitute Kantha and even submits all his riches and property to her. On his m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood (2002 Film)
''Hollywood'' is a 2002 Indian Kannada science fiction film written by Upendra and directed by Dinesh Babu. It starred Upendra in a triple role as Surendra, Upendra and US 47 (a robot) along with the Australian actress Felicity Mason as Manisha and Ananth Nag. The movie was shot entirely in Gold Coast, Australia with few supporting actors and a monkey called ''Lakshmi'', voiced by Ramesh Bhat. The movie was also dubbed into Telugu in 2003, retaining the same title. Upendra became the first Indian actor to portray the role of an android robot in a lead role. Upendra had revealed that while he was working on this film, he had heard that S. Shankar was also planning a film themed on robots. According to Upendra it was only when Shankar told him that his film would be delayed that Upendra continued with this project - about a scientist who creates an android resembling himself to help him win over a girl. But, the android falls in love with the girl and tries to eliminate his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gokarna (film)
''Gokarna'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language action drama film starring Upendra and Rakshita. The film was directed by Naganna and produced by Upendra's brother Sudheendra Kumar under the banner Anegudda Vinayaka Productions. Music for the film was scored by Gurukiran. It is the second among a series of successful films with the Upendra–Naganna combination. The film also features Madhu Bangarappa, Tennis Krishna, S. Ramesh, Satyajith, Dr. Nagesh, and Indhudhar in supporting roles. The film is a remake of the 1992 Tamil film '' Annamalai'', which was a remake of the 1987 Hindi film '' Khudgarz'', which in turn was based on Jeffrey Archer's novel '' Kane and Abel''. Cast *Upendra *Rakshita * Madhu Bangarappa *Tennis Krishna * S. Ramesh *Satyajit *Dr. Nagesh *Indhudhar *Sitara Vaidya *Nagesh Production After the huge success of the previous project with the Upendra–Naganna combination '' Kutumba'', the producer of the film Shailendra Babu announced that his next film wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutumba
''Kutumba'' ( Family) is a 2003 Kannada-language action film starring Upendra and Natanya Singh. The film was directed by Naganna and produced by Shailendra Babu. Music for the film was scored by Gurukiran. It is the first among a series of successful films under Upendra — Naganna combination. The film also starred Ashok, Gurukiran, Advani Lakshmi Devi, Shwetha in supporting roles and B.C. Patil and Sathya Raj played the negative roles. The film is a remake of the 1991 Telugu film ''Gang Leader'' starring Chiranjeevi. The success of the film led to the release of two other successful films under Upendra — Naganna combination, namely '' Gokarna'' in 2003 and ''Gowramma'' in 2005. Cast *Upendra as Vijay *Natanya Singh as Kanyakumari * Ashok as Vivek *Gurukiran as Vidhyadhar * M. N. Lakshmi Devi * B. C. Patil as Shankar Patil *Arjun (Firoz Khan) as Jayaraj Patil *Nithin Gopi as Sagar *Dr. Nagesh kavati * Bank Suresh * Shwetha as Menaka *Sathyaraj as DCP Shekh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
