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Vanisree
Vanisri (born Rathna Kumari) is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has received three Filmfare Awards South, the Nandi Awards and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Career Vani made her debut with the 1962 Telugu movie ''Bhishma''. She gained attention with a supporting role in a film penned by K. Balachander titled '' Sukha Dukhalu'', and ''Marapurani Katha'' (1967). Vanisri has starred in super hits such as '' Krishnaveni'', '' Prem Nagar'', ''Dussehra Bullodu'', ''Aradhana'', ''Jeevitha Chakram'', '' Rangula Ratnam'', ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'', ''Bhakta Kannappa'', and ''Bobbili Raja''. She played dual roles in ''Iddaru Ammayilu'' (1972) (Telugu remake of 1969 release Kannada film ''Kappu Bilupu''), ''Ganga Manga'' (1973 remake of the Hindi film ''Seeta Aur Geeta''), '' Jeevana Jyothi'' (1975), and ''Chilipi Krishnudu'' (1978). She financed and starred in Shyam Benegal's only Telug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakta Kannappa
''Bhakta Kannappa'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The film is a remake of 1954 Kannada movie '' Bedara Kannappa'' starring Rajkumar which was based on the life of Shaiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar. Credits Cast * Krishnam Raju as Arjuna/Kannappa/Thinnadu * Vanisri as Neela * M. Balaiah as Lord Shiva * Rao Gopal Rao as Kailasanatha Shastri * Sarathi as Kashinatha Shastri * Allu Ramalingaiah * Sreedhar as Mallanna * Prabhakar Reddy as Neela's father * Mukkamala as Jara Rashtrika (Vedic form of Peddavema Reddy) * P. R. Varalakshmi as Goddess Parvati * Jhansi * Baby Varalakshmi * Baby Rohini * Jaya Malini as Ranjana Crew * Director: Bapu * Writer: Mullapudi Venkata Ramana * Producer: U. Suryanarayana Raju * Production executive: Jayakrishna * Production Company: Gopi Krishna Combines * Original Music: " P. Adinarayana Rao" Chellapilla Satyam * Cinematography: V. S. R. Swamy * Film Editing: Mandapati Ramachandraiah * Art Direction: Vaali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalaivan (1970 Film)
Thalaivan () is a 1970 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language thriller film, directed by P. A. Thomas. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Vanisree, while M. N. Nambiar and S. A. Ashokan portray the antagonists. Plot The story begins at the time of the end of the reign of the last kings of India in our days (the 1970s). Sanguili (M. N. Nambiar) is a man without faith nor law, who extorts, kidnaps, if necessary, which murders and desires for a very long time, the fabulous treasure of the king of neighborhood, (S. V. Ramadoss). At the time of seizing it, where he fails moreover, he kills the king and puts the blame of this heinous crime on his wife, the queen, then pregnant. All the indications accuse the poor queen, who eventually volatilizes. The only one, Velamma (G. Sakunthala), who could acquit her, is silenced by the threats of Sanguili. Some years passed. Ilango (MGR), a particularly very effective secret agent (grace, among others, in its total control of the yoga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeevana Jyothi (1975 Film)
''Jeevana Jyothi'' (Telugu: జీవన జ్యోతి) is a 1975 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Vanisri in a double role as mother and daughter. Sobhan Babu is the leading man. This film won major awards especially in Filmfare Awards South and also won two Nandi Awards. The director K. Viswanath later remade the film in Hindi as '' Sanjog'' (1985), with Jaya Prada and Jeetendra. The film was also remade in Kannada as ''Balina Jyothi'', with Vishnu Vardhan. The film was screened at the Asian and African film Festival at Tashkent. Plot Hyderabad-bred Vasu goes to a village, where he meets and falls in love with a village belle, Lakshmi. She also is attracted to him, and both get married. After their marriage, both go to live with Vasu's parents, brother Panduranga Rao, sister-in-law, Janaki, and her son, Sonu. Lakshmi gets close to Sonu, and starts to spend all her time with him. This raises some concerns with Janaki, which results in some acrimony. Tragicall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbili Raja
''Bobbili Raja'' ( or ) is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film co-written and directed by B. Gopal. Produced by D. Suresh under his banner Suresh Productions, it stars Venkatesh and Divya Bharti (in her Telugu debut) while Vanisri, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Satyanarayana and Sumithra appear in the supporting roles. Ilaiyaraaja composed the film's music. Plot The film begins with election campaigning in the village ''Bobbili''. Sundarayya and Rajeswari Devi are strong opponents in elections. Rajeswari and her elder brother Ahobala Rao use various tactics to win the elections. Still, their younger brother Suryam supports Sundarayya and also loves his daughter Rajyalakshmi, and she becomes pregnant. Everybody dishonors her, and Ahobala wants to take an advantage of the situation in the election campaign. When Suryam decides to reveal the truth to everyone, Ahobala tries to stop him. In that quarrel, Suryam accidentally dies. Ahobala plays a game and keeps the bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Nagar (1971 Film)
''Prema Nagar'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Koduri Kausalya Devi. ''Prema Nagar'' was an all time blockbuster, grossing ₹1.45 crores at the box office. D. Ramanaidu whose earlier films had failed and was in financial troubles had a dramatic turnaround in his career with the stupendous success of ''Prema Nagar''. The film had a theatrical run of over 750 days. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Vasantha Maligai'' (1972) and in Hindi as '' Prem Nagar'' (1974) by K. S. Prakash Rao himself. Plot Kalyan (Akkineni Nageswara Rao), the second son of a wealthy Zamindar family, is a happy-go-lucky guy who enjoys his life with wine and women. Latha (Vanisri) a middle-class woman working as an air hostess, lives with her father (Gummadi), m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanisri
Vanisri (born Rathna Kumari) is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has received three Filmfare Awards South, the Nandi Awards and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Career Vani made her debut with the 1962 Telugu movie '' Bhishma''. She gained attention with a supporting role in a film penned by K. Balachander titled '' Sukha Dukhalu'', and '' Marapurani Katha'' (1967). Vanisri has starred in super hits such as '' Krishnaveni'', '' Prem Nagar'', '' Dussehra Bullodu'', ''Aradhana'', '' Jeevitha Chakram'', '' Rangula Ratnam'', ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'', '' Bhakta Kannappa'', and '' Bobbili Raja''. She played dual roles in ''Iddaru Ammayilu'' (1972) (Telugu remake of 1969 release Kannada film ''Kappu Bilupu''), ''Ganga Manga'' (1973 remake of the Hindi film ''Seeta Aur Geeta''), '' Jeevana Jyothi'' (1975), and '' Chilipi Krishnudu'' (1978). She financed and starred in Shyam Benegal's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeevitha Chakram
Jeevitha Chakram () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and Sarada, with music composed by Shankar–Jaikishan. It is produced by P. Gangadhar Rao under the Nava Sakthi Productions banner. Plot Suseela (Vanisri) is a middle-class working woman and her father (Ramana Reddy) and brother (Padmanabham) are quite lazy and without any responsibility. Her mother is bedridden and to look after the family, Suseela becomes a working lady. Cut from there to a village backdrop where an affluent couple (Perumal, Hemalatha) has a beautiful daughter named Kamala (Sarada). She is head over heels in love with her uncle's son Raja (Sr. NTR) who studies abroad. Raja's father (Nagayya) is a rich man who plans to give all the business responsibilities to his son as soon as the latter returns home. Kamala's parents also plan to get their daughter married to Raja the moment he is back. At this juncture, Raja returns to India and he mee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oorukku Uzhaippavan
''Oorukku Uzhaippavan'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri and Venniradai Nirmala. It is a remake of the 1970 Kannada film '' Baalu Belagithu''. The film was released on 12 November 1976. Plot Selvam, a secret agent, takes the place of a rich industrialist, Raja. The operation is facilitated because both men look alike. Indeed, a gang rages in the region and swindles the wealthy citizens like Raja. The mission of Selvam is to neutralise this group. The infiltrated policeman is going to find himself in the centre of a large number of problems until it affects his private life. But duty comes before family. Cast * M. G. Ramachandran as Selvam and Raja * Vanisri as Maliga * Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Kanchana * M. N. Rajam as Maliga's mother * Kumari Padmini as Kumudha and Rita, alias Radha * Baby Rajkumari as Rani, Raja's daughter * Thengaï Sinivasan as Pandhuragan James Bond, Selvam's ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannan En Kadhalan
''Kannan En Kadhalan'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. Neelakantan, produced and written by R. M. Veerappan, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Vanisri. It was released on 25 April 1968. Plot Kannan is the adopted son of a retired Captain. Sundar is the real son. Mallika is the niece of this rich man, who is engaged, at birth to Sundar. Mallika is secretly in love with Kannan. Malathi lost her father in an accident; she now lives with the widow as her adopted daughter. Malathi and Kannan fall in love as they share good bonding. Kannan and Sunder aren't on good terms. Sundar's behaviour towards Mallika and Malathi is not appropriate. Kannan warns Sundar, but an irritated Sundar kills Kannan and forcefully marries Mallika and Malathi. Years passed, he is blessed with kids and his wives name one son as Kannan. The film ends. Cast * M. G. Ramachandran as Kannan * Jayalalithaa as Maliga * Vanisri as Malathi * R. Muthuraman as The engineer Sunda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smita Patil
Smita Patil (17 October 1955 – 13 December 1986) was an Indian actress who worked in films, television series and theatres. She appeared in over 80 Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam and Kannada films in a career that spanned just over a decade. During her career, she received two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. She was the recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour in 1985. She made her film debut with Shyam Benegal's ''Charandas Chor'' (1975). She became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, a New Wave movement in India cinema, though she also appeared in several mainstream movies throughout her career. Her performances were often acclaimed, and her most notable roles include ''Manthan'' (1977), ''Bhumika'' (1977), ''Jait Re Jait'' (1978), '' Aakrosh'' (1980), ''Chakra'' (1981), ''Namak Halaal'' (1982), ''Bazaar'' (1982), ''Umbartha'' (1982), ''Shakti'' (1982), ''Arth'' (1982), ''Ardh Satya'' (1983), ''Mandi'' (1983), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anugraham
''Kondura'' / ''Anugraham'' is a 1978 Indian bilingual film directed by Shyam Benegal simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Marathi writer, Chintamani T. Khanolkar, the screen adaptation was made by Shyam Benegal and Girish Karnad. The majority of the cast was common to both films and included Ananth Nag, Vanisri, Amrish Puri, Shekhar Chatterjee (Hindi version only), Rao Gopal Rao (Telugu version only) and Satyadev Dubey. The film was one of the Indian entries at the 4th Hong Kong International Film Festival. Overview The film involves the life of a young man who comes to believe that he has been bestowed supernatural powers. As the story unfolds, this boon eventually leads to a tragedy. ''Kondura'' is a story whose protagonist is a young Brahmin named Parshuram. He is married to Ansooya, but is dependent partially on his brother for a living. This makes the elder brother chide him often and that drives him away from home. Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shyam Benegal
Shyam Benegal (born 14 December 1934) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema, he is widely considered as one of the greatest filmmakers post 1970s. He has received several accolades, including eighteen National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award and a Nandi Award. In 2005, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 1976, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour of the country, and in 1991, he was awarded Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour for his contributions in the field of arts. Benegal was born in Hyderabad to Sridhar B. Benegal who was prominent in the field of photography. Starting his career as a copywriter, he made his first Documentary film in Gujarati, ''Gher Betha Ganga'' (Ganges at the Doorstep) in 1962. Benegal's first four feature films '' Ankur'' (1973), '' Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
