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Varasudu
''Varasudu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by D. Kishore under the Sri Jayabheri Art Productions banner, presented by Murali Mohan, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. It stars Nagarjuna, Nagma and Krishna, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Phool Aur Kaante'' which is loosely based on the Malayalam film ''Parampara''. The film was a commercial success. The film completed a 200 day theatrical run. Plot Vinay (Nagarjuna) studies in college where Keerthi (Nagma) enters as a new student. Vamsi is also a student in the same college. His character has negative shades. The first half of the movie revolves mostly around the love story of the hero and heroine. Dharma Teja happens to rescue Vinay from the villains (Srikanth's father and his friend), but Vinay hates Dharma Teja. An interval arrives disclosing the fact that Dharma Teja is the father of Vinay. The second half of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeeva (Telugu Actor)
Jeeva (born 30 November 1952) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu and Hindi films. He has been working in films since 1978 and is well known for his negative roles in various Ram Gopal Varma films, particularly '' Satya'' (as Jagga), ''Ab Tak Chhappan'' (as Commissioner Suchak) and '' Sarkar'' (as Swami Virendra). He has acted in around 250 films in Telugu and Hindi languages. Personal life He was born as Kocharla Dayaratnam. He belongs to Guntur region. K. Balachander changed his name to Jeeva after his first film, changing his fortunes forever. He named his son as K. Balachander. His son is a director of Telugu movies. He has seven siblings. Career He made his debut as an actor with the film ''Tholi Kodi Koosindi'', directed by K. Balachander. He was selected for this role from a number of aspirants. Later he worked with popular directors like Ram Gopal Varma, Vamsy, Krishna Vamsi, Puri Jagannadh Petla "Puri" Jagannadh (born 28 September 1966) is an In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babu Mohan
Pally Babu Mohan known as Babu Mohanis an Indian actor and politician from Bharatiya Janata Party. He prominently works in Telugu films as a comedian and is a former Minister for Labour in Andhra Pradesh. He won Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his role in Mamagaru. Early life Babu Mohan was born in Beerolu, Khammam district of Telangana, India. His father was a teacher. He worked as a government employee in the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, revenue department of Andhra Pradesh. He later left this job to pursue his interest in films. Film career Babu Mohan debuted in the film ''Ee Prasnaku Baduledi'', followed by ''Ahuthi'' (directed by Kodi Ramakrishna), ''Ankusam'' and then a comedy character in ''Mamagaru''. The last of these established his reputation as a comedian. After this film, Babu Mohan and Kota Srinivasa Rao developed a comedy partnership and are one of the most celebrated duos, for which many producers created special characters. The pair played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meka Srikanth
Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like ''Swarabhishekam'', which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film '' Virodhi'' premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India. ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil films. Early life Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in Gangavati of present-day Karnataka, India. His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (19462020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh to Gangavati. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Karnataka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirupathi Prakash
Timmapuram Karanam Ravi Prakash Rao, popularly known as Tirupathi Prakash, is a well known comedy artist in Telugu cinema. He was born in Hindupur in the Anantapuram district on 22 August 1972 to TK Rama Murthy Rao and T K Satyavathi. Tirupathi Prakash started his career in the TV and film industry as comedy artist and supporting artist. He has acted in more than five tele serials including ''Sangharshana'' for ETV Telugu,'' Viyyankulu'' for ETV, ''Mr. Romeo'' for Zee Telugu and ''Sambarala Rambabu'' for Maa TV. He has acted in more than 180 Telugu movies. Filmography * '' Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' (1993) * ''Varasudu'' (1993) * ''Abbaigaru'' (1993) * ''Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu'' (1994) * ''Aame'' (1994) * '' Suswagatham'' (1997) * ''Hitler'' (1997) * ''Master'' (1997) * '' Pavitra Prema'' (1998) *'' Ammo! Okato Tareekhu'' (2000) * ''Neetho Cheppalani'' (2002) * ''Nijam'' (2003) * ''Gudumba Shankar'' (2004) * '' Shankar Dada MBBS'' (2004) * ''Maayajaalam'' (2006) * ''Alasyam Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phool Aur Kaante
''Phool Aur Kaante'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action-romance film directed by Kuku Kohli. It stars Ajay Devgan, Madhoo, Aruna Irani, Jagdeep and Amrish Puri among others. The film marked the debut of Devgan, son of late stunt and action choreographer Veeru Devgan, and Madhoo, niece of actress Hema Malini. The film was a superhit and won Devgan the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for 1991. This film was remade in Telugu as ''Varasudu''. The film is loosely based on the Malayalam film ''Parampara'' directed by Sibi Malayil where Mammootty plays dual roles as Johnny, the protagonist and Lawrence, his father. ''Phool Aur Kaante'' was noted for its soundtrack and action sequences. Devgn's entry in the film became very popular where he appeared standing, balancing on two moving motorcycles. Similar stunts have been repeated in a number of films since, sometimes by Devgn himself. Some scenes of the film were shot at Vanganga Lake near Silvassa (capital of the then uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hema (actress)
Hema (born Krishna Veni) is an Indian actress and comedian who predominantly appears in Telugu films. She has acted in more than 250 films as of 2014. She won Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for her performance in ''Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam''. Early life She was born as Krishna Veni in a family from Razole, East Godavari district. She studied until seventh class, then discontinued her studies. She had an interest in films from her childhood. After acting in some, she got married. She made her comeback to film with '' Murari'', and is now continuing her film career. She changed her name to Hema after coming to the film industry. Filmography Telugu Telugu films # ''Chinnari Sneham'' (1989) # ''Koduku Diddina Kapuram'' (1989) # ''Swathi Chinukulu'' (1989) # ''Muddula Mavayya'' (1989) # ''Bala Gopaludu'' (1989) # ''Palnati Rudraiah'' (1989) # ''Dharma Yudham'' (1989) # ''Paila Pachiis'' (1989) # ''Vintha Dongalu'' (1989) # ''Ayappa Swami Mahathyam'' (1989) # ''Bhale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gummadi (actor)
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao (9 July 1927 – 26 January 2010), known Mononym, mononymously by his surname Gummadi, was an Indian actor and producer, who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema and a few Tamil films. Known as one of the finest method acting, method actors, Gummadi starred in around five hundred feature films. He received critical recognition for his work in ''Thodu Dongalu (1954 film), Thodu Dongalu'' (1954) and ''Mahamantri Timmarusu (film), Mahamantri Timmarusu'' (1962), for which he has received the erstwhile Rashtrapati Award. Gummadi was an official member of the Indian delegation from South India to the ''Tashkent Film Festival'' in 1978 and 1982. Gummadi served as a jury member thrice for the 28th National Film Awards, 28th, 33rd National Film Awards, 33rd and 39th National Film Awards. He served twice on the state Nandi Awards Committee. In 1977, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema. He is wid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parampara (1990 Film)
''Parampara'' (meaning ''the succession'') is a 1990 Malayalam film, directed by Sibi Malayil, written by S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi and Sumalatha. Mammootty plays two roles in the film, portraying both Johnny, the protagonist, and Lawrence, his father. The film was a commercial failure. The film's story was developed by Swamy on the suggestion of Mammootty after watching an English film. The film was loosely remade in Hindi as ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991) and in Telugu as ''Varasudu'' (1993), both of which were commercial successes. Plot When his son is kidnapped by a rival gang, Johnny teams up with his estranged father (Johnny's mother was murdered by his father's enemies) to rescue the kidnapped child. Cast * Mammootty (in a dual role) as Johnny / Lawrence * Suresh Gopi as Chandhu * Sumalatha as Meera * Malaysia Vasudevan as Kaliyappa Chettiyar * Kuthiravattam Pappu as Achuthan * Sathaar as Police Officer * M. S. Thripunithura as Meera's Father * Deepak a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allari Alludu
''Allari Alludu'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by D. Sivaprasad Reddy under Kamakshi Art Movies and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nagarjuna, Meena, Nagma, Vanisri and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Galatta Maappillai''. The film was also dubbed and released in Malayalam as Hey Madam.The film was remade in Kannada as ''Gadibidi Aliya'', with Shivrajkumar, Malashri, Mohini. The film was recorded as a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. Plot Akhilandeshwari (Vanisri) is an arrogant rich lady who loves money dearly. She has two daughters Sravani (Nagma) and Sandhya (Meena). While Sravani is as arrogant as her mother, Sandhya is a lover of poor people and values humanity like her father (Rao Gopala Rao). Sravani arrives in town to study for a degree, where Kalyan (Nagarjuna) is a canteen owner. Sravani finds Kalyan's bold nature and cool attitude highly demeaning and her anger goes to heights when Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna (Telugu Actor)
Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy (31 May 1943 – 15 November 2022), known mononymously as Krishna, was an Indian actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. In a film career spanning five decades, he starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles. He is referred to as "Superstar" in the Telugu states, Telugu media. In 2009, the government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress, Congress party in 1989. In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South in addition to Honorary doctorate from Andhra University in 2008. He died on 15 November 2022 due to cardiac arrest. Krishna began his film career with minor roles in films such as ''Kula Gotralu, Kula Gothralu'' (1961), ''Padandi Munduku, Padandi Mundhuku'' (1962), and ''Paruvu-Prathishta, Paruvu Prathishta'' (1963). He debuted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagma
Nagma Arvind Morarji (born Nandita Arvind Morarji on 25 December 1974) is an Indian politician and former actress. She was a popular lead actress in the 1990s. She made her cinematic debut in the film '' Baaghi'' opposite Salman Khan in 1990. It was Hindi cinema's seventh highest-grossing film of the year.Baaghi: A Rebel for Love She is known for her roles in films like '''' (1992), '''' (1993), Suhaag (1994), '' |
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