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Vempati Sadasivabrahmam
Vempati Sadasivabrahmam shortly Sadasivabrahmam () (b: 1905 – d: 1968) was a writer of film stories, dialogues and lyrics in the early period of Telugu cinema.Sadasivabrahmam Vempati, Luminaries of 20th Century, Part II, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2005, pp: 912–13. He was born in Tuni, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. He studied Pancha Kavyas and achieved proficiency in Sanskrit and Telugu languages. He has debuted with the 1941 film ''Choodamani'' directed by Raja Sandow. He wrote the story, dialogues and lyrics for this successful film. He died on 1 January 1968 in Chennai. Filmography # ''Choodamani'' (1941) (dialogue) (story) # ''Tenali Ramakrishna'' (1941) (story) # ''Gharana Donga'' (1942) (writer) # ''Palnati Yudham'' (1947) (dialogue) # ''Radhika'' (1947) (director) # ''Gollabhama'' (1947) (dialogues) (Lyrics) # ''Keelugurram'' (1949) # '' Samsaram'' (1950) (dialogue) (story) # ''Pakka Inti Ammayi'' (1953) # ''Pardesi'' (1953) (dialogue) # ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuni
Tuni is a city in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a second biggest city in kakinada district. It is a major commercial marketing center for more than 100 surrounding villages in the district. Tuni is a border point for the district of Kakinada. It is known for mango production, with nearly 250 varieties being exported from the area. Tuni is also famous for the production of betel leaves and jute bags. A variety of cashew nuts are also produced in Tuni. History Tuni as a historical site may date back to the 1st century CE in connection with Buddhism, which flourished in the nearby hillocks and villages such as Gopalapatnam, Satyavaram and Kummarilova, near the city of Tuni on the banks of the Thandava River. The Buddhist monks would have resided in Kummarilova village (Kummararam) from the 2nd century CE to 6th century CE and propagated Buddhism. The Buddhist 'aramas' and 'stupas' found in the village are testimony for their presence, they sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ondre Kulam
''Ondre Kulam'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Krishnaswamy. Edited by M.S. Parthasarathy. The film stars R. S. Manohar and Madhuri Devi. This is a 1956 award-winning Tamil film and this film title was named by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Kamaraj. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan. ;Male cast *R. S. Manohar *S. V. Sahasranamam *K. Sarangapani * J. P. Chandrababu ;Female cast *Maduri Devi *K. R. Chellam *T. V. Kumudhini Production The film was produced and directed by N. Krishnaswamy. Sathasiva Brahmam wrote the story while the dialogues were penned by S. D. Sundharam, V. Seetharaman and Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy. Balu was in charge of Cinematography while the editing was done by M.S. Parthasarathy. Art direction was K. R. Sarma and the still photography was done by S. V. Gopal Rao. Soundtrack Music was composed by M. V. Ranga Rao and S. V. Venkatraman while the lyrics were penned by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy, Surabhi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Deaths
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1905 Births
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Indian Lyricists
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Nene Monaganni
''Nene Monaganni'' ( ''I Am the Hero'') is a 1968 Telugu-language action crime film, produced and directed by S. D. Lal on Prathima Films banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sheela and the music is composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Bhadrayya (Rajanala) is a notorious, ruthless, dangerous dacoit who makes terrible extorsions. DSP Nandana Rao (Satyanarayana) is appointed by the Govt to catch him. Nandana Rao leads a happy family life with his dedicated wife, Yashoda (Santha Kumari), and his brother-in-law Inspector Mutyala Rao (Dhulipala). Bhadrayya has a son Nani whom he loves a lot. Once in a Police encounter, Nani gets a shot when Bhadrayya thinks that his son is dead. On the other side, Nandana Rao is also seriously injured, and he dies at the hospital where Yashoda spots Nani and learns he is Bhadrayya's son. Now she wants to keep the child along with her so that Bhadrayya will arrive for him when she can take her revenge. Even her brother Mutyala Rao opposes it, and she does so. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhuvana Sundari Katha
''Bhuvana Sundari Katha'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullaiah. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot The film is a tale of two kingdoms Vichitrapuram & Kanchanapuram, ruled by Chitrasena, and Hiranyavarma respectively. Chitrasena is an enthusiast of fancy items in lieu he occurs half of the kingdom as an accolade. Besides, Hiranyavarma establishes a chair called ''Bhuvaneshwari Peetam'', that any arraigned enters into it, is garlanded if innocent or preyed to the tiger if malefactor. Once Rajagaru's son Devadatta tries to molest Princess Bhuvana Sundari, who is accused and the tiger preys on him. Here, vicious Rajaguru intrigues and makes his son escape. Then, Devadatta starts his journey, en route he meets a stranger Bujjaiah, and both of them advance further when they are startled to witness a flying palanquin. Unfortunately, its framer is slaughtered by a demon. Devadatta & Bujjaiah han ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha
''Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya with music composed by Ghantasala. It is produced by Thota Subba Rao under the Sridevi Productions banner. The film was earlier made in Telugu in 1950 as ''Paramanandayya Sishyulu'' starring N. T. Rama Rao and K. R. Vijaya in pivotal roles. The movie was remade in Kannada in 1981 as '' Guru Shishyaru''. Plot The film is based on the disciples of Paramanandayya, seven saints in number. They are the disciples of Aruna Keerti Mahamuni. Chitralekha dances in the court of Lord Siva. He gives her a Rudraksha mala to wear during the visits. Later, she visits the beautiful Earth with her companions and enjoys bathing in a pool. She finds these Sishiyas keenly looking at her and curses them to becoming fools. After knowing the facts from Guruji and realizing her mistake, she pronounces the ''Vimukti'' free from the curse at the time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lava Kusha
''Lava Kusa'' (also spelled as ''Lava Kusha'') is a 1963 Indian Hindu mythological film directed by C. S. Rao and his father C. Pullayya. The film was scripted by Sadasivabrahmam, Samudrala Sr. along with C. S. Rao and C. Pullayya. The film was produced by Sankara Reddy under Lalita Sivajyothi Films. ''Lava Kusa'' is the first full-length colour film of Telugu cinema. The film was a remake of 1934 film of same name which was also directed by C. Pullayya. The story is an adaptation of the Uttara Kanda from Ramayana. It revolves around the roles of Lava and Kusa, sons of Rama (N. T. Rama Rao) and Sita (Anjali Devi). Chittoor Nagayya, Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu, S. Varalakshmi, Kaikala Satyanarayana play supporting roles. The film was shot in both Telugu and Tamil languages with the same title, but with slight differences in the cast. Production began in 1958 but was stopped due to financial constraints. When it restarted, C. Pullayya's health was deteriorating, so his son C. S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sasural (1961 Film)
''Sasural'' () is a 1961 Indian Hindi-language film produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, B. Saroja Devi, Mehmood and Lalita Pawar. The music is by Shankar–Jaikishan and songs were penned by Hasrat Jaipuri, Shailendra. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Illarikam'' (1959). The film became a box office success. Plot Shekhar lives a poor lifestyle along with his maternal uncle Dharamdas, his aunt, cousin Sita – who is separated from her husband, Mahesh; and also has a sister Gauri, who had eloped with her lover and who everyone believes is dead. He studies in college along with wealthy fellow collegian, Bela. The two do not get along, but that changes when Bela's father, Thakur, discovers Shekhar's good character and thinks that he will be a suitable son-in-law. He approaches Dharamdas and arranges their marriage on the condition that Shekhar will become ghar jamai, to which Dharamdas and Shekhar agree. Bela's mom is however ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illarikam
''Illarikam'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner. The film had a Silver Jubilee run and was recorded as a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. Illarikam literally means a bridegroom going to the bride's family and living permanently with them (matrilocality); as against the custom of the bride going into the groom's family (patrilocality). This custom is observed in some rich families where the bride is the only child to their parents. ''Illarikam'' was remade in four languages. L. V. Prasad produced the Hindi version titled '' Sasural'' (1961), which T. Prakash Rao directed. A. V. Subbarao himself remade it in Kannada as ''Mane Aliya'' (1964), in Malayalam as ''Kalithozhan'' (1966) and in Tamil as ''Maadi Veettu Mappilai'' (1967). All these versions were box office hits. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chenchu Lakshmi
''Chenchu Lakshmi'' is a 1958 Indian bilingual Telugu and Tamil language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil, most of the scenes and artists are same in both the versions, it was also made earlier in 1943 with different cast and crew. Plot The film is based on the Hindu puranic story which begins with the marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) & Goddess Lakshmi (Anjali Devi). During this, Sage Durvasa (Gummadi) becomes furious as he is uninvited. So, he curses Mahalakshmi's parents, Samudra (E. R. Sahadevan) & his wife (Sandhya) to born as tribals. After some time, Vishnu kills Hiranyaksha, donning Varaha avatar. Learning it, his brother Hiranyakasipa (S. V. Ranga Rao) a ferocious, performs a huge penance. Exploiting it, Indra kidnaps his pregnant wife Leelavathi (Pushpavalli) to destroy hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
