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Vennelakanti
Vennelakanti Rajeswara Prasad (30 November 1957 – 5 January 2021) was an Indian lyricist and writer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He wrote over 2000 film songs, and was awarded Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Lyricist in 2000. Career Vennelakanti was inclined towards Harikathas, and began writing from a young age. Initially, he worked as a banker and wrote his first film song for Krishnam Raju-starrer ''Sriramachandrudu.'' He was also known for his works as dubbing script writer and contributing lyrics for Tamil films, dubbed into Telugu language. Filmography ;Lyricist *1988: '' Murali Krishnudu'' *1991: ''Aditya 369'' *1993: One By Two *1994: Gharana Alludu *1994: Theerpu *1995: Gharana Bullodu *1995: Criminal *1996: Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam *1999: Samarasimha Reddy *1999: Seenu *1999: '' Premãnurãgam'' (Dubbed Version of Hindi film Hum Saath-Saath Hain) *2001: Bhalevadivi Basu *2001: Cheppalani Vundhi *2002: Takkari Donga *2006: Pellaina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gharana Bullodu
''Gharana Bullodu'' () is a 1995 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and written by Vijayendra Prasad. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna, Aamani playing the lead roles and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was produced by K. Krishna Mohan Rao under RK Film Associates. The film was recorded as a ''Blockbuster Hit'' at the box office. Cast * Nagarjuna as Raju * Ramya Krishna as Kanchukatla Papaji * Aamani as Malli * Srihari as Bhagvan's brother * Murali Mohan as Collector Raghuram, Papaji's father * Kota Srinivasa Rao as Ammaji's husband * Brahmanandam * Sudhakar * Nutan Prasad as Raghuram's father * Tanikella Bharani * AVS * Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as Minister * Mada Venkateswara Rao * Mahesh Anand as Bhagvan * Maganthi Sudhakar * Jayachitra Jayachitra is an Indian actress films who works mostly in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Early life Jayachitra was born in 1957. Her father Mahendra was a veterinary doctor, who had earlier worked a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitrudu
''Mitrudu'' () is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under Vaishavi Cinema banner and directed by Mahadev. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Priyamani and music composed by Mani Sharma. This film was later dubbed into Hindi as ''Aaj Ka Hindustani'' and Bhojpuri as ''Phool Aur Kaante''. Plot The film begins with an industrialist Sai Krishna beloved his only daughter Indu who is studying abroad and aspires for a top-tier son-in-law. Once, malice MLA Muni Swamy approaches him to splice Indu with his debauch son when a brawl erupts. Simultaneously, Sai Krishna finds a fine alliance for Indu via advocate Vishwanath and proceeds. In between, enraged Muni Swamy ploys an attempt to kill him which accelerates a disastrous accident but he is safe. After 1 year, Indu lands at India behind the back and reaches Kumbakonam to meet a powerful astrologer as she has a defeat in her horoscope. The soothsayer proclaims the remedy is she should espouse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Criminal (1994 Film)
''Criminal'' is a 1994 Indian action thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna and Manisha Koirala. Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages, the film was produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the Creative Commercials banner in Telugu, and by Mukesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner in Hindi with the music composed by M. M. Keeravani (credited as MM Kreem in Hindi). ''Criminal'' was inspired by the 1993 American film '' The Fugitive''. The Telugu version released on 14 October 1994, while the Hindi version released on 21 July 1995. ''Criminal'' was the last film of the Hindi film actor Ajit Khan. Plot After witnessing the unfortunate death of a woman, who was unable to afford hospital treatment, Dr. Ajay Kumar cancels his planned immigration to the U.S. and instead sets out to develop a plan to open a hospital that will be accessible to people who cannot afford treatment in regular hospitals, called "Amma Hospital". This draws quite a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seenu (1999 Film)
''Seenu'' is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film produced by R. B. Choudary under the Super Good Films banner, directed by Sasi. It stars Venkatesh and Twinkle Khanna, and has music composed by Mani Sharma, the highlight of the film. The film is a remake of a 1998 Tamil movie ''Sollamale''. The film was successful at box office. It was later remade in Hindi as ''Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai''. The performance of Venkatesh was acclaimed and made a mark on his future films. This was the first and only Telugu film of erstwhile actress, Twinkle Khanna. The film has been described has having a cult following in Andhra Pradesh. Plot Seenu is an honest, not-too-good-looking, village artist who comes to the city to find a job. He ends up being a banner artist. Shwetha is a U.S. citizen, who loves India and its culture and stays with her relatives to learn about Bharatanatyam. She is a soft-natured, loving girl who loves to help people in distress, but cannot stand it if anyone li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
''Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam'' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language mythological film, produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy under the Chandamama Vijaya Combines banner and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja and music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film is remake of N. T. Rama Rao's old Telugu Movie '' Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam'' (1966). It won four Nandi Awards. Plot The film begins with tournaments at the fort of Hastinapuram where Bhima & Duryodhana compete in '' Gada Yuddh'' which converts to dispute, Dronacharya hinders and declares them as equivalents. Now, Arjuna shows his extraordinary talent in archery and Dronacharya praises him as a powerful warrior in the universe. Whereupon, Karna arrives and challenges Arjuna but he is vilified for his caste. Though Kunti recognizes him as her first progeny she quiets as afraid of the world. However, Duryodhana keeps him to save face as per the ruse of Shakuni by accolading him as kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vastadu Naa Raju
''Vastadu Naa Raju'' (English: My King will Arrive) is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Hemant Madhukar. It stars Vishnu Manchu, who has also produced the film and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. While Gopal Reddy S has handled the camera, the music is composed by Mani Sharma. The film released in February 2011. Plot Narasimha (Prakash Raj) is a rowdy whose life ambition is to become an MLA. He murders people and works as a henchman to the Home Minister (Sayaji Shinde) in hopes of getting the seat. However, Narasimha has a sister Pooja (Taapsee Pannu), whom he adores a lot. and she too loves her brother. Venky (Vishnu Manchu) is a happy-go-lucky guy with a nice family and no problems. His ambition in life is to become a professional kickboxer. He and his dad share a strong bond. When Venky goes to the shop to pick up his pictures, he accidentally takes the wrong envelope. His family sees the pictures of Pooja and thinks she is Venky's girlfriend. The Home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pellaina Kothalo
''Pellaina Kothalo'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romance film, produced and directed by Madan on Aa Naluguru Films banner. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Priyamani, and music composed by Agastya. Plot The film begins with two software engineers Veeramachineni Harikrishna & Lakshmi who are pantophobia and testy. Moreover, the two are consistently reliant on their besties Bhagawan & Janaki. A dominating wife & husband invariably suppress their spouse Satyabhama & Chalapati respectively. Hari & Lakshmi are formally arranged by elders to meet ''(Pelli Choopulu)''. Whereupon, they like each and knitted. Soon after, the pair adjudicate for a warm climate around them. But their trains indoctrinate their mindset in the name of ascendancy and personal freedom. Additionally, it offers advice that the ''first night'' is the right time to keep the partner under the toe. Beginning with Hari & Lakshmi's attempt to wield others and waiting for a spot opposite to blink, they never cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award For Best Lyricist ...
The following is a list of recipients of the Nandi Award for Best Lyricist commissioned since 1977: Winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Lyricist Lyrics Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samarasimha Reddy
''Samarasimha Reddy'' is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Chengala Venkat Rao under Satyanarayanamma Productions banner and directed by B. Gopal. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the titular role alongside Anjala Zaveri, Simran, Sanghavi, and music composed by Mani Sharma. The film is written by V. Vijayendra Prasad along with Ratna Kumar and Paruchuri brothers. ''Samarasimha Reddy'' released on 13 January 1999 and was commercially successful. It earned a distributor share of 20 crore on a budget of 6 crore. The film won a Filmfare Award South and a Nandi Award. It was dubbed and released into Tamil under the title ''Shanmuga Pandian''. Plot Kanthamma, a shrewd woman running a small-scale hotel, torments her stepchildren Vasu & his 3 sisters Sangeeta, Sarala, & Saraswati, where Vasu revolts over Kanthamma and quits the house. Years roll by, Kanthamma goes into bankruptcy of a charming Srikakulam Chittamma who entices customers as an opponen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhalevadivi Basu
''Bhalevadivi Basu'' is a 2001 Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under the Sridevi Movies banner and directed by P. A. Arun Prasad. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Anjala Zhaveri, Shilpa Shetty and the music was composed by Mani Sharma. ''Bhalevadivi Basu'' created a lot of hype since it followed the stupendous hit of Narasimha Naidu and was intended to be an image make-over for ''Nandamuri Balakrishna'' from action hero to family hero. The film was not commercially successful. Plot The film begins at an airport where foreigners are red-handedly caught for Wildlife smuggling when they open fire. Customs officer Benerjee shoots and they are admitted to the hospital. Whereat, they confess their true chief is Benerjee only when the knave blasts the entire hospital. The Govt of India takes the issue seriously and realizes maximum transactions are led near the Sileru forest. So, they post a powerful & dynamic ranger Sagar a new appointee therein ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murali Krishnudu
''Murali Krishnudu '' is a 1988 Telugu-language drama film produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nagarjuna, Rajani and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Plot Murali Krishna, a multimillionaire, is an easy-going guy who spends most of his time with girlfriends. Krishnaveni is a middle-class girl who lives with her widowed mother. She works as a dance teacher in a drama company for a living. One day, Murali Krishna's car driver helps her by dropping Krishnaveni at her office. Everyone in the drama company misinterprets her as Murali Krishna's girlfriend. The drama company owner encourages her by providing additional benefits, given getting off a possible lucrative donation and other benefits from Murali Krishna. Krishnaveni thinks of this as an innocent prank that may fetch her better work and decides to play out the charade as Murali's girlfriend. Once they send their company bills to Murali Krishna's comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aditya 369
''Aditya 369'' is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language science fiction film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mohini while Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, and Suthivelu play supporting roles. The music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja and Jandhyala wrote the dialogues. The film was produced by S. Anitha Krishna on Sridevi Movies banner with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as the presenter. Inspired by the H. G. Wells' novel ''The Time Machine'' (1895) which he read as a student, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao started working on a script in which the protagonist travels to the past and the future. He opted for Sri Krishnadevaraya's reign for the past period. After researching at the American Library in Madras about the future, he finished the script. When he narrated the story to S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, he immediately liked it. Balasubrahmanyam recommended Balakrishna's name as he felt that the latter would be apt for Krishnadevaraya's role. Balasubrahmanyam' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |