Y. V. S. Chowdary
Yalamanchili Venkata Satyanarayana Chowdary is an Indian Telugu cinema writer, director, producer, distributor, exhibitor and a music company owner. He made his debut as a director in 1998 with the film ''Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi'' produced by Nagarjuna under the banner "Great India Entertainments". He then directed ''Seetharama Raju'' starring Nagarjuna and Nandamuri Harikrishna, and ''Yuvaraju'' starring Mahesh Babu. He then established his own production house "Bommarillu Vari" and started producing his own directorial efforts with ''Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo''. Later, he directed ''Seetayya, Devadasu, Okka Magaadu, Saleem, Rey''. Among these, Saleem is the only film which is not from his production house. He has directed nine films till date. In 2012, he produced ''Nippu'' starring Ravi Teja and Deeksha Seth under the direction of Gunasekhar. Chowdary says he entered the Telugu film industry inspired by Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. He introduced various actor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rey (film)
''Rey'' is a 2015 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language romance film, romantic action film, action dance film produced and directed by YVS Chowdary. The film stars Sai Dharam Tej, Saiyami Kher, Shraddha Das while Arpit Ranka and Farhad Shahnawaz play supporting roles. Chakri (music director), Chakri composed the music. The film was launched at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad, India, Hyderabad on 17 October 2010 on the eve of Vijayadasami, and ended on 6 August 2013. The film is released on 27 March 2015. Plot Jenna (Shraddha Das) is a famous "Star" and Mexican pop singer who won two "Best of the World" titles in the competitions held at the epicenter of music United States. But to win it the third time she faces tough competition from Sandi (Farhad Shanawaz). A Mexicans, Mexican Mafia Don Dange (Arpit Ranka) who worships Jenna kills Sandi to eliminate the competition for her. Amrita (Saiyami Kher) from India, pledges to win the "Best of the World" title and joins a Jamaican C ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gunasekhar
Gunasekar (born 2 June 1964) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has directed films in action, romance, mythological, and historical drama genres. He has won a National Film Award, multiple Nandi Awards, and a Filmfare Award South. Gunasekhar directed the mythological film ''Ramayanam'' (1997), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film and was screened at the International Children's Film Festival of India. His 2003 action film, Okkadu was huge commercial success becoming the highest grossing Telugu film of that year and was remade into various Indian languages. His other notable films include ''Sogasu Chooda Tharamaa'' (1995), ''Choodalani Vundi'' (1998), '' Manoharam'' (2000)'','' and '' Rudhramadevi'' (2015). Career Before venturing into mainstream film direction, Gunasekar worked as an associate director to D. V. Narsaraju, Kranthi Kumar, and Ram Gopal Varma. Gunasekhar made his directorial debut with the s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kaliyuga Pandavulu
''Kaliyuga Pandavulu'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language masala film produced by D. Ramanaidu under Suresh Productions, and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Ramanaidu's son Venkatesh and Khushbu (making their cinematic debut), with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a box office hit, and was remade in Kannada in 1989 as '' Poli Huduga''. Venkatesh won the Nandi Special Jury Award for his Debut acting. Plot Vijay, son of Chakrapani, a multimillionaire, has a lot of arrogance and pride, he plays a lot of mischief in college with his three friends. Bharathi, a middle-class girl studies in the same college. Even though Vijay teases Bharathi many times, even then she protects his life once, which changes his entire lifestyle and he falls in love with her. He wants to marry Bharathi, but his father doesn't agree, he traps Bharathi and proves her as a prostitute in the court with the help of a gang: MLA Eekambaram, Dr. Vaayunandan Rao, S. I. Aagreya Murthy, Lawyer ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madras
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the List of urban areas by population, 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Krishna District
Krishna district is district in the coastal Andhra Region in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, with Machilipatnam as its administrative headquarters. It is the coastal district of Andhra Pradesh. Machilipatnam is the most populated city in the district. It is surrounded on the east by Bay of Bengal, west by Guntur and north by Eluru and NTR districts and south again by Bay of Bengal. In 2022 Krishna district was divided into Krishna and NTR districts. Etymology Krishna district, with its district headquarters at Machilipatnam was formerly called Machilipatnam district. Later it was renamed as Krishna district, by adding certain Taluks of the abolished Guntur District in 1859 with Machilipatnam with its head. It was named after the Krishna River, the third longest river in India. The river flows through the state of Andhra Pradesh before it empties itself into Bay of Bengal, near Hamsaladevi village of Krishna district. History This history of this region dates back ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gudiwada
Gudivada is a city in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Gudivada mandal in Gudivada revenue division. It is one of the cities in the state to be a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. It is the twenty-seventh most populous city in Andhra Pradesh and the three-hundredth most populous city in India with a population of 118,167 according to the 2011 Census of India. History The name Gudivada was derived from ''Gudi'' meaning Temple and ''Vada'' means Settlement or town in Telugu language. The presence of Habitation at this city may be dated back to 3rd Century BCE or 2nd Century BCE since the time of Sathavahanas as per some inscriptions. Archaeological excavations conducted at Gudivada yielded an ancient Buddhist stupa mound and Jain relics. Gudivada is religiously diversified city with many Hindu Temples and important Jain Tirth of Bhagawan Parshvanath located at market road. ''Vidarbhapuri'' was one of i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
''Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam'' ( ''Girl, Life Without You'') is a 2014 Telugu romantic action comedy film directed by A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary, jointly produced by Bunny Vasu and Harishith on Geetha Arts and Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. Starring Sai Dharam Tej, Regina Cassandra, Jagapathi Babu and music was composed by Anoop Rubens. The film is the first release of Sai Dharam Tej as the lead actor. The title was taken from a song of the film ''Gabbar Singh''. The film opened to positive to mixed reviews from critics and was a hit at the box office. Sai Dharam Tej's debut was '' Rey,'' produced and directed, by YVS Chowdary on his Bommarillu films banner. The film was launched at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad on 17 October 2010 on the eve of Vijayadasami. The filming ended on 6 August 2013. ''Rey'' has been delayed due to financial issues and it was released on 27 March 2015. Sai Dharam Tej won SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) at 4th SIIMA and Best Debut Actor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saiyami Kher
Saiyami Kher is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Telugu film '' Rey'' (2015) and her Hindi film debut with '' Mirzya'' (2016), for which she received Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Female. Kher made her Marathi film debut with ''Mauli'' (2018) and went onto act in '' Choked'' (2020) and ''Wild Dog'' (2021). She made her web debut with ''Special OPS'' (2020). Early life and family Kher was born in Nashik, Maharashtra to Adwait Kher and Uttara Mhatre Kher, a former Miss India. She is the granddaughter of actress Usha Kiran and the niece of actress Tanvi Azmi. Kher completed her graduation from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Career In 2015, Kher made her debut with Telugu film '' Rey'' and appeared in Rakesh Omprakash Mehra's Punjabi folklore Mirza Sahiban based Hindi film '' Mirzya'' opposite Harshvardhan Kapoor in following the year. In 2020, She appeared in Mayank Sharma's web series '' Breat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sai Dharam Tej
Panja Sai Dharam Tej (born 15 October 1986) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. Related to the Allu–Konidela family, he made his acting debut with the box office success ''Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham'' (2014) for which he received SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut and CineMAA Awards Best Male Debut. Post his debut, Tej appeared in films such as ''Subramanyam for Sale'' (2015) and ''Supreme'' (2016), which were box office successes. This was followed with back to back critical and commercial failures. Tej then went onto establish himself with successful films ''Chitralahari'' (2019) and ''Prati Roju Pandage'' both (2019). His other notable works include ''Solo Brathuke So Better'' (2020) and ''Republic'' (2021). Early life and background Sai Tej was born to Vijaya Durga, sister of notable Telugu film actor-politician Chiranjeevi on 15 October 1986. Tej did his schooling at Nalanda School, Hyderabad and completed his graduation from St. Mary's College, Hyderabad. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ileana
Ileana (also Illeana, Iliana, Eleana, Eliana) is a female given name. It is the feminine form of the male name Elijah. It has been adapted for Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Italian and Spanish (in Spanish there is also Ilean and in Romanian Ileana). In Romanian it is a form of the name "Helen" (another form is Elena), and a hypocoristic for ''Ileana'' is ''Nuţi'' (from Elenuţa, Ilenuţa). In Romanian mythology, Ileana Cosânzeana is a mythological feminine figure represented as a beautiful good-natured princess, embodying the concept of feminine beauty. Ileana or Illeana may refer to: People Ileana * Princess Ileana of Romania (1909-1991) * Ileana Beltrán, Cuban judoka * Ileana Cabra, Puerto Rican singer * Ileana Citaristi, Italian dancer * Ileana Cosânzeana, figure in Romanian mythology * Ileana Cotrubaș, Romanian opera soprano * Illeana Douglas, American actress * Ileana D'Cruz, Indian-born Portuguese actress * Ileana Gyulai-Drîmbă-Jenei, Romanian fencer * Ileana O ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ram Pothineni
Ram Pothineni (born 15 May 1988) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu films. He made his acting debut with the box office success ''Devadasu'' (2006), for which he won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South. He has two Filmfare Award South and one SIIMA Awards to his credit. Post his debut, he starred in the commercial and critical success, ''Ready'' (2008). This was followed by a series of commercial failures, before success with ''Kandireega'' (2011). Pothineni's other notable works include ''Pandaga Chesko'' (2015), ''Nenu Sailaja'' (2016), ''Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi'' (2017), ''Hello Guru Prema Kosame'' (2018), ''iSmart Shankar'' (2019) and ''Red'' (2021). Early life Ram Pothineni was born on 15 May 1988, in Hyderabad, to Murali Pothineni. He is the nephew of Telugu film producer, Sravanthi Ravi Kishore. Actor Sharwanand is his cousin. His family hails from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Career Debut and early career (2006–2010) Pothineni first appe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ankitha
Ankita Jhaveri is an Indian actress, who has worked primarily in Telugu cinema along with some Tamil and Kannada films. Personal life In March 2016, Ankita married Vishal Jagtap, a Mumbai-based businessman in New Jersey, who is VP of applications at CITI Bank Career Ankitha started as a child actor in the advertising campaign for juice drink product ''Rasna'' in the 1984 in India on national TV and was known as the "Rasna baby" as a child actor. Her breakthrough in films came with '' Simhadri'' starring NTR Jr. In 2005, she appeared in back-to-back Tamil films directed by Sundar C, featuring alongside Prashanth in ''London'' and then in ''Thaka Thimi Tha ''Thaka Thimi Tha'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Sundar C. The film stars newcomers Yuva Krishna and Ankitha. Plot Krishna (Yuva Krishna) works at an eatery owned by Vivek (Vivek) while Gayathri ( Ankitha) ...'' with newcomer Yuvakrishna. Filmography References External links * {{ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |