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Yuvakudu
''Yuvakudu'' ( ''Young Man'') is a 2000 India Telugu-language romantic drama film released on May 18, 2000. It was produced by Akkineni Nagarjuna and N.Sudhakar Reddy, and directed by A. Karunakaran. It stars Sumanth and Bhumika Chawla. The film was the second venture for both Karunakaran and Sumanth. The film was critically hailed, even though it had an above average run at the box office. The film won two Nandi Awards. The climax is based on a real incident that happened in Coimbatore. It marked Bhumika Chawla’s Telugu and at the same time, film debut. Plot ''Yuvakudu'' is the story of a free-spirited college student Siva (Sumanth) who shares a very close bond with his mother (Jayasudha). He is the son of an army officer killed in the line of duty. Despite his mother's disapproval, Siva secretly harbors a strong desire of following in his father's footsteps and joining the army. Meanwhile, he falls in love with Sindhu ( Bhumika Chawla), but she does not reciprocate his lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhumika Chawla
Bhumika Chawla (born Rachna Chawla; 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress and former model known for her work predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. She began her acting career with the Telugu film ''Yuvakudu'' (2000) and then seen in '' Kushi'' for which she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu. Chawla is the recipient of one Filmfare Awards South, and SIIMA Award. She made her debut in Hindi Cinema with the romantic tragedy film ''Tere Naam'' (2003) which was huge critical and commercial success and earned her Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut. Chawla then subsequently appeared in several successful films including ''Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa'' (2004), ''Anasuya'' (2007) and ''Middle Class Abbayi'' (2017). Early life Chawla was born in a Punjabi family in New Delhi, India and completed her schooling there. Her father is a retired Army officer. Bhumika has two siblings, an elder brother and sister. She moved to Mumbai in 1997 and started her career w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumanth
Sumanth Kumar Yarlagadda (born 9 February 1975), known mononymously as Sumanth, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is the eldest grandson of Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. He is also a partner in Annapurna Studios. Sumanth's most notable films are ''Prema Katha'' (1999), ''Yuvakudu'' (2000), ''Satyam (2003 film), Satyam''(2003),''Gowri (2004 film), Gowri'' (2004), ''Godavari (2006 film), Godavari'' (2006), ''Madhumasam'' (2008), ''Golconda High School'' (2011), ''Malli Raava'' (2017), and ''Sita Ramam'' (2022). Background and early life Sumanth was born in Hyderabad, India, on 9 February 1975. He is the only son of Surendra Yarlagadda and Satyavathi Akkineni. He is the eldest grandchild of the Telugu film actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. A few months after his birth, Sumanth's parents returned to the US where they were residing. Sumanth, however, remained in India on the request of his grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who was then on a hiatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanish
Tanish is an Indian actor and television personality known for his lead roles in Telugu films. He has starred in films such as ''Nachavule'', ''Ride'', ''Telugabbai'', ''Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda'', and '' Nakshatram''. He has also kickstarted a television career, as he was one of the contestants on the reality TV show '' Bigg Boss Telugu 2'', which was hosted by noted Telugu star Nani. Tanish finished in 3rd place in ''Bigg Boss Telugu 2''. Early life and family Tanish was born to Alladi Yesuvardhan Babu and Saraswati. He has 2 younger brothers named Alladi Vamsi Krishna and Alladi Kushwanth. Career In 2008 and 2009 he appeared in two successful films ''Nachavule'' and ''Ride''. In 2012 he appeared in ''Mem Vayasuku Vacham'' with Niti Taylor. In the same year, another movie ''Chanakyudu'' with Ishita Dutta under the direction of Gotteganti Srinivas, was released. In 2013 he worked with director Avinash O Sridhar for ''Telugabbai''. Co-starring Ramya Nambeesan, the film d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award For Best Character Actress
Nandi Award for Best Character Actress winners since:1994(in Telugu) Winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Character Actress Character Actress A character actor is a supporting actor who plays unusual, interesting, or eccentric characters.28 April 2013, The New York Acting SchoolTen Best Character Actors of All Time Retrieved 7 August 2014, "..a breed of actor who has the ability to be ... Awards for actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasudha
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu) is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema. She has also worked in few Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, she received five state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' (1979), '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), ''Meghasandesam'' (1982), and ''Dharmaatmudu'' (1983). She has garnered five Filmfare Awards South, for her performances in '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''Aame Katha'' (1977), ''Gruha Pravesam'' (1982), ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' (2004), and ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). In 2008, she received the ANR National Award, and in 2010, she won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South for her contributions to Indian cinema. Jayasudha served as Member, Legislative Assembly, from Secunderabad constituency during 2009-2014 in the erstwhile combined Government of Andhra Pradesh. Early and Personal life Jayasudha was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balasubramaniem
K. T. Balasubramaniem (born 18 August 1966) is an Indian cinematographer. Under the tutelage of P. C. Sreeram for nearly 5 years, he worked in award-winning films such as ''Thevar Magan'', ''Thiruda Thiruda'' and ''Kuruthipunal (film), Kuruthipunal''. Career His debut film was ''Iraniyan (film), Iraniyan'', a historical film set in the Pre-Independence era. Later, he worked in director Bala's film ''Pithamagan'' and ''180 (2011 Indian film), 180''. Balasubramaniem started his career by assisting noted-cinematographer, P. C. Sreeram, for nearly 5 years, in award-winning films like ''Thevar Magan'' (1992), ''Thiruda Thiruda'' (1993), and ''Kuruthipunal (film), Kuruthipunal'' (1995). Filmography References External links * {{authority control Living people Telugu film cinematographers Cinematographers from Tamil Nadu People from Sivaganga district 1966 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for K. Viswanath's directorial film of the same name in 1986. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven state Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South for his work. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics. Early life Chembolu Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. Career Seetharama Sastry was a lyricist for K. Viswanath with ''Sirivennela''. A particular highlight of the movie is the song "Vidhata Thalapuna", sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela. The song is about Aum, the most sacred syllable in Hinduis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Special Jury Award ...
The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films since 1981. See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Special Jury Award Special Jury A special jury, which is a jury selected from a special roll of persons with a restrictive qualification, could be used for civil or criminal cases, although in criminal cases only for misdemeanours such as seditious libel. The party opting for a sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veturi
Veturi Sundararama Murthy (29 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet, lyricist and journalist who is popular for writing Telugu songs. His career in the Telugu cinema spanned more than four decades. He was highly admired and cherished for his deep and thoughtful lyrics in Telugu songs. Early life Veturi was born to Chandrasekhar Sastry and Kamalamba in Pedakallepalli, near Challapalli, Krishna into a Telugu Brahmin family. Veturi was a nephew of the Telugu Research Scholar Veturi Prabhakara Sastri. His grandfather Veturi Sundara Sastry was also a poet. Education Veturi completed his schooling in Diviseema, Jaggayyapeta, near Vijayawada in Krishna district, and SSLC in his grandmother's village. Later, Veturi went to Chennai for his intermediate studies and came back to Vijayawada where he completed his degree in S.R.R. Government College. He was a student of legendary Viswanatha Satyanarayana at this college. Career as a jour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devi Sri Prasad
Devi Sri Prasad (; born 2 August 1979) is an Indian film composer, lyricist, singer-songwriter and performer. Popularly known by his initials DSP, he is best known for his work in Telugu-language films, and has also worked in a few Tamil films. He is a recipient of ten Filmfare Awards, nine of which are Best Music Director – Telugu and one Special Award for Best Background Music, five CineMAA Awards, seven SIIMA Awards and one Nandi Award. He is one of the highest paid music composers in Tollywood. Devi has worked on over 100 films over the span of 20 years. He began his music career in 1997, by composing one of the eight tracks in the studio album ''Dance Party''. He composed the soundtrack of ''Anandam'' in 2001, by which he made breakthrough in Tollywood and Telugu music. In the same year, he made his Tamil debut by composing the film score and singing two songs of '' Badri''. Devi also choreographed a song in the 2015 film ''Kumari 21F''. Early and personal life Devi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parthu
Parthasarathy Nemani, (born 24 September 1974) popularly known as Parthu, is an Indian Telugu playback singer in Tollywood with rich classical music background. Parthu has rendered more than 100 film songs and sung more than 2000 private songs in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada. Parthu is one of the very few Telugu playback singers who has performed internationally. Parthu debuted as music director with a recent Telugu film and has also composed music for several fusion, devotional albums. Early life Parthasarathy Nemani (Parthu) was born in 1974 in a traditional Telugu family in Kakinada, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Parthu began learning Carnatic classical music at the age of five and had his initial training from Smt.Srilakshmi and advanced training from Neti Sriram Sarma had his entire schooling in Kakinada and subsequently graduated from Vasavi College of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. Achievements Parthu won numerous awards in more than 400 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akkineni Nagarjuna
Akkineni is an Indian surname that may refer to * Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao, popularly known as L. V. Prasad was a famous Indian film actor, producer and director * Akkineni Ramesh Prasad son of Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao * Akkineni Sreekar Prasad, National award-winning film editor, grandson of L. V. Prasad * Akkineni Kutumba Rao veteran filmmaker * Akkineni Nageswara Rao, veteran Telugu film actor and producer * Akkineni Nagarjuna, a popular Telugu film actor and producer; son of Akkineni Nageswara Rao * Amala Akkineni, an actress; wife of Akkineni Nagarjuna * Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, a Telugu film actor; son of Akkineni Nagarjuna and his ex-wife, Lakshmi Ramanaidu Daggubati *Samantha Akkineni Samantha Ruth Prabhu (formerly: Samantha Akkineni; born 28 April 1987) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Telugu and Tamil film industries. She is a recipient of several awards, including four South Filmfare Awards, six South Indian ..., Actress;Former wife of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
