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Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987 Film)
''Aha! Naa Pellanta!!'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Jandhyala, and produced by D. Ramanaidu under his banner Suresh Productions. The film stars Rajendra Prasad and Rajani while Kota Srinivasa Rao, Nutan Prasad, and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. The film has music composed by Ramesh Naidu. An adaptation of Adivishnu's novel ''Satyam Gaari Illu'' (), the film's title is based on a song from the epic fantasy film ''Mayabazar'' (1957). The film released on 27 November 1987. ''Aha! Naa Pellanta!!'' is considered one of the best comedy films of all time in Telugu cinema. Kota Srinivasa Rao's character as a miser and his mannerism "Naakenti?" () became famous. Brahmanandam's role as 'Ara Gundu' received wide appreciation from both critics and audience and it became his breakthrough role. Made on a budget of 16 lakh, the film grossed over 5 crore at the box office and became a blockbuster. Producer D. Ramanaidu mentioned that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jandhyala
Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously as Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and playwright known for his work in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre, theatre. Popularly referred to as "Hasya Brahma" (), Jandhyala is celebrated for his exceptional contributions to comedy films. In a career spanning twenty five years, he directed more than 40 films and wrote dialogues for over 300 films. Jandhyala's interest in theatre began at a young age, and during his college years, he wrote several successful plays. He entered the film industry in 1976 and quickly established himself as a versatile writer. He penned commercial blockbusters such as ''Adavi Ramudu (1977 film), Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), and ''Vetagadu'' (1979) as well as critically-acclaimed films like ''Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), and ''Sankarabharanam (1980 film), Sankarabharanam'' (1980). His skill in crafting sharp dialogues and creating engaging characters earned him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guardian
''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in Manchester in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'' and changed its name in 1959, followed by a move to London. Along with its sister paper, ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the Guardian Media Group, owned by the Scott Trust Limited. The trust was created in 1936 to "secure the financial and editorial independence of ''The Guardian'' in perpetuity and to safeguard the journalistic freedom and liberal values of ''The Guardian'' free from commercial or political interference". The trust was converted into a limited company in 2008, with a constitution written so as to maintain for ''The Guardian'' the same protections as were built into the structure of the Scott Trust by its creators. Profits are reinvested in its journalism rather than distributed to owners or shareholders. It is considered a newspaper of record in the UK. The editor-in-chief Katharine Viner succeeded Alan Rusbridger in 2015. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashok Kumar (Telugu Actor)
Ashok Kumar is a Telugu comedian and actor. He first appeared in Doordharshan-8. Ashok Kumar acted in TV comedy serials and movies. He starred in films such as ''Vengamamba'' (2009) and '' Bejawada'' (2011). Career Ashok Kumar was always interested in theatre. He studied law and became an advocate before starring in several films and serials. Filmography *'' Aatmabalam'' (1985) *'' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) *''August 15 Raatri'' (1988) *''Veguchukka Pagatichukka'' (1988) *''Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela'' (1988) *'' Hai Hai Nayaka'' (1989) *''Oorantha Golanta'' (1989) *'' Dhruva Nakshatram'' (1989) *'' Jayammu Nischayammu Raa'' (1989) *''Sutradharulu'' (1989) *'' Prema Zindabad'' (1990) *''Raktha Jwala'' (1990) *''Irugillu Porugillu'' (1990) *'' Raja Vikramarka'' (1990) *'' Bharat Bandh'' (1991) *'' Pelli Pustakam'' (1991) *''Brahmarshi Viswamitra'' (1991) * ''Gang War'' (1992) *'' Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram'' (1993) *''Paruvu Prathishta'' (1993) *''Nannagaru'' (1993) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundu Hanumantha Rao
Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Telugu films, theatre, and television. Career Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in '' Rajendrudu Gajendrudu,'' '' Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha,'' '' Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha'' (1992), '' Apparao Driving School'', and the TV serial '' Amrutham''. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for ''Amrutham'' serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist. Personal life In 2014 elections, Hanumantha Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babu Mohan
Pally Babu Mohan commonly known as Babu Mohan is an Indian actor and politician formerly from the 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 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 in '' M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subhalekha Sudhakar
Suravajhala Sudhakar (born 19 November 1960), known by his stage name Subhalekha Sudhakar, is an Indian actor who worked in Telugu and Tamil language films. Sudhakar's first Telugu film '' Subhalekha'' (1982) gained him wide recognition through which he obtained his screen name. He went on to appear in a variety of roles in films such as '' Rendu Jella Sita'' (1983), '' Sitaara'' (1984), Aha Naa pellanta! (1987), '' Siva'' (1989), '' Prema Zindabad'' (1990), ''Nirnayam'' (1992), '' Chitram Bhalare Vichitram'' (1991)'','' '' Nesam'' (1997), ''Dongaata'' (1997), ''Chinnabbayi'' (1997), and '' Aa Naluguru'' (2004).'' Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava''(2019)'','' Masooda''(2022)'', '' Mad Square''(2025)'' Sudhakar has appeared in over 300 films in Telugu, in addition to a few in Tamil. Following his stint in cinema, he subsequently moved to television. Some of his notable television series in Tamil include '' Chithi'', ''Anni'', '' Kolangal'' and '' Thendral''. He received the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suthi Velu
Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (7 August 1947 – 16 September 2012), better known by his stage name Suthi Velu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has acted in more than 200 films, and won four state Nandi Awards. Early life Suthi Velu's father was a teacher. From an early age he was interested in drama and also developed an interest in acting. He then decided to take up acting seriously. At the age of 7, he had given a stage performance in his town. His father discouraged him and asked him not to show interest in acting. He started his film career with '' Mudda Mandaram'' (1981), and acted in many of Jandhyala's films, which made him famous. Career Suthivelu's comedy spanned from 1980 to 2000 in Tollywood. He is famous for timing his dialogues and expressions, particularly in director Jandhyala's comedy films. His collaboration with Suthi Veerabhadra Rao is very popular and the duo was nicknamed ''Suthi Janta''. During his childhoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suthi Veerabhadra Rao
Mamidipalli Veerabhadra Rao (1947–1988), commonly known as Sutti Veerabhadra Rao, was an Indian actor known for his comic and character roles in Telugu cinema. He was also a radio and theatre artist. Early life Veerabhadra Rao was the only son, and had two younger sisters. He hailed from the East Godavari District (born at Ayanapuram) of Andhra Pradesh, and moved to Vijayawada due to his father's job. He did his schooling in 'AKTP school' and graduated from Andhra University, through 'SRR College', Vijayawada. Career Suthi Veerabhadra Rao was one half of the famous "Sutti Janta", the other being Velu. He was a popular Radio and Theater Artist from 1970–1980. He entered the film industry in 1981, and became popular with ''Naalugu Sthambaalata'' in 1982. Until his untimely death due to heart attack, at the age of 41, he acted in 200+ films. Radio and theatre career Veerabhadra Rao was interested in acting right from his childhood, he used to act in stage plays at school lev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bramhanandam
Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors, he holds the Guinness World Records, Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films.Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record - ''The Times of India'' Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015 Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Awards, and was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rallapalli (actor)
Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao (15 August 1945 – 17 May 2019), popularly known as Rallapalli, was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu films and television. He won two state Nandi Awards. Life and career Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh on August 15, 1945. He started off his career in 1960 as a theatre artist before marking his movie debut in 1974 with ''Sthree''. He acted in about 850 films in a variety of roles, including that of a lead actor. He also worked as a staff artiste in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He played pivotal roles in films such as ''Bombay'' (1995) and '' Minsara Kanavu'' (1997) in Tamil. Death Rallapalli died on 17 May 2019 at Maxcure Hospital, Hyderabad following ill health. Filmography Telugu films Tamil films Awards ;Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Challenge Gopalakrishna
''Challenge Gopalakrishna'' is a 1990 Indian Kannada comedy film directed and written by Om Sai Prakash. The film stars Anant Nag in the title role, along with Ashwini in the leading role. Actor Shashikumar made a brief appearance in a song sequence. The music of the film was composed by Upendra Kumar. Produced by K. Chidambara Shetty under Chitra Productions banner, the film was released in 1990 and met with positive response from critics and audience. The film was a remake of Telugu film '' Aha Naa Pellanta''. Cast * Ananth Nag as Gopalakrishna * Ashwini * Shashikumar in a guest appearance * Umashree * Mukhyamantri Chandru * Sihi Kahi Chandru * Doddanna * Girija Lokesh * Disco Shanti * Sarika * Mysore Lokesh * M. S. Umesh * R. N. Sudarshan in a guest appearance Soundtrack The film's soundtrack was composed by Upendra Kumar Upendra Kumar (18 July 1941 – 24 January 2002) was an Indian composer who predominantly worked in Kannada films. He was known for his stron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada
Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a second or third language for 15 million speakers in Karnataka. It is the official and administrative language of Karnataka. It also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton University Press, 2012, Kannada was the court language of a number of dynasties and empires of South India, Central India and the Deccan Plateau, namely the Kadamba dynasty, Western Ganga dynasty, Nolamba dynasty, Chalukya dynasty, Rashtrakutas, Western Chalukya Empire, Seuna dynasty, kingdom of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi, Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
