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CineMAA Awards
The CineMAA Awards are presented annually by the Maa TV Group to honour artistic and technical excellence of professionals in Telugu cinema. The awards were introduced in 2004. The CineMAA Awards are voted for by both the public and a committee of experts as per meritocracy. Each year one Life Time Achievement Award is presented to one of the accomplished veterans from the Industry. The award ceremony is telecasted live over MAA TV from the Hyderabad International Convention Center of the Novotel Group in Hyderabad. In 2013, Telugu cinema category, for Best Actor and Actress was introduced for the first time. Popular awards Best Film The CineMAA Award for Best Film is chosen via the public of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The winners are listed below: Best Director The CineMAA Award for Best Director is chosen via the public of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The winners are listed below: Best Actor - Male The CineMAA Award for Best Actor - Male is chosen via the public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of Visual arts, visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, Sound film, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual Recording medium, medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandla Ganesh
Bandla Ganesh, also known as Ganesh, is an Indian actor and film producer of Telugu cinema. In 2009, he ventured into film production with the film, '' Anjaneyulu'' under his production company, Parameswara Art Productions. At the age of six, Ganesh settled in Shadnagar. His father was a poultry farmer. Ganesh was first inspired to act by Pawan Kalyan's appearance in 1998's '' Suswagatham''. Ganesh started his career as a comedian in Telugu industry, mainly in Puri Jaggannadh's films. Bandla Ganesh produced the film '' Gabbar Singh'', which was a commercial success. Filmography As producer As actor *''Vinodam'' (1996) *'' Aahvaanam'' (1997) *'' Sindhooram'' (1997) *''Ugadi'' (1997) *''Master'' (1997) *'' Suswagatham'' (1998) *'' Manasulo Maata'' (1998) *'' Pandaga'' (1998) *'' Sri Ramulayya'' (1998) *'' Snehithulu'' (1998) *'' Suprabhatam'' (1998) *'' Anaganaga Oka Ammai'' (1999) *'' Naa Hrudayamlo Nidurinche Cheli'' (1999) *'' Manasu Paddanu Kaani'' (2000) *''Sorry Aun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabbar Singh (film)
''Gabbar Singh'' is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language masala film directed by Harish Shankar. It is a remake of the 2010 Hindi film '' Dabangg''. The film stars Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan. Devi Sri Prasad composed the film's music and Jayanan Vincent was the cinematographer. The plot follows Venkataratnam Naidu, a police officer who, inspired by a film character, adopts the name Gabbar Singh. Posted in a village, he faces off against a local thug aspiring to join politics who manipulates his half-brother. Gabbar Singh embarks on a mission to dismantle the thug's corrupt political ambitions and restore justice. Made on a budget of 30 crore, the film was formally launched on 18 August 2011 at Hyderabad with shooting primarily held in Pollachi district. The film grossed around ₹101 crore worldwide, becoming the 2nd highest-grossing Telugu film at the time, emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year. Kalyan's performance was acclaimed for its charisma and energ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sreenu Vaitla
Srinu Vaitla (born 24 September 1972) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema, particularly in the action comedy genre. He has received several accolades, including five Nandi Awards—three for Best Screenplay Writer—and a Filmfare Award South for Best Director – Telugu. Vaitla made his directorial debut with the romantic film '' Nee Kosam'' (1999) and gained recognition with '' Anandam'' (2001), also a romantic drama. He later shifted to comedy and action-comedy films, directing projects such as ''Sontham'' (2002), '' Venky'' (2004), ''Dhee'' (2007), '' Dubai Seenu'' (2007), ''Ready'' (2008), ''King'' (2008), '' Dookudu'' (2011), and ''Baadshah'' (2013). His films from ''Sontham'' onward are widely referenced in Telugu popular culture and have attained cult status for their comedy scenes and characters. Since ''Venky'', he has frequently collaborated with writers Kona Venkat and Gopi Mohan. Early life Srinu Vaitla was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu, Hindi cinema, Hindi and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films that were mostly either Multiple-language version, simultaneously shot with or remakes of his own Tamil films. He also has acted in some Malayalam and Telugu films. He has won two National Film Awards, three Nandi Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Many of his films have been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, most notably his romantic films ''Minnale'' (2001), ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008), ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' (2010), his cop action thrillers ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003), ''Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' (2006), ''Yennai Arindhaal'' (2015) and his gangster drama ''Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu'' (2022). His 2008 Tamil film, ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' won the National Film Awards, National Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ye Maaya Chesave
''Ye Maaya Chesave'' () is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha in her debut as lead. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions with soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman. The film featured cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa, editing by Anthony Gonsalves, and dialogue by Umarji Anuradha. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' starring Simbu and Trisha. The film received positive reviews from critics and was successful at the box office. It was remade in Hindi as '' Ekk Deewana Tha''. The film is considered as one of the "25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade" by ''Film Companion''. Plot Karthik (Naga Chaitanya) is a mechanical engineering graduate who dreams of becoming a filmmaker. His family rents the ground floor of a two-story house in Alappuzha, owned by a conservative Syrian Catholic family who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anand (2004 Film)
''Anand'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed Sekhar Kammula. Produced jointly by Amigos Creations and National Film Development Corporation of India, the film stars Raja and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film begins with the death of the family of a young girl as a result of a character's drunken driving. The film sketches the path of the young girl growing up into a woman who lives her life independently and with self-esteem. How the male protagonist enters the woman's life and how they fall in love with each other forms the rest of the story. The film's basic story was also chosen as the subject for Sekhar Kammula's thesis screenplay, which was a requirement for his Master of Fine Arts at Howard University. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. The film was well received by critics and became successful at the box office. It was remade in Tamil as '' Ninaithale''. The film went on to win the Nan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunasekhar
Gunasekhar (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, a Filmfare Award South, and a Gaddar Award. Gunasekhar directed the historical epic 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teja (film Director)
Teja (born Jasti Dharma Teja; 22 February 1966) is an Indian director, cinematographer, and screenwriter known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema. He is a recipient of a Nandi Award for Best Director and a Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu.' He began his career as a cinematographer with Ram Gopal Varma's bilingual film ''Raat'' (1992). He went on to work on over ten films in Hindi and Telugu, including ''Money'' (1993), ''Tere Mere Sapne'' (1996), ''Ghulam'' (1998), ''Sangharsh'' (1999), and ''Krodh'' (2000). Teja transitioned to direction and initially gained recognition for making low-budget romantic dramas that became highly successful. He made his directorial debut with '' Chitram'' (2000), followed by ''Nuvvu Nenu'' (2001) and ''Jayam'' (2002), which earned him further acclaim. His other notable films include ''Avunanna Kaadanna'' (2005) and '' Nene Raju Nene Mantri'' (2017). Early life Teja was born on 22 February 1966 in Madras (now Chennai) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayam (2002 Film)
''Jayam'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic action drama film written, produced and directed by Teja under the banner Chitram Movies. The film stars Nithiin, Sadha, and Gopichand in the lead roles, marking the acting debut of Nithiin and Sadha. The music was composed by R. P. Patnaik. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances and music, and emerged as a commercial blockbuster. It was later remade in Tamil in 2003 under the same title by Mohan Raja, starring Ravi Mohan in his debut as a lead actor, earning him the moniker "Jayam Ravi," with Sadha and Gopichand reprising their roles. Plot Venkataramana alias "Venky" is from a poor family who meets Sujatha at his college and falls in love with her. After many meetings, Sujatha falls in love with Venky. However, Sujatha's father learns about this from an astrologer where he fixes Sujatha's marriage with her cousin Raghu, a womanizer and rogue. Raghu falls in love with Sujat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prasad Devineni
Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni are an Indian film producer duo. They founded Arka Media Works, a film production company known for its works in Telugu cinema and Telugu Television Programs and Shows. Their notable productions include '' Vedam'' (2010), ''Maryada Ramanna'' (2010), the ''Baahubali'' film series (2015–2017) and '' Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya'' (2020). Yarlagadda and Devineni have together garnered two National Film Awards, two state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare South Awards, two SIIMA awards, one Zee Cine Awards Telugu and a Saturn Award. Early life Shobu Yarlagadda was born in Gudivada in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. He graduated in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Andhra University in 1992. He graduated in Agricultural Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1995. For over a year and a half, he worked as an Air Resources Engineer in Greater Los Angeles Area for California Air Resources Board. In 2001, he established Arka Media Works ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
