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Filmfare Award For Best Actor – Telugu
The Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Telugu films. The awards were extended to "Best Actor" in 1972 The year indicates the year of release of the film. Chiranjeevi is the most nominated with 21 nominations and the most awarded with seven wins. Winners and nominees 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Superlatives *Chiranjeevi, with seven wins, has the most than any other actor in Telugu cinema. Mahesh Babu, with five wins, has the second most in Telugu cinema, followed by Sobhan Babu, Venkatesh, and Allu Arjun each with four wins. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Kamal Haasan, Krishnam Raju, N. T. R. Jr., and Ram Charan each have three wins. Rajasekhar has two wins. Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Uday Kiran were the oldest and youngest actors to win the awards, at 68,21 and 21 respectively. *Allu Arjun, Nani (actor), and Venkatesh are the three actors to win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nani (actor)
Ghanta Naveen Babu (born 24 February 1969), known professionally as Nani, is an Indian actor and producer who predominantly works in Telugu language, Telugu films. One of the highest-paid and most popular Telugu actors, Nani is a recipient of several accolades including two Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and four South Indian International Movie Awards, SIIMA Awards. Nani made his debut in 2008 starring in the romantic comedy ''Ashta Chamma'', a box office success and attained his breakthrough with ''Ala Modalaindi'' (2011). He went on to star in commercially successful films such as ''Pilla Zamindar'' (2011), ''Eega'' (2012) and ''Yevade Subramanyam'' (2015). He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for ''Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu'' (2012). This success was followed by several unsuccessful films. Nani established himself a leading actor with critical and commercial success—''Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'' (2015), ''Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha'' (2016), ''Gentleman (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)
''Alluri Seetarama Raju'' is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language biographical action film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and written by Tripuraneni Maharadhi. The film stars Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala, and Jaggayya and was produced by Padmalaya Studios. Notably, it marks Krishna's 100th film as an actor and holds the distinction of being the first Telugu film to be entirely made in Cinemascope. The film portrays the life of Alluri Sitarama Raju, a prominent Indian revolutionary who led the Rampa Rebellion against British colonial rule from 1922 until his capture and execution in 1924. The narrative highlights Raju’s leadership and the rebellion's impact against repressive British legislation. ''Alluri Seetarama Raju'' received critical acclaim, winning the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the song "Telugu Veera Levara," written by the Telugu poet Sri Sri. It also won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film and was showcased at the International Film Festival of India and the Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narasimharaju (Kannada Actor)
Tiptur Ramaraju Narasimharaju (24 July 1923 – 11 July 1979) was an Indian actor in Kannada cinema who specialised in roles that required ample comic timing. He was the comedy stalwart of the Kannada film industry. He acted in more than 250 Kannada films between 1954 and 1979. He was also referred to as Hasya Chakravarti.A Tribute Comedian Deccan Herald. Career Theatre Narasimharaju's stage debut happened when he was 4 years old. The poverty prevailing in the house made his uncle Lakshmipathiraju take the young lad to the 'Chandramouleshwara Drama Company' run by C. B. Mallappa who happened to be touring Tiptur during that period. He played the roles of Prahlada,[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aradhana (1976 Film)
''Aradhana'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language romantic musical film directed by B. V. Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by Saluri Hanumantha Rao. It is produced by produced by A. Pundarikakshayya under the Sri Bhaskara Chitra banner. The film was a remake of the Hindi film '' Geet'' (1970). Plot The film begins at an idyllic mountain where a virtuous Gopi dwells with his sister Janaki by rearing goats. He has an incredible innate ability to sing & play the flute. Once, Radha, a famous stage artist & singer, visits therein, gets fascinated by Gopi's talent, and they crush. Currently, Radha requests Gopi to accompany her to mold him as a personage, which he denies. Since he believes music is God's gift and not for sale. So, Radha affirms to reside with him in the village. Soon after her return, she discloses her decision, which enrages Sudhakar, the company proprietor, as he longs to knit her. Gopi fixes an alliance for Janaki, which is disrupt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakta Kannappa
''Bhakta Kannappa'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu and produced by U. Suryanarayana Raju under the Gopikrishna Movies banner. The film was inspired by the 1954 Kannada movie '' Bedara Kannappa'' which was based on the life of the Shaiva devotee, Kannappa. The film stars Krishnam Raju in the title role, along with Vanisree, M. Balaiah, Rao Gopal Rao, Sarathi, and others in supporting roles. The music was composed by Satyam, with lyrics by Arudra, C. Narayana Reddy, and Veturi Sundararama Murthy. Plot Arjuna (Krishnam Raju) is reborn as Thinnadu, an atheist who is raised by a tribal lord ( M. Prabhakar Reddy). Leela ( Vanisree), the tribal lord's daughter, falls in love with Thinna, but Mallanna ( Sreedhar) also loves her. Thinna defeats Mallanna in a duel and wins Leela's hand. As an atheist, Thinna refuses to bow to the village goddess and leaves the village with Leela. The story follows Thinna's transformation into a devout follower of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnam Raju
Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju (20 January 1940 – 11 September 2022) was an Indian actor and politician. He was known for his works in Telugu cinema and was widely known as "''Rebel Star''" for his rebellious acting style. He was also the winner of the inaugural Nandi Award for Best Actor. Krishnam Raju starred in more than 183 feature films in his career. He made his film debut with the 1966 film '' Chilaka Gorinka'' produced and directed by K. Pratyagatma. Krishnam Raju had won five Filmfare Awards South and three state Nandi Awards. Krishnam Raju was also an active politician. Krishnam Raju acted in several successful films such as '' Jeevana Tarangalu'' (1973), '' Krishnaveni'' (1974), '' Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976), '' Amara Deepam'' (1977), '' Sati Savitri'' (1978), '' Katakatala Rudrayya'' (1978), '' Mana Voori Pandavulu'' (1978), '' Rangoon Rowdy'' (1979), '' Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu'' (1979), '' Sita Ramulu'' (1980), ''Taxi Driver'' (1981), '' Trisulam'' (1982), '' Dh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahakavi Kshetrayya
''Mahakavi Kshetrayya'' is a 1976 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Kshetrayya, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao & C. S. Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the title role, with Anjali Devi, Manjula as female leads, and music also composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. Actually the film direction was started by veteran ''Adurthi Subba Rao'' but he had expired in the middle of the movie and director ''C. S. Rao'' completed the movie. Plot The film is based on Mahakavi Kshetrayya, an advent devotee of Krishna in the 17th century in the village of Muvva in present-day Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. The bells from Siva anklets plunge onto the earth. The first one forms a village, Muvva, and the second takes an avatar, Varadhayya. Though Varadhayya is born into a respectable scholar's family, he is illiterate till his teenage moves as a meander by intoning melody. Varadha loves his maternal un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soggadu (1976 Film)
''Soggadu'' () is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Bapayya and produced by D. Ramanaidu under Suresh Productions. The film stars Sobhan Babu as the title character alongside Jayachitra and Jayasudha. Anjali Devi, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Raja Babu, Allu Ramalingaiah, Santha Kumari, and Nagesh play supporting roles. Released on 19 December 1975, the film was a big commercial success. It was remade in Hindi as ''Dildaar'' (1977) and in Tamil as ''Radhaiketra Kannan'' (1978). Plot Sobhanadri is popularly known as 'Soggadu' in his native village. He loves his cross-cousin Saroja. Saroja's father Paramesam does not like this as he wants Saroja to be married to a well-educated individual. Sobhanadri challenges Paramesam that he will marry an educated girl. He leaves to the town, where he meets Saroja's classmate Latha. Latha has run away to escape from a forced marriage with her uncle Bhupathi. Latha and Sobhanadri get married in a hotel. Bhupathi files a case ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
24th Filmfare Awards South
The 24th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners of the best of South Indian cinema in 1976 was an event held on August 14, 1977, at Kalaivanar Arangam in Madras. The president of this year's function was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh Mrs. Sharda Mukherjee. The chief guest of the evening was President of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce Mr. D. V. S. Raju. Awards Kannada cinema Malayalam cinema Tamil cinema Telugu cinema Special Awards Awards presentation * K. G. George (Special Award) Received Award from Vidhubala * Jayapradha (Special Award) Received Award from Zarina Wahab * Gummadi (Special Award) Received Award from Raja Sulochana * Prem Nazir (Special Award) Received Award from Sheela * K. N. Subbiah (Best Film Kannada) Received Award from Ramakrishna * G. V. Iyer (Best Director Kannada) Received Award from S. R. Puttanna Kanagal * Jayanthi (Best Actress Kannada) Received Award from Krishnam Raju * Srinath (Best Actor Kannada)Recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutyala Muggu
''Mutyala Muggu'' () is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language drama film adaptation of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sangeeta, Sreedhar, Kanta Rao, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The film has garnered two National Film Awards. The film recorded as blockbuster at the box office. Rao Gopal Rao received widespread acclaim for his role. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Jeevan Jyoti'' (1976). Plot Raja Rao Bahadur (Kanta Rao) is the head of a wealthy and charitable landlord family who has a young son Sreedhar. At his son's request, Rao helps his college friend (Hari) with the costs of higher education abroad. Hari is grateful and invites Sreedhar to his sister Laxmi's ( Sangeeta) wedding in the village. Due to unusual circumstances, Sreedhar ends up marrying Lakshmi. This enrages Mukkamala who is the Raja's brother-in-law, who was hopeful of getting his daughter (Jaya Malini) married to Sreedhar. Wha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rao Gopal Rao
Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. In a film career spanning more than 25 years, Rao starred in over 400 feature films in a variety of characters. He was known for his gruesome portrayals of antagonist roles with a touch of humor. He was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoor Nagayya Award" in 1987. Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as ''Mutyala Muggu'' (1975), ''Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976), '' Gorantha Deepam'' (1978), '' Manavoori Pandavulu'' (1978), ''Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu'' (1980), '' Tyagayya'' (1981), '' Ooruki Monagadu'' (1981), ''Gudachari No.1'' (1983), '' Abhilasha'' (1983), '' Khaidi'' (1983), '' Challenge'' (1984), ''Jaakii'' (1985), ''Bullet'' (1985), '' Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu'' (1989), '' Lorry Driver'' (1990), '' Kondaveeti Donga'' (1990), and '' Gang Leader'' (1991). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teerpu
''Teerpu'' () is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language legal drama film, produced and directed by U. Viswaswara Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It was released on 1 October 1975. Plot Cast *N. T. Rama Rao *Savitri *Prabhakar Reddy *Dhulipalla *Mukkamala *Prem Kumar *Ranga Rao *Manorajan *Prasad *Bose *Benerjee *Krishna Murthy *Subba Rao *Sujatha Bhagath *Shyamala *Sangeetha Production ''Teerpu'' is the feature film debut of Sangeeta Sangeeta may refer to: Song and music * Sangita or Sangeeta, music-related performance arts in the ancient and medieval era Indian texts * '' Sangita Makarandha'', an ancient work on Indian classical music Sangeet Sangeeta *Sangeeta Bijlani ( .... Soundtrack Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by U. Visweswara Rao. References External links * {{IMDb title, id=7450714 1970s legal drama films 1970s Telugu-language films 1970s Indian films Films scored by K. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
