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S. Thaman
Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Sivakumar (born 16 November 1983), professionally credited as Thaman S, is an Indian composer and playback singer known for his works majorly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is the recipient of the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work in the 2020 musical hit '' Ala Vaikuntapuramulo''. His breakout film as a music director was ''Kick'' (2009). His notable compositions include films such as ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Brindavanam'' (2010), ''Mirapakay'' (2011), '' Osthe'' (2011), '' Dookudu'' (2011), ''Businessman'' (2012), '' Naayak'' (2013), ''Baadshah'' (2013), '' Greeku Veerudu'' (2013), '' Ramayya Vasthavayya'' (2013), '' Race Gurram'' (2014), '' Aagadu'' (2014), ''Bruce Lee'' (2015), '' Sarrainodu'' (2016), '' Tholi Prema'' (2018), '' Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'' (2020), '' Akhanda'' (2021), '' Sarkaru Vaari Paata'' (2022), '' Varisu'' (2023), and '' Daaku Maharaaj'' (2025). Thaman has been the judge in the reality singing show '' Telugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10TV
10TV is an Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language 24-hour news channel focused on the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was launched on 16 March 2013 with the backing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM). The channel was funded through crowdfunding from various affiliated associations and Trade union, unions of CPM. It was marketed as an independent channel with a Cooperative, co-operative type ownership, free from the influences of big businesses. In 2018, there was a change in the ownership of the channel. It was reportedly bought by business houses close to some politicians. History The holding company of 10TV, Spoorthi Communications Private Limited, was incorporated in May 2012. By December 2012, it had decided to extend its reach to six districts of Odisha, Orissa and five districts of Karnataka which also have a substantial Telugu people, Telugu population besides its primary market, Andhra Pradesh. 10TV earmarked close to 4 crore for marketing in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Businessman (film)
''Businessman ''is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action crime film directed and written by Puri Jagannadh and produced by R. R. Venkat under the banner R. R. Movie Makers. It is based from a concept by Ram Gopal Varma and stars an ensemble cast featuring Mahesh Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Sayaji Shinde, Raza Murad, Subbaraju and Brahmaji. In the film, Vijay Surya arrives at Mumbai with aspirations to rule the city due to his grudge against the corrupt system in the country, but begins to face violent challenges from the cops and his enemies. S. Thaman composed the music, while Shyam K. Naidu and M. S. Rajashekhar Reddy (S. R. Shekhar) handled the cinematography and editing. The film was made with a budget of 40 crore and was launched formally on 15 August 2011 in Hyderabad. Principal photography began on 2 September 2011 and was shot in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Goa. A few song sequences were shot in Bangkok. Filming ended on 10 December 2011 in 74 working day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varisu
''Varisu'' ( ) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Vamshi Paidipally, who co-wrote the film with Hari, Ashishor Solomon and Vivek Velmurugan. Produced jointly by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations and PVP Cinema. The film stars Vijay in the main lead role alongside Rashmika Mandanna, R. Sarathkumar, Srikanth, Shaam, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Sangeetha, Samyuktha Shanmughanadhan, Nandini Rai, Yogi Babu, Ganesh Venkatraman and Suman. S. J. Suryah makes a cameo appearance in the film. It focuses on an entrepreneur's youngest son being named the chairman of his father's business, much to the dismay of his two brothers. The film was announced in September 2021 under the tentative title ''Thalapathy 66'', as it is Vijay's 66th film in a leading role. Principal photography began in April 2022 and concluded in December. The film was shot mostly in Chennai and Hyderabad, with sporadic schedules in Visakhapatnam, B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
''Sarkaru Vaari Paata'' () is a 2022 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Parasuram (director), Parasuram. It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers, 14 Reels Plus and G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment and stars Mahesh Babu, Keerthy Suresh and Samuthirakani in lead roles. The film follows a conflict between Mahi, a financier and Member of Parliament, MP named Rajendranath, after his daughter Kalaavathi cons Mahi for her gambling debts. The film was announced in May 2020 with a formal launch ceremony taking place in November 2020. Principal photography begun in January 2021 in Dubai and later also took place in Hyderabad, but was put on hold in April 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming resumed in July 2021 and took place in Goa and Spain before ending in April 2022. The film score and soundtrack is composed by Thaman S with cinematography and editing by R. Madhi and Marthand K. Venkatesh respectively. Initially set to release in January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akhanda
''Akhanda'' () is a 2021 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action drama film co-written and directed by Boyapati Srinu. It was produced by Miryala Ravinder Reddy, under Dwaraka Creations. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role alongside Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu and Srikanth (Telugu actor), Srikanth. The film featured original score and soundtrack was composed by Thaman S. Released on 2 December 2021, ''Akhanda'' opened to mixed reviews from the critics and audience, alike. However, the film became a massive commercial success, grossing over crores worldwide, emerging as the second List of Telugu films of 2021, highest-grossing Telugu film of the year and the highest-grossing film in Balakrishna's career then. ''Akhanda'' was featured at the 53rd International Film Festival of India in the Indian Panorama mainstream section. ''Akhanda'' won the Telangana state Gaddar Award for Best Feature Film, Gaddar Award for Second Best Feature Film. The sequel, titled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
''Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'' (), also known by the initialism ''AVPL'', is a 2020 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas.It was produced by Allu Aravind and S. Radha Krishna under their banners Geetha Arts and Haarika and Hassine Creations, Haarika & Hassine Creations, respectively. The film stars Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde alongside a supporting cast of Jayaram, Tabu (actress), Tabu, Sushanth, Nivetha Pethuraj, Murali Sharma, Sachin Khedekar, Samuthirakani, Navdeep, Sunil (actor), Sunil, Harsha Vardhan, and Govind Padmasoorya. The film follows Bantu, a young man who, while growing up, endured criticism from his father. His world is turned upside down upon discovering that he was switched at birth with the son of a millionaire. Production of the film began in April 2019, and wrapped up in December 2019. It was filmed across Hyderabad, with songs being shot overseas. The film's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (soundtrack), sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tholi Prema (2018 Film)
''Tholi Prema'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Venky Atluri in his directorial debut. Produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad's Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra, the film stars Varun Tej and Raashii Khanna. The music is composed by S. Thaman while cinematography and editing are done by George C. Williams and Naveen Nooli respectively. Principal photography of the film took place in Hyderabad and London. Released on 10 February 2018, the film grossed over at the box office, and was a commercial success. It was remade in Bengali language as ''Fidaa'' (2018), named after the '' 2017 Telugu film of the same name'', which also stars Varun Tej. Plot Aadi is searching frantically for a missing girl in London. Dejected, Adi sits by the River Thames and starts talking about how he is successful at work but his love life is a complete failure. A few years back, Adi plots a revenge prank on his college professor for the 2 years of miserab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarrainodu
''Sarrainodu'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Boyapati Srinu and produced by Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts. The film stars Allu Arjun, alongside Aadhi Pinisetty, Rakul Preet Singh, Catherine Tresa, Srikanth, Brahmanandam, P. Sai Kumar, Jayaprakash, Pradeep Rawat, Suman and Adarsh Balakrishna. The music was composed by S. Thaman, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Rishi Punjabi and Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao. ''Sarrainodu'' was released on 22 April 2016 to positive reviews from critics and became the 2nd highest grossing Telugu film of 2016. It was subsequently dubbed into Malayalam as ''Yodhavu'' and was released in Kerala a month after the original version. The core plot was reported to be loosely based on the 2004 film '' Walking Tall''. Plot Gana, an ex-Indian Army Major, is raised by his paternal uncle Sripathi and is berated by his father Umapathi for leaving the army and not having an aim in life. Gana is sent to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighter
''The Fighter'' is a 2010 American biographical sports drama film directed by David O. Russell, and stars Mark Wahlberg (who also produced), Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo. The film centers on the lives of professional boxer Micky Ward (Wahlberg) and his older half-brother and former boxer Dicky Eklund (Bale). The film was inspired by the 1995 documentary featuring the Eklund-Ward family titled '' High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell''. ''The Fighter'' was released in the United States on December 17, 2010, by Paramount Pictures. The film grossed $129.2 million worldwide on a budget of $10 million and received positive reviews, with critics praising the cast performances; many commented that Bale's physical transformation, accent, and mannerisms made for one of the greatest performances of that year. ''The Fighter'' earned Bale and Leo awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress at various ceremonies including the Academy Awards, the Critic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aagadu
''Aagadu'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla. Written by Anil Ravipudi, Upendra Madhav and Praveen Varma, the film was jointly produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta and Anil Sunkara under their banner 14 Reels Entertainment. It stars Mahesh Babu, Tamannaah Bhatia and Sonu Sood in lead roles while Rajendra Prasad, Ashish Vidyarthi, Nassar, and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. ''Aagadu'' was Thaman S 50th film as a music composer, with K. V. Guhan as the cinematographer and M. R. Varma as the editor. Mahesh played Shankar, an encounter specialist who becomes the circle inspector of police in Bukkapatnam. He is tasked with stopping the power plant construction by Damodar (Sonu Sood), a crime boss, due to its environmental impact. Shankar later learns that Damodar is responsible for his brother Bharath's death, leading him to seek revenge. Principal photography for ''Aagadu'' began on 28 November 2013 and concluded on 5 Septem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race Gurram
''Race Gurram'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film co-written & directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas under his banner Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions. The film stars Allu Arjun and Shruti Haasan while Shaam and Ravi Kishan play supporting roles. S. Thaman composed the music. Cinematography and editing were done by Manoj Paramahamsa and Gautham Raju respectively. Principal photography began on 13 May 2013 in Hyderabad with the entire shoot completed on 22 February 2014. The film released worldwide on 11 April 2014 to positive reviews. The film marked Allu Arjun's first film to gross over 100 crore. With a distributor's share of , the film emerged as highest grossing Telugu film of that year. It went on to earn Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Playback Singer – Male. Plot Ram Prasad and Lakshman "Lucky" Prasad are brothers and polar opposites. While the former is an honorable ACP, the latter i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramayya Vasthavayya
''Ramayya Vasthavayya'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Harish Shankar. It was produced by Dil Raju and stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Shruti Haasan and Samantha. Nandu, a cheerful student, falls for Akarsha but harbours a hidden mission linked to his past and a powerful enemy. The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman while the cinematography was handled by Chota K. Naidu. The film released worldwide on 11 October 2013 to negative reviews, criticising the storyline, pace, and predictability. The film was commercially unsuccessful. Plot The film starts with Musallapadu Nagabhushanam (Mukesh Rishi) arranging his daughter's marriage where two men ( Ajay and Bharani) try to kill him. He manages to escape. The film shifts to Hyderabad where Nandu (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.), a jovial student, lives with his parents (Tanikella Bharani) and (Pragathi). He falls for Akarsha (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), and tries to get close to her through his neighbour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
