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Subhakankshalu
''Subhakankshalu ''is a 1997 () Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language comedy-drama film directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao. Produced by N. V. Prasad and S. Naga Ashok Kumar, the film stars Jagapathi Babu, Ravali, and Mantra (actress), Raasi, who made her debut in a lead role in Telugu cinema. The music for the film was jointly composed by Koti (composer), Koti and S. A. Rajkumar. The film is a remake of the 1996 Tamil film Poove Unakkaga (film), ''Poove Unakkaga''. Plot The film begins in a village marked by intense rivalry between two neighbouring families: one Hindu and the other Christian. Seetaramayya and Stephen, the respective patriarchs, are at odds, a conflict that extends to their wives and sons, Balaramayya and Moses. The two families were once very close and shared a cordial relationship 25 years ago. Seetaramayya’s daughter, Janaki, and Stephen’s younger son, Robert, fell in love despite their families' opposition. The couple elopes, gets married, and the fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantra (actress)
Raasi (born Vijaya) is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cinema, Tamil cinema, with appearances in a few Kannada cinema, Kannada and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. She is credited as Manthra in Tamil and Malayalam films. Raasi gained recognition for her performances in notable films such as ''Subhakankshalu'' (1997), ''Gokulamlo Seeta'' (1997), and ''Pelli Pandiri'' (1998). She transitioned to television with Telugu soap operas, debuting in ''Girija Kalyanam'' (2020) and later appearing in ''Janaki Kalaganaledu'' (2021). Personal life Raasi was born as Vijaya on 1980 in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. She married film director Sri Muni. Film career At the age of 9, she started acting as a child actress in the 1989 Telugu language, Telugu film, ''Mamatala Kovella'' (1989). She also worked in the Hindi movies ''Rangbaaz'' (1996), ''Jodidar'' (1997) and ''Suraj'' (1997) with Mithun Chakraborty. In Telugu, Raasi rose to f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raasi (actress)
Raasi (born Vijaya) is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu and Tamil cinema, with appearances in a few Kannada and Malayalam films. She is credited as Manthra in Tamil and Malayalam films. Raasi gained recognition for her performances in notable films such as ''Subhakankshalu'' (1997), '' Gokulamlo Seeta'' (1997), and '' Pelli Pandiri'' (1998). She transitioned to television with Telugu soap operas, debuting in '' Girija Kalyanam'' (2020) and later appearing in '' Janaki Kalaganaledu'' (2021). Personal life Raasi was born as Vijaya on 1980 in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. She married film director Sri Muni. Film career At the age of 9, she started acting as a child actress in the 1989 Telugu film, ''Mamatala Kovella'' (1989). She also worked in the Hindi movies ''Rangbaaz'' (1996), '' Jodidar'' (1997) and ''Suraj'' (1997) with Mithun Chakraborty. In Telugu, Raasi rose to fame with ''Subhakankshalu'' (1997). She was labelled "traditional" after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao
Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao is an Indian film director, producer, actor and writer from Andhra Pradesh. He is also known as a remake specialist and director of various parody films. He had several hit films to his credit including ''Subhamastu'', ''Subhakankshalu'', '' Suswagatam'' and '' Suryavamsam''. He had also turned a tasteful producer by making '' Nee Thodu Kavali''. He made his acting debut with '' Kudirithe Cup Coffee''. Early life and career Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao was born at ''Tathapudi'' village in a farmer's family at Guntur District Guntur district is one of the twenty six districts in the Coastal Andhra region of the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The administrative seat of the district is located at Guntur, the List of urban agglom .... He did his schooling at ''Tathapudi'', ''Murikipudi'' and '' Martur'' villages. Later he did his college education in Chilakaluripet. He started his career working as an assistant direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravali
Ravali is an Indian actress who has appeared in Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil cinema, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films. She is probably best known for her performances in ''Subhakankshalu'', ''Pelli Sandadi'', ''Vinodam'' and ''Mard (1998 film), Mard''. Career In the late 1990s, offers began to reduce for Ravali in Tamil cinema. Notably, two of her ongoing projects, ''Kaangeyan Kaalai'' opposite R. Parthiban, Parthiban, and ''Ninaithale'' opposite Abbas (actor), Abbas were also abruptly stalled. During the making of ''Nagalingam'', Ravali was not paid by the producers and she took action by reporting the case to the Nadigar Sangam, which their chief Vijayakanth helped settle. Personal life Ravali married Neeli Krishna on 9 May 2007 at Sarath Palace function hall, Kondapur, Hyderabad and subsequently announced her retirement from films. Her first daughter was born in May 2008 and second daughter was born in July 2018. Partial filmography References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Kaikala Satyanarayana (25 July 1935 – 23 December 2022) was an Indian actor, producer, and politician who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He appeared in more than 750 films over six decades. He was a recipient of the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2011, and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Renowned for his acting prowess across a range of roles and genres, he was given the epithet ''Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma'' (). He served as the Member of Parliament in the 11th Lok Sabha representing Machilipatnam constituency from the Telugu Desam Party. Early life Kaikala Satyanarayana was born on 25 July 1935 to Kaikala Laxmi Narayana from Kavutaram village in Krishna district. Having completed his primary education in Gudlavalleru and intermediate education in Vijayawada, Satyanarayana graduated from Gudivada College. Career Satyanarayana was first noticed by D. L. Narayana, who offered him a role in his film ''Sipayi Koothuru'' directed by Changayya in 1959 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphonsa (actress)
Alphonsa is an Indian actress known for her works in South Indian films, predominantly in item numbers, supporting and cameo roles. Career Alphonsa played a supporting role in K. S. Ravikumar's '' Panchathanthiram'' (2002), appearing alongside Kamal Haasan in a few scenes like, before appearing in '' Kadhal Sadugudu'' (2003), opposite Vikram, where her work was described as "lewd". Personal life Alphonsa was born in Tamil Nadu. Her younger brother is choreographer Robert The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of ''Hrōþ, Hruod'' () "fame, glory, honour, prais ..., who has also worked in films as an actor. Alphonsa married Nazeer, her co-star in ''Parvu Mazhai'', in 2001, against the wishes of her family. Alphonsa had lived with an upcoming actor, Vinod, in a live-in relationship for two years, before he committed s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajitha
Mallela Rajitha is an Indian actress who works in Telugu films. She has been active since the late 1980s. Career Rajitha made her debut in film industry at the age of 18 with the Telugu movie, '' Brahma Rudrulu'' in which she portrayed Akkineni Nageswara Rao's daughter. She played the role of a widow in '' Pelli Kanuka'' and won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian. The dialogue writer Posani Krishna Murali stated that her role involved no humor yet the awards committee decided to give Rajitha the award for best comedian. Filmography Telugu * '' Brahma Rudrulu'' (1986) * '' Agni Putrudu'' (1987) * '' Thodallullu'' (1988) * '' Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988) * '' Mahajananiki Maradalu Pilla'' (1990) * '' Chinnari Muddula Papa'' (1990) * '' Prema Khaidi'' (1990) * '' Atiradhudu'' (1991) as Kalyani * ''Amma Rajinama'' (1991) * '' Coolie No. 1'' (1991) * '' Rowdy Gaari Pellam'' (1991) * '' Chinarayudu'' (1992) * ''Mogudugaru'' (1993) * '' Rowdy Mogudu'' (1993) as Saraswath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudha (Telugu Actress)
Sudha (born Hema Sudha) is an Indian actress who predominantly played character roles in Telugu films. Born and brought up in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, she has acted in more than 500 Telugu films. Filmography Telugu * '' Gang Leader'' (1991) * '' Rowdy Alludu'' (1991) * '' Talli Tandrulu'' (1991) * '' President Gari Pellam'' (1992) * '' Major Chandrakanth'' (1993) * '' Aame'' (1994) * ''Criminal'' (1994) * '' Hello Brother'' (1994) * '' Bangaru Kutumbam'' (1994) * '' Pokiri Raja'' (1995) * '' Gharana Bullodu'' (1995) * ''Ammaleni Puttillu'' (1995) * '' Ghatotkachudu'' (1995) * ''Taj Mahal'' (1995) * '' Sankalpam'' (1995) * ''Criminal'' (1995) * ''Telugu Veera Levara'' (1995) as Ramaraju's sister-in-law * '' Ramudochadu'' (1996) * ''Pellala Rajyam'' (1996) * ''Puttinti Gowravam'' (1996) * '' Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'' (1996) * '' Subhakankshalu'' (1997) * '' Preminchukundam Raa'' (1997) * '' Pelli Peetalu'' (1998) * '' Suryudu'' (1998) * '' Srimathi Vellostha'' (1998) * '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sowkar Janaki
Sankaramanchi Janaki (born 12 December 1931), widely known as Sowcar Janaki, is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. In a career spanning over seven decades, Janaki has appeared in nearly 390 films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows and was a radio artist during her earlier years. She is the recipient of two Nandi Awards, a Kalaimamani, and India's fourth-highest civilian award, Padma Shri. Her younger sister, Krishna Kumari, was also a noted actress. She was featured in the first Kannada pan-Indian film '' Mahishasura Mardini'' alongside Dr. Rajkumar, which was released in 1959, making her one of the first leading pan-Indian actresses. At 93, she is the oldest living Tamil actress. Personal life Janaki was born on 12 December 1931. She is the elder daughter of Tekumalla Venkoji Rao and Sachi Devi of Rajahmundry. Her younger sister, Krishna Kumari, is a noted actress. She was born in a Kannada-speaking Madhva Bra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharshi Raghava
Raghava Gogineni, better known as Maharshi Raghava, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films and television. Raghava acted in more than 170 films in various roles. He shot to fame as a lead actor with his first film '' Maharshi'' (1987), which gave him the moniker ''Maharshi''. He is a recipient of two Nandi TV Awards. Personal life Maharshi Raghava studied till tenth standard in Tenali, Thaluk High school. He also has stage experience. He played Mahatma Gandhi in a play called '' Gandhi Jayanthi''. He visited the United States multiple times along with Murali Mohan, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Paruchuri Brothers Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao (born 21 June 1944) and Paruchuri Gopala Krishna (born 25 September 1947), collectively referred to as the Paruchuri Brothers, are a screenwriting duo whose work is predominant as story writers, dialogue writers, act .... Filmography Television Awards ; Nandi TV Awards * 1997: Best Villain for ''Naari Yaagam'' * 1999: Speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)
Peela Mallikarjuna Rao ( – 24 June 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films. Rao, popularly known as ''Battala Satti'' for his role in the movie '' Ladies Tailor''. He has acted in many movies in Telugu. Over his career, he acted in at least 375 Telugu movies. Early life Rao was born in Kasimkota Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam district. Career Mallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by Vamsi. Ladies Tailor, Hello Brother, Tammudu and Badri are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy. Telugu actor, writer Tanikella Bharani treats Mallikarjuna Rao with high respect since the days of Ladies Tailor movie and to his credit Mallikarjuna Rao introduced L.B. Sriram, actor cum writer to director Vamsi, who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema. A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor. Early life and career AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film '' Mister Pellam'' in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: ''Uncle'' and '' Ori Nee Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!'' and directed four films, namely ''Super He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |