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Sudhakar (Telugu Actor)
Betha Sudhakar is a former Indian actor, comedian and film producer. He has appeared more than 600 films in predominantly in Telugu and Tamil language films. He produced several films in Telugu, including '' Yamudiki Mogudu'' (1988). He won two Nandi Awards. Early life and personal life Sudhakar was born in Vishakapatnam district. His father was a deputy collector who traveled all across Andhra Pradesh. He was the seventh and youngest of seven brothers. After completing his intermediate at Andhra-Hindu College in Guntur, he enrolled in the Madras Film Institute to pursue a career in film acting. Film career Sudhakar made his acting debut as a lead hero in the 1978 Tamil film, ''Kizhakke Pogum Rail''. He portrayed the lead hero in a number of Tamil films and had a number of box office successes. In 1980, he forayed into Telugu films with ''Srushti Rahasyalu''. For close to a decade, he continued playing lead roles. From the early 90s, he started taking up comic roles a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Markapur
Markapuram is a town in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and is the headquarters of Markapuram Municipality in Markapuram revenue division. Markapuram is notable for the Chennakesava Swamy Temple, built by King Sri Krishnadevaraya. During Ratha Yatra (''Tirunalla'' in Telugu language, Telugu) there occurs a popular carnival; the town is also famous for Chenna Kesavaswamy (''Saptavahana Seva'') on the day of Ratha Saptami, Rathsapthami, which is attended by thousands of people coming from different parts of the state. It is the second-largest town in Prakasam district after Ongole and it is the main place within West Prakasam district to avail all facilities. Markapuram was formerly a part of Kurnool district, Kurnool District, serving as the east gate of Rayalaseema. The town is close to the Nallamala Hills and currently has a population of approximately 75,000. Markapuram is known for slate manufacturing industries. On 3 September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andhra Pradesh (magazine)
''Andhra Pradesh'' is an official monthly magazine brought by the Department of Information and Public Relations Department of Government of Andhra Pradesh. The magazine was started in 1952. It is published in English, Telugu and Urdu languages from Hyderabad Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much .... The magazine provides information regarding developmental activities undertaken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It also features interesting articles of personality development, humor, career counselling, entertainment, short stories and poetry. There is an online edition of the magazine. References External links''Andhra Pradesh'' magazine 1952 establishments in India Government of Andhra Pradesh Monthly magazines published in India News magazines published in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tandra Paparayudu (film)
''Tandra Paparayudu'' is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language biographical war film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by U. Suryanarayana Raju under the Gopi Krishna Movies banner. Starring Krishnam Raju, Jayaprada, Jayasudha, Sumalatha, Pran and Mohan Babu, the film is based on the life of 18th-century warrior Tandra Paparayudu, the General of Bobbili, and his conflict with General Bussy. Despite being made on a high budget of ₹1.5 crore, the film was a major box-office failure. It was screened at the 11th International Film Festival of India and won two Nandi Awards. Cast *Krishnam Raju as Tandra Paparayudu * Jayaprada as Jyothirmayi *Jayasudha as Mallamma *Sumalatha as Chinnamma *Pran as General Bussy *Mohan Babu as Vijaya Ramaraju * Rama Krishna as Ranga Rayudu *Hema Choudhary as Special Dancer *Kanta Rao *Dhulipala as Buchanna * M. Balaiah * J. V. Somayajulu * Sarathi as Dubasi Latchmanna *Kota Srinivasa Rao as Hyder Jung * Sudhakar as Vengala Rayudu * P.J. Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaliyuga Krishnudu
''Kaliyuga Krishnudu'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Chalapathi Rao, A. K. V. Prasad in the banner of Viswashanthi Enterprises and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Radha and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as a ''Hit'' at the box office. It ran 100 days in 20 centres and is the 5th Hit in Balakrishna’s double hat trick of 1986. Plot The film begins with a business magnate, Siddeswara Rao, a devious and direful person. Gayatri Devi, his sister, gets back from abroad with her husband Vasudeva Rao and seeks her share of the property, which he denies. Moreover, he brutally kills Vasudeva Rao and craftily penalizes Gayatri. However, she is pregnant at that time and gives birth to a baby boy in prison. So, Siddeswara Rao instructs his allegiant Sambaiah to eliminate the child too. So, he abducts him when a truck driver, Rangaiah, rescues and rears him as Mohana Krishna. Frightened, Sambaiah announ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chantabbai
''Chantabbai'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Jandhyala, starring Chiranjeevi and Suhasini, with Jaggayya and Mucherla Aruna in supporting roles. Based on Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy's novel of the same name, the film features music composed by K. Chakravarthy. Released on 22 August 1986, ''Chantabbai'' received critical acclaim but was commercially unsuccessful. Despite its initial box office performance, the film later achieved cult status and is regarded as a classic in Telugu comedy cinema. Plot Panduranga "Pandu" Rao is an amateur detective employed at Universal Detective Agency in Visakhapatnam, which is run and managed by Ramachandra Murthy. He considers James Bond as his idol, and models himself after him in terms of appearance and gives himself the name "James Pond". Neither the police nor his colleagues take Pandu seriously, including his assistant Ganapathi and the local police inspector Saumitri. Pandu harbours feelings for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram (1986 Telugu Film)
''Vikram'' is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and produced by Akkineni Venkat via Annapurna Studios. The film stars Nagarjuna and Shobana, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Hero'' (1983) and it is the debut of Nagarjuna as a lead actor. Plot The film starts off with Sardar being taken to prison. To get out of the situation, he writes to his best man, Vikram. Vikram goes to Ananda Rao and warns him. He then kidnaps Ananda Rao's daughter Radha. He tells her that he is a police officer and they fall in love; however, she finds out that he is a goon. Nevertheless, she does not leave him but urges him to surrender. Transformed by true love, Vikram surrenders himself to the police and is imprisoned for two years. Back home, Radha tells her brother Rambabu the whole truth. To keep Radha from marrying someone else, he calls his friend Tommy to put on a show that Radha and Tommy love each other. To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maha Manishi
Edit ''Maha Manishi'' () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film co-written and directed by M. Balaiah starring Krishna, Jaya Prada, Radha and Jaggayya. The film has musical score by J. V. Raghavulu. Cast * Krishna as SambhuPrasad & Raja * Jaya Prada * Radha * Jaggayya * Prabhakara Reddy * Giribabu * Shivanandakumar as Chandra naidu * Suttivelu * Prasad Babu Music The soundtrack album scored and composed by J. V. Raghavulu comprised 6 tracks. # "Chitteluka Chitteluka" — Madhavapeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela # "Choopulu Choopulu" — K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela # "Dee Dee Dee" — P. Susheela, Madhavapeddi Ramesh # "Evarunenu Evarunenu" — K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela # "Gumma Gumma" — S. Janaki # "Muddo Voo Vaddu" — Raj Sitaraman, S. Janaki References External links #{{IMDb title, tt8757582Manishi''on Gaana Gaana (or Gānā) is a genre of Tamil music, which is sung in the Madras Bashai dialect of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is Rapping, rap-like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janani Janmabhoomi
''Janani Janmabhoomi'' () is a 1984 Telugu-language philosophical film produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sri Bramharambika Films banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sumalatha, Satyanarayana, Sharada and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Plot The film begins with Dhnanjay Rao, a millionaire who is toffee-nosed, high-handed, and an atheist. His absence of consent to prayers & worship at home is repentant to his benevolent wife, Kathyayini. Plus, she is troubled for her two sons, Ramesh & Suresh, who are turpitudes by their father's indulgence. Jagannatha Rao, a government official who authorizes the hefty contracts, and Dhannajay Rao make his dereliction of duty. Though he always wants to be candid, he is retreated by his greedy wife, who aspires to knit their daughter Padmini/Pammy with Ramesh as they are infatuated. Meanwhile, Ramesh moved abroad to pursue higher studies and returned after a few years. Suddenly, all are startled to view ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prema Pichollu
''Prema Pichollu'' () is a 1983 Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Radhika with Kavitha, Gummadi, Rao Gopal Rao and Allu Rama Lingaiah in supporting comic roles. The movie is partly inspired by Basu Chatterjee's '' Shaukeen''. Plot Chiranjeevi plays Ravi, who is an unemployed post-graduate and in love with Prema (Radhika). Prema is a dancer in a local bar and attracts her boss Allu Ramalingayya and his friends Simham (Rao gopal Rao) and Gummadi. 3 old friends meet in Vizag and plan to trap Prema. Ravi manages to get a job at their place as a driver, without revealing his identity. He takes the help of Gummadi's son. Ravi and Prema use this opportunity of living at same place and get much closer. Three old men plan traps for Prema and each boasts about how efficiently they trapped her, when other two were away in their car with Ravi. A drunkard takes photos of theirs in compromising conditions and Ravi misunderstands Prema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalavari Samsaram
''Kalavari Samsaram'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film directed by K. S. Rami Reddy. It stars Krishna and Sridevi, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is based on Maadireddy Sulachana's ''Agni Pariksha'' (Novel). Plot The film revolves around a wealthy, conjoined family. Kodandaramayya is its paterfamilias, who has two brothers, Chalapati and Late Raghupathi. The family is surrounded by their respective wives, children, siblings and love & affection between them. Tragically, Kodandaramayya suddenly passes away; before leaving his breath, he reveals their present financial status to his elder son Vishnu, who is bankrupted by his kindness & spendthrift family expenditure. Here, Vishnu promises his father to clear the debts silently without defaming his image. From there, he strives hard, raises dictatorship and receives family's resentment. However, being an adamant he safeguards their prestige & honor. Cast *Krishna as Vishnu *Sridevi as Sujatha * Satyanara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oorukichina Maata
''Oorukichina Maata'' () is a 1981 Telugu-language drama film written and directed by M. Balayya starring Chiranjeevi, Sudhakar, Madhavi, and Kavitha. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Oorum Uravum'' (1982) starring Sivaji Ganesan. The film won two Nandi Awards. Cast * Chiranjeevi as Ramudu * Sudhakar as Koti Nagulu * Madhavi as Roopa * Kavitha as Sita * Narayana Rao as Gireesham * Kanta Rao as Pratapa Rao * Giribabu as Forest Guard * Srilakshmi as Roopa's friend * Raavi Kondala Rao as priest * Mada Venkateswara Rao as Daivadheenam * Vankayala Satyanarayana as Raghavulu * Jhansi as Chukkamma Soundtrack # "Aadindhi Ooru", singers S.P. Balu, P.Susheela, lyricist C. Narayana Reddy # "Choopullo Chuttesi", singers: S.P. Balu, P. Susheela. lyricist C. Narayana Reddy # "Horugalilo", lyricist C. Narayana Reddy # "Kodi Koose Podde Poddu", lyricist C. Narayana Reddy # "Pairagali Paita Laguthunte", singers S.P. Balu, P. Susheela, lyricist Jaladi Rajarao # "Vachi Poraa R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agni Poolu (film)
''Agni Poolu'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Bapayya and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, Jaya Prada, Jayanthi, Sarath Babu, Sudhakar and Kaikala Satyanarayana. It was based on Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani's novel of the same name. Cast * Krishnam Raju as Virupaksha Raja & Krishna Chaitanya (Dual role) * Jayasudha as Janaki "Jany" * Jaya Prada as Rukmini * Jayanthi as Rajeshwari * Satyanayana as Vishwam * Gummadi as Rajeshwari's father * Nirmalamma as Annapurna * Sreedhar as Prasad * Sarath Babu as Rahul * Sudhakar as Bobby Shivam * Sumalatha as Bhavani "Beena" * Subhashini as Neeli * R. Narayana Murthy as Raju * Baby Anju * Allu Rama Lingaiah Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he rec ... Soundtrack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |