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Chinnodu
''Chinnodu'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Kanmani. It stars Sumanth and Charmy Kaur in the lead roles while Rahul Dev, Chandra Mohan, Rajiv Kanakala, and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. It was remade in Kannada as '' Hara'' and in Bangladesh as '' Nishpap Munna''. Plot Chinna is born in jail to a mother who dies during childbirth. The jailer Pashupati feels sorry for Chinna and adopts him. He brings up Chinna along with his son Sanjay and daughter. However, Pashupati's father never acknowledges Chinna since he was born to a prisoner. In an ensuing episode, Chinna kills Pashupati's brother and is jailed. Upon release, Pashupati and his family tell Chinna to stay away from them. Chinna moves into a rough neighborhood that happens to be under the control of the local mafia. He overpowers the mafia and becomes a protector for the local people, while trying to make amends with his foster family. Despite Chinna's efforts, they mistreat him as he's a cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumanth
Yarlagadda Sumanth Kumar (born 9 February 1975), known mononymously as Sumanth, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is the eldest grandson of Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. He is also a partner in Annapurna Studios. After debuting in '' Prema Katha'' (1999), he has since starred in notable films like '' Satyam'' (2003), ''Gowri'' (2004), ''Godavari'' (2006), '' Madhumasam'' (2007), '' Golconda High School'' (2011), '' Malli Raava'' (2017), and ''Anaganaga'' (2025). Background and early life Sumanth was born in Hyderabad, India, on 9 February 1975. He is the only son of Surendra Yarlagadda and Satyavathi Akkineni. He is the eldest grandchild of the Telugu film actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. A few months after his birth, Sumanth's parents returned to the US where they were residing. Sumanth, however, remained in India on the request of his grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who was then on a hiatus from films after a major heart surgery. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanmani (director)
Kanmani is an Indian people, Indian film director who has worked on Tamil and Telugu and language films. After beginning his career in Tamil films, Kanmani has experienced more success in Telugu films. Career Kanmani completed a degree at Presidency College, Chennai before joining as a chorus singer to composer Ilaiyaraaja, and worked with him for twelve years. He then apprenticed under director Saran (director), Saran during the making of ''Gemini (2002 Tamil film), Gemini'' (2002), before making his debut with the low-budget romantic comedy ''Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu'' (2003) featuring Mithun Tejaswi and Charmy Kaur. He gained success with his next two ventures in Telugu, ''Naa Oopiri'' (2005) and ''Chinnodu'' (2006), before going on to make the social drama ''Call Center'' (2008) and the romantic comedy ''Odipolama'' (2009). In 2015, he made the Telugu film ''Beeruva'' before beginning work on the horror comedy ''Peigal Jaakirathai''. Filmography References External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunitha Upadrashta
Sunitha Upadrashta, known mononymously as Sunitha, is an Indian playback singer and a voice actor who primarily works in Telugu films. She is a recipient of nine Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South in various categories. She also received a National Award from All India Radio under light music category when she was 15 years old. She received her first Nandi award in the year 1999 and received Nandi Awards in a row for the years 2002 to 2006 and again for the years 2010 to 2012. She was also awarded with the Lata Mangeshkar Best Singer Award for 2011 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Sunitha's commercial singing career began in the year 1995 with the movie Gulabi. She is also known as an anchor and host for music based programs and flagship programs. One among them was anchoring the historical Amaravati foundation-laying ceremony in the year 2015. Sunitha is also associated as a judge to musical reality shows in various channels, among them Padutha Theeyaga, a musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandra Mohan (Telugu Actor)
Chandra Mohan (born Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao; 23 May 1946 – 11 November 2023) was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu films. He won a Filmfare Award South and two Nandi Awards. Early life Mohan was born as Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao on 23 May 1946, in Pamidimukkala village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He was educated at Y.V.R.M.Z.P. High School at Meduru. He graduated from the agriculture college of Bapatla. He was the cousin of veteran filmmaker K. Viswanath. Career Mohan was introduced to the Telugu film industry through the film '' Rangula Ratnam'' in 1966. In 1968, he starred in '' Sukha Duhkalu'', as the caring brother of Vanisri's character, for which he received awards. Mohan received critical reception for his performance in box office hits such as '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966) for which he received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor, '' Padaharella Vayasu'' (1978) for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hara (film)
''Hara'' is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Devaraj Palan and features Vasanth and Pragna in the lead. It is a remake of the 2006 Telugu film ''Chinnodu'', where actors Sumanth and Charmy Kaur played the lead roles. The trailer of the film was unveiled on 13 December 2013. Cast * Vasanth * Pragna * Dharma * Sharan * Sadhu Kokila * Tennis Krishna * Vinaya Prasad * Avinash * Rahul Dev * Satyajit Music The soundtrack album of the film has been composed by Jassie Gift Jassie Gift is an Indian cinematic music composer and playback singer. He composes songs and sings for Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He became famous after the release of the song "Lajjavathiye" from the film '' 4 The People''. ..., while lyrics have been penned by Jayant Kaikini, Keshavaaditya and Kaviraj. The audio launch of the album took place on 31 December 2013. Track listing References {{Reflist 2014 films 2010s Kannada-language films 2010s India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giri Babu
Yerra Seshagiri Rao, popularly known as Giri Babu, is an Indian actor, producer, and director who primarily works in Telugu films. His son, Raghu Babu, is also a notable actor-director. Career Giri Babu hails from a middle-class agricultural family in Ravinuthala village of the Prakasam district. He moved to Madras to pursue a career in films. Babu started his career as a lead actor but later started portraying antagonistic and comic roles. Filmography Director Producer Actor #''Jagame Maya'' (1973) #''Chandee'' (1974) #'' Dorababu'' (1974) as Shankar #'' Zamindarugari Ammayi'' (1975) as Sundar #'' Annadammula Anubandham'' (1975) #''Jyothi'' (1976) as Shankara #'' Maa Daivam'' (1976) #''Vadhu Varulu'' (1976) #''Swami Drohulu'' (1976) #''Raaja'' (1976) as Jimmy #'' Kurukshetram'' (1977) as Dushasana #''Premalekhalu'' (1977) #''Manassakthi'' (1977) #''Indra Dhanussu'' (1977) #'' Devathalara Deevinchandi'' (1977) #''Kalpana'' (1977) as Seshu #'' Indradhanussu'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suddala Ashok Teja
Suddala Ashok Teja (born Gurram Ashok Teja; 4 April 1954) is an Indian poet and lyricist known for his work in Telugu cinema and Telugu literature. He has written lyrics for over 2200 songs. He won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the song "Nenu saitam" from ''Tagore'' (2004). He was selected as a brand Ambassador of Swachh Bharat, only poet from two Telugu states. He was awarded with a cash award of ₹1 crore at Telangana Formation Day celebrations in Parade Grounds, Secunderabad on 2 June 2025 for his contributions to the Telangana movement. Early life Suddala Ashok Teja was born in Suddala village of Jangaon district, Telangana to Telugu poet Suddala Hanmanthu and his wife Janakamma. Both his parents took part in the Telangana Rebellion, fighting against the Nizam of Hyderabad. He has two brothers and a sister; Prabhakar Teja, Sudhakar Teja and Racha Bharathi. Career Ashok Teja worked as a government teacher in Bandalingapur, Medipally and Metpally vill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naa Oopiri
'' Naa Oopiri'' () is a 2005 Telugu language film directed by Kanmani (director), Kanmani and starring Vadde Naveen, Sangeetha Krish, Sangeetha, and Anjana Sukhani, Anjana in the lead roles. This film marks the Telugu debut of Anjana, Kanmani, Deepak Dev (in his only Telugu album to date), and Suresh Urs. Cast * Vadde Naveen as Venu * Sangeetha Krish, Sangeetha as Gowri * Anjana Sukhani, Anjana as Madhu * Sudha (Telugu actress), Sudha as Doctor * M. S. Narayana as Prasad * Surya (Telugu actor), Surya as Manager, Venu's boss * Gundu Hanumantha Rao as Krishnamurthy * Lalitha Raj * Baby Abhinaya * Master Viswanath as Ramu Production The muhurat for the film took place in 2004 at Annapoorna Studios. The film is directed by Kanmani, who has worked as an assistant director for Tamil films for 12 years, notably for ''Gemini (2002 Tamil film), Gemini''. Kanmani originally wanted to make the film in Tamil. The cinematographer, Krishna, previously worked as an assistant to Santosh S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghu Babu
Yerra Raghu, known professionally as Raghu Babu, is a Telugu comedian. He has worked in many films in Telugu industry. He is the eldest son of comedian and character actor Giri Babu. His native place is Ravinuthala. He is known for his comic expressions and timing. He plays comic roles and has established himself as a dependable comedian. He is a Nandi Award nominee for a Telugu film. He is the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association since 2021. Filmography Telugu # '' Dongalu Unnaru Jagratha'' (1990) # '' Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam'' (1992) # ''Neram'' (1994) # '' Murari'' (2001) as Erra Babu # '' Neetho Cheppalani'' (2002) # '' Aadi'' (2002) # '' Bharata Simha Reddy'' (2002) # '' Chennakesava Reddy'' (2002) as Venkat Reddy's son # '' Gemeni'' (2002) # '' Khadgam'' (2002) # ''Anveshana'' (2002) # ''Dhanush'' (2003) # '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' (2003) # '' Golmaal'' (2003) # '' Raghavendra'' (2003) # '' Dil'' (2003) # '' Kalyana Ramudu'' (2003) as Subbu # '' Sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinaya Prasad
Vinaya Prakash ( Bhat), (22 November 1967) also credited as Vinaya Prasad, is an Indian actress known for her work in Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu films, as well as television serials. Career Vinaya Prasad hails from Udupi district of Karnataka state. Prasad made her film debut with a small role in G. V. Iyer's '' Madhwacharya'' in 1986. She worked in smaller character roles before playing the leading lady in '' Ganeshana Maduve'' opposite Anant Nag. The film was a huge success and she went on to act in many more films in not only Kannada but also Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. Some of her notable Kannada films include ''Ganeshana Maduve'', '' Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare'', '' Gauri Ganesha'', ''Mysore Jaana'' and ''Suryodaya''. She starred in a supporting role in the all-time blockbuster '' Manichitrathazhu'', opposite Mohanlal. In Tamil, Prasad has acted as the heroine in the hit movie '' Thaikulame Thaikulame'' with Pandiarajan and Urvashi starring. In Telugu, her movies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahadevan (actor)
Mahadevan (born 6 May 1961) is an Indian actor who has appeared in predominately Telugu and Tamil films. In Telugu, he is credited as Ramaraju. He is best known for his roles in ''Pithamagan'' (2003) and '' Uppena'' (2021). Career Mahadevan worked in many Telugu films under the stage name of Ramaraju before getting his breakthrough portraying the antagonist in the Tamil film ''Pithamagan'' (2003) by Bala. The film's name has subsequently been used as a prefix to his stage name to distinguish him from other artistes called Mahadevan. Regarding his performance in ''Muruga Kartikeya (/ kɑɾt̪ɪkejə/; ), also known as Skanda ( /skən̪d̪ə/), Subrahmanya (/ sʊbɾəɦməɲjə/, /ɕʊ-/), Shanmukha ( /ɕɑnmʊkʰə/) and Murugan (/ mʊɾʊgən/), is the Hindu god of war. He is generally described as the ...'' (2007), a critic wrote that "Pithamagan fame Mahadevan walks away with all honours. He lends solidity to the role". He reprised his role from ''Pithamagan'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivaji Raja
Sivaji Raja (born 26 February 1962) is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu films and television series. He appeared in more than 400 films. He is also known for his work in TV serials '' Amrutam'', ''Alasyam Amrutham Visham'', ''Mr.Romeo'', ''Pandu Mirapakai'', ''Papam Padmanabham'' and '' Moguds Pellams''. He has won four Nandi award The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards are named after the monolithic s ... and a Santosham Film Award. Filmography Films Television References External links * Telugu comedians Indian male film actors Telugu male actors Living people Indian male comedians Male actors in Telugu cinema 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors People from West Godavari district Male actors from Andhra Pradesh 1962 births Santosham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |