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Nandi Award For Best Costume Designer
The Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer winners since 1985:(in Telugu) References {{Reflist Costume Designer A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television show. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters' outfits or costumes and balance the scenes with texture and colour, etc. The costume ... Awards for film costume design ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award
The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people. Nandi Awards are presented in four categories: Gold (Swarnam), Silver (Rajatam), Bronze (Kamsyam), and Copper (Raagi). A variant, the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards for Theatre, is also given every year by the government for social, mythological and poetic dramas. History The Government of Andhra Pradesh commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru
''Avunu, Valliddaru Ista Paddaru!'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vamsy. It won many awards including the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award. The film's music is composed by Chakri. Plot Morampudi Anil Sai Kumar is a well-educated but unemployed youth who comes to the city in search of a job. After attending a hundred interviews, he is offered a night watchman job by an employer who is impressed by Anil's honesty and dignity of labour. Anil starts looking for a room to stay in a nearby colony. Satyanandam stays in the colony and takes care of a house of his friend living in America, collecting rent for him. Swathi stays in that house and works in a software firm. Satyanandam is interested in collecting a second rent for himself and offers the house to Anil on the condition that he can stay there only during the day, without Swathi's knowledge. Anil agrees and moves into the house. Anil is impressed by the way the room is decorate ... [...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. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha, Sumalatha, Pran and Mohan Babu. It is based on the life of 18th century warrior Tandra Paparayudu, the General of Bobbili, and General Bussy. The film was featured at the 11th International Film Festival of India. The film won two Nandi Awards. Plot Cast *Krishnam Raju as Tandra Paparayudu * Jaya Prada 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 *M. Balaiah * J. V. Somayajulu *Kota Srinivasa Rao *Sudhakar * Prabha * Anjali Devi * Gummadi * Suryakantham * Nirmalamma *Vijayalalitha * Haranath Soundtrack Singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyan, Vani Jayaram, Ramakrishna, K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela,Mano Abhinandhan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viswanatha Nayakudu
''Viswanatha Nayakudu'' is a 1987 Telugu historical film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film won four Nandi Awards. Plot The story is based on an Indian historical event during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak over his father to express his devotion towards Krishnadevaraya. Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful general of Krishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposes King Chandrasekhara Pandyan, who was under the protection of Krishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Krishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly throws off his allegiance and declines to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan, usurped the throne. Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father on the battle ground. Nagama Nayak is defeated and the loyalty of Visw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mouna Poratam
''Mouna Poratam'' (''The Silent War'' or ''The Silent Struggle'') is a 1989 Indian drama film directed by Mohan Gandhi, starring Yamuna and Vinod Kumar, with music composed by S. Janaki. The movie is based on the real-life story of Sabita Badhei, which gained massive media coverage. It tells the story of a tribal girl, Durga (portrayed by Yamuna), who is betrayed by a government officer and fights for her conjugal rights, seeking marital recognition to give proper identity to her illegitimate child. The government intervened to appoint a Lok Adalat to give speedy justice in this case. Both Yamuna and Vinod were introduced by Ushakiran Movies in this film. The film won two Nandi Awards. A sequel for the film is going to appear as a serial from 4 April 2022 on ETV under the same title Cast * Yamuna as Durga * Vinod Kumar as Rajasekharam * Kota Srinivasa Rao * Mallikarjuna Rao * Narra Venkateswara Rao * Prasad Babu Soundtrack Awards ;Nandi Awards(in Telugu) * Second Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'' (), also known by the initialism ''JVAS'', is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao who co-wrote the script with Jandhyala and Yandamuri Veerendranath. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Sridevi while Amrish Puri, Kannada Prabhakar, Allu Ramalingaiah and Rami Reddy play supporting roles. The film is produced by C. Aswani Dutt on Vyjayanthi Movies banner. The plot revolves around a man who finds a ring that gives the bearer great power, but the goddess who lost the ring seeks it back to return to her world. ''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'' was theatrically released on May 9, 1990. The film upon release was a massive success, grossing ₹15 crore at the box office and becoming the highest grossing Telugu film in history at the time. It is regarded as a classic film in fantasy genre in Telugu cinema. The film won five state Nandi Awards. Plot Raju, a courageous and spirited young man, is a caregive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aditya 369
''Aditya 369'' is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language science fiction film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mohini while Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, and Suthivelu play supporting roles. The music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja and Jandhyala wrote the dialogues. The film was produced by S. Anitha Krishna on Sridevi Movies banner with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as the presenter. Inspired by the H. G. Wells' novel ''The Time Machine'' (1895) which he read as a student, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao started working on a script in which the protagonist travels to the past and the future. He opted for Sri Krishnadevaraya's reign for the past period. After researching at the American Library in Madras about the future, he finished the script. When he narrated the story to S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, he immediately liked it. Balasubrahmanyam recommended Balakrishna's name as he felt that the latter would be apt for Krishnadevaraya's role. Balasubrahmanyam' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajeswari Kalyanam
''Rajeswari Kalyanam'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language drama film directed by Kranthi Kumar. The film was produced by D. Kishore under the Sri Jayabheri Art Productions banner and presented by Murali Mohan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Meena, Vanisri, and Suresh and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film won seven Nandi Awards. Plot The film begins with an ideal couple Master & Seeta living on an island adjacent to the river Godavari. They foster a kid Kisthaiah and decide to adopt him legally. During that time, Sankaram the father of Kisthaiah returns when the couple is forced to narrate the past. A few years ago, there used to live a beautiful & courteous girl Rajeswari in the neighboring village, the daughter of Zamindar Venkat Naidu who is paralyzed. Exploiting it, Rajeswari's vicious shrew stepmother Bhavani manipulates her by acquiring authority over the property and subjecting Rajeswari to hardships. In that plight, the only cheer-up for Rajeswari is amity with Mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prema Pusthakam
''Prema Pusthakam'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language romance film which was partly directed by Gollapudi Srinivas before his death on the set of the film; it was later finished by his father, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao. It stars newcomers Ajith Kumar and Kanchan, with Devendran was the music composer. This film is Ajith Kumar's first and only Telugu film to date (in the beginning of his career) and was temporarily put on hold after the director had passed away. The film won three Nandi Awards. Plot Sreekar (Ajith Kumar) and Charitra (Kanchan) are college students. They are expelled from their college. They find themselves homeless and unemployed. They decide to get married. On the eve of the marriage, a rich old man tries to disrobe Charitra with the intention of raping her. Charitra prevents him from disrobing and raping her. She stabs him to death with a thick piece of glass. The next day, she gets married to Sreekar. Seconds after the wedding, police personnel enters the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhairava Dweepam
''Bhairava Dweepam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language high fantasy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao who co-wrote the film with Raavi Kondala Rao. It is produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy under the Chandamama Vijaya Pictures banner. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Roja, with music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film was a box office success and won nine state Nandi Awards. ''Bhairava Dweepam'' is considered as a landmark fantasy film in Telugu cinema. Plot The film begins in Chandraprabha Dynasty, King Jayachandra deserts a woman, Vasundhara after giving birth to a baby boy. But in the wake of this, he perturbs and proceeds for her. On a cyclonic night, Vasudhara loses her child who has been guarded by a tribal chieftain, and rears him as Vijay. Shattered Vasundhara attempts suicide when a helmet Jamadagni consoles and shelters her. He also designs a flower that indicates her son's existence and he is secured until it flourishes. Years roll by, and V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?
''Sogasu Chooda Tarama!'' () is a 1995 Telugu romance film directed by Gunasekhar. The film stars Naresh, Indraja, Tanikella Bharani, Mallikarjuna Rao, and Ramana Murthy. The film won four Nandi Awards. It was not commercially successful. The film is an unofficial remake of 1993 Hollywood film ''Indecent Proposal''. Cast * Naresh as Venkat Rao *Indraja as Neelima *Tanikella Bharani * Mallikarjuna Rao *Ramana Murthy *Devadas Kanakala Soundtrack Awards ;Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ... * Best Feature Film - Gold - K. Ram Gopal * Best Dialogue Writer - Ajay Shanti * Best Costume Designer - Koteswara Rao * Best Screenplay Writer - Gunasekhar References External links * 1995 films 1990s Telugu-language films Indian romance fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
''Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam'' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language mythological film, produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy under the Chandamama Vijaya Combines banner and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja and music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film is remake of N. T. Rama Rao's old Telugu Movie '' Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam'' (1966). It won four Nandi Awards. Plot The film begins with tournaments at the fort of Hastinapuram where Bhima & Duryodhana compete in '' Gada Yuddh'' which converts to dispute, Dronacharya hinders and declares them as equivalents. Now, Arjuna shows his extraordinary talent in archery and Dronacharya praises him as a powerful warrior in the universe. Whereupon, Karna arrives and challenges Arjuna but he is vilified for his caste. Though Kunti recognizes him as her first progeny she quiets as afraid of the world. However, Duryodhana keeps him to save face as per the ruse of Shakuni by accolading him as king o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |