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S. Gopala Reddy
S. Gopal Reddy is an Indian cinematographer, turned screenwriter, director and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema and Bollywood. In 1990, he co-produced the blockbuster Kshana Kshanam, under his production house ''Durga Arts''. He has received two Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award (South) for Varsham (2004 film), Varsham and Sri Ramadasu in 2004 and 2006 respectively. Personal life He is married to Rasool Ellore's sister, Michaela, and has a son and daughter (Sundeep and Sandhya). Sundeep, his son, is also a professional cinematographer. Filmography ;As Producer or Writer * ''Om Namo Venkatesaya'' (2017) * ''Drushyam'' (2015) * ''Shirdi Sai'' (2012) * ''Vastadu Naa Raju'' (2011) * ''Jhummandi Naadam'' (2010) * ''Don (2007 film), Don'' (2007) * ''Rakhi (2006 film), Rakhi'' (2006) (also cinematographer) * ''Sri Ramadasu'' (2006) * ''Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin'' (2004) * ''Naa Autograph'' (2004) (also cinematographer and director) * ''Varsham (2004 film), Varsham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna District
Krishna district is district in the coastal Andhra Region in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, with Machilipatnam as its administrative headquarters. It is the coastal district of Andhra Pradesh. Machilipatnam is the most populated city in the district. It is surrounded on the east by Bay of Bengal, west by Guntur and north by Eluru and NTR districts and south again by Bay of Bengal. In 2022 Krishna district was divided into Krishna and NTR districts. Etymology Krishna district, with its district headquarters at Machilipatnam was formerly called Machilipatnam district. Later it was renamed as Krishna district, by adding certain Taluks of the abolished Guntur District in 1859 with Machilipatnam with its head. It was named after the Krishna River, the third longest river in India. The river flows through the state of Andhra Pradesh before it empties itself into Bay of Bengal, near Hamsaladevi village of Krishna district. History This history of this region dates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin
''Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin'' (transl. ''My Wife is Matchless'') is a 2004 Indian film directed by Pankaj Parashar and produced by S. M. Iqbal. It stars Sridevi and Akshay Kumar. The film was shot in 1994 and delayed for 10 years, finally releasing in 2004. This film was a remake of the 1992 Telugu film ''Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam''. Plot This is a story of a beautiful village girl called Durga, who married her childhood sweetheart Ajay Khanna. Ajay is a policeman who worked in the city and brought his wife to live with him. As a simple girl, Durga has the nature of plain and too much talk. Initially, Ajay looks a little embarrassed to see the nature of his wife who was always outspoken, but how did he love Durga. But the harsh nature of Durga, always fighting for truth and justice has brought him more enemies. Durga also makes friends with Gangu, a shopkeeper, Radha and her brother, Ballu. One night, Durga sees a girl about to be kidnapped by a group of men. She fought off t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siva (1989 Telugu Film)
''Siva'' (also spelt ''Shiva'') is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language crime action film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma in his directorial debut. Produced by Akkineni Venkat and Yarlagadda Surendra under their banners of Annapurna Studios and SS Creations, ''Siva'' stars Nagarjuna, Amala, and Raghuvaran. The film's basic plot, adapted from ''The Way of the Dragon'' (1972), revolves around the conflict between college student-turned-gangster Siva and Bhavani, a reputed crime boss mentored by the politician Machiraju. ''Siva'' explores the concepts of student exploitation by anti-social elements and the impact of crowd psychology. Varma's script was based on his experiences as a student at Siddhartha Engineering College in Vijayawada. Tanikella Bharani wrote the dialogue. Ilaiyaraaja composed ''Siva'' soundtrack and score, and S. Gopala Reddy was its cinematographer. Thota Tharani and Sattibabu were the film's art director and editor, respectively. It's principal photogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manasantha Nuvve
''Manasantha Nuvve'' is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by V. N. Aditya. This film stars Uday Kiran and Reema Sen in the lead roles. The film was written and produced by M. S. Raju and had music composed by R. P. Patnaik. The film was a ''Blockbuster'' like Uday Kiran's previous films ''Chitram'' (2000) and ''Nuvvu Nenu'' (2001). It was one of the biggest hits of 2001 in Telugu Cinema. The film is loosely based on the 1946 Hindi film ''Anmol Ghadi''. It was remade in Hindi as ''Jeena Sirf Merre Liye'' (2002), in Kannada as '' Manasella Neene'' (2002), in Bengali as '' Moner Majhe Tumi'' (2002), in Tamil as '' Thithikudhe'' (2003), and in Odia as ''Nei Jaa Re Megha Mate'' (2008). Plot The film begins with two childhood friends living in a village at Araku Valley. Anu (Reema Sen) is the daughter of a wealthy government officer. Chanti (Uday Kiran), son of a widowed mother, lives in a small hut beside their house. Anu is attracted to the kindness ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadguru Adi Shankara
''Jagadguru Adi Shankara'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language biographical film written and directed by J. K. Bharavi that depicts the life of 8th-century philosopher Adi Shankara. The ensemble cast includes Kaushik Babu in the title role of Adi Shankaracharya, Nagarjuna, Mohan Babu, Suman, Srihari and Sai Kumar. Chiranjeevi reprises his role of Sri Manjunatha from the 2001 film of the eponymous name in a cameo appearance. Plot Adi Shankara is born at Kalady in Kerala to a Brahmin family. Soon after Adi Shankara is born, Agni the fire god, says to Rudraksha Rushi that he has only 8 years of life. So, Rudraksha Rushi gives 24 years of life to Shankara from his span, at a cycle of every 8 years whenever Shankara's life is in trouble. After his father's death, Shankara shows his remarkable power in acquiring mastery over four Vedas at the age of eight. When he is caught by a crocodile in the Purna river, he seeks the permission of his mother to become a Sanyasi, and then o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Criminal (1994 Film)
''Criminal'' is a 1994 Indian action thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna and Manisha Koirala. Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages, the film was produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the Creative Commercials banner in Telugu, and by Mukesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner in Hindi with the music composed by M. M. Keeravani (credited as MM Kreem in Hindi). ''Criminal'' was inspired by the 1993 American film '' The Fugitive''. The Telugu version released on 14 October 1994, while the Hindi version released on 21 July 1995. ''Criminal'' was the last film of the Hindi film actor Ajit Khan. Plot After witnessing the unfortunate death of a woman, who was unable to afford hospital treatment, Dr. Ajay Kumar cancels his planned immigration to the U.S. and instead sets out to develop a plan to open a hospital that will be accessible to people who cannot afford treatment in regular hospitals, called "Amma Hospital". This draws quite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gharana Bullodu
''Gharana Bullodu'' () is a 1995 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and written by Vijayendra Prasad. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna, Aamani playing the lead roles and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was produced by K. Krishna Mohan Rao under RK Film Associates. The film was recorded as a ''Blockbuster Hit'' at the box office. Cast * Nagarjuna as Raju * Ramya Krishna as Kanchukatla Papaji * Aamani as Malli * Srihari as Bhagvan's brother * Murali Mohan as Collector Raghuram, Papaji's father * Kota Srinivasa Rao as Ammaji's husband * Brahmanandam * Sudhakar * Nutan Prasad as Raghuram's father * Tanikella Bharani * AVS * Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as Minister * Mada Venkateswara Rao * Mahesh Anand as Bhagvan * Maganthi Sudhakar * Jayachitra as Kanchukatla Ammaji * Jayanthi as Sarada, Raghuram's mother * Sudha as Papaji's mother Soundtrack The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani (born 4 July 1961; cred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello Brother (1994 Film)
''Hello Brother'' is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by K. L. Narayana and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna and Soundarya, with music composed by Raj–Koti. The film is loosely based on the Hong Kong action comedy ''Twin Dragons'' (1992). In turn, ''Hello Brother'' spawned several of its own remakes, twice in Hindi as ''Judwaa'' (1997) and its reboot ''Judwaa 2'' (2017), in Kannada as '' Cheluva'' (1997) Plot Misra is a dacoit. SP Chakravarthy arrests him. Misra wounds himself and is taken to the hospital for the cure, where Chakravarthy is waiting for his wife Geeta, who is pregnant and she gives birth to twins the doctor says that both children have a reflection mentality, which means "if it pains to one other also hurts" depending on the distance. Misra escapes and takes one of the twins with him, hurting Geeta. Chakravarthy pursues him, but is unable to find the child, but shoots Misra. The child is taken b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
''Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. Produced by Allu Aravind under Geeta Arts Banner, the film stars Pawan Kalyan and Supriya in their debuts. The music of the film was by Koti. The film was the official remake of the 1988 Hindi film '' Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak''. The film marks the debut of Pawan Kalyan, the younger brother of Chiranjeevi, in the Telugu film industry. It is also the debut film appearance of Supriya, the granddaughter of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Plot Harichandra Prasad and Vishnu Murthy are two rich and powerful rivals in a village. Harichandra Prasad's daughter Supriya and Vishnu Murthy's son Kalyan study in the same college, where they both engage in few fights and bets. Kalyan and his gang attempt to enter a girls hostel and succeeds at last, and he wins a bet with Supriya. Slowly their love blossoms under these petty things and they reach their village, where they are separated at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sisindri
''Sisindri'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and produced by Nagarjuna. The film stars Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni (in his debut). Nagarjuna, Giri Babu, Tanikella Bharani, Sudhakar, Aamani, Sarath Babu and Subhalekha Sudhakar play supporting roles. Music is composed by Raj, his debut film. The film is inspired by the American film '' Baby's Day Out'' (1994). Akhil Akkineni won Special Award For Best Child Actor at Filmfare Awards South. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Chutti Kuzhandhai''. Synopsis A rich industrialist Sarath Kumar finds that his cousin Shivaji has misused his company funds and dismisses him. To settle scores, Shivaji abducts his one-year-old baby Sisindri with the help of Jakkanna, Akkanna and Madanna which makes Sarath Kumar and his wife Geetha feel scared about him. But Sisindri turns out to be smarter than his abductors. Cast Production Siva Nageswara Rao decided to direct a film based on the American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sooryavansham
''Sooryavansham'' (, ) is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Amitabh Bachchan in dual roles, with Soundarya, Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan. The film is a remake of the 1997 Tamil-language film '' Suryavamsam'', and revolves around a traditional father and his illiterate yet obedient son, following their tensed relationship and shows how the strict patriarchy causes a drift between them. Made on a budget of (), principal photography took place in and around various locations in India such as Hyderabad, Gujarat and Rajasthan, as well as Sri Lanka. S. Gopal Reddy acted as the cinematographer, while Gautham Raju edited the film. Anu Malik composed the film's music, with lyrics penned by Sameer. The film was opened to positive reviews towards the performance of Bachchan, but ended up being a box-office bomb, grossing only (). However, over the years, it has gathered cult following among ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa Balaji
''Maa Balaji'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Vadde Naveen, Maheswari, and Laya. It is produced by S. Gopal Reddy on Bhargav Art Productions. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The film released on 23 September 1999 and was commercially successful. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Punjabi House'' (1998). Plot Balaji is a young and ambitious man. But he is unsuccessful in his trials to make money and ends up in debt of 10 lakh. Unable to repay the amount, he jumps off into the sea to commit suicide after insuring an amount of 10 lakh for his debtors with the LIC. However, he is saved and lands up in the house of a rich Punjabi man Balwinder Singh whose mute daughter Pooja falls in love with him. Cast Music Music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The lyrics were written by Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry and Bhuvana Chandra. Reception Jeevi of ''Idlebrain.com'' rated the film 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
