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Sri (2005 Film)
''Sree'' is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Dasaradh and starring Manoj Manchu and Tamannaah Bhatia (in her Telugu debut). The film received negative reviews and underperformed at the box office, despite having a good opening. Plot Bhikshapati is the cruellest landlord in Rayalaseema. He is on his way to hunt down the family of Sandhya who stay in Bhuvaneswar. Sree grows up in Bhuvaneswar with his widowed mother. Sree falls in love at first sight with Sandhya. When things are getting right between Sandhya and Sree, Bhikshapati's men enter Bhuvaneswar. Sree rescues the family of Sandhya from Bhikshapati's men. Then he also finds out that there is some connection between his father and Bhikshapati's men. The rest of the story is about how he returns to Rayalaseema and rescues the people of village from the clutches of the feudal landlord Bikshapati. Cast Production The film began production on 11 May 2005. Tamannaah Bhatia was only 15 years old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kondapalli Dasarath Kumar
Kondapalli Dasaradh Kumar (born 5 June 1971) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He is best known for directing the films ''Santosham'' (2002), ''Mr. Perfect'' (2011), and ''Greeku Veerudu'' (2013). Personal life Dasaradh was born on 5 June 1971 into a Telugu Brahmin family in Khammam, Andhra Pradesh (present-day Telangana). He married Sesha Sowmya in 2005, and the couple has two daughters. Career Before entering the film industry, Dasaradh worked in television, contributing as a screenplay and dialogue writer for four soap operas in collaboration with noted author Yandamuri Veerendranath. One of these series, ''Vennello Aada Pilla'', aired on Doordarshan Andhra Pradesh and was a commercial success. Dasaradh later transitioned to films, working as an associate director on several projects, including ''Hello I Love You'' (Veera Shankar), ''Harischandra'' (Tulasi Kumar), '' Yuvaraju'' ( Y. V. S. Chowdary), '' Chitram,'' ''Nuvvu Nenu'', and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmanandam
Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors, he holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films.Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record - ''The Times of India'' Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015 Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six and two |
Rallapalli (actor)
Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao (15 August 1945 – 17 May 2019), popularly known as Rallapalli, was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu films and television. He won two state Nandi Awards. Life and career Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh on August 15, 1945. He started off his career in 1960 as a theatre artist before marking his movie debut in 1974 with ''Sthree''. He acted in about 850 films in a variety of roles, including that of a lead actor. He also worked as a staff artiste in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He played pivotal roles in films such as ''Bombay'' (1995) and '' Minsara Kanavu'' (1997) in Tamil. Death Rallapalli died on 17 May 2019 at Maxcure Hospital, Hyderabad following ill health. Filmography Telugu films Tamil films Awards ;Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banerjee (actor)
Banerjee (born Maganti Venu Banerjee) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu language, Telugu films. He has over 40 years of experience in films. He is the son of character actor Maganti Raghavaiah. Banerjee started his career as an assistant director. He played antagonistic and supporting roles in many films. Early life He was born in Vijayawada, Governorpeta. He studied in Montessori children school headed by Vege Koteswaramma. His father also an actor Maganti Raghavaiah was an official in Information and broadcasting ministry. As he was transferred to Delhi, he stayed in there for some time. He completed his intermediate education in A.C College in Guntur. After that he did a Hotel management course in Chennai, where he also completed his B.A . Later he worked as a branch manager in a company in Vizianagaram. He has an elder sister who lives in Chennai. He lives with his wife and daughter in Hyderabad. Career He first started working in films with U. Visweswara Rao. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satyam Rajesh
Rajesh Babu, better known as Satyam Rajesh, is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu films. He has worked in more than 350 films. Rajesh got the moniker 'Satyam' following his appearance in the 2003 film of the same name. Early life Rajesh was born in Visakhapatnam as Rajesh Babu. His father is a retired telecom employee and his mother is a homemaker. He studied MBA and worked in Mahindra. He got transferred to Hyderabad as a part of his job, which is when he sought opportunities for acting in Telugu films. Filmography ;Telugu films * ''Jorugaa Husharugaa'' (2002) * '' Sreeram'' (2002) * '' Nee Sneham'' (2002) * '' Neeke Manasichaanu'' (2003) * '' Sambaram'' (2003) * '' Satyam'' (2003) * '' Jai'' (2004) * '' Varsham'' (2004) * '' Gharshana'' (2004) * ''Mass'' (2004) * '' Keelu Gurram'' (2005) * ''Nireekshana'' (2005) * ''Sri'' (2005) * '' Narasimhudu'' (2005) * ''Pokiri'' (2006) * '' Kithakithalu'' (2006) * '' Oka V Chitram'' (2006) * '' Asadhyudu'' (2006) * ''Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeeva (Telugu Actor)
Kocharla Dayarathnam (born 30 November 1952), better known as Jeeva, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu language, Telugu and Hindi films. He has been working in films since 1978 and is well known for his negative roles in various Ram Gopal Varma films, particularly ''Satya (1998 film), Satya'' (as Jagga), ''Ab Tak Chhappan'' (as Commissioner Suchak) and ''Sarkar (2005 film), Sarkar'' (as Swami Virendra). He has acted in around 250 films in Telugu and Hindi languages. Personal life He was born as Kocharla Dayaratnam. He belongs to Cobaldpet in Guntur. K. Balachander changed his name to Jeeva after his first film, changing his fortunes forever. He named his son as K. Balachander. His son is a director of Telugu movies. He has seven siblings. Career He made his debut as an actor with the film ''Swargam Narakam'' (1975) before acting in the film ''Tholi Kodi Koosindi'' (1981), directed by K. Balachander. He was selected for this role from a number of aspirants. Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013) was an Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema. He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows. Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in '' Yagnam'' (2004) and '' Aalasyam Amrutam'' (2010). Early life Dharmavarapu was born in a Traditional Telugu Aruvela Niyogi Brahmin family at Komminenivaripalem in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. Career Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on Doordarshan in the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show in Andhra Pradesh changing the trend of Television media in entertainment. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao
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, actors, directors, poets, playwrights, and novelists in the Indian Telugu film industry. They have written the stories and dialogues for over 358 films; to name a few E Charithra Ye Siratho, Naa Desam, Khaidi, Eenadu, Mundadugu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Prajaswamyam, Karthavyam, Varsham, Sarpayagam, Major Chandrakanth Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Okkadu, Indra, Tagore, Manasantha Nuvve, Nee Sneham, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Shankardada MBBS, Drushyam, Khaidi No. 150, Rudrama Devi and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Filmography As directors (1984 – Present) In 1984, both the brothers decided to direct films and their first film as directors under Srinadh movies was Kai Raja Kai. Later they directed total of 9 films, Bhale Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahuti Prasad
Ahuti Prasad (born Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad; 2 January 1958 – 4 January 2015) was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu film industry. He was renowned for the wide variety of roles he played, including father-figure, comedian, and antagonist. Prasad appeared in over 150 films in his career spanning nearly three decades. He got his moniker "Ahuti" after playing the antagonist in the film ''Aahuthi'' (1988). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards. Early life and family Ahuti Prasad was born on 2 January 1958 as Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad to A. Ranga Rao and Hymavathi. Originally from Koduru of Krishna District near Mudinepally, his family migrated to Raichur in Karnataka when he was a child. He became interested in acting during his college days and sought a career as an actor. However, his parents were firmly against him pursuing a career in acting - he therefore completed his bachelor's degree before taking their permission to join a film institute. After complet ... [...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] |
Ajay (actor)
Ajay Ravuri is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu and a few Tamil films. Career Ajay played negative roles in several films including '' Vikramarkudu'' (2006) and '' Arya 2'' (2009). He played the lead in two films in 2009: '' Aa Okkadu'' and '' Saarai Veerraju''. However, both films were box office failures. Personal life Ajay was born and brought up in Vijayawada. His family later moved to 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 .... Ajay married Swetha Ravuri in 2005 who entered the Mrs India Worldwide finals in 2017. The couple has two children. Filmography Telugu Tamil Kannada As voice actor *'' Keka'' (2008) for Anoop Kumar * ''Animal'' (2023) for Siddharth Karnick (Telugu Version) Television References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya Prakash Reddy
Jaya Prakash Reddy (8 May 1946 – 8 September 2020) was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. Born in Sirvel of Andhra Pradesh, he came into the limelight with the film ''Samarasimha Reddy'' (1999) where he played the role of Veera Raghava Reddy. He acted as an antagonist in several films such as '' Jayam Manade Raa'' (2000) and '' Chennakesava Reddy'' (2002). Later in his career, he was also featured in many comic roles. He died of cardiac arrest at his home in Guntur on 8 September 2020, at the age of 74. He was honoured with Special Jury Award (Alexander) for his contribution to Tollywood at the 16th Santosham Film Awards. Selected filmography Telugu films Tamil films Kannada films Hindi films Awards *Nandi Award for Best Villain The Nandi Award for Best Villain winners since 1985: See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Villain Villain A villain (also known as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
