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V. B. Rajendra Prasad
Veeramachaneni Rajendra Prasad (4 November 1932 – 12 January 2015) was an Indian film producer, director, and screenwriter known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with a few Hindi and Tamil films. He received a National Film Award for '' Antastulu'' (1965) and two Filmfare Awards for the films, '' Antastulu'' (1965) and '' Aastiparulu'' (1966). He is the father of noted actor Jagapathi Babu. Death V. B. Rajendra Prasad died on 12 January 2015 at Isha Hospital following a serious respiratory ailment. Doctors informed that it was a natural death. Filmography Awards ;National Film Awards * Best Feature Film in Telugu - '' Antastulu'' (1965). ;Filmfare Awards * Best Film - ''Antastulu'' (1965) * Best Film – Telugu - '' Aastiparulu'' (1966) ;Nandi Awards 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 cinem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gudivada
Gudivada is a city in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Gudivada mandal in Gudivada revenue division. It is one of the cities in the state to be a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. It is the twenty-seventh most populous city in Andhra Pradesh and the three-hundredth most populous city in India with a population of 118,167 according to the 2011 Census of India. History The name Gudivada was derived from ''Gudi'' meaning Temple and ''Vada'' means Settlement or town in Telugu language. The presence of Habitation at this city may be dated back to 3rd Century BCE or 2nd Century BCE since the time of Sathavahanas as per some inscriptions. Archaeological excavations conducted at Gudivada yielded an ancient Buddhist stupa mound and Jain relics. Gudivada is religiously diversified city with many Hindu Temples and important Jain Tirth of Bhagawan Parshvanath located at market road. ''Vidarbhapuri'' was on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aathma Balam
''Aathma Balam'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language romantic thriller film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, B. Saroja Devi, Jaggayya and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a Telugu adaptation to Agradoot's Bengali film ''Agni Sanskar'' (1961). Plot The film begins with a tycoon, Rama Rao, committing suicide out of fury as he suspects his wife, Jagadeeswari Devi when his son Kumar turns into a psycho witnessing it. So, Jagadeeswari Devi admits Kumar into a psychiatric center but counterfeits his presence abroad. Years pass, and Kumar grows up as a peculiar loner with his father's memories. Meanwhile, Anand works as a chief engineer at Jagadeeswari Devi's factory, which she treats as her own. Anand loves Jaya, the spouse of Jagadeeswari's driver's daughter, who has sacrificed his life while guarding his owner. Besides, Mangapathi, the sly factory manager, grudges Anand as he creates obstacles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Nagarjun
''Captain Nagarjun'' is a 1986 Telugu-language romance film, produced and directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad under the Jagapathi Art Pictures banner. It stars Akkineni Nagarjuna, Khushboo, Rajendra Prasad and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was declared as a ''flop'' at the box office. Plot The film begins with a Civil aviation pilot, Captain Nagarjuna, securing his passengers from a deadly air crash. Whereat, he receives great acclaim from the passengers, excluding one Radha, a renowned dancer who does not count him. Nagarjuna falls for her at first sight and gains her whereabouts via his co-pilot Murthy, beloved by Radha's mate Manju. Ananda Rao Radha's maternal uncle welcomes her with regret for the woe in her life caused by him. Nagarjuna chases them when he is cognizant that Radha is a misandrist, for which Ananda Rao calls his elder's son to change her opinion. Nagarjuna intrudes into their house while Ananda Rao is absent. A cold war emerges between them with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bekaraar
''Bekaraar'' () is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Rajendra Prasad V.B. The movie stars Sanjay Dutt, Padmini Kolhapure, Mohnish Bahl, Supriya Pathak in lead roles. The film was a remake of the Telugu film '' Nalugu Stambhalata''. Cast * Sanjay Dutt as Shyam * Padmini Kolhapure as Sundari Gupta * Supriya Pathak as Nisha * Mohnish Bahl as Pradeep * Ashok Kumar as Pradeep's Father * Om Shivpuri as Nisha's Father * Chand Usmani Chand Usmani (3 January 1933 – 26 November 1989) was an Indian actress in Hindi films from the 1950s to the late 1980s. She won the 1971 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is best remembered for playing self-sacrificing wives an ... as Laxmi Soundtrack External links * 1983 films 1980s Hindi-language films 1980s Indian films Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal Indian romantic drama films Hindi remakes of Telugu films 1983 romantic drama films Films directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad {{1980s-romance-fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raaste Pyar Ke
''Raaste Pyar Ke'' ( ''Route of Love'') is a 1982 Hindi-language romance film, produced and directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad under his Jagapathi Art Productions banner. It stars Jeetendra, Rekha and Shabana Azmi with music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. A love triangle, the film is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster movie '' Dasara Bullodu'' (1971), made by the same company and director. Plot Mohanlal Srivatsav is a plucky reared by his elder brother Sohanlal and sister-in-law Yashoda. Municipal Chairman Dwarka Prasad is the paternal uncle who got separated from them on the provocation of his virago wife Saraswati. Mohan runs a mechanic shed opposite the house of devious & materialistic Udit Narayan Gupta who efforts to remove the shed but fails. However, his benevolent daughter Shyama loves Mohanlal but he is already in love with Shyama's best friend Gauri. Just after tragically, Shyama is diagnosed with cancer when she also realises the love of Mohanlal & Gauri and sacrifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pattakkathi Bhairavan
''Pattakkathi Bhairavan'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jai Ganesh, Sridevi and Jayasudha. It is a remake of the 1978 Telugu film '' Katakataala Rudrayya''. The film was released on 19 October 1979. Plot Arun and Malathi are the son and daughter of two rich businessmen and are lovers about to be married, when Arun tragically dies in a bike accident. Malathi later gives birth to a male child, fathered by Arun before his death. Malathi's father who fears for his family's reputation as the child was born out of wedlock, deceives Malathi that the child was stillborn and dumps the baby in a garbage bin. The child is discovered in the bin by a car driver Seenu and raised by him and his wife who are childless and they name the child Thangaraja. Seenu and his wife later have a daughter of their own. Thangaraja grows up with an angry temperament and gets infuriated when berated by other children who call him 'k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama Krishnulu
''Rama Krishnulu'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced and directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad under his Jagapathi Art Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha and Jaya Prada, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film borrows shades of the Hindi film '' Hera Pheri'' (1976). Plot The film begins with a nefarious Kondandam who envies Meenakshi for spurning his love and knitting an upright Ramanandam. So, he spills acid into her eyes with his two associates, Tyagaraju & Nagaraju, and conceals Ramanandam in the dark. Now Inspector Satyanandam who convicts Tyagaraju & Nagaraju. So, enraged knaves kill his wife Chandramati when their son Ramu absconds. After a while, an orphan, Krishna, acquaints him and conducts pilfering to uphold his orphanage maintained by a noble Baba who shelters Meenakshi also, hiding her identity as Krishna's mother. Years roll by, and Ramu & Krishna are bounty hunters and small-time crooks t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uthaman (1976 Film)
''Uththaman'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Manjula. It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi film '' Aa Gale Lag Jaa''. The film was released on 25 June 1976. Plot Gopi is a skating instructor and a tourist guide. He meets Radha, falls in love, makes love and marries her while on vacation. Later, he learns that Radha's father is a millionaire and he disdains Gopi. Radha's father and their relatives manipulate the situation in such a manner that it appears to him that Radha regrets marrying Gopi and has buyer's remorse. He leaves back to the hill station taking his son only to learn that his son has polio and cannot even walk. Radha meanwhile assumes that Gopi betrayed her and her son is dead. Whether or not they reunite forms the rest of the dramatic story. Cast Production Some filming took place in Kashmir. Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manchi Manushulu
''Manchi Manushulu'' () is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced & directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad under his Jagapathi Art Pictures banner. It stars Sobhan Babu and Manjula, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Aa Gale Lag Jaa'' (1973). Plot Radha (Manjula) is a medical student and daughter of a wealthy man, Raghupati Rao ( Nagabhushanam). While on a trip to Simla, she meets and falls in love with Gopi (Sobhan Babu); they get intimate with each other. Gopi asks Raghupati Rao for his daughter's hand, but he refuses, on the ground that the hard-up Gopi is not worthy of her. Gopi leaves Radha a note, explaining that her father refused the alliance and that he is heading to meet his mother, who is very sick. Raghupati Rao gets hold of the letter before Radha. He changes the letter with a fake one that says Gopi is going away because Raghupati Rao has refused to provide any monetary compensation. Years later, Gopi and Radha are fate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andaru Dongale
Andaru Dongale is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It is a remake of 1972 Bollywood film '' Victoria No. 203''. It is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 3 centres. Credits *Sobhan Babu as Kumar *Lakshmi as Lakshmi * S. V. Ranga Rao as Chanti Babu * Nagabhushanam as Bujji Babu *Kaikala Satyanarayana as Durga Rao *Prabhakar Reddy as Gundu *Rao Gopal Rao as Ranjit * Mukkamala as Jailer * Raja Babu as Dhairyam *Ramana Reddy as Constable *Tyagaraju as Jaggu *Y. V. Raju as Dharmaiah *Venkateswara Rao as Subbaiah *K. V. Chalam *Rama Prabha as Gowri *Jayakumari as Kantha Soundtrack * "Chantibabu O Bujjibabu" – Madhavapeddi Satyam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam (4 June 1946 – 25 September 2020), commonly known as SPB or Balu, was an Indian playback singer, television presenter, actor, music composer, dubbing artist, and film producer. He is widely regarde ... * "Chusanura Ee Vela" * "Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engal Thanga Raja
''Engal Thanga Raja'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula, and Sowcar Janaki. It is a remake of the 1972 Telugu film '' Manavudu Danavudu'', and loosely adapts the 1886 novel ''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'' by Robert Louis Stevenson. Plot Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song "Iravukkum Pagalukkum" became hugely popular. Reception Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hinduism, Hindu god Vishnu. According to Vaishnavism, Vaishnava cosmology, Kalki is destined to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga, the last of the four ages i ...'' said the story was being driven by Janaki. The film ran for over 100 days in theatres. References External links * {{Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1970s Indian films 1970s Tamil-language films 1973 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangaru Babu (1973 Film)
''Bangaru Babu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language romance film, produced and directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a box office hit. Plot In a remote area, Buchi Babu a well-respected, works as a railway station master. Vani is a budding actress who got fame and riches in a short span. Jagannatham her maternal uncle, a vicious person, plots to knit her to usurp the wealth. Being cognizant of it, Vani escapes while traveling for outdoor shooting and lands at Buchi Babu's residence. Kind-hearted Buchi Babu gives her shelter for one night, but unfortunately, people assume she is his wife. So, to keep up honor he continues the drama, and after some time, they truly fall in love. At present, Buchi Babu moves to his father Raghavaiah for the approval of his marriage. By that time, Raghavaiah fixes an alliance for his blind daughter Chandra where the bridegroom makes a condition that Buch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
