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J. V. Ramana Murthy
Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramana Murthi ( te, జె. వి. రమణమూర్తి; 20 May 1933 – 22 June 2016) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema, and Telugu drama. Murthi made his film debut with K. B. Tilak's sociopolitical film ''M.L.A. (1957 film), M.L.A.'' in 1957. Subsequently, he starred in about one fifty feature films in a variety of roles, and has received the Nandi Award, Nandi Natakotsavam Award for Life Achievement in theater and drama. Personal life He was born on 20 May 1933 in Vizianagaram district, Murthi held a degree in science, Murthi was the younger brother of J. V. Somayajulu. Before making his foray into theatre and films, Murthi has worked in academics as a senior lecturer. Theatre He got the best performance award for ''Vishwa Shanti'' of Acharya Aatreya, Aatreya in Inter University Competition. He acted in many plays such as ''N.G.O.'', ''Evaru Donga'', ''Kappalu'', ''Natakam'', ''Keerthi Seshulu'', ''Kaala Rathri'', ''Phani' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram is a city and the headquarters of Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is central Eastern Ghats, about west of the Bay of Bengal and north-northeast of Visakhapatnam. The city has a population of 228,025 and was established as the capital of Vizianagaram estate by Raja Vijayaram Raj of Pusapati dynasty. The rulers had a notable role in the history of the region in 18th century and were patrons of education and arts. History Vizianagaram was ruled by different Hindu emperors of Kalinga and it was an integral part of Kalinga. The area including Srikakulam in the north was under the domain of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi during the rule of Kubja Vishnuvardhana (624–641) for short period of time. During this rule the Vengi kingdom had expanded from Srikakulam in the north to Nellore in the south. They patronised Telugu. The area was under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara Empire too. After a brief rule from Golconda, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atha Okinti Kodale
''Atha Okinti Kodale'' () is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film produced and directed by K. B. Tilak. Based on a play by Barampuram Kollady, it features an ensemble cast consisting of Jaggayya, Girija, Ramanamurthy, Prameela, Ramana Reddy, Hemalatha, Suryakantham, P. Lakshmikanthamma and Perumallu. The film, dealing with the relationship between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law, was released on 12 September 1958, and became a major commercial success. It was later remade in Tamil as '' Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Marumagale'' (1961) and in Hindi as '' Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' (1970). Plot Vardhi Subbarayudu, a spiritual man, is the husband of Tayaramma, an obstinate woman who dislikes her mother-in-law Parvathamma. At a temple, Tayaramma meets a woman named Sobha; impressed by her character, she decides to make her as her daughter-in-law. She is also relieved after realising that her son Raghuram and Sobha are already in love. Sobha's mother Sundaramma is il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subhalekha
''Subhalekha'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language comedy-drama film, produced by Allu Aravind and V. V. Sastry under the Prasanthi Creations banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Chiranjeevi and Sumalata , with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at the box office. It was the first time they worked together; after this success, they went on to make two more movies: '' Swayamkrushi'' in 1987 and '' Aapadbandhavudu'' in 1992. The film was made at a time when Chiranjeevi had started getting lead actor roles and followed the immensely successful film '' Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya''. After making ''Saptapadi'', in which he dealt with the social stigma of the caste system, K. Viswanath followed up with this film in which he dealt with the social malady of the dowry system and is inspired by famous writer Gurazada Venkata Apparao's work '' Kanyasulkam''. The film is the debut of famous actor ''Subhalekha Sudhakar'', his character in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moondram Pirai
''Moondram Pirai'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed and filmed by Balu Mahendra. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, while Y. G. Mahendran, Silk Smitha and Poornam Viswanathan play supporting roles. It revolves around a school teacher who rescues a woman with retrograde amnesia, from a brothel, and protects her in his house located in Ketti. The rest of the film shows how the woman recovers her memory with the teacher's help. ''Moondram Pirai'' is the first film produced by G. Thyagarajan and G. Saravanan's Sathya Jyothi Films. It was predominantly shot in Ooty and Ketti, with further shooting also taking place in Bangalore. The music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Kannadasan, Vairamuthu and Gangai Amaran. It also featured the last song written by Kannadasan to be recorded before his death in 1981. ''Moondram Pirai'' was released on 19 February 1982 and received critical acclaim. It was a bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapthapadi (film)
''Saptapadi'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film garnered the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. The film is not only about the seven steps that one takes to become a part of the institution of marriage and a ritualistic exercise that completes the act of shedding the bachelorhood and entering a more stable state but talks about an individual's journey breaking away from the shackles from the conservatism to finding a path of understanding, encompassing and enlightenment. The film was premiered at the International Film Festival of India, and the AISFM film festival. It was later remade in Hindi as Jaag Utha Insan in 1984, also directed by K Viswanath. The film won four Nandi Awards. Plot Saptapadi deals with the transformation of an individual so devoted to (mired in) the concept of rituals, that it takes an act of God (will be discussed shortly) for him to realize the true spirit behi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aakali Rajyam
''Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with Pratap Pothen, R. Dilip and S. Ve. Shekher in supporting roles. It revolves around a group of Tamils in Delhi struggling with poverty and unemployment. ''Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu'' was simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''Aakali Rajyam'' (). It was released on 6 November 1980, and ''Aakali Rajyam'' on 9 January 1981. The film was a commercial success, winning three Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. It was remade in Hindi as '' Zara Si Zindagi'' (1983) with Haasan reprising his role, and Balachander again directing. Plot S. Rangan and his friend are two unemployed Tamil men staying together in Delhi. Another Tamil, Thambu subsequently joins them for the purpose of searching a job. Rangan is a straightforward person who does not tolerate anything which involves impersonation and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idi Katha Kaadu
''Idi Katha Kaadu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Jayasudha, Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu, Chiranjeevi, Saritha, and Rama Prabha. It is a remake of Balachander's own Tamil film '' Avargal'' (1977). Jayasudha reprised the role of Sujatha in the original. Kamal Haasan starred in the same role in both languages. This film also had Chiranjeevi as the villainous husband of Jayasudha (Rajinikanth starred as the husband in Tamil). The film was shot in Black and white. Jayasudha won the Nandi Award for Best Actress. Plot The movie revolves around the trials and tribulations of Suhasini (Jayasudha). Suhasini is a happy-go-lucky girl head-over-heels in love with her boyfriend Bharani ( Sarath Babu). Her life changes when her father gets transferred to Mumbai (then Bombay). Her love life falls apart as Bharani doesn't respond to any of her letters. In addition, her father becomes seriously ill. Her father's office colleague, Sugunakar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maavari Manchitanam
''Maavari Manchitanam'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. Pundarikakshaiah and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by Master Venu. The film is a remake of the Hindi film '' Do Anjaane'' (1976), itself based on the novel ''Ratrir Yatri'' by Nihar Ranjan Gupta. Cast *N. T. Rama Rao *Vanisri *Jaggayya * Gummadi *Padmanabham *Nutan Prasad * Ramana Murthy *Chaya Devi * Pushpalatha * Baby Rohini Soundtrack Music composed by Master Venu. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy Cingireddi Narayana Reddy (29 July 1931 – 12 June 2017), popularly known as CiNaRe, was an Indian Telugu-language poet and writer. Reddy had produced over eighty literary works including poems, prose-plays, lyrical plays, translations, a .... References External links * {{IMDb title, 6306206 Films directed by B. A. Subba Rao Indian drama films Telugu remakes of Hindi films Films based on works by Niha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guppedu Manasu
''Guppedu Manasu'' () is a 1979 Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha (her Telugu debut) and Saritha in prominent roles. It was a bilingual film made simultaneously in Tamil as ''Nool Veli'' (). The film was a remake of the Malayalam film '' Aa Nimisham''. Kamal Haasan does a guest role in both Tamil and Telugu versions. South Indian classical musician Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna (6 July 1930 – 22 November 2016) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, musician, multi-instrumentalist, playback singer, composer, and character actor. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in ... sang, "Mouname Nee Basha O Mooga Manasa", penned by Acharya Aatreya. It describes the various aspects of "Manasu" (translation: Mind). Plot Buchi Babu, an architect, his wife Vidya (Sujatha), a writer, and their young daughter, move in next door to Srimati, an out of work actress who is living wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorintaku (1979 Film)
Gorintaku is a 1979 Indian Telugu romantic drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is a family sentimental film starring Sobhan Babu and Sujatha. The initial scenes of the film were shot in black and white. The title song "Gorinta Poochindi Komma Lekunda", written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri, casting Savitri is remembered even today. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Mehndi Rang Layegi''. Plot Ramu's father is a drunkard, who neglects his family. His daughter dies after he beats her once, and Ramu (Shobhan Babu) runs away from home. Ramu studies on charity, and in medical college meets Swapna (Sujatha). Ramu tutors Swapna's siblings and lives in her summer house. Swapna is married off to Anand, a London-based doctor who is already married. By the time this fact comes to light, Ramu meets Padma (Vakkalanka Padma) and falls in love. A love triangle ensues, with Swapna finally sacrificing her love and Ramu and Padma come together in the end. Cast * Shobhan Babu as Ramu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siri Siri Muvva
''Siri Siri Muvva'' is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Jaya Prada and Chandra Mohan. K. Viswanath later remade the film with his leading lady Jaya Prada, as '' Sargam'', in 1979. ''Siri Siri Muvva'' was screened at the International Film Festival of India, and Moscow International Film Festival, and has received two National Film Awards. Plot Hyma (Jaya Pradha) is a mute girl who is passionate about dancing. She is ill-treated by her stepmother (Ramaprabha), who wants to make her daughter Savithri ( Kavitha) a heroine. Sambayya (Chandramohan), an orphan, is deeply in love with Hyma, and saves her from being cheated by her vile stepmother and her nephew, Badram (Devadas Kanakala). Sambayya takes Hyma to the city after her father's (Satyanarayana) death, where he is afflicted by TB. Hyma earns money by dancing at a Kalakshetra. Sambayya wants her to marry the organizer Ram Babu, but Hyma's heart beats only for her loyal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maro Charitra
''Maro Charitra'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language romantic tragedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan and Saritha in the lead with Madhavi appearing in prominent roles. The film deals with cross-cultural romance between a Tamil boy and a Telugu girl. Upon release, it was commercially successful and remains a cult classic. Owing to its success in Andhra Pradesh, the film was released in the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka without being dubbed into the respective languages. It held the record of being the longest-running Telugu film at theatres in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Across theatres it had an uninterrupted theatrical run of two and half years in Bangalore. The song ''Ye Theega Poovuno'' became popular. Balachander won a Best Director at the Southern Filmfare Awards in 1979. Later in 1981, Balachander remade the film in Hindi as '' Ek Duuje Ke Liye'' with Kamal Haasan reprising his role. Saritha, the female lead, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
