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Aastiparulu
''Aastiparulu'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was remade in Tamil as '' En Thambi'' and in Hindi as '' Bhai Ho To Aisa''. The storyline was also an inspiration for the 2008 Telugu film ''King'' (2008). Plot Zamindar Janardhan Rao holds high esteem in society. He lives with his wife, Kaasulamma, two sons, Krishna (from his first wife) and Bhaskar/Bachi, and an infant daughter, Ammulu. Krishna is generous, amiable, and devoted to his family, whereas the younger Bachi is a vagabond and malicious. As Krishna is his half-brother, Bachi always shows resentment. Krishna falls for his maternal aunt Rajyalakshmi's daughter Radha. Meanwhile, Bachi's misdeeds increase daily and Janardhan Rao cuts his allowance. So, one night he tries to steal money from the safe when his father sees it, confronts h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhai Ho To Aisa
''Bhai Ho To Aisa'' () is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by A.K. Nadiadwala under the A.K. Movies Pvt Ltd banner and directed by Manmohan Desai. It stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha and music composed by Sonik-Omi. The film is a remake of 1966 Telugu film ''Aastiparulu'' which was also remade earlier in Tamil in 1968 as '' En Thambi''. Plot Thakur is a rich and wealthy man. He has two sons, the elder is Ram, who is married but frequents a prostitute named Munnibai. The second son is Bharat, who is unmarried, good, virtuous, devoted to his family, and is expected to marry Roopa. While disciplining his elder son, Thakur has a heart attack and passes away, leaving the administration of the estate to his younger son and daughter-in-law, the wife of Ram, Gayatri. This does not augur well with Ram and Mamaji, and they attempt to force Bharat to sign the estate over to them. When they fail, they conspire to kill him and take over the estate from Gayat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaggayya
Kongara Jaggayya (31 December 1926 – 5 March 2004) was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He was known as ''Kanchu Kantam Jaggayya'' (Telugu language, Telugu) for his booming voice. In a film career spanning forty years as a matinee idol, he starred in eighty films, as a lead actor, and lead antagonist in a variety of genres. In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth Lok Sabha, from the constituency of Ongole, becoming the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of the Parliament of India, Parliament. During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as ''Donga Ramudu (1955 film), Donga Ramudu'' (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as ''Bangaru Papa'' (1954), ''Ardhangi'' (1955), ''Edi Nijam'' (1956), ''Todi Kodallu'' (1957), ''Doctor Chakrava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suryakantham (actress)
Suryakantham (28 October 1924 – 18 December 1994) was an Indian actress in Telugu cinema. She was popular for her portrayal of cruel and cunning women with a comedic touch. Early life Suryakantham was born and brought up in a Telugu family residing at Venkata Krishnaraya Puram near Kakinada of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. She was the 14th child to her parents, ten of whose children had died. She learnt dance and singing at the age of six. She married Peddibhotla Chalapati Rao, a High Court Judge, in 1950. Career Suryakantham started as a dancer in '' Chandralekha'', produced by the Gemini Studios, for which she had been paid Rs 75 in remuneration. She got her first role as character artiste in ''Narada Naradi'', but eventually quit her job at Gemini Studios. Later, she got a character artist role in the movie ''Gruhapravesam''. She was offered the heroine's role in '' Soudamini'', but did not accept it. She later was in a car accident, in which she received i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija (actress)
Dasari Girija (3 March 1938 – 5 September 1995) was an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu films. She was active in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in comic roles. She appeared in many films with Relangi, the two of them becoming a famous comedic duo. Film career She was born on 3 March 1938 in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh. Her mother is staging and film actress Dasari Ramatilakam. Her first movie was Kasturi Sivarao's '' Paramanandayya Sishyulu'' (1950). She acted in many films with Relangi and other leading actors of that period. Her portrayal of titular Pathala Bhairavi in 1951 hit film '' Patala Bhairavi'' displayed her talents and resulted in her getting many film offers lasting about two decades. Her role as Usha in ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' (1959) opposite Relangi is memorable. The ever lasting comedy song ''Kaseeki Poyanu Ramahari'' has been pictured on them. The comedy-duo also acted in the award-winning '' Ramudu Bheemudu'' (1964) of Suresh Productions. The funny ''S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Film – Telugu
The Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Telugu films. The award was first given in 1964 for films released around 1963. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Winners *Before 2000 year there have no nominations for Filmfare Awards South in Telugu films. The panel of judges, jury members are selected for Best films. 2000s *2001: ''Nuvvu Nenu'' **'' Kushi'' **'' Murari'' *2002: '' Santosham'' **''Indra'' **'' Jayam'' **'' Manmadhudu'' *2003: '' Okkadu'' **''Aithe'' **'' Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' **'' Vasantam'' *2004: '' Varsham'' **'' Aa Naluguru'' **'' Anand'' **'' Arya'' *2005: '' Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' **'' Athadu'' **''Chhatrapati'' **''Sankranti'' **''Super'' *2006: '' Bommarillu'' **''Godavari'' **''Pokiri'' **'' Sri Ramadasu'' *2007: ''Happy Days'' **'' Desamuduru'' **'' Dhee'' **'' Tulasi'' **'' Yamadonga'' *2008: '' Gamyam'' **''Ashta Chamma' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chadalavada (actor)
Chadalavada Kutumba Rao, popularly known as Chadalavada (died 1968), was a Tollywood actor well known for his comedian roles. He appeared in many Telugu films. The prominent among them are: '' Aada Paduchu, Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu, Bharya Bharthalu, Jayabheri, Krishna Leelalu (1959), Maya Bazaar, Palletooru, Parivartana, Pelli Naati Pramanalu, Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963), Thirupathamma Katha'' (1963) and '' Thodi Kodallu''. He started acting in dramas initially. He entered the Telugu cinema field in 1951. He had a familiar accent and was also a jovial personality. He died in 1968. Filmography # ''Tahsildar'' (1944) # ''Swargaseema'' (1945) # '' Mana Desam'' (1949) as Madhu #'' Pelli Chesi Choodu'' (1952) # '' Palletooru'' (1952) (actor and playback singer) # '' Pitchi Pullaiah'' (1953) #'' Vayyari Bhama'' (1953) # '' Parivartana'' (1954) as Pichi vaadu # '' Nirupedalu'' (1954) # '' Peddamanushulu'' (1954) as Seshavataram #'' Annadata'' (1954) # '' Kanyasulkam'' (195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Relangi (actor)
Relangi Venkata Ramayya ( 13 August 1910 – 27 November 1975), known mononymously by his surname as Relangi, was an Indian actor, comedian, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1970. Relangi is particularly known for his comic expressions, and dialogues during the 1950s and 1960s. Together with Ramana Reddy, they were a comedy double act. Notable Relangi performances include films like ''Gunasundari Katha'' (1949), '' Vipra Narayana'' (1954), '' Missamma'' (1955), '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955), ''Mayabazar'' (1957), ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' (1958), '' Velugu Needalu'' (1961), '' Iddaru Mitrulu (''1961), '' Kula Gothralu'' (1962), '' Lava Kusa ''(1963), '' Chaduvukunna Ammayilu'' (1963), '' Nartanasala'' (1963), and '' Preminchi Choodu (''1965). The Relangi Art Academy Award was instituted in his honour for best comic performances. Early life Relangi was born in the village of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soggade Chinni Nayana
''Soggade Chinni Nayana'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language supernatural drama film directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala and written by Satyanand and Ram Mohan P. In addition to producing the film under his Annapurna Studios banner, Nagarjuna played dual roles, starring alongside Ramya Krishna and Lavanya Tripathi. Nassar, Mahadevan, Sampath Raj and Brahmanandam played supporting roles. The film revolves around the soul of Bangarraju, a flirtatious zamindar whom Yama sends back to earth to reconcile his son (Ram "Ramu" Mohan) and his wife Seetha, who are on the brink of divorce. In the process, he learns about his death and its connection with a local Shiva temple. P. S. Vinod and Siddhardh Ramaswami provided the cinematography, and Anup Rubens composed the film's soundtrack and background score. Prawin Pudi edited the film. Principal photography for the film began on 19 November 2014 after it was launched in Hyderabad, and wrapped on 4 October 2015. Most of the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gummadi (actor)
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao (born 9 July 1926 – 26 January 2010), known mononymously by his surname Gummadi, was an Indian actor and producer, who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema. Known as one of the finest supporting/character actors in Telugu cinema, Gummadi acted in around five hundred feature films. He received critical recognition for his work in '' Thodu Dongalu'' (1954) and '' Mahamantri Timmarusu'' (1962), for which he received the erstwhile Rashtrapati Award. Gummadi was an official member of the Indian delegation from South India to the ''Tashkent Film Festival'' in 1978 and 1982. Gummadi served as a jury member thrice for the 28th, 33rd and 39th National Film Awards. He served twice on the state Nandi Awards Committee. In 1977, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. He is widely known for his roles in films such as '' Mayabazar'' (1957), '' Maa Inti Mahalakshmi'' (1959), ''Kula Daivam'' (1960) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
En Thambi
''En Thambi'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, with K. Balaji and Nagesh in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1966 Telugu film ''Aastiparulu''. The film became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. Plot Sundara Boopathy is a rich landlord who is widely respected by everyone in the town. Following the death of his first wife, he marries Alangaram. Kannan is Boopathy's eldest son, born to his first wife. Viswam is Kannan's half-brother. While Kannan is a good and kind hearted person taking care of all the family businesses, Viswam is a spoiled brat who just roams around spending unnecessarily. Viswam also has a hatred towards Kannan. Radha is the cousin of Kannan. Kannan and Radha are in love and the family plans to get them married. Boopathy keeps worrying about Viswam due to his irresponsible behaviour and requests Kannan to shape him into a good human. Boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1960s Telugu-language Films
Year 196 ( CXCVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Dexter and Messalla (or, less frequently, year 949 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 196 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus attempts to assassinate Clodius Albinus but fails, causing Albinus to retaliate militarily. * Emperor Septimius Severus captures and sacks Byzantium; the city is rebuilt and regains its previous prosperity. * In order to assure the support of the Roman legion in Germany on his march to Rome, Clodius Albinus is declared Augustus by his army while crossing Gaul. * Hadrian's wall in Britain is partially destroyed. China * First year of the Jian'an Era, during the reign of the Xian Emperor of the Han. * The Xian Emperor returns to war-r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
