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Ananda (film)
''Ananda'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Vara Mullapudi. A remake of the Telugu-language film ''Anandam'', the film stars Naveen Mayur and Ruthika with Rajesh Nataranga, Jhansi Subbaiah and Anant Nag in supporting roles. The film was a box office success and ran for fifty days. Cast Production The film marked the directorial debut of Vara Mullapudi, son of Telugu screenwriter Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. Soundtrack The soundtrack of the film was composed by Rajesh Ramanath, who reused all of the songs from the original. Reception A critic from ''Deccan Herald'' wrote that "This film is a welcome relief for cine-goers and has come to their rescue notwithstanding the fact that Ananda is a remake of the Telugu superhit film ''Anandam ''Anandam'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romance film, directed by Srinu Vaitla and starring Akash and Rekha in the lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film w ...
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Srinu Vaitla
Srinu Vaitla (born 24 September 1972) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema, particularly in the action comedy genre. He has received several accolades, including five Nandi Awards—three for Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer, Best Screenplay Writer—and a Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Award South for Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu, Best Director – Telugu. Vaitla made his directorial debut with the romantic film ''Nee Kosam'' (1999) and gained recognition with ''Anandam'' (2001), also a romantic drama. He later shifted to comedy and action-comedy films, directing projects such as Sontham (2002 film), ''Sontham'' (2002), ''Venky'' (2004), Dhee (film), ''Dhee'' (2007), ''Dubai Seenu'' (2007), Ready (2008 film), ''Ready'' (2008), King (2008 film), ''King'' (2008), ''Dookudu'' (2011), and Baadshah (2013 film), ''Baadshah'' (2013). His films from ''Sontham'' onward are widely referenced in Telugu popular culture and h ...
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Dwarakish
Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath (19 August 1942 – 16 April 2024), known by his stage name Dwarakish ( ), was an Indian actor, comedian and filmmaker who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema in addition to few Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Hindi cinema, Hindi films. Starting his career as a supporting actor in ''Veera Sankalpa'' (1964) and co-producer for the film ''Mamatheya Madilu'' in 1966, Dwarakish went on to work over five decades in cinema. He debuted as a director with the film ''Nee Bareda Kadambari'' (1985). Fondly remembered as "Karnatakada Kulla" (), Dwarakish produced over 50 films under his home production called "Dwarakish Chitra". ''Mayor Muthanna'' (1969) was the first film to be produced under his banner. He is referred to be the "First showman of Kannada cinema" for his daring and lavish experiments and his films were known for grand sets, songs and exotic locations. Early life Dwarakish was born on 19 August 1942. He grew up in Ittigegud ...
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Films Shot In Ooty
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ...
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Kannada Remakes Of Telugu Films
Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a second or third language for 15 million speakers in Karnataka. It is the official and administrative language of Karnataka. It also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton University Press, 2012, Kannada was the court language of a number of dynasties and empires of South India, Central India and the Deccan Plateau, namely the Kadamba dynasty, Western Ganga dynasty, Nolamba dynasty, Chalukya dynasty, Rashtrakutas, Western Chalukya Empire, Seuna dynasty, kingdom of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi, Hoysala dynasty ...
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Deccan Herald
''Deccan Herald'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper published from the Indian state of Karnataka. It was founded by businessman K. N. Guruswamy and launched on 17 June 1948. It is published by The Printers Mysore, a privately held company owned by the Nettakallappa family, heirs of Guruswamy. It has seven editions printed from Bengaluru, Hubballi, Davanagere, Hosapete, Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Kalaburagi. History and background ''Deccan Herald'' was launched on 17 June 1948. Its founder, K. N. Guruswamy, in search of a suitable location for a news publishing business, purchased a bar and restaurant called Funnel's, that was owned by an Irish couple, in March 1948. Despite having no experience in the newspaper industry, Guruswamy, along with his close aides and well wishers, decided to launch two newspapers from Bangalore since there was no such title at the time. Veteran journalist Pothan Joseph served as its founding editor, which gave it a strong footing a ...
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Nanditha (singer)
Nanditha (born 28 February) is an Indian singer. Best known as a playback singer in the Kannada film industry, she sings in other languages such as Tamil and Telugu. Nanditha began her playback career from the film ''Habba'' (1998). Since then, she has won numerous awards including the Karnataka State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South for her singing. Early life Nanditha completed her BE from R V College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore. She worked as a software engineer for Cisco systems for some time. She left the job and got involved fully into music. She is also a trained veena player. Her musical career started as a track singer for music director Hamsalekha. He gave her the first break in his film '' Habba'' in 1998. Career Nanditha has worked with many composers including Ilayaraja, Mano Murthy, Hamsalekha, V. Manohar, Rajesh Ramanath and others. She has won the Karnataka state award four times which includes for three consecutive times and she is the only s ...
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Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
Mullapudi Venkata Ramana (28 June 1931 – 24 February 2011) was an Indian writer known for his work in Telugu language. Noted for his humorous and metaphorical style of writing, Mullapudi received Raghupathi Venkaiah Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1986 for his contributions to Telugu cinema and he also won six Nandi Awards. Mullapudi is noted for his association with Bapu, who both worked together as Bapu–Ramana. The director–writer duo went onto make many successful films such as '' Bangaru Pichika'' (1968), ''Andala Ramudu'' (1973), ''Sampoorna Ramayanam'' (1973), '' Mutyala Muggu'' (1975), '' Pelli Pustakam'' (1993), '' Mister Pellam'' (1995), and '' Radha Gopalam'' (2005). He is also an essayist and cartoonist who is known for creating Budugu, a character considered as a corner stone for Telugu children's literature. Early life Mullapudi Venkata Ramana was born in middle-class traditional family and his childhood mostly spent in a tiny village c ...
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Sathyajith (Kannada Actor)
Syed Nizamuddin, known by his professional name Satyajit or Satyajith (2 June 1949 – 10 October 2021), was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Satyajit as an actor include '' Putnanja'' (1995), '' Shiva Mecchida Kannappa'' (1988), '' Chaitrada Premanjali'' (1992) and '' Apthamitra'' (2004). Career Satyajit has been part of more than six hundred and fifty Kannada films. Selected filmography * '' Ankush'' (1986) as Subhlya (Hindi film) * ''Aruna Raaga'' (1986) * ''Nyayakke Shikshe'' (1987) * ''Mr. Raja'' (1987) * ''Anthima Theerpu'' (1987)...Satyaraj * '' Athiratha Maharatha'' (1987)...Pratap * ''Thayigobba Karna'' (1988) * '' Shiva Mecchida Kannappa'' (1988) * '' Ranaranga'' (1988) * ''Nammoora Raja'' (1988) * ''Mahadasohi Sharana Basava'' (1988) * ''Bhoomi Thayane'' (1988) * '' Thayigobba Karna'' (1988) * '' Nyayakkaagi Naanu'' (1989) * ''Yuddha Kaanda'' (1989) * ''Raja Yuvaraja'' (1989) * ''Padma Vyuha'' (1989)...Mysore Mohanraj * '' ...
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Sanketh Kashi
Kashi (1954 – 2016) known by his professional name Sanketh Kashi, was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Kashi as an actor include '' Ulta Palta'' (1997), ''Nammoora Mandara Hoove'' (1996), ''Beladingalagi Baa'' (2008), and '' Mangalyam Tantunanena'' (1998). Career Kashi was part of more than one hundred and forty films in Kannada, including television series '' ' Malgudi Days'.'' Awards Selected filmography # '' Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba'' (1984) # ''Accident'' (1985) #'' Panchama Veda'' (1990) # '' Mane Devru'' (1993) # '' Annayya'' (1993) # '' Nishkarsha'' (1993) # ''Curfew'' (1994) # '' Indrana Gedda Narendra'' (1994) # '' Halunda Thavaru'' (1994) # '' Aragini'' (1995) # ''Dore'' (1995) # '' Sipayi'' (1996) # ''Nammoora Mandara Hoove'' (1996) # '' Ulta Palta'' (1997) # '' Nishyabda'' (1998) # '' Hendithghelthini'' (1998) #'' Mangalyam Tantunanena'' (1998) #'' Naanu Nanna Hendthiru'' (1999) #'' Sneha'' (1999) #'' O Premave'' (199 ...
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Sharan (actor)
Sharan (born 6 February 1972) is an Indian actor and an occasional playback singer and film producer who works in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut in the mid-1990s and appeared mostly in comedy roles and small supporting roles. However, he earned much recognition during the late 2000s and made his lead role for his 100th film '' Rambo'' and since then featuring as the lead actor in comedy films. Personal life Sharan was born into a family of theater artists. His grandparents and parents were reckoned artistes at the Gubbi theater. His younger sister Shruthi, is an actress. He has another younger sister. Though he was pushed to acting genre by his parents, his initial interest was in music and was part of an orchestra as a singer. He cut his own private devotional albums and also sang the title tracks for television series. Sharan's first tryst in acting began with a television series aired in Doordarshan channel. Subsequently he began to get offers to act in various tel ...
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Padma Vasanthi
Padma Vasanthi is an Indian actress in the Kannada film industry. Some of the films of Padma Vasanthi as an actress include '' Maanasa Sarovara'' (1982) '' Bettada Hoovu'' (1985), '' Mussanje Mathu'' (2008). Awards Career Padma Vasanthi has been part of more than 130 movies and many soap operas/serials in Kannada industry. Selected filmography Television See also * List of people from Karnataka *Cinema of Karnataka *List of Indian film actresses *Cinema of India The cinema of India, consisting of Film, motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various #Cinema by language, film indus ... References External links * Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Living people Kannada actresses Actresses from Karnataka Actresses from Bengaluru Indian film actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Kannada television ...
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