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Anandam Xavier
''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 was sensational hit at box office and ran for 200 days in two centers, 175 days in two centers and 100 days in all major centers. It was a commercial and critical success of the time. This film made Akash an overnight star of the Telugu film industry. The film was remade in Kannada as '' Ananda'', in Tamil as '' Inidhu Inidhu Kaadhal Inidhu'', both versions being produced by Ramoji Rao and in Hindi as ''Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum''. Plot Kiran ( Akash) and Aishwarya (Rekha) are neighbours since childhood and always fight with each other on trivial things. Kiran hates her so much that he feels relieved when she moves to Ooty along with her parents. There, Aishwarya comes across an unopened greeting card addressed to Deepika (Tanu Roy). She learns that Deepika's family were the previ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aanandham
''Aanandham'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film co-written and directed by N. Lingusamy in his directoral debut and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Murali (Tamil actor), Murali, Abbas (actor), Abbas, Devayani (actress), Devayani, Rambha (actress), Rambha, Sneha (actress), Sneha, Delhi Ganesh and Srividya. Arthur A. Wilson handled cinematography, while S. A. Rajkumar composed the film's score and soundtrack. The film was released on 25 May 2001 to positive reviews, and became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year. It was remade in Telugu language, Telugu as ''Sankranti (film), Sankranti'' (2005). Plot Thirupathisamy owns a provisional store and is the eldest among four brothers, and all live together in a home along with their parents. Thirupathi is widely respected by everyone in the family and was responsible for bringing back their family to a good sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inidhu Inidhu Kaadhal Inidhu
''Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language buddy romance film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, and produced by Ramoji Rao. A remake of the 2001 Telugu film ''Anandam'', it stars Jai Akash reprising his role from the original and Neha, with Hamsavardhan and Monica in supporting roles. The film was released on 8 May 2003. Cast Production The venture was a remake of the Srinu Vaitla's successful 2001 Telugu film ''Anandam'', with the lead actor Jai Akash retained in his role. Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song "Anandam" from the original was replaced with "Azhaguda". One of the title songs "Inithu Inithu" was additionally composed. Reception Malathi Rangarajan of ''The Hindu'' revealed "the film drags on for 45 minutes — absolutely exasperating". Malini Mannath of ''Chennai Online'' wrote "The Director does make some attempts to give some little touches that would make his narration in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar Melkote
Shankar Melkote is an Indian comedian, supporting actor who appears in Telugu films and CEO of a marketing company in Hyderabad. He started his film career with Jandhyala's ''Srivariki Premalekha'' and went on to appear in 180 films. He is one of the speakers and writers at the Hyderabad Literary Festival. Melkote received the 17th Yudhvir Memorial Award in 2008 for outstanding contribution. He is the father-in-law of M.V.Sridhar, well noted Hyderabad ranji player and Former BCCI General Manager. Filmography Telugu * ''Srivariki Premalekha'' (1984) * '' Karu Diddina Kapuram'' (1986) * ''Premayanam'' (1988) * ''Paila Pachessu'' (1989) * '' Ashwini'' (1991) * ''Srimaan Brahmachari'' (1992) * '' Nuvve Kavali'' (2000) * '' Anandam'' (2001) * '' Akasa Veedhilo'' (2001) * '' Nuvvu Naaku Nachav'' (2001) * '' Ishtam'' (2001) * '' Santosham'' (2002) * '' Manmadhudu'' (2002) * ''Oka Raju Oka Rani'' (2003) * '' Donga Ramudu and Party'' (2003) as Ravi K. Rao from Washington * '' Oka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny (actor)
Pollapragada Janardhana Rao, popularly known as Jenny, is an Indian comedian and artist, who appears in Telugu films and Telugu television. Jenny is from a Telugu Brahmin family from Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He is a mime artist. He has performed at over 1,000 shows in India as well as abroad. He acted in comic roles in more than 400 films and on television. He also did mime in many government funded TV ads. Partial filmography *'' Padamati Sandhya Ragam'' (1987) *'' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) as Server in star hotel *''O Bharya Katha'' (1988) as Priest *'' Vijay'' (1989) as Defence Council *''Paila Pachessu'' (1989) *'' Pranadaata'' (1992) *'' Hello Brother'' (1994) *'' Lucky Chance'' (1994) *''Kishkindha Kanda'' (1994) *'' Yamaleela'' (1994) *''Criminal'' (1994) *''Street Fighter'' (1995) as Subba Rao *''Khaidi Inspector'' (1995) as Subbarayudu *''Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam'' (1995) as Seth *'' Pokiri Raja'' (1995) *''Amma Durgamma'' (1996) *''Pelli Sandadi'' (1996) * ... [...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] |
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] |
M S Narayana
M. S. Narayana (16 April 1951 – 23 January 2015) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu cinema. Narayana worked in over 750 films in his career spanning 23 years. He died on 23 January 2015 due to organ failure in Hyderabad, India. Career Narayana's debut film as an actor was '' M. Dharmaraju M.A.'' which was released in 1994. M. S. Narayana, initially a writer, contributed to the comedy track in the film. Director Ravi Raja Pinisetty, seeking an actor with a distinct appearance described as "Dosakai Mokham" (cucumber face), cast Narayana, who was then working as a writer, after an assistant suggested his name. Although hesitant to act, Narayana accepted the role following Pinisetty's encouragement. Narayana dabbled in theatre initially while working as a lecturer at KGRL College, Bhimavaram, and entered the film industry as a writer before being introduced as an actor. He made his debut as a writer in the film Alexander starring his son Vikram. Another film dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudha (Telugu Actress)
Sudha (born Hema Sudha) is an Indian actress who predominantly played character roles in Telugu films. Born and brought up in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, she has acted in more than 500 Telugu films. Filmography Telugu * '' Gang Leader'' (1991) * '' Rowdy Alludu'' (1991) * '' Talli Tandrulu'' (1991) * '' President Gari Pellam'' (1992) * '' Major Chandrakanth'' (1993) * '' Aame'' (1994) * ''Criminal'' (1994) * '' Hello Brother'' (1994) * '' Bangaru Kutumbam'' (1994) * '' Pokiri Raja'' (1995) * '' Gharana Bullodu'' (1995) * ''Ammaleni Puttillu'' (1995) * '' Ghatotkachudu'' (1995) * ''Taj Mahal'' (1995) * '' Sankalpam'' (1995) * ''Criminal'' (1995) * ''Telugu Veera Levara'' (1995) as Ramaraju's sister-in-law * '' Ramudochadu'' (1996) * ''Pellala Rajyam'' (1996) * ''Puttinti Gowravam'' (1996) * '' Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'' (1996) * '' Subhakankshalu'' (1997) * '' Preminchukundam Raa'' (1997) * '' Pelli Peetalu'' (1998) * '' Suryudu'' (1998) * '' Srimathi Vellostha'' (1998) * '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiva Reddy
Siva Reddy is an Indian mimicry artist, comedian and actor. He has worked in over 100 films and performed 6000 over stage shows, both in India and abroad in Telugu. He is popular for his imitation of popular Telugu film actors. TV shows * Gemini TV - Jalsa (As an Anchor) * Zee Telugu - Chittam chittam Praya chittam * Gemini TV - Koteswara Rao * Maa TV – Gharshana Dance Show * ETV - Comedy Gang * Gemini TV - Joolakataka (as Judge) Live shows * Stage Show for Y.S. Rajashekhar Reddy * Sakshi – Vinayaka chavithi – Multiple Times * TV9 – Vinayaka chavithi – Mostly every Year * NTV - Different Shows * HMTV - Different Shows * Vajrotsavam - 2007 * Open Heart with RK - ABN Telugu - 06-Jun-2019 * TANA Celebrations 2003,2005 ... 2019 (Multiple Times) * ATA Celebrations 2004, 2006 and many more Filmography Awards * Nandi Award - 2004https://idlebrain.com/news/functions/2004nandiawards/nandiawards59.html * The Vamsi-Berkeley award for '' Athade Oka Sainyam'' * Bharata-M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitram Seenu
Chitram Srinu is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu films. Srinu made his debut through the film '' Chitram''. He has acted in over 260 films. He turned hero for the unreleased films ''Viswadhabhi Rama'' and ''Mayasabha''. Originally from Khammam, he is known for his roles in ''Chitram'' (2000), ''Anandam'' (2001), '' Venky'' (2004), '' Bommarillu'' (2006), '' Dubai Seenu'' (2006), ''Mantra'' (2007) and '' 100% Love'' (2011). Filmography *'' Chitram'' (2000) as Ramana's friend *''Anandam'' (2001) as Chandu *'' Aadi'' (2002) *'' Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu'' (2002) as Guava seller *'' Hai'' (2002) *'' Neetho'' as Madhav's friend *'' Sontham'' (2002) as Shesham's friend *'' Okato Number Kurraadu'' (2002) *'' Yuva Rathna'' (2002) *'' Nee Thodu Kavali'' (2002) *'' Nee Sneham'' (2002) as Madhav's friend *'' Ammayilu Abbayilu'' (2003) *''Uthsaham'' (2003) *''Sambhu'' (2003) *''Vishnu'' (2003) *'' Taarak'' (2003) *'' Malliswari'' (2004) as Peon Seenu *'' Venky'' (2004) as Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
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 Award for Best Male Comedian, Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in ''Yagnam (2004 film), Yagnam'' (2004) and ''Aalasyam Amrutam'' (2010). Early life Dharmavarapu was born in a Traditional Telugu Brahmin, 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 And ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandra Mohan (Telugu Actor)
Chandra Mohan (born Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao; 23 May 1946 – 11 November 2023) was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu films. He won a Filmfare Award South and two Nandi Awards. Early life Mohan was born as Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao on 23 May 1946, in Pamidimukkala village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He was educated at Y.V.R.M.Z.P. High School at Meduru. He graduated from the agriculture college of Bapatla. He was the cousin of veteran filmmaker K. Viswanath. Career Mohan was introduced to the Telugu film industry through the film '' Rangula Ratnam'' in 1966. In 1968, he starred in '' Sukha Duhkalu'', as the caring brother of Vanisri's character, for which he received awards. Mohan received critical reception for his performance in box office hits such as '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966) for which he received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor, '' Padaharella Vayasu'' (1978) for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
