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Chakri (music Director)
Gilla Chakradhar (15 June 1974 – 15 December 2014), known professionally as Chakri, was an Indian music composer and singer who worked in Telugu cinema. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for '' Satyam'' (2003) & Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Simha (2010). Early life Chakradhar was born on 15 June 1974 in Kambalapalli, a village of the Mahabubabad district, Telangana. Career Chakradhar was known for composing music. He worked as a music director in around 85 movies. He started his career as the music director of the 2000 film ''Bachi,'' directed by Puri Jagannadh. He won the best singer award for ''Satyam'' in the Tollywood Filmfare Awards and a Nandi Award for ''Simha''. He created many musical hits for Ravi Teja and director Puri Jagannadh, working on nine films with the former and ten films with the latter. Personal life Chakradhar married Sravani in 2004, shortly after he divorced his first wife. He has a brother and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahabubabad District
Mahabubabad district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The district was carved out from the erstwhile Warangal district following the re-organisation of districts in the state in October 2016. The district shares boundaries with Suryapet, Khammam, Bhadradri, Warangal, Mulugu and Jangaon districts. Geography The district is spread over an area of . The region is mostly plain with occasional hillocks. Most of the land is used for agriculture. The mandals Bayyaram and Garla have rich iron ore and coal deposits. It also has Bheemunipadam waterfall and Edubavula waterfall. There are several popular hillocks such as Pandavula Gutta in Bayyaram Mandal (Pandavula Guhalu, Thirumalagiri is different one, located in Jayshankar Bhupalpally district, east of Warangal). The district is also famous for Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy temple Demographics Census of India, the district has a population of 774,549. Mahabubabad has a sex ratio of 996 females per 1000 males and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 cinema. The awards are named after the monolithic sculpture of the sacred bull, Nandi, at Lepakshi, a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people. The Nandi Awards are categorised into four levels: Swarnam (Gold), Rajatam (Silver), Kamsyam (Bronze), and Raagi (Copper). In addition to film and television awards, the government also presents the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards to honour outstanding contributions in social, mythological, and poetic dramas in Telugu theatre. History The Government of Andhra Pradesh commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donga Ramudu And Party
''Donga Ramudu and Party'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Vamsy. It stars Srikanth and Laya in the lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Chakri. The film released on 26 June 2003. Plot Rama Krishna is a petty thief with his 4-member team that also includes a lady. He falls in love with a journalist Vasantha Lakshmi. Then there is a village in Konaseema called Kotayyavaripalem. There used to be an illustrious gentleman called Kotayya on whom the village is named after. His only daughter eloped with a guy she loved. Koatayya died later by writing a will that all his property should be passed on to the offspring of his daughter. He gave the responsibility of finding out the heir to a loyal man Somayajulu. Vasantha Lakshmi is sent on to investigate more about that village by the editor. Rama Krishna, who is running away from the impending police plans to pretend as the grandson of Kotayya and enters Kotayyavaripalem. The rest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oka Raju Oka Rani
''Oka Raju Oka Rani'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Romantic comedy, romantic comedy film directed by newcomer Yogi. The film features Ravi Teja and Namitha in the lead roles. Music has been composed by Chakri (music director), Chakri. The movie was released on 19 June 2003. Cast Production Director Sobhan debuted as an actor with this film. The film is inspired by ''Poovellam Kettuppar'' (1999). Soundtrack The soundtrack is composed by Chakri (music director), Chakri and lyrics are written by Trivikram Srinivas. In an audio review, a writer from ''The Hindu'' said that "The album, ''Oka Raju Oka Rani'', certainly deserves more than just one hearing". Reception Jeevi of ''Idlebrain.com'' gave the film a rating of three out of five and said that "The film is good in the first half of the second half. However, the climax scene of Ravi Teja convincing Tanikella Bharani about their love is unconvincing". Gudipoodi Srihari of ''The Hindu'' opined tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Ravi Teja, Asin, and Prakash Raj with Jayasudha in a extended cameo role, while Ali, and Subbaraju play supporting roles. The film released on 19 April 2003. It marks Asin's debut in Telugu cinema. It was first remade in Odia as '' Katha Deithili Maa Ku'', in Tamil as '' M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi'', in Kannada as ''Maurya'', and in Bhojpuri as ''Jigarwala''. In the Tamil version, Asin reprised her role. It was declared a blockbuster at the box-office and was one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time during its release. Plot Chandrasekhar Rao "Chandu"'s entire life is about his mother Lakshmi, a college lecturer. They together live in Hyderabad. When Chandu was a little boy, Lakshmi separated from her husband Raghuveer. Chandu is a great kickboxer and is very passionate about it. He later meets Mugambigambal aka Chennai, a Tamil gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003 Film)
''Kabaddi Kabaddi'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports romantic comedy film produced by Valluripalli Ramesh Babu for Maharshi Cinema, and directed by Venky. Starring Jagapati Babu, Kalyani and music composed by Chakri. Plot The film begins in Venkannapalem, where Rambabu, a typical village bloke, is the son of a weaver, Veerabhadrayah. He spends most of his time with his gang from different age groups. Kaveri is Nagendra's sister and head of the adjacent village, Sakhinetipally. Nagendra is the coach of the Sakhinetipally Kabaddi team, which has won 99 matches continuously all over the state. Rambabu crushes Kaveri at first sight, and after a while, she responds. Nagendra objects to it as Rambabu is wayward. In the clash, Rambabu challenges the Sakhinetipally Kabaddi team to defeat the Sakhinetipally and asks for Kaveri's hand-in bonus. Nagendra agrees to it. Now, Rambabu is gathering his team. He requires 11 members to play, but no one comes to his aid. So, he makes up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhanalakshmi, I Love You
''Dhanalakshmi, I Love You'' is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and starring Allari Naresh, Aditya Om, Naresh, and Ankitha. The film is a remake of the 2000 Hindi film ''Hera Pheri'' by Priyadarshan which itself was based on Siddique–Lal's 1989 Malayalam film '' Ramji Rao Speaking''. Cast Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Chakri. Release and reception The film released on 18 October 2002. Gudipoodi Srihari of ''The Hindu ''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was founded as a weekly publication in 1878 by the Triplicane Six, becoming a daily in 1889. It is one of the India ...'' opined that "Histrionically speaking, it is the senior Naresh who steals the limelight, with a peculiar make-up given to his role of Babu Rao". Jeevi of '' Idlebrain.com'' gave the film a rating of 2.75/5 and said that "The movie looks very art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammayilu Abbayilu
''Ammayilu Abbayilu'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic film directed by Ravi Babu starring Vijay Sai, Mohit, Sonu Sood, Debina, and Vidya. Cast Soundtrack The music of this film was composed by Chakri and the lyrics were written by Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar. Reception Jeevi of '' Idlebrain.com'' wrote that "The film is a let down for movie lovers who expected another good film from Ravi Babu. The assets of the film are artwork by Bhupesh and music by Chakri. The main drawback of the film is insipid screenplay, lack of nativity and artificial characterization. The scenes that depict sex are bland in the film". A critic from ''The Hindu ''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was founded as a weekly publication in 1878 by the Triplicane Six, becoming a daily in 1889. It is one of the India ...'' wrote that "It is not a film to be taken seriously nor to get entertain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juniors (film)
''Juniors'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language coming of age-romantic drama film directed and co-written by debutant J Pulla Rao. It is a remake of the Tamil film '' Thulluvadho Ilamai'' (2002). The film stars Allari Naresh and Shireen, who reprises her role from the original, along with newcomers Pavan and Anil in supporting roles. Plot Cast * Allari Naresh as Mahesh * Shireen as Pooja *Pavan *Anil * Tanikella Bharani *Prakash Raj as the principal * Vizag Prasad as Pooja's father * Sudhakar as a vagabond * Chittajalu Lakshmipati *Jr. Relangi * Gautam Raju * Sattanna as a teacher *Dasanna *Pardhasaaradhi * Prudhvi Raj * Banerjee * Shweta Menon Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Chakri. Release and reception Gudipoodi Srihari of ''The Hindu'' criticised the film and stated that "Naresh and all the other college boys and girls get childish cheap roles. Even Naresh the only star attraction in the cast turns out to be a dud. Shireen, a debutante is a total misf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idiot (2002 Film)
''Idiot: O Chanti Gaadi Prema Katha'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action romantic comedy film which released on 22 August 2002 and was directed by Puri Jagannadh. It was the second collaboration between Ravi Teja and Puri Jagannadh after the successful film ''Itlu Sravani Subramanyam''. The dialogue was written by Puri Jagannadh with soundtrack by Chakri. This film stars Ravi Teja and Rakshita (in her Telugu debut, reprising her role from original). It turned out to be a blockbuster. The film ran for 100 days in 36 centres. The film was a remake of director's own 2002 Kannada movie '' Appu''. Plot Bhaskar Rao a.k.a. Chantigadu is the son of a head constable Venkata Sami. Chanti is a guy with a carefree attitude. He is beaten by a rival gang at night and is rescued by a beautiful girl, Suchitra. She pays his hospital bills and donates her blood. She is gone from the hospital by the time Chanti becomes conscious. When Chanti's friends inform him about the girl who rescued h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru
''Avunu... Valliddaru Ishta Paddaru!'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vamsy. It won many awards including the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award. The film's music is composed by Chakri. Plot Morampudi Anil Sai Kumar is a well-educated but unemployed youth who comes to the city in search of a job. After attending a hundred interviews, he is offered a night watchman job by an employer who is impressed by Anil's honesty and dignity of labour. Anil starts looking for accommodation in a nearby colony. Satyanandam stays in the colony and takes care of a house of his friend living in America, collecting rent for him. Swathi stays in that house and works in a software firm. Satyanandam is interested in collecting a second rent for himself and offers the house to Anil on the condition that he can stay there only during the day, without Swathi's knowledge. Anil agrees and moves into the house. Anil is impressed by the way the room is decorat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaduthu Paaduthu
''Aaduthu Paaduthu'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Devi Prasad. The film stars Srikanth, Sunil and Gayatri. The film was a box office success. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Ee Parakkum Thalika'' (2001). Cast * Srikanth as Gopi * Sunil as Papi *Gayatri as Gayatri / Vasanthi *Brahmanandam as a cop *Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as the sub-inspector *Tanikella Bharani as Bank manager * M. S. Narayana as the cook *Gautham Raju * Aditya * Naveen * Sathibabu * Sana Production Srikanth plays an unemployed youth. Gayatri makes her debuts in Telugu with this film. The film was almost entirely shot in a bus. Soundtrack Music by Chakri. *"Aaduthu Paaduthu" - Ravi Varma, R B Jeeva *"Chamakku Chamakku" - Kausalya *"Navvave Chilakamma" - Pramod Babloo, Santhoshini, Vishwa *"Neeli Neeli" - Hariharan, Kousalya *"Rukumani" – Tippu, Moorthy Reception Gudipoodi Srihari of ''The Hindu'' gave the film a negative review and opined that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
