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Chikkadu Dorakadu (1967 Film)
''Chikkadu Dorakadu'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Sri Lakshmi Narayana Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao, Jayalalithaa and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Jay Vejay'' (1977). Plot Once upon a time, there were three kingdoms, Malawa, Pushpapuri, and Panchalapuram, which had together hidden a secret treasure for the welfare of the people at ''Bhuvaseswari Peetam'' and hid their route map in 3 different necklaces. Generations pass; the Malawa King, Dharmapala, does not have children. Taking this as an advantage, his brother-in-law Simhabala wants to grab the throne and forces Dharmapala to adopt his son Prachanda Sena. But God's wish is different; Dharmapala and his wife are blessed with twin boys. Simhabala secretly steals the children and orders his henchmen to kill them. Due to their loyalty toward the King, the soldiers separate them by kee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanta Rao
Tadepalli Lakshmi Kantha Rao (16 November 1923 – 22 March 2009) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rao appeared in more than 400 feature films, starring in many, in a variety of genres including mythological, social and folklore. After a success string in folklore and swashbuckling films, he became popularly referred to as ''Kattula Kantha Rao''. He has also acted in a few Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam movies. He has produced about five films under the Hyma Films banner. In the 1960s, he was one of the primary actors in Telugu cinema, along with N. T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Kantha Rao was known for portraying the roles of Narada, Lord Krishna and Arjuna in mythological films. He played Lakshmana in the blockbuster film '' Lava Kusa'', for which he received ''Vishehsa Puraskaram'' in 1963. Early life Rao was born into a Telugu Brahmin family to Kesavarao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaya Devi
Chaya may refer to: Places *Chaya (Ob), in Tomsk Oblast, Russia, a tributary of Ob River *Chaya (Lena), in Siberia, Russia, a tributary of Lena River *''Chaya'', another name for the Chepelare (river), Chepelare, a river in Bulgaria *Chaya County, in Tibet *Chaya, Afghanistan, a List of places in Afghanistan#C, place in Afghanistan People *Chaya family, a wealthy family of textile merchants based in Kyoto, Japan from the 16th century into the Edo period **Chaya Shirōjirō, merchants within that family, wealthy and influential traders with the official patronage of the Tokugawa shogunate *Afif Chaya (born 1947), Lebanese singer and actor *B. R. Chaya, Indian playback singer * Chaya (Hebrew given name), multiple persons *Chaya Singh (born 1981), Indian actress *Maxime Chaya (born 1961), Lebanese sportsman and explorer Other uses *Chaya (literature), an ancient tradition of providing Sanskrit glosses (transliterations) for Prakrit word forms, particularly in classical Indian drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Fantasy Action Films
Indian or Indians may refer to: Associated with India * of or related to India ** Indian people ** Indian diaspora ** Languages of India ** Indian English, a dialect of the English language ** Indian cuisine Associated with indigenous peoples of the Americas * Indigenous peoples of the Americas ** First Nations in Canada ** Native Americans in the United States ** Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean ** Indigenous languages of the Americas Places * Indian, West Virginia, U.S. * The Indians, an archipelago of islets in the British Virgin Islands Arts and entertainment Film * ''Indian'' (film series), a Tamil-language film series ** ''Indian'' (1996 film) * ''Indian'' (2001 film), a Hindi-language film Music * Indians (musician), Danish singer Søren Løkke Juul * "The Indian", an unreleased song by Basshunter * "Indian" (song), by Sturm und Drang, 2007 * "Indians" (song), by Anthrax, 1987 * Indians, a song by Gojira from the 2003 album '' The Link'' Other uses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By T
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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 Films
The year 1967 in film involved some significant events. It is widely considered one of the most ground-breaking years in American cinema, with "revolutionary" films highlighting the shift towards forward thinking European standards at the time, including: '' Bonnie and Clyde'', ''The Graduate'', ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'', ''Cool Hand Luke'', '' The Dirty Dozen'', '' In Cold Blood'', '' In the Heat of the Night'', ''The Jungle Book'' and '' You Only Live Twice''. Highest-grossing films North America The top ten 1967 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * April 28 — The prototype for the IMAX large-format-film acquisition and screening system is exhibited at Expo 67 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. * July 8 — Vivien Leigh, best known for starring in ''Gone with the Wind'' and ''A Streetcar Named Desire'', dies from tuberculosis in London. * July 15 — Seven Arts Productions acquire substantially all the assets and business of Warn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1960s Indian 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] |
Ghantasala (musician)
Ghantasala Venkateswararao (4 December 1922 – 11 February 1974), known mononymously by his surname as Ghantasala, was an Indian playback singer and film composer known for his works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada cinema and also in Tamil, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi language films. He is considered one of the greatest singers of Telugu and Indian cinema. In 1970, he received the Padma Shri award, India's fourth highest civilian award for his contribution to Indian cinema. According to ''The Hindu'' and ''The Indian Express'', Ghantasala was 'such a divine talent and with his songs he could move the hearts of the people'. 'Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing'. Gifted with what Indian film historian V. A. K. Ranga Rao called 'the most majestic voice', Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ummadi Kutumbam
''Ummadi Kutumbam'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the NAT & Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot The film begins in a village where a conjoined family, with an old mother and four sons: a clerk, Chandram, a farmer, and Mukundam, is molded into a doctor by the hard of all. Ramu is a gallant, naughty younger who spends his life with stage plays but provides regard to his family. The first three siblings performed nuptial Nagaiah's wife, Gauri, is bratty, Chandram's wife, Kantham, is a shrew, whereas Mukundam's wife, Rama, is benevolent. Ramu pays the utmost respect to Rama and dotes on Nagaiah's son Kittu, who also reciprocates. Soon, Mukundam detests Rama due to her traditional customs and quits. In the city, Mohini, a dancer, snares him who neglects the family. At home, a falling-out arises between t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhama Vijayam (1967 Film)
''Bhama Vijayam'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Somasekhar and Radha Krishna, and directed by C.Pulliah. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film is based on ''Gollabhama'' (1947) which itself is based on the stories of ''Kaasi Majililu'' written in Telugu by Madhira Subbanna Deekshitulu. Plot The film begins with Kamavardhana, Kalinga's king, attempting to molest tribal girl Sundari. Jayachandra, a prince, secures and falls for her. But perceiving her animosity toward kingship, he introduces himself as a soldier, safehouses her, carves her as a wise lady and knits her with the consent of his parents. The couple leads a delightful life until an abyss arises as an angel, Vahini, infatuated with Jayachandra, abducts him to heaven and entices him, but to avail. On earth, Sundari woes for adversity. Jayachandra consents to Vahini and calls Sundari to heaven. Here, the pair unintentionally takes the necta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
