Chirutha
''Chirutha'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh, and produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the banner Vyjayanthi Movies. The film stars Ram Charan, Neha Sharma, Prakash Raj and Ashish Vidyarthi while Tanikella Bharani, Sayaji Shinde, Daniel Balaji and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. Ram Charan and Neha Sharma make their debuts. The film revolves around Charan, a young man in pursuit of a gangster who murdered his parents. The film's soundtrack and score is composed by Mani Sharma, cinematography by Shyam K. Naidu and editing by Saibaba. Its filming began in 2007 and was shot extensively around Thailand. ''Chirutha'' was released worldwide on 28 September 2007. The film held the record of being the highest-grossing Telugu film for a debut actor until it was surpassed by ''Uppena'' (2021). Charan won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South and Nandi Special Jury Award, Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Per ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ram Charan
Konidela Ram Charan Teja (born 27 March 1985) is an Indian actor, producer, and entrepreneur who works predominantly in Telugu films. One of the highest-paid Telugu film actors, he is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awards. Since 2013, he has featured in ''Forbes India''s Celebrity 100 list. Charan made his acting debut with '' Chirutha'' (2007), a box office hit, winning the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award. He rose to prominence starring in S. S. Rajamouli's fantasy action film '' Magadheera'' (2009), the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time at the time, winning the Filmfare Best Actor Award. His notable works include ''Racha'' (2012), '' Naayak'' (2013), '' Yevadu'' (2014), '' Govindudu Andarivadele'' (2014), and '' Dhruva'' (2016). Charan then starred in the blockbusters '' Rangasthalam'' (2018), winning his second Filmfare Best Actor Award, and '' RRR'' (2022), that collected over . In 2016, Charan launched his own production house Konidela ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Akash Puri
Akash Puri is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. He started his career in 2008 as a child actor in the films '' Chirutha'', ''Bujjigadu'', '' Ek Niranjan'', '' The Lotus Pond'', ''Businessman'', ''Dhoni'' and '' Gabbar Singh''. Puri debuted as a lead and adult with the 2015 film ''Andhra Pori''. His notable films include '' Mehbooba'' and ''Romantic''. Career Puri made his debut as a child artist in Chirutha as a young Charan in 2007. The film was directed by his father Puri Jagannadh, starring Ramcharan and Neha Sharma. He has also done more 7 films as a child artist which includes Bujjigadu, Ek Niranjan, The Lotus Pond, Businessman, Dhoni and Gabbar Singh. Puri made his debut as lead actor in 2015 with the film Andhra Pori. After that he done film Mehbooba, which is directed by his father Puri Jagannadh. The film get commercial hit. He also starred in Romantic film with ketika Sharma which got mixed talk from viewers. He will next featured in Romantic-Action ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Daniel Balaji
T. C. Balaji, better known by his stage name Daniel Balaji, is an Indian actor and writer, who predominantly appears in Tamil and Malayalam films. Early life and career Balaji studied a film direction course in Taramani film institute, Chennai. His uncle is Kannada film director Siddalingaiah, the father of Tamil actor Murali. His nephew is Atharvaa, who made his acting debut in '' Baana Kaathadi''. Balaji began his film career as a unit production manager on the sets of Kamal Haasan's unreleased '' Marudhanayagam''. Balaji's first role was in the television serial '' Chithi'', where he played a character named Daniel. After the success of the show, in his second serial ''Alaigal'', director Sunder K. Vijayan, named him as Daniel Balaji thinking that he portrayed his own character in Chithi. His first film in Tamil was '' April Maadhathil'', followed by a role in '' Kaadhal Kondein''. His first major role was in ''Kaakha Kaakha'' as a police officer alongside Suriya, who ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Neha Sharma
Neha Sharma (, born 21 November 1987) is an Indian actress and model. Sharma made her acting debut with the Telugu film '' Chirutha'' (2007) and her Hindi film debut with '' Crook'' (2010). She was highly appreciated for the semi-hit ''Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum''. Sharma has appeared in several films including ''Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'' (2013), ''Solo'' (2017) and ''Tanhaji'' (2020). She made her web debut with the series ''Illegal'' in 2020 and has also been part of the short film '' Kriti'', where she played the titular role. Early life A native of Bihar, Sharma attended the Mount Carmel School in Bhagalpur and pursued a course in fashion design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi. She confessed being severely asthmatic in childhood and always unwell and weak physically. She also claimed to be completely cured of asthma with the blessing of a family in Hyderabad. Personal life Her personal hobbies are cooking, listening to music, reading, and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Uppena
''Uppena'' () is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by newcomer Buchi Babu Sana. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, it stars debutants Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Krithi Shetty alongside Vijay Sethupathi in a prominent role. Set in Kakinada, the plot follows fisherman Aasi, who falls in love with Bebamma. Her father Raayanam is an influential zamindar, who fiercely protects his daughter to safeguard his family's honour. After a launch ceremony in January 2019, the makers commenced the principal shoot in May 2019, with film being shot in Kakinada, Hyderabad, Puri, Kolkata and Gangtok and wrapped up in January 2020. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with cinematography and editing by Shamdat and Naveen Nooli respectively. The film was originally slated to release on 2 April 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film is released theatrically on 12 February 2021 and was commercially successful at the b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Puri Jagannadh
Petla "Puri" Jagannadh (born 28 September 1966) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who works primarily in the Telugu film Industry. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu film '' Badri'' starring Pawan Kalyan, Renu Desai and Ameesha Patel. In 2006, he directed the Telugu film '' Pokiri'', premiered at the 7th IIFA Film Festival held in Dubai. The film was later re-made into several Indian languages, and brought Puri widespread Indian recognition. He made his Hindi film debut in 2004, with the film '' Shart: The Challenge''. In 2011, he directed the Hindi film '' Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap'' starring Amitabh Bachchan, which was archived in the Oscar library. He also produces films under his co-owned production companies, Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies, Vaishno Academy and Puri Connects in partnership with actress Charmme Kaur. He owns a music company called Puri Sangeet. The box office hits that he directed, in addition to ''Badri'', incl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Satyam Rajesh
Rajesh Babu, better known as Satyam Rajesh, is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu films. He has worked in more than 350 films. Rajesh got the moniker Satyam following his appearance in the 2003 film of the same name. Early life Rajesh was born in Visakhapatnam as Rajesh Babu. His father is a retired telecom employee and his mother is a homemaker. He studied MBA and worked in Mahindra. He got transferred to Hyderabad as a part of his job, which is when he sought opportunities for acting in Telugu films. Filmography * ''Sarkaru Vaari Paata'' Television * ''3 Roses'' (2021) on Aha * ''Maa uri polimera'' (2021) on hotstar Disney+ Hotstar (also known as Hotstar) is an Indian brand of subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Novi Digital Entertainment of Disney Star and operated by Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, both di ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rajesh, Satyam Telugu comedians Tel ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pragathi (actress)
Pragathi Mahavadi (born April 17, 1975) is Indian film and television actress who has acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam languages. Personal life Pragathi was born in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. Career Pragathi started her career as a model for Mysore Silk Palace. Later, she was introduced by Bhagyaraj as a lead actress in '' Veetla Visheshanga''. At the time, she acted in seven Tamil films and one Malayalam film. She got married and three years after she returned to act in television serials. Partial filmography Telugu # ''Shabash Ramu'' (1993) # '' Bobby'' (2002) # '' Nuvve Nuvve'' (2002) # ''Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu'' (2002) # ''Gangotri'' (2003) # ''Samba'' (2004) # '' Leela Mahal Center'' (2004) # '' Kushi Kushiga'' (2004) # '' Yamagola Malli Modalayindi'' (2007) # '' Chirutha'' (2007) # '' Lakshyam'' (2007) # '' Athidhi'' (2007) # '' Pourudu'' (2008) # ''Ready'' (2008) # '' Chintakayala Ravi'' (2008) # ''Kurradu'' (2009) # '' Kalavaramaye Madilo'' (2009) # '' Namo Venkate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bandla Ganesh
Bandla Ganesh, also known as Ganesh (born 10 March 1973), is an Indian actor, and film producer of Telugu cinema. In 2009, he ventured into film production with the film, '' Anjaneyulu'' under his production company, Parameswara Art Productions. At the age of six, Ganesh settled in Shadnagar. His father was a poultry farmer. Ganesh was first inspired to act by Pawan Kalyan's appearance in 1998's ''Suswagatham''. Ganesh started his career as a comedian in Telugu industry, mainly in Puri Jaggannadh's films. Bandla Ganesh appeared in the film ''Gabbar Singh'', which was a commercial success. He admires Pawan Kalyan very much, which he publicly displayed at multiple occasions and also in his emotional speech in the Gabbar Singh movie audio launch event. Filmography As producer As actor ;Telugu *'' Vinodam'' (1996) *'' Aahvaanam'' (1997) *''Sindhooram'' (1997) *'' Ugadi'' (1997) *'' Master'' (1997) *'' Snehithulu'' (1998) *''Suswagatham'' (1998) *''Manasulo Maata'' (1998) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Uttej
Uttej is an Indian actor and screenwriter who works in Telugu films. He won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for the film ''Chandamama'' (2007). Personal life Uttej was born and brought up in Nalgonda district. He is the nephew of noted lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja. Uttej married Padmavathi who died in September 2021 due to cancer. Career Uttej started his career as an assistant director in Ram Gopal Varma's directorial debut ''Siva'' in 1989. He also played the role of canteen waiter in the film. He recommended JD Chakravathi to play antagonist role in Siva. He acted along with many lead actors and also worked as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi for the film '' Gulabi''. Filmography Actor Writer *'' Raatri'' (1992) *'' Money Money'' (1995) *'' Ninne Pelladata'' (1996; additional dialogue) *'' Khadgam'' (2002) *''Rakhi * ''Rakhi'' (1949 film), starring Kamini Kaushal * ''Rakhi'' (1962 film) * ''Rakhi'' (2006 film) * ''Rakhi'' (TV series), a drama s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013) was a popular 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. Being close to Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Dharmavarapu was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association. Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Alasyam Amrutham (2010) and Yagnam (2004). Early life Dharmavarapu was born in a Telugu 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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nandi Special Jury Award
The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films since 1981. See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Special Jury Award Special Jury ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |