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D. V. Narasa Raju
D.V. Narasaraju or Datla Venkata Narasaraju (Telugu language, Telugu: డి.వి.నరసరాజు; 15 July 1920 – 28 August 2006) was a writer and director of South India films and playwright. He wrote stories such as Gundamma Katha, Yamagola, and Donga Ramudu (1955 film), Donga Ramudu. Narasa Raju was highly motivated by M. N. Roy and his party-free politics. He died on 28 August 2006 at Care Hospital. Autobiography (Adrusthavantuni Aatmakatha) As he could not write such vast work in his 80s, Mr. Ravi Adabala, an Advocate and his friend advised to record in audio tapes. He requested Mr Ravi Adabala to listen and record his speech. Mr.Ravi Adabala obliged his request and did so. His speech recorded in 10 Micro cassettes. The recording process took three months from March 2000, Later the recordings were transcribed and published. The Book was released by Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the year 2006. After some months he died of illness at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guntur District
Guntur district is one of the twenty six districts in the Coastal Andhra region of the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The administrative seat of the district is located at Guntur, the List of urban agglomerations in Andhra Pradesh, largest city of the district in terms of area and with a population of 670,073. It has a coastline of approximately on the right bank of Krishna River, that separates it from Krishna district and NTR district. It is bounded on the south by Bapatla district and on the west by Palnadu district. It has an area of , with a population of 20,91,075, as per 2011 Census of India, 2011 census of India. The district is often referred to as the ''Land of Chillies''. It is also a major centre for agriculture, education and learning. It exports large quantities of chillies and tobacco. Etymology The district derives its name from its district headquarters, Guntur. There are several opinions on the meaning and origin of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakta Prahlada (1967 Film)
''Bhakta Prahlada'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao based on a script by D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars S. V. Ranga Rao and Anjali Devi. Roja Ramani, in her film debut, plays the title character. ''Bhakta Prahlada'' is produced on the AVM Productions banner by A. V. Meiyappan and his sons, M. Murugan, M. Kumaran and M. Saravanan. The film is based on the legend of Prahlada, a character in ''Bhagavata Purana'' known for his devotion to the Hindu god Vishnu. ''Bhakta Prahlada'' is the third Telugu film based on Prahlada, after the 1932 and 1942 films of the same name. Unlike the earlier two, which were filmed in black-and-white, this version was shot in Eastman Color Negative film. Its script was completed by May 1965. Since ''Bhakta Prahlada'' and '' Ave Kallu'' were simultaneously produced by AVM Productions, principal photography and post-production were delayed and lasted for one-and-a-half years. ''Bhakta Prahla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Ranga Neethulu
''Sri Ranga Neethulu'' is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Ooty Varai Uravu'' (1967). The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at the box office. Plot The film begins with a tycoon rectitude, Narayana Murthy, who constantly preaches the principles of righteousness. He lives with his wife Janaki, son Rajesh, and daughter Shanti. Narayana Murthy ostracizes Shanti for knitting a Christian John. Once, a wealthy woman named Vijaya, is forced into an unwilling nuptial by her maternal uncle, Chalapati. She escapes and tries to board a train. On the way, her taxi hits a girl named Lakshmi, but she proceeds with Lakshmi's luggage and poses as her, leaving her behind. Trespassing Rajesh admits her to a hospital. Rajesh boards the same train ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srungara Ramudu
''Srungara Ramudu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Shankar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Latha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was produced by Rama Murthy under the Satyatai Productions banner. This film is remake of Hindi film ''Kashmir Ki Kali'' (1964). Plot The film begins in Kashmir, where four friends, Rama Narayana, Lakshmi Narayana, Govinda Narayana & Satyanarayana, establish a bank, Narayana & Co. All of them share a relationship beyond and even their children are besties. Lakshmi Narayana's son is Rajaram, Govinda Narayana's progeny is a son, Jaipal, and a daughter, Rita, while Satyanarayana's daughter is Shanti. Time passes, and the bank flourishes in profits. Whereat, malice Rama Narayana & Lakshmi Narayan swindles by slaying Govinda Narayana and pin Satyanarayana bankrupt before the public. As a result, he confronts ignominy and commits suicide. Before dying, Govinda Narayana divulges the actuality to his children, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yugandhar
''Yugandhar'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by K. S. R. Das. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Don'' (1978). The film was commercially successful. Plot The film begins with an international gangster, Yugandhar, and Interpol assigns an officer, David, who works with local SP Jagannath, to catch him. Meanwhile, Yugandhar discerns his acolyte Ramesh as a mole and slays him, ensuing his fiancée, Kamini. Consequently, Ramesh's sibling Jaya seeks vengeance and tactically infiltrates their web. During an operation, Yugandhar becomes the victim of a bullet and dies, which no one knows, excluding Jagannath. Ergo, he silently buries the body, validating his existence. Fortuitously, Jagannath encounters Vijay, Yugandhar's doppelganger, who is trying to support two infant fosters. So, he sets the seal tone to snatch the foes by superseding Vijay as a scout. Today, guarding the kid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magaadu (1976 Film)
''Magaadu'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by Lakshmi Rajyam, Sridhar Rao and Srikanth Nahata and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Ramakrishna, Manjula and Latha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Deewaar'' (1975). Plot The film begins with a protest under the strong leadership of trade unionist Anand Babu to enhance the struggling lives of laborers. Anand Babu lives with his wife, Shantamma, and two sons, Vijay & Ravi. The factory management takes a stab at bribing him but in vain. So, via the threat of keeping his family at risk, they bind him. Upon which, furious, the laborer batters, declaring him a traitor, resulting in him becoming a wanderer. Shantamma also departs the town with children, where she strives hard to civilize Ravi, and Vijay aids her. Parallelly, Vijay turns into an atheist who never accesses the temple, only accompanies his mother and sits on its steps. Years r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaade Veedu
''Vaade Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Ramabrahmam under the Sri Gowthami Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Manjula, with music composed by Satyam. Plot Zamindar Jaganadham lives with his wife, Shantamma, and two children. However, manager Kodandam outwits him and subterfuges to usurp his wealth. As of now, a lament enters as the heir, Rambabu, is abducted by a thief, which leads to Jaganadham's death. Here, the thief falsifies his wife, Lakshmi, the kid, as an orphan who rears him with immense love as Kondadu. Years roll by, and Kondadu dauntless proceeds to the city for livelihood amid squabbles with a beautiful Savitri. Consequently, Kodandam conducts multiple hoodwinks on Shantamma to adopt his sidekick, but in vain since she believes that her son will be back. So, Kodandam schemes to fetch an outsider when he detects Kondadu and triumphs in forging as Rambabu. Here, Kondadu is startled to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badi Panthulu
''Badi Panthulu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by P. Perraju under the Triveni Productions banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Kannada film '' School Master'' (1958). The film was released on 22 November 1972 and became a commercial success, with Rama Rao winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Plot The film begins in a village where a noble schoolteacher, Raghava Rao, lives with his ideal wife, Janaki, and three children, Satyam, Venu & Lakshmi. He toils their wild school into the ideal, especially an impish boy, Ramu, who becomes his admirer. Eventually, black-hearted president Papa Rao envies Raghava Rao's supremacy, which hurdles his trespasses. So, he sets fire to his house when the school children unitedly construct it, showering their adoration on him. Years roll by, and Satyam & Venu proceed to higher education, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jai Jawan
Jay Jawan () is a 1970 Telugu-language drama film produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bharati, Krishnam Raju and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot The film begins during the time of India - China war when a freedom fighter, Madhava Rao, toils for the welfare of the public with his daughter Bharati, niece Kasthuri, and his son Ravindra Nath serves in the Indian Army. Besides, his malicious brother-in-law Narasimham is a secret agent of the traitors but purports himself as a patriot. On the war front, Ravi is mislaid and seriously injured when a nurse, Susheela, rescues him, and they fall in love. Eventually, grief-stricken Madhava Rao shifts to the residence of Ravi's close friend, Dr. Raghu, a handicap. Nevertheless, Bharathi loves and marries him. Parallelly, Narasimham's son Babu arrives from the States, knitting a foreign girl, Lilly. After some time, Ravi returns along with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooga Nomu
''Mooga Nomu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced M. Murugan, M. Saravanan and M. Kumaran of AVM Productions and directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao , Jamuna and Venniradai Nirmala with music composed by R. Govardhanam. It is a remake of the studio's Tamil Tamil may refer to: People, culture and language * Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka ** Myanmar or Burmese Tamils, Tamil people of Ind ... film '' Kalathur Kannamma'' (1960). The film was released on 13 February 1969. Plot The film begins at Ratnagiri with Zamindar Rao Bahadur Raja Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Gopalam and his only heir, Venu. Gauri is the daughter of peasant Somaiah. They crush and knit secretly in a temple. Zamindar is conscious of it in Venu's absence and takes an oath from Gauri to discard Venu adherent to prestige. However, she conceived t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tikka Shankaraiah
''Tikka Sankarayya'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by D. V. S. Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Raghavayya, a middle-class villager, lives with his overbearing wife, Kantamma, and his two daughters, Suseela and Rani. Kantamma mistreats Suseela for being her stepdaughter. Meanwhile, a young and charismatic man named Mohan visits to set up a marriage with Rani but instead falls in love with Suseela. However, Lingaraju, a loan shark, also wants to marry Suseela. He asks Raghavayya to get him and Suseela married to absolve him of his debt. Overhearing the conversation, Mohan decides to pay back the debt, so he immediately seeks out his father, Kodandaramayya, who refuses to give his son money. Mohan decides to leave the house, but his mother aids him by selling her jewelry. Kanthamma forces Suseela to marry Lingaraju, but Suseela escapes before the mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
