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Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry
Dhulipala Sitarama Sastry (24 September 1921 – 13 April 2007), known mononymously by the surname Dhulipala, was an Indian actor and thespian, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was noted for playing mythological roles, particularly the role of Shakuni. He began his acting career at the young age of 13 and went on to work in about 300 films. He shot to fame with ''Bhishma'' and '' Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam'', acting alongside N. T. Rama Rao. Life and career Born on September 24, 1921, to Sankarayya and Ratnamma of Dachepalli village in Palnadu taluk of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, he dropped out of school after Class. 8th and spent a year at Sankara Vidyalayam, Bapatla, studying Vedas. Subsequently, he worked as a clerk for an advocate. Simultaneously entering the stage, initially portraying female characters. He was introduced to film industry by his preceptor Mr. Gayudu (1927-2005), who was a famous actor, director, writer, singer and music director, make-up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Guntur (), natively spelt as Gunturu, is a city in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Guntur district. The city is part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is located on the Eastern Coastal Plains approximately south-west of the state capital Amaravati. According to data from the 2011 Census of India, Guntur had a population of 743,354 in that year, making it the List of cities in Andhra Pradesh by population, third-most-populous city in the state, and occupies of land. The city is the heartland of the state, located in the center of Andhra Pradesh and making it a central part connecting different regions. The city is home to numerous state government offices and agencies. being part of the district capital and being in close proximity to the state capital Amaravati. The city is about 1100 miles south of the national capital New Delhi. It is classified as a ''Y-grade'' city as per the Pay Commi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbili Puli
''Bobbili Puli'' () is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by J. V. Raghavulu. The film was a big hit, collecting 3.5 Crore in its theatrical run. It was remade in Hindi as '' Zakhmi Sher'' (1984). Plot Major Chakradhar, a lionhearted soldier, lives with his mother, Annapurna, sister Jayanti, and fiancé Advocate Vijaya. Just before their wedding, the Army declares an emergency. So, Chakradhar pauses and moves to the battlefield. Acharya Shankaraiah, a devotional-seeking traitorous, creates mayhem in society, clutching several higher officials. Once Annapurna visits his Ashram and detects him as her absconded husband who sharply practiced with the Army, frightened, Shankaraiah slays her. Nevertheless, Chakradhar stands firm in the war zone, fortitudes others, and triumphs victory when honored with " Maha Vir Chakra." In his post-return, he learns about Jayanti' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurukshetram (1977 Film)
''Kurukshetram'' is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Krishna, Sobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju, Jamuna, and Vijaya Nirmala. It was produced by A. S. R. Anjaneyulu, with Krishna serving as the presenter. The screenplay was written by Samudrala Jr., while the dialogues were penned by Tripuraneni Maharadhi. Notable supporting roles were played by Kaikala Satyanarayana, Anjali Devi, Jayaprada, Gummadi, and Chandra Mohan. The music was composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. The film was shot in various locations, including Mysore and Rajasthan, and is notable for its elaborate sets and innovative production techniques, particularly for its time. Despite underperforming at the Telugu box office, ''Kurukshetram'' found success with its Hindi dubbed version. The film is recognized for its technical superiority and craftsmanship. Plot The film depicts a series of key events from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daana Veera Soora Karna
''Daana Veera Soora Karna'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner Ramakrishna Cine Studios. Based on the life of Karna from the ''Mahabharata'', the film stars Rama Rao in three roles: the title character Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. The music was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film focuses on Karna's life, his deep loyalty to Duryodhana, and the moral dilemmas he faces. Duryodhana, traditionally portrayed as an antagonist in the ''Mahabharata'', is shown here in a more positive light as a knowledgeable and loyal friend to Karna. This sympathetic portrayal of Duryodhana, first introduced in Rama Rao's earlier film '' Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam'' (1966), is expanded upon in ''Daana Veera Soora Karna''. Produced on a budget of ₹10 lakh, ''Daana Veera Soora Karna'' became a significant commercial success, emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of its time with a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaganmohini (1978 Film)
''Jaganmohini'' () is a 1978 Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya. The movie was a remake of the 1951 Kannada movie '' Jaganmohini''. The film stars Narasimha Raju, Prabha and Jayamalini. The film was dubbed in Tamil language, Tamil. ''Jaganmohini'' became a major hit and even performed better than the films of big stars. The movie had the best visual effects according to Indian standards at that time. This is the story of woman betrayed by a king, who reappears in her next life as a ghost intent on possessing him. On the advice of a priest, the king marries a pious woman who matches her devotional prowess against the ghost's seductions and wins. Plot Raja (Narasimha Raju) was a king in his previous life. When he goes to the forest once to hunt animals, he gets attracted to an orphan stick selling lady Mohini (Jayamalini) and lusts after her. He seduces her and enjoys having sex with her in the forest. After a week he leaves her in the forest its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuga Purushudu
''Yuga Purushudu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by C. Aswini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayaprada with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Mard Ki Zabaan'' (1987). The film was declared a ''Hit'' at the box office. Plot Janaki, the daughter of the Pushpagiri Zamindar, marries Ranganna, a commoner, defying her father’s wishes. Enraged, the Zamindar ostracizes them. The couple later has a son, Kalyan, prompting the Zamindar to reconsider and send his nephew Dhananjay to bring them back. However, Dhananjay, harbouring malicious intent, plots to kill the family under the guise of the Zamindar’s orders. Ranganna is killed in the attempt, but his younger brother, Jaggu, intervenes, allowing Janaki to escape with Kalyan. Janaki entrusts Kalyan to their loyal associate Balaram. To protect Kalyan, Balaram swaps his own children, Anand and Madhavi, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawyer Viswanath
''Lawyer Viswanath'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Y. V. Rao and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music composed by Satyam. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Vishwanath'' (1978). It underperformed commercially. Plot Viswanath, a renowned advocate, is a disciple of justice and endeared by the masses. Once, he awards life to Prabhu – the spiteful son of honor-seeking gangster GNK and his henchmen Shakka under rape conviction. Thereat, vengeful GNK intends to kill him, but he is shielded by his stan, Latha, a famous dancer, and they fall in love. From there, the Police Department pays special attention to Viswanath’s protection, which remains GNK helpless. Viswanath resides with his mother, Shantamma & sister, Gowri. What perturbs him is the frequent failure of Gowri’s alliances because of her handicaps. Besides, Kacheri Kondaiah, the witty man who solves many cases at the drop of a hat, is a close confi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Madvirata Parvam
''Srimad Virata Parvam'' is a 1979 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri, Nandamuri Balakrishna and the music is composed by Susarla Dakshina Murthy. The film is based on ''Virata Parva'' from epic ''Mahabharata'' in which NTR has performed 5 pivotal roles after the blockbuster success of ''Daana Veera Soora Karna'' (1977), in which he emoted 3 different roles. It is a color remake of the 1966 movie Nartanasala both starring N.T.Rama Rao as Arjuna. Plot The film begins with Pandavas' triumphs against their 12 exiles and starts the 13th year of ''Agnathavasam,'' i.e. liv,ing incognito under different identities. Krishna advises that the ''Matsya Kingdom'', ruled by Virata, is a haven for them. Moreover, his liaison is necessary for the upcoming battle. Besides, he caveats the hindrance of his brother-in-law Kichaka, the soulmate of Duryodhana. Right now, Pan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shukracharya
Shukra (, ) is a Sanskrit word that means "clear" or "bright". It also has other meanings, such as the name of a sage who was the preceptor of the asuras and taught them the Vedas. In medieval mythology and Hindu astrology, the word refers to the planet Venus, one of the Navagrahas. Hinduism In Hinduism, Shukra is one of the sons of Bhrigu, one of the Saptarshis. He was the guru of the asuras and is also referred to as Shukracharya or Asuracharya in various Hindu texts. In another account found in the ''Mahabharata'', Shukra divided himself into two, one half became the fount of knowledge for the devas (gods) and the other half became the knowledge source of the asuras (demons). Shukra, in the ''Puranas'', is blessed by Shiva with ''Sanjeevini Vidhya'' after performing ''tapas'' to propitiate Shiva. ''Sanjeevini Vidhya'' is the knowledge of raising the dead back to life, which he used from time to time to restore life to the asuras. Later, this knowledge was sought by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu
''Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu'' is a 1979 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna Murthy under Jaganmatha Arts. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Rama Krishna, Vanisri, M. G. V. Madan Gopal, Kaikala Satyanarayana in the lead roles. The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The lyrics were written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri, Arudra, Veeturi and Kosaraju. The film is about Lord Ganesha's life from his birth till he tamed Mushikasura, a rakshasa who later became Ganesha's vahana. The film was a major commercial success. Cast *Krishnam Raju as Lord Shiva * Rama Krishna as Lord Vishnu *Vanisri as Devi Parvati * M. G. V. Madangopal as Sri Ganesha *Kaikala Satyanarayana as Mushikasura * Prabha as Priyamvada * Nagaraju as Narada * Deepa as Vaishali *Dhulipala as Shukracharya *Radhakrishna Murthy *Pushpalatha as Tripura Sundari *Padmanabham as Sandehasura * Nara Venkateswara Rao as Sri Indra * Baby Lakshmi Sudha a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangoon Rowdy
''Rangoon Rowdy'' is a 1979 Telugu drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Vadde Sobhanadri under Vijaya Madhavi Pictures. The film was presented by Vadde Kishore. The film stars Mahanati Savitri, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, Mohan Babu and Deepa in the lead roles. The music was composed by J. V. Raghavulu. The song "o jabilee" is taken from the Hindi movie Muqaddar ka sikandar ". It is Krishnam Raju's 100th film. It is the first Indian film The cinema of India, consisting of motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various film industries, each focused on pr ... to be shot in Burma. Cast References External links * 1979 films Films set in Myanmar Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao Indian drama films Films scored by J. V. Raghavulu 1970s Telugu-language films 1970s Indian films {{1970s-Telugu-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhrigu
Bhrigu (, ) is a rishi in Hindu tradition. He is one of the seven great sages, the Saptarshis, and one of the many Prajapatis (the facilitators of creation) created by Brahma. He was the first compiler of predictive astrology and also the author of '' Bhrigu Samhita'', an astrological ( jyotisha) classic. Bhrigu is considered a manasaputra ("mind-born son") of Brahma. The adjectival form of the name, '' Bhārgava'', is used to refer to the descendants and the school of Bhrigu. According to ''Manusmriti'', Bhrigu was a compatriot and companion of Svāyambhuva Manu, the progenitor of humanity. Along with Manu, Bhrigu made important contributions to the ''Manusmṛti'', which was constituted out of a sermon to a congregation of saints in the state of Brahmavarta, after the great floods in this area. As per the ''Skanda Purana'', Bhrigu migrated to Bhrigukaccha, modern Bharuch, on the banks of the Narmada river in Gujarat, leaving his son Chyavana at Dhosi Hill. According to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
