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Ganesh (1998 Film)
''Ganesh'' is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film produced by D. Suresh Babu under the Suresh Productions banner, directed by Thirupathisamy. It stars Venkatesh, Rambha and Madhu Bala, with music composed by Mani Sharma. The film received five Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor. Venkatesh also won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu). The film was a blockbuster at the box office. Plot Ganesh is a journalist whose family and life are affected by corrupt politicians. He is planning how to take revenge and change the system. Cast Soundtrack Music composed by Mani Sharma. Music released on ADITYA Music Company. Awards ;Nandi Awards - 1998 * Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - D. Suresh Babu * Best Actor - Venkatesh * Best Villain - Kota Srinivasa Rao * Best Dialogue Writer - Paruchuri brothers * Best Makeup Artist - Raghava ;Filmfare Awards South The Filmfare Awards South are annual awards that honour artistic and tec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirupathisamy
Thirupathisamy was an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. After making his debut in 1998 with the successful ''Ganesh'', he has gone on to make other box office hits including '' Azad'' and ''Narasimha''. He died in a car accident in Chennai in June 2001 at the age of 32. Early life Tirupathisami, hailed from an ordinary family in Vannarpet, Chennai. He graduated with master of law from the Ambethkar College. He began his career as a journalist with Ananda Vikatan. Career Thirupathisamy started his film career assisting Suresh Krissna in films '' Veera'' (1994) and '' Baashha'' (1995). He made his directorial debut with ''Ganesh'' (1998), a Telugu language action film starring Venkatesh, which went on to win five Nandi Awards. Thirupathiswamy made '' Azad'', another successful Telugu action film, starring Nagarjuna, Soundarya and Shilpa Shetty in 2000 and won positive reviews for his work. He was then signed up to direct a Tamil film, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keerthana (Tamil Actress)
Keerthana is an Indian film and television actress. She handled lead and supporting roles during the 1990s in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film. She entered the Tamil film field through ''Naalaiya Theerpu ''Naalaiya Theerpu'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by his wife Shoba Chandrasekhar, which marked the debut of their son Vijay as a leading actor. The film which also star ...'' in 1992, which was Vijay's 1st film as a lead actor. Partial filmography Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Keerthana Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Indian film actresses 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Actresses in Tamil television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeeva (Telugu Actor)
Kocharla Dayarathnam (born 30 November 1952), better known as Jeeva, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu language, Telugu and Hindi films. He has been working in films since 1978 and is well known for his negative roles in various Ram Gopal Varma films, particularly ''Satya (1998 film), Satya'' (as Jagga), ''Ab Tak Chhappan'' (as Commissioner Suchak) and ''Sarkar (2005 film), Sarkar'' (as Swami Virendra). He has acted in around 250 films in Telugu and Hindi languages. Personal life He was born as Kocharla Dayaratnam. He belongs to Cobaldpet in Guntur. K. Balachander changed his name to Jeeva after his first film, changing his fortunes forever. He named his son as K. Balachander. His son is a director of Telugu movies. He has seven siblings. Career He made his debut as an actor with the film ''Swargam Narakam'' (1975) before acting in the film ''Tholi Kodi Koosindi'' (1981), directed by K. Balachander. He was selected for this role from a number of aspirants. Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banerjee (actor)
Banerjee (born Maganti Venu Banerjee) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu language, Telugu films. He has over 40 years of experience in films. He is the son of character actor Maganti Raghavaiah. Banerjee started his career as an assistant director. He played antagonistic and supporting roles in many films. Early life He was born in Vijayawada, Governorpeta. He studied in Montessori children school headed by Vege Koteswaramma. His father also an actor Maganti Raghavaiah was an official in Information and broadcasting ministry. As he was transferred to Delhi, he stayed in there for some time. He completed his intermediate education in A.C College in Guntur. After that he did a Hotel management course in Chennai, where he also completed his B.A . Later he worked as a branch manager in a company in Vizianagaram. He has an elder sister who lives in Chennai. He lives with his wife and daughter in Hyderabad. Career He first started working in films with U. Visweswara Rao. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundu Hanumantha Rao
Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Telugu films, theatre, and television. Career Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in '' Rajendrudu Gajendrudu,'' '' Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha,'' '' Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha'' (1992), '' Apparao Driving School'', and the TV serial '' Amrutham''. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for ''Amrutham'' serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist. Personal life In 2014 elections, Hanumantha Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venu Madhav (actor)
Kunath Venu Madhav (died 25 September 2019) was an Indian actor, television presenter, mimicry artist and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He acted in approximately 500 films in a variety of roles, starting his career as an impressionist; imitating celebrities, politicians, and local dialects. He received breakthrough in cinema with works such as ''Master'' (1997), and '' Tholi Prema'' (1998). In 2007, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy film Lakshmi. He won two CineMAA Awards for best comedian for his work in V. V. Vinayaks' romantic comedy '' Dil'' (2003); and S. S. Rajamouli's sports comedy '' Sye'' (2004). Early life Madhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana Telangana is a States and union territories of India, state in India situated in the Southern India, south-central part of the Indian subcontinent on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the List of states and union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babu Mohan
Pally Babu Mohan commonly known as Babu Mohan is an Indian actor and politician formerly from the Bharatiya Janata Party. He prominently works in Telugu films as a comedian and is a former Minister for Labour in Andhra Pradesh. He won Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his role in '' Mamagaru''. Early life Babu Mohan was born in Beerolu, Khammam district of Telangana, India. His father was a teacher. He worked as a government employee in the revenue department of Andhra Pradesh. He later left this job to pursue his interest in films. Film career Babu Mohan debuted in the film ''Ee Prasnaku Baduledi'', followed by ''Ahuthi'' (directed by Kodi Ramakrishna), '' Ankusam'' and then a comedy character in '' Mamagaru''. The last of these established his reputation as a comedian. After this film, Babu Mohan and Kota Srinivasa Rao developed a comedy partnership and are one of the most celebrated duos, for which many producers created special characters. The pair played in '' M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali (actor)
Ali (born 10 October 1967) is an Indian actor, comedian, and television presenter who works predominantly in Telugu films and television. He acted in more than 1000 films in Telugu. He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. Personal life Ali was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was a tailor and his mother was a home maker. He has one younger brother named Khayyum, who is also an actor. Ali married Zubeda Sultana in 1994. The couple has two daughters and a son. Career Ali came into the movie industry with the help of Jit Mohan Mitra, Rajahmundry's musical company. He went to Chennai when director Bharathi Raja was looking for child actors for his movie '' Seethakoka Chiluka'', and was given a role. As a child Ali acted in several movies. When he was too old to be a child actor he struggled to get roles and later became a comedian in Telugu cinema. Director S. V. Krishna Reddy gave him comic roles in his movies, creating new ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmanandam
Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors, he holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films.Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record - ''The Times of India'' Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015 Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six and two |
Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao
Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao (20 August 1931 – 20 February 2010), known mononymously as Padmanabham, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, and director who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema and theatre. He is known for his comic expressions and dialogues. In a career spanning over six decades, he acted in more than 400 films. Padmanabham made his film debut as a child actor in 1945 with '' Mayalokam''. '' Shavukaru'' (1949) was his first major hit and gave him a footing as a comedian. '' Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951) helped him find a permanent place in Telugu cinema. He acted in small roles alongside Relangi and Ramana Reddy in the golden era of Telugu cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. Later, he became a prominent comedian and remained so till the mid-1970s when Rajababu burst on the scene and replaced him. He also directed eight films including '' Kathanayika Molla (''1969), a biographical film which won him the state Nandi Award. Padmanabham introduced S. P. Balas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalapathi Rao
Tammareddy Chalapathi Rao (8 May 1944 – 24 December 2022) was an Indian actor and producer known for comedy and villainous roles in Telugu cinema. He acted in different roles in more than 600 films. Personal life and death Rao hailed from Baliparru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. His son Ravi Babu is an actor, director and producer in Telugu cinema. Rao died from a heart attack on 24 December 2022, at the age of 78. Partial filmography As actor Films #'' Gudachari 116'' (1966) #'' Sakshi'' (1967) #'' Sri Rama Katha'' (1969) as Indra #'' Buddhimantudu'' (1969) #''Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka'' (1969) #'' Kathanayakudu'' (1969) #'' Mayani Mamata'' (1970) #'' Pettandarulu'' (1970) #'' Sampoorna Ramayanam'' (1971) as Vayu #'' Adrusta Jathakudu'' (1971) #'' Chelleli Kapuram'' (1971) #'' Kalam Marindi'' (1972) #''Muhammad bin Tughluq'' (1972) #'' Desoddharakulu'' (1973) #'' Andalaramudu'' (1973) #'' Doctor Babu'' (1973) #'' Tatamma Kala'' (1974) #'' Amma Manasu'' (1974) #' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahuti Prasad
Ahuti Prasad (born Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad; 2 January 1958 – 4 January 2015) was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu film industry. He was renowned for the wide variety of roles he played, including father-figure, comedian, and antagonist. Prasad appeared in over 150 films in his career spanning nearly three decades. He got his moniker "Ahuti" after playing the antagonist in the film ''Aahuthi'' (1988). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards. Early life and family Ahuti Prasad was born on 2 January 1958 as Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad to A. Ranga Rao and Hymavathi. Originally from Koduru of Krishna District near Mudinepally, his family migrated to Raichur in Karnataka when he was a child. He became interested in acting during his college days and sought a career as an actor. However, his parents were firmly against him pursuing a career in acting - he therefore completed his bachelor's degree before taking their permission to join a film institute. After complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |