Gayatri (2018 Film)
''Gayatri'' is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Madan and written by Diamond Ratna Babu. Produced by Mohan Babu, the film stars himself in a dual role as hero and villain along with Nikhila Vimal, Shriya Saran and Anasuya Bharadwaj. Mohan Babu's son Vishnu Manchu plays the younger version of one of his characters. The film also features Brahmanandam, Ali, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Tanikella Bharani and Posani Krishna Murali in supporting roles. The film is an official remake of Bangladeshi movie ''Aynabaji'' directed by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury. The music was composed by S. Thaman with cinematography by Sarvesh Murari. The film released on 9 February 2018. This film is a tribute to director Dasari Narayana Rao, who died on 30 May 2017. Plot Dasari Sivaji, a stage artist, runs an organization called Sarada Sadan to help destitute children. One day, he rescues a girl named Gayatri from goons who tried to kidnap her. Sivaji later gets a call fr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madan (film Director)
Ramigani Madan Mohan Reddy (died 19 November 2022), better known as R. R. Madan or simply Madan, was an Indian Telugu film director, writer and producer. He was born and brought up in Madanapalle, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. He has done his graduation from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi at Annie Besant Theosophical College, Madanapalli. He used to write short stories and direct play-lets during his college days. Later he moved to Hyderabad where the regional Film Industry in Telugu language is located. He worked for 2 years as an assistant cameraman under Mr. S. Gopal Reddy, a popular film cameraman. Later he has worked as a co-writer for a few films. In 2004, he became popular by the film Aa Naluguru one of the classic Telugu films, as a script writer. He penned story, screen play and dialogues for Aa Naluguru.- starring Rajendra Prasad. The movie has thought provoking message and received three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards i.e. Best film, Best actor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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International Business Times
The ''International Business Times'' is an American online newspaper that publishes five national editions in four languages. The publication, sometimes called ''IBTimes'' or ''IBT'', offers news, opinion and editorial commentary on business and commerce. IBT is one of the world's largest online news sources, receiving forty million unique visitors each month. Its 2013 revenues were around $21 million. IBTimes editions include Australia, India, International, Singapore, United Kingdom, U.K. and United States, U.S. ''IBTimes'' was launched in 2005; it is owned by IBT Media, and was founded by Etienne Uzac and Johnathan Davis (businessman), Johnathan Davis, two followers of David Jang who also has a relationship to IBT and Newsweek. Its headquarters are in the Financial District, Manhattan, Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. In 2013, it bought the struggling Newsweek magazine from Barry Diller. In 2018, IBT spun out Newsweek as an independent entity co-owned by ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Fish Venkat
Fish Venkat (aka Venkat Raj) is an Indian actor who works in the Telugu film industry, playing mainly comedic and negative roles. Career Venkat was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He strongly uses a Telangana dialect A dialect is a Variety (linguistics), variety of language spoken by a particular group of people. This may include dominant and standard language, standardized varieties as well as Vernacular language, vernacular, unwritten, or non-standardize ... that is reminiscent to fishermen, thus earning him the name "Fish" Venkat. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Venkat, Fish Indian male film actors Telugu male actors Telugu comedians Male actors in Telugu cinema Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Indian male comedians Male actors from Hyderabad, India 21st-century Indian male actors ... [...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 ;Telugu films * ''Jorugaa Husharugaa'' (2002) * '' Sreeram'' (2002) * '' Nee Sneham'' (2002) * '' Neeke Manasichaanu'' (2003) * '' Sambaram'' (2003) * '' Satyam'' (2003) * '' Jai'' (2004) * '' Varsham'' (2004) * '' Gharshana'' (2004) * ''Mass'' (2004) * '' Keelu Gurram'' (2005) * ''Nireekshana'' (2005) * ''Sri'' (2005) * '' Narasimhudu'' (2005) * ''Pokiri'' (2006) * '' Kithakithalu'' (2006) * '' Oka V Chitram'' (2006) * '' Asadhyudu'' (2006) * ''Ga ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nagineedu
Vellanki Nagineedu is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cinema, Tamil films. He was a general manager at Prasad Labs before S. S. Rajamouli offered him a role in ''Maryada Ramanna''. He won Nandi Award for Best Villain for his role in the film. Filmography Telugu films Tamil films Other language films Television References External links * {{IMDb name, 4031719 Telugu male actors Nandi Award winners Living people 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Telugu cinema Indian male film actors Indian male actors 1949 births Male actors from Andhra Pradesh Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Telugu television ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Raghu Babu
Yerra Raghu, known professionally as Raghu Babu, is a Telugu comedian. He has worked in many films in Telugu industry. He is the eldest son of comedian and character actor Giri Babu. His native place is Ravinuthala. He is known for his comic expressions and timing. He plays comic roles and has established himself as a dependable comedian. He is a Nandi Award nominee for a Telugu film. He is the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association since 2021. Filmography Telugu # '' Dongalu Unnaru Jagratha'' (1990) # '' Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam'' (1992) # ''Neram'' (1994) # '' Murari'' (2001) as Erra Babu # '' Neetho Cheppalani'' (2002) # '' Aadi'' (2002) # '' Bharata Simha Reddy'' (2002) # '' Chennakesava Reddy'' (2002) as Venkat Reddy's son # '' Gemeni'' (2002) # '' Khadgam'' (2002) # ''Anveshana'' (2002) # ''Dhanush'' (2003) # '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' (2003) # '' Golmaal'' (2003) # '' Raghavendra'' (2003) # '' Dil'' (2003) # '' Kalyana Ramudu'' (2003) as Subbu # '' Sha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Naramalli Sivaprasad
Naramalli Sivaprasad (10 June 1951 – 21 September 2019) was an Indian film actor turned politician, belonging to Telugu Desam Party. In the 2009 election he was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Chittoor constituency in Andhra Pradesh. He dressed himself up in many roles, when protesting against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh state, and when demanding for special status for Andhra Pradesh. He was also one of the MPs who were suspended for protesting in Indian Parliament against the bifurcation of the state. Popular playback singer Radhika was his niece. Filmography :''This is a partial list of films in which Naramalli Sivaprasad appeared:'' * '' Idhi Kaadu Mugimpu'' (1983) as Balaramayya, the moneylender * '' Khaidi'' (1983) * ''Daku'' (1984) * ''Lady James Bond'' (1985) * ''Mayadari Maridi'' (1985) * ''Kanchu Kavacham'' (1985) * '' Vetagallu'' (1986) as Detective * '' Donga Kollu'' (1988) * ''Anna Chellelu'' (1988) * '' Preminchi Choodu'' (1989) as Anjaneyulu * '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Supreeth Reddy
Supreeth Reddy is an Indian actor who primarily acts in Telugu-language films. He is known for his roles in films like '' Chatrapathi'' and ''Maryada Ramanna''. He played villain and supporting roles. He also acted in the Hindi film ''Rowdy Rathore'', a remake of the Telugu film ''Vikramarkudu''. He also played one of the baddies in Aamir Khan's '' Ghajini''. Career He was interested in films from his childhood. He was also a volleyball player in his childhood. He missed the auditions for the film '' Jayam''. Later he was advised by director Teja to maintain an album. He acted in Pawan Kalyan's directorial debut ''Johnny''. For the sports film '' Sye'', directed by S. S. Rajamouli, he was trained in Rugby. He was first selected in playing a friend of Prabhas in '' Chatrapathi'', but his role was changed to Katraj, a villain, later. This got him a lot of name and fame, which, after that, he was typecast in many villainous roles in Telugu films. Though he got opportunities as a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dasari Narayana Rao
Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1942 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, lyricist, and politician, primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over his four decade career, he directed more than 150 feature films, earning a Limca World Record for directing the most films in the world. He was known by the epithet "Darsaka Ratna" () and was recognized for addressing social issues such as gender discrimination, casteism, corruption and injustice through his films. Narayana Rao received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, 16 Nandi Awards including the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and five Filmfare Awards South including the Lifetime Achievement. In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Narayana Rao directed notable Hindi films like '' Swarag Narak'' (1978), '' Jyoti Bane Jwala'' (1980), '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar'' (1984), and '' Asha Jyoti'' (1984). He directed works such as '' Tandra Paparayudu'' (1986), and ''Surigaadu'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thaman S
Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Sivakumar (born 16 November 1983), professionally credited as Thaman S, is an Indian composer and playback singer known for his works majorly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is the recipient of the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work in the 2020 musical hit '' Ala Vaikuntapuramulo''. His breakout film as a music director was ''Kick'' (2009). His notable compositions include films such as ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Brindavanam'' (2010), ''Mirapakay'' (2011), '' Osthe'' (2011), '' Dookudu'' (2011), ''Businessman'' (2012), '' Naayak'' (2013), ''Baadshah'' (2013), '' Greeku Veerudu'' (2013), '' Ramayya Vasthavayya'' (2013), '' Race Gurram'' (2014), ''Aagadu'' (2014), ''Bruce Lee'' (2015), '' Sarrainodu'' (2016), '' Tholi Prema'' (2018), '' Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'' (2020), '' Akhanda'' (2021), '' Sarkaru Vaari Paata'' (2022), '' Varisu'' (2023), and '' Daaku Maharaaj'' (2025). Thaman has been the judge in the reality singing show '' Telugu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |