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K. Devi Varaprasad
Kanakamedala Devi Varaprasad (6 December 1943 – 10 December 2010) was an Indian film producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He produced several successful films under his production banner, Devi Films. Prasad was particularly recognized for his collaborations with actors Chiranjeevi and N. T. Rama Rao. Some of his notable productions include '' KD No:1'' (1978), ''Naa Desam'' (1982), ''Kondaveeti Raja'' (1986), ''Gharana Mogudu'' (1992), and ''Alluda Majaka'' (1995). He also served as a board member of the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), secretary and later president of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce, and a trustee of the Telugu Film Producers Council. Early life Kanakamedala Devi Varaprasad was born on 6 December 1943 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. He pursued engineering in Tumkur, Karnataka. His father, Tirupathayya, was a film distributor of National Art Theatre (NAT) banner owned by N. T. Rama Rao and his brother, N. Trivikrama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayawada
Vijayawada ( ), formerly known by its colonial name Bezawada, is the second largest city and a major commercial hub in the Andhra Pradesh state of India. The city forms an integral part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is situated on the banks of the Krishna River, flanked by the Eastern Ghats and the scenic Indrakeeladri Hills. It is renowned for its iconic Kanaka Durga Temple, an important Hindu shrine that attracts millions of devotees each year. Geographically positioned near the center of the state, Vijayawada is popularly described as the commercial, political, cultural, and educational capital of Andhra Pradesh. It also serves as the administrative headquarters of the newly formed NTR district. The Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna River is a pivotal infrastructure asset that connects NTR with Guntur district. Vijayawada is recognized as one of India's fastest growing urban areas. In fact, a recent Oxford Economics report ranked it among the top 10 fastest gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panduranga Mahatyam
''Panduranga Mahatyam'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Pundarika, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theatres banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi and B. Saroja Devi (in her Telugu debut) with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Annaiyum Pithavum Munnari Dheivam'' (1959) and it was again remade as the Telugu film ''Pandurangadu'' (2008). Plot The film begins with Vritra a Rakshasa conducting a tremendous penance for Siva and frightened Indra, creating several obstacles but in vain. So, he is slain by Indra when enraged Vritra curses him to turn into a stone. Ergo, Siva appears and proclaims that when Vishnu launches at Chandrabhaga river, he will be emancipated. Now, the tail shifts to Pundarika, a tomcat that perturbs his parents, Jahnavi Sastry & Lakshmi, who create havoc in town. Plus, he entices a prostitute, Kalavathi. Pundari is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayashanti
Moturi Vijaya Shanthi (born 24 June 1966) is an Indian actress, film producer and politician. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has acted in 187 feature films in a variety of roles in various languages predominantly in Telugu language, Telugu films, in addition to Tamil language, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. She is widely referred as the "Lady Superstar", "Lady Amitabh Bachchan, Amitabh" and "The Action Queen of Telugu Cinema". Vijayashanti holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema for a heroine, with five films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a feat unmatched by any actress in the industry's 100-year history. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her work as a female cop in ''Karthavyam (1990 film), Kartavyam'' for depicting both aggression and femininity with balance and restraint (1990). She is a recipient of several accolades, including four Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for Nandi Award for Best Actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manchi Donga
''Manchi Donga'' () is a 1988 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti and Suhasini. Plot ''Manchi Donga'' has Chiranjeevi as Veerendra, who is liked by one and all. Even though he is a thief, Veerendra follows certain principles. Suryam and Chandram are a father and son who are involved in an illegal occupation. Madhavi (Suhasini) who is a lawyer, meets Veerendra and she is attracted towards him for his kindheartedness towards poor people. Vijaya (Vijayasanthi), a friend of Madhavi enters the city as a police inspector. She warns Veerendra for his activities, but Madhavi supports him. Once Veerendra steals a piece of evidence from Gannayya, (also a corrupt person), which has all the details of the activities of Suryam and Chandram. He hands it over to inspector Vijaya. She is very much impressed with his deed and now develops a soft corner for him. After a couple of songs, Veerendra decides to marry Vijaya, while Madhavi sac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankranti
Sankranti () refers to the transmigration of the sun from one zodiac to another in Indian astronomy. In ''Saurmana'' ''varsha'' (Hindu Solar year), there are twelve Sankrantis corresponding with twelve months of a year. The Sankrantis can be broadly classified into four main categories: ''Ayan'' (Solstice), ''Vishuva'' (Equinox), ''Vishnupadi'' and ''Shadshitimukhi'' sankrantis. Each Sankranti is marked as the beginning of a month in the sidereal solar calendars followed in South Indian states: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka; Himalayan states: Jammu region, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, North Punjab and states of Eastern India: Odisha, Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. On the other hand, in the sidereal solar Bengali calendar and Assamese calendar, a Sankranti is marked as the end of each month and the day following as the beginning of a new month. Important Sankrantis * Makar Sankranti: Marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Râshi (C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chattamtho Poratam
''Chattamtho Poratam'' () is a 1985 Telugu language film starring Chiranjeevi. Cast Source: * Chiranjeevi as Ravishankar * Madhavi as Bharathi * Sumalatha as Kalyani * Rao Gopal Rao as Lokeswara Rao * Allu Rama Lingaiah as Brahmaiah * P.L. Narayana as Dharma Rao * Nutan Prasad as Jailor Hitler Sarma * Prabhakar Reddy as Major Chakrapani * Suthi Veerabhadra Rao as Public Prosecutor * Chalapathi Rao as Ramulal * Silk Smitha as Dancer in song * Anuradha as Dancer in song * Sakshi Ranga Rao as Hiter Sarma's father-in-law * Narra Venkateswara Rao as Inspector * Kaikala Satyanarayana Kaikala Satyanarayana (25 July 1935 – 23 December 2022) was an Indian actor, producer, and politician who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He appeared in more than 750 films over six decades. He was a recipient of the Raghupathi Venkai ... as Narayana * Annapoorna as Parvathy * Sarathi as Bujji Babu * Hema Sundar as Judge * P.J. Sarma as Lecturer * Mamatha as Chamundeswari * Kr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laawaris (1981 Film)
''Laawaris'' () is a 1981 Indian masala film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, and Amjad Khan in lead roles. It follows the story of an orphan who embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his parents. The film gained notable recognition for its song "Mere Angene Mein Tumhara Kya Kaam Hai" (roughly translated as: "In my courtyard, what is your purpose?"). The song was rendered twice: first by a young Alka Yagnik, earning her a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Playback Singer, and later by Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan's comedic performance in drag during the second rendition contributed to the song's immense popularity. The lyrics humorously pay tribute to wives of all types, regardless of their physical appearance. The song remains popular among audiences to this day. ''Laawaris'' was a commercial success, declared a "super-hit" at the box office by Box Office India. It ranked as the fourth-highest-grossing Hindi fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan (; 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He is often considered one of the greatest, most accomplished and commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema.* * * * * With a cinematic career spanning over five decades, he has played in over 200 films. Bachchan is often hailed as the '' Shahenshah'' of Bollywood, Sadi Ke Mahanayak (translated as "Greatest actor of the century" in Hindi), Star of the Millennium, or simply Big B.* * * His dominance in the Indian film industry during the 1970s–80s led the French director François Truffaut to describe it as a "one-man industry". He is a recipient of several accolades including six National Film Awards and sixteen Filmfare Awards. Amitabh Bachchan was born in 1942 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) to the Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and his wife, the social activist Teji Bachchan. He was educated at Sherwood College, Nainital, and Kirori Mal College, University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiruguleni Manishi
''Tiruguleni Manishi'' is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by K. Devi Vara Prasad under the Devi Film Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Chiranjeevi and Rati Agnihotri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a disaster at the box office. Plot Advocate Raja is the son of big shot Sasi Bhushan Rao, who triumphs a sound file. His sibling Padma loves a pop singer, Kishore, but their father denies it. Thus, Padma attempts suicide when Raja shields and silently knits the turtle doves. Initially, Sasi Bhushan Rao rebukes but is slowly convinced. Whereat, he mocks at Kishore's scarcity, and with resentful pride, which provokes to entangle in the crime wing whose chieftain is under a veil. Besides, Raja gets into a squabble with a petty thief, Sita, and they crush. Time passed, and Padma gave birth to a baby boy. Parallelly, Raja detects Sai Bhushan Rao as an associate of the same web and protests him, who decid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasudha
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu), known mononyomusly as Jayasudha is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has also worked in few Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, in a career spanning over 5 decades she received nine state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as '' Jyothi'' (1976), '' Idi Katha Kaadu'' (1979), '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), '' Meghasandesam'' (1982), and '' Dharmaatmudu'' (1983). She has garnered five Filmfare Awards South, for her performances in '' Jyothi'' (1976), '' Aame Katha'' (1977), '' Gruha Pravesam'' (1982), '' Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' (2004), and '' Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). She received the ANR National Award (2008) and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South (2010) for her contributions to Indian cinema. Jayasudha served as Member, Legislative Assembly, from Secunderabad constituency during 2009–2014 in the erstwhile combined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dus Numbri
Dus Numbri () is a 1976 Indian Hindi-language film. Produced and directed by Madan Mohla, and written by S. Ali Raza and Dhruva Chatterjee, it stars Manoj Kumar, Hema Malini, Pran, Premnath, Bindu, Kamini Kaushal and Om Shivpuri. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film was later remade into the Telugu film '' KD No:1'' (1978). The film was the top hit of 1976. The film ranked #9 for the 1970s decade and is also ranked #47 of all-time hits Plot Inspector Shiv Nath is an honest and diligent police officer in Bombay, and lives with his wife, Radha, and a young son, Arjun. While making several arrests in connection with counterfeit money and drugs, he discovers that his close friend, Karamchand is also involved in this ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar (born Harikrishan Giri Goswami; 24 July 1937 – 4 April 2025) was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist and editor who worked in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning over four decades, he worked in 54 films. Known for starting the trend of patriotic films, he was given the nickname Bharat Kumar. Kumar was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1992 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in the field of cinema, in 2015 by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts. He was also the recipient of a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards in varied categories. Early life Kumar was born in Abbottabad, modern-day Pakistan into a Punjabi Hindu ( Saraswat Brahmin) family. His birth name was Harikrishan Giri Goswami. When he was 10, his family migrated from Jandiala Sher Khan to Delhi due to the Partition. Manoj K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
