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Kondaveeti Donga
''Kondaveeti Donga'' () is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language vigilante action drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, and Radha in lead roles. It was released on 9 April 1990 and became notable for being presented in 70 mm format with 6-track stereophonic sound, a rarity at the time. The film received positive reviews upon release and was a blockbuster at the box office. It was later dubbed into Tamil as ''Thangamalai Thirudan'' and into Malayalam as ''Kodanadu Kallan''. Plot Kondaveeti Raja, an orphan raised by the residents of the tribal village Kondaveedu, becomes an M.A., L.L.B., and I.A.S. officer with their support. Upon returning to Kondaveedu from Hyderabad, he finds the village plagued by corruption and exploitation. The local mafia and landlords—Sarabhoji, Narasimham, and Khaadra—oppress the villagers through political corruption, forgery, smuggling, drug trafficking, land grabbing, and excessive taxation on farmers. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paruchuri Brothers
Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao (born 21 June 1944) and Paruchuri Gopala Krishna (born 25 September 1947), collectively referred to as the Paruchuri Brothers, are a screenwriting duo whose work is predominant as story writers, dialogue writers, actors, directors, poets, playwrights, and novelists in the Indian Telugu cinema, Telugu film industry. They have written the stories and dialogues for over 358 films; to name a few E Charithra Ye Siratho, Naa Desam, Khaidi (1983 film), Khaidi, Eenadu, Mundadugu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Prajaswamyam, Karthavyam (1990 film), Karthavyam, Varsham (2004 film), Varsham, Sarpayagam, Major Chandrakanth (1993 film), Major Chandrakanth Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Okkadu, Indra (2002 film), Indra, Tagore (film), Tagore, Manasantha Nuvve, Nee Sneham, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Shankardada MBBS, Drushyam, Khaidi No. 150, Rudrama Devi (film), Rudrama Devi and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Filmography As directors (1984 – Present) In 1984, both the brot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 Languages with official status in India, scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was designated a "Classical Languages of India, Classical Language of India" in 2013. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé, Puducherry, Mahé), and is also the primary spoken language of Lakshadweep. Malayalam is spoken by 35.6 million people in India. Malayalam is also spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states; with a significant number of speakers in the Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, and Kanyakumari district, Kanyakumari, Coimbatore district, Coimbatore and Nilgiris district, Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It is also spoken by the Malayali diaspora, Malayali Diaspora wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sreedhar
Sreedhar (born Sreedhar Surapaneni; 1939–2007) was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu films. He started acting in small roles in early 1970s. He became popular with ''Mutyala Muggu'' in 1975 directed by Bapu. He played heroes, villains and supporting characters in over 150 films. Personal life Sreedhar was born and brought up in Kummamuru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. He had three daughters with wife. He died on 11 July 2007 in Hyderabad from a cardiac arrest Cardiac arrest (also known as sudden cardiac arrest CA is when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When the heart stops beating, blood cannot properly Circulatory system, circulate around the body and the blood flow to the .... Filmography Notes References External links * Telugu male actors 2007 deaths Indian male film actors 1939 births {{India-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirmalamma
Nirmalamma (18 July 1920 – 19 February 2009) was an Indian actress in the Telugu cinema. She appeared in more than 1000 films and was well known for her grandmother roles in several films. She won two Nandi Awards. Early life She was born in Machilipatnam, Madras Presidency, British India. Film career Her debut film was ''Garuda Garvabhangam'' in 1943. Nirmalamma has worked along with almost all famous artists in Telugu Cinema like N. T. Rama Rao, NTR, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, ANR, Krishna (Telugu actor), Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Rajendra Prasad (actor), Rajendra Prasad, P. B. Srinivas, Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Venkatesh (actor), Venkatesh, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Nagarjuna and many more. She is one of the artists who appears in almost all of the movies of S. V. Krishna Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana. In a career spanning over five decades, she worked in over 700 films and bagged Nandi award for best supporting actress for her role in ‘Mayuri’. Her roles in films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allu Rama Lingaiah
Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South, and the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2001. Ramalingaiah appeared in over 1000 films in a variety of roles. The "Allu Ramalingaiah National Award" was instituted in his memory by the "Allu Ramalingaiah Academy of Arts". The award is presented every year to a Telugu film personality for lifetime achievement. Early life Ramalingaiah was born on October 1, 1922, in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, India into a Telugu speaking family. Allu Ramalingaiah National Award recipients * Dasari Narayana Rao * K. Raghavendra Rao *Kota Srinivasa Rao * Trivikram Srinivas Awards * Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for the year 2001 * Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his outstanding contributio ... [...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 |
Prasad Babu
Prasad Babu is an Indian actor who acts predominantly in Telugu language, Telugu films and also TV serials. Filmography Telugu * ''Anthuleni Katha'' (1976) as Thilak * ''Mana Voori Pandavulu'' (1978) * ''Dongala Veta'' (1978) as Anand * ''Pottelu Punnamma'' (1978) as Gupta * ''Punadhirallu'' (1979) * ''Maa Voollo Mahasivudu'' (1979) as Gopal * ''Yugandhar'' (1979) as Ramesh * ''I Love You (1979 Telugu film), I Love You'' (1979) as Sathyam4 * ''Kaali (1980 film), Kaali'' (1980) * ''Jathara'' (1980) as Rebellious Villager * ''Aarani Mantalu'' (1980) as Inspector Madhu * ''Jeevitha Ratham'' (1981) as Dasu * ''Krishnavataram'' (1982) * ''Bobbili Puli'' (1982) * ''Nivuru Gappina Nippu'' (1982) * ''Bangaru Koduku'' (1982) * ''Nijam Chepithe Nerama'' (1983) as Subbudu * ''Kanchu Kagada'' (1984) as Commander * ''Kondaveeti Nagulu'' (1984) as Rudrayya * ''Kongumudi telugu movie, Kongumudi'' (1985) as Sekhar's lecherous friend * ''Ide Naa Samadhanam'' (1986) as Sivam *''Vijrumbhana' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagendra Babu
Konidela Nagendra Rao (born 29 October 1961), popularly known as Nagendra Babu and Naga Babu, is an Indian actor, producer, and politician who works in Telugu cinema. He has received one National Film Award and two Nandi Awards for his work as a producer. He is the general secretary of the Janasena Party and the Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council since March 2025. Acting career Nagendra Babu acts mainly in supporting roles, though he has also played the lead role in some films. He has acted in ''143 (2004 film), 143'', ''Anji (film), Anji'', ''Shock (2006 film), Shock'', ''Sri Ramadasu'', ''Chandamama (2007 film), Chandamama'' and ''Orange (2010 film), Orange''. He has produced several films with his brothers, Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan under Anjana Productions. He has two children, actor Varun Tej and Niharika Konidela, Niharika. He appeared in television serials and was a judge on the comedy show, ''Jabardasth (TV programme), Jabardasth'', which aired on ETV ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Venkaiah Award in 2011, and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Renowned for his acting prowess across a range of roles and genres, he was given the epithet ''Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma'' (). He served as the Member of Parliament in the 11th Lok Sabha representing Machilipatnam constituency from the Telugu Desam Party. Early life Kaikala Satyanarayana was born on 25 July 1935 to Kaikala Laxmi Narayana from Kavutaram village in Krishna district. Having completed his primary education in Gudlavalleru and intermediate education in Vijayawada, Satyanarayana graduated from Gudivada College. Career Satyanarayana was first noticed by D. L. Narayana, who offered him a role in his film ''Sipayi Koothuru'' directed by Changayya in 1959 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarada (actress)
Thadiparthi Saraswati Devi (born 12 June 1945), better known by her stage name Sarada, is an Indian actress and politician. Though known for her work predominantly in Telugu films and Malayalam films, she has also appeared in Tamil, Hindi as well as Kannada language films. Sarada is a three-time recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actresss for her roles in '' Thulabharam'' (1968), '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), and '' Nimajjanam'' (1977). She is also known as Urvasi Sarada – the National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the ''Urvasi Award''. Sarada also won the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema. Early life Sarada was born on 12 June 1945 as Saraswati Devi in Tenali, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her parents Venkateswar Rao and Satyavathi Devi are farmers.She has a brother, Mohan Rao. Sarada was sent to Madras in her childhood to live with her grandmother Kanakamma. Sarada describes her gran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a legendary noble outlaw, heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. In some versions of the legend, he is depicted as being of noble birth, and in modern retellings he is sometimes depicted as having fought in the Crusades before returning to England to find his lands taken by the Sheriff of Nottingham (position), Sheriff. In the oldest known versions, he is instead a member of the yeoman class. He is traditionally depicted dressed in Lincoln green. Today, he is most closely associated with his stance of "redistribution of income and wealth, robbing the rich to give to the poor". There exists no canonical version of the Robin Hood mythos, which has resulted in different creators imbuing their adaptations with different messages over the centuries. Adaptations have often vacillated between a libertarian version of Robin Hood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around Lakes in Hyderabad, artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 census of India, Hyderabad is the List of cities in India by population, fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, metropolitan region, making it the List of metropolitan areas in India, sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 95 billion, Hyderabad has the sixth-largest urban economy in India. The Qutb Shahi dynasty's Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
