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Kosaraju Raghavaiah
Kosaraju Raghavayya (23 June 1905 – 27 October 1987), known mononumously by his surname Kosaraju, was an Indian lyricist and poet known for his works in Telugu cinema. He wrote about 3,000 songs in 350 films. His lyrics are steeped in Telugu folklore and rural idiom. He was awarded the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for his contribution to Telugu cinema in 1984. He wrote memorable songs like "Eruvaka Sagaro", "Niluvave Vaalu Kanuladhana", "Illarikamlo Unna Maza", "Chethilo Dabbulu Poyene", "Anukunnadokkati Ainadi Okkati", "Ye Nimishana Yemi Jaruguno", "Jayammu Nischayammu ra", "Maa Voollo Oka Paduchundi". Early life Born in an agricultural family in Appikatla village, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, Kosaraju studied Telugu literature, epics and puranas. Kosaraju was influenced by a Telugu scholar Kondamudi Narasimham Pantulu in whose play based on the ''Ramayana The ''Ramayana'' (; ), also known as ''Valmiki Ramayana'', as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appikatla, Guntur District
Appikatla is a village in Bapatla district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Bapatla mandal of Tenali revenue division. Geography Appikatla is situated to the northwest of the mandal headquarters, Bapatla, at . It is spread over an area of . Governance Appikatla Gram Panchayat is the local self-government of the village. There are 10 wards, each represented by an elected ward member. The present sarpanch is ''vacant'', elected by the ward members. The village is administered by the ''Bapatla Mandal Parishad'' at the intermediate level of panchayat raj institutions. Education As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has a total of 5 schools. These include one Government School, 2 Zilla/Mandal Parishad and 2 private schools. Transport Appikatla railway station, a ''Non-Suburban Grade-6 (NSG-6)'' station in the Vijayawada railway division of the South Coast Railway zone, provides rail connectivity to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedda Manushulu (1954 Film)
''Pedda Manushulu'' ( or ) is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Relangi, Vangara, Sriranjani Jr. in prominent roles. The film portrays corruption among so called respectable persons of the society. It was loosely based on '' The Pillars of Society,'' a 1877 play by famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. ''Pedda Manushulu'' was commercially successful. It was the first Telugu film to win the National Film Award. The film proved K. V. Reddy's capability in directing not only fantasy and mythological films, but also social dramas. The film became a trendsetter for many later films with a similar theme. It showed that those who are considered ''Pedda Manushulu'' by the society are corrupt. After the film's release, the term ''Pedda Manushulu'' had negative connotations in Telugu culture for a long time. Cast * Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry as Dharma Rao * Mudigonda Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramudu Bheemudu
''Ramudu Bheemudu'' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Tapi Chanakya. It was produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and L. Vijayalakshmi, with music composed by Pendyala. The film was a major box office success. The film was the debut of D. Rama Naidu's Suresh Productions banner into the film industry and it is N. T. Rama Rao's first dual role film. Satyanarayana was body double for N. T. Rama Rao in climax scenes. The film is considered a trendsetting venture and became an inspiration for later films with similar storyline. Chanakya remade the film in Tamil as '' Enga Veettu Pillai'' (1965). It was also remade in into Hindi as '' Ram Aur Shyam'' (1967), in Malayalam as '' Ajayanum Vijayanum'' (1976,) and Kannada as '' Mojugara Sogasugara'' (1995). Plot Ramudu, a callow, opulent sole heir clutched and tortured by his spiteful brother-in-law, Panakala Rao. He craves the warm affection of his bel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devatha (1964 Film)
''Devata'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by B. Purushottam, presented by comedian Padmanabham on his Rekha & Murali Combines banner and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by S. P. Kodandapani. Plot The film begins with an ideal couple, Prasad & Sita, who lead a delightful life with a son, Madhu. Everyone applauds Sita as the finest woman of her amicable, obedient & caring nature. Once, she suddenly walks up because of her terminally ill father, Seshaiah. Tragically, the train traveling meets with a disastrous accident. Knowing it, Prasad rushes to the railway hospital, where he detects unconscious Sita between victims lying in heaps and shifts her home. Therein, Sita cannot recognize anyone, behaves strangely, and seeks to abscond. Ergo, the doctor's opinion is that she may be in an insane state. It drowns the family into deep distress and ailing Madhu. Besides, Seshaiah dies, entrusting the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooga Manasulu
''Mooga Manasulu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao who co-wrote the film with Acharya Aatreya and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri (actress), Savitri and Jamuna (actress), Jamuna, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is based on the concept of reincarnation. ''Mooga Manasulu'' received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, Certificate of Merit at the 11th National Film Awards, and the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu at the 12th Filmfare Awards South. It was screened at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The film was remade in Hindi language, Hindi as ''Milan (1967 film), Milan'' (1967) directed by Subba Rao himself, and in Tamil language, Tamil as ''Praptham'' (1971) directed and produced by Savitri (actress), Savitri. Plot The film is a gorgeous love narrative that faiths on reincarnation, which begins with newlyweds Gopi & Radha walking on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lava Kusa (1963 Film)
''Lava Kusa'' (also spelled as ''Lava Kusha'') is a 1963 Indian Hindu mythological film directed by C. Pullayya and C. S. Rao. Produced by Lalita Sivajyothi Films, the film is a remake of the 1934 production of the same name, which was also directed by C. Pullayya. The story is based on the ''Uttara Kanda'' of the ''Ramayana'', focusing on Lava and Kusa, the twin sons of Rama and Sita. The cast includes N. T. Rama Rao as Rama, Anjali Devi as Sita, with Chittoor Nagayya, Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu, S. Varalakshmi, and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. The soundtrack features 27 songs, with the musical score primarily composed by Ghantasala. Production of the film began in 1958 but was stopped due to financial constraints. When it restarted, Pullayya's health was deteriorating, so his son C. S. Rao took over. ''Lava Kusa'' is notable for being the first full-length colour film in Telugu cinema. The film was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, with minor differen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
''Chaduvukunna Ammayilu'' () is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, Krishna Kumari with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It was produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner. The film is based on the Telugu novel ''Kaalaatheetha Vyakthulu'', written by Dr. Sridevi. The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at the box office. Plot The film begins with two soulmates, Sujatha & Vasantha. Sujatha is the daughter of the wealthy Raghunatha Rao, and Vasantha is a postmaster Rangaiah’s granddaughter. Rangaiah lives in their village with his wife, Mahalakshmi, who aims to civilize Vasantha. Once, the besties acquaint an intelligent guy, Shekar, a bank employee, in an accident, and he saves them from a sentence. From there, the three of them develop a good intimacy. The two beauties fall for Shekar but reciprocate for Vasantha. Indeed, Shekar lodges at a hostel owned by Brahmanandam R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manchi Manasulu
''Manchi Manasulu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was produced by C. Sundaram under the Babu Movies banner. The film was a remake of the Tamil film ''Kumudham'' (1961), also directed by Subba Rao. Plot The film begins in a village where a blacksmith, Rangaiah, lives with his daughter Jaya. He aims & strives hard to civilize his sibling Venu at Madras, heedlessly his health. Thus, Venu ventures for affordable lodging to soothe his brother. Subsequently, he trespasses an empathetic soul, Public Prosecutor Anand Rao, who aids him in enabling their summer house free of charge. Plus, he forges Venu as a family man since his wife Suryakantam withholds it to bachelors. However, Anand Rao’s daughter discerns it when she endears him. Parallelly, in their village, Shankaraiah resides with his debauchery son Kumar & blind daughter Radha. Kumar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kula Gothralu
''Kula Gotralu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna Kumari and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Acharya Aatreya wrote the dialogues for the film. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu certificate of merit in 1963. Noted actor Krishna played a sidekick role in the film before becoming an established actor. Plot The film begins in a village where Zamindar Bhushayya, a respected figure, upholds traditional values of caste and clan. He lives with his wife, Santhamma, two daughters, Jagadamba and Leela, and a son, Ravi. Jagadamba, being the daughter of Bhushayya's first wife, harbours resentment towards her stepmother’s children. Her husband, Sadanandam, an opportunistic loafer, also resides with them. Ravi moves to the city for higher studies, where he falls in love with Saroja, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayabheri
''Jayabheri'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by P. Pullayya who co-wrote the script with Acharya Aatreya. The film is based on the life of poet Kaasinath and stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film was produced by Vasireddy Narayana Rao with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. ''Jayabheri'' won the Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 7th National Film Awards. The music from the film was widely played on the radio. The film was simultaneously released in Tamil as '' Kalaivaanan''. Plot During the reign of 1600 the 1700s, during the Vijayanagara Empire at Vidyanagaram. It is the hometown of high scholars and the elite communities where Kasinatha Sastry, an orthodox Brahmin - was raised by his elder brother Viswanatha Sastry & sister-in-law Annapurna. Once lower strata, Bhagavathar's ''Bhachanollu'' visits when extraordinary dancer Manjulavani challenges them on whom Kasi wins. Knowing it, Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illarikam
''Illarikam'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner. The film was a major success at the box office. Illarikam literally means a bridegroom going to the bride's family and living permanently with them (matrilocality); as against the custom of the bride going into the groom's family ( patrilocality). This custom is observed in some rich families where the bride is the only child to their parents. ''Illarikam'' was remade in four languages. L. V. Prasad produced the Hindi version titled '' Sasural'' (1961), which T. Prakash Rao directed. It was again remade in Hindi as '' Ghar Jamai'' (1992). A. V. Subbarao himself remade it in Kannada as ''Mane Aliya'' (1964), in Malayalam as '' Kalithozhan'' (1966) and in Tamil as '' Maadi Veettu Mappilai'' (1967). All these versions were box offic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu
''Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu'' () is 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha, T. Ashwadanarayana under the Sri Productions banner and directed by C. S. Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajasulochana with music composed by Ghantasala. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum'' (1958). Plot The film begins in a village where Raju, a peasant, dotes & rears his sibling Janaki. Zamindar Venkatappa, a tyrant, tramples the farmers whom Raju consistently antagonizes. Dr. Raghu, the benevolent son of Venkatappa, supports & serves the needy. From childhood, Venkatappa's niece, Advocate Rani, loves Raghu, and elders want to knit them. Anyhow, Raghu denies it, yet uppity Rani pledges to possess him. Meanwhile, Raju fixes Janaki's alliance when Venkatappa ruses by confiscating his property to pay off his debts. Thus, it calls off the wedding and penalizes Raju for a deceitful cover-up. Janaki, left alone, encounters consequence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |