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Maatho Pettukoku
''Maatho Pettukoku'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action film produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Roja, Rambha (actress), Rambha, and music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. Plot The film begins in the town where Sitamma, a benevolent daughter-in-law of a Zamindar, leads a delightful life with her husband and the two identical children, Arjun & Kishtaiah. Chakravarthy, a malice son-in-law of Zamindar, intrudes into their house, slays him & his son, and grabs their riches. Thus, Sitamma pledges not to disperse her husband's ashes until he seeks to avenge Chakravarthy when suddenly, Chakravarthy attacks, which detaches all. Years roll by, and a bold woman, Manikyam, rears Kishtaiah, who becomes a pickpocket. Once, he clashes with a naughty girl, Latha, the daughter of Chakravarthy's sidekick, Mayor Geedapenta Basavaiah, and crushes on he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balabhadrapatruni Ramani
Balabhadrapatruni Ramani is an Indian litterateur, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, dialogue writer, and film critic, known for her works in Telugu theatre, Telugu cinema, Television, and Radio. She has served as a Jury Member for ''Southern Region II'' at the 66th National Film Awards. Early life and education Ramani Balabhadrapatruni was born Ramani Ankaraju on 26 January 1964 in Hyderabad, India to Ankaraju Anand Bhushan Rao and Ankaraju Sathyavathi Devi. She got her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985 from Kasturba Gandhi College in Secunderabad. Novelist * ''Leader'' * ''Mogude Rendo Priyudu'' * ''Swargam Lo Khaidelu'' * ''Repalle Lo Radha'' * ''Aa Okkati Adigesey'' * ''Evare Athagadu'' * ''Preminchaka Emaindante'' * ''Neeku naku madhya'' * ''Alinganam'' * ''Aunante Kaadanta'' * ''Neeku Naaku Madhya'' * ''Andari Bandhuvaya'' * ''Khajuraho'' * ''Edee Ninnati Swapnam'' Selected filmography As storywriter, screenwriter and dialogue writer * ''Anaganaga Oka Ammai'' (1999 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakshi Ranga Rao
Sakshi Ranga Rao (born Rangavajhula Ranga Rao; – 27 June 2005) was an Indian character actor who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre, theatre. He appeared in about 450 films over a career spanning four decades, majority of which were comedies. Ranga Rao made his film debut in 1967 with Sakshi (1967 film), ''Sakshi'' from which he derived his stage name. He then went onto to appear in successful films like ''Sirivennela'', ''Swarna Kamalam'', ''April 1st Vidudhala'', ''Joker'' and ''Swarabhishekam''. Life and career Rangavajhula Ranga Rao in Kalavakuru village in Prakasam district, was born to Lakshmi Narayana and Ranganayakamma. As his father died when he was young, he was raised by Buchchi Ravamma, his mother's sister in Machilipatnam. He began his career as a stenographer in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. As Ranga Rao was interested in film and theatre, he worked as an assistant to the stage artist Kuppili Venkateswara Rao. He was encouraged by some his frie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995 Films
This is a list of films released in 1995. The highly anticipated sequel '' Die Hard with a Vengeance'' was the year's biggest box-office hit, and ''Braveheart'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1995 by worldwide gross are as follows: Box office records *The ''Batman'' franchise became the fifth film franchise to gross $1 billion with the release of '' Batman Forever''. **''Batman Forever'' is released in theaters and surpasses '' Jurassic Park'' for scoring the highest-opening weekend of all time, generating a total of $52.8 million. Film records * '' Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' has been running in theaters for 27 years, becoming the longest running film in theaters Context The theatrical box office of 1994 achieved record grosses, with nine films earning more than $100million and the highest attendance (1.29billion) since 1960 (1.3billion). By 1995, however, the average cost of making and marketing a film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mano (singer)
Nagoor Shaheb, known by his stage name Mano, is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, and composer. Mano has recorded more than 35,000 songs for film and private various Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, Bengali language, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Tulu language, Tulu, Konkani language, Konkani and Assamese language, Assamese films. He has also performed for over 3000 live concerts across the continents. He has recorded many songs for music director Ilaiyaraaja. Mano is also recognized for being as the full-fledged dubbing artist for Rajinikanth in Telugu from Muthu (film), ''Muthu'' (1995) onwards. Career Early days and debut Taking the criticism in his stride, Mano went on recording as many as 500 songs with Ilaiyaraaja and slowly branched out to sing for other Tamil composers as well. Voice-over dubbing The year 1995 also saw another face of Mano as the voice-over dubbing artist in the Tamil film industry. He dubbed his voice for alm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annupamaa
Annupamaa is an Indian playback singer from Tamil Nadu. She is known especially for the song "Chandralekha (song), Chandralekha" (Konjam Nilavu) from ''Thiruda Thiruda''. She is also trained in Carnatic music and a 6th grade solo pianist from Trinity College London. Annupamaa Krishnaswami was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on 2 September 1968. She got training in Carnatic music from the age of four and she began singing in school competitions from the age of eight. She had her school education from St. Anthony's Senior Secondary School, New Delhi and took her BA Degree in English from Kamala Nehru College, New Delhi in 1989. She dropped out of the Mass Communication Course from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in New Delhi following her passion to become a singer. Annupamaa is married to J. Murali Krishnan, Executive Vice-president and National Creative Director of Optima Response and they live in Chennai. Annupamaa used to take part in college competitions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhuvanachandra
Bhuvana Chandra is an Indian lyricist, renowned for his work in the Telugu cinema. He served in the Indian Air Force for 18 years before turning into a lyricist. He penned lyrics for more than 2000 songs. He also wrote more than 100 stories, a novel, and many articles in magazines. He participated as a judge in some reality shows. He also acted in the film '' Welcome Obama'' directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Personal life Bhuvana Chandra was born in Gullapudi, Krishna district and brought up in Chintalapudi, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He used to frequent the library and read a lot of books since his childhood. He learned Typing, and Shorthand and held tuition for students to make a living. Along with a friend, he went for the selections of Indian Air Force and got selected. His first posting was in Delhi. He served in the Indian Air Force and took voluntary retirement before turning into a lyricist. He participated in the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971 and recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vennelakanti
Vennelakanti is a Telugu surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Vennelakanti Raghavayya (1897–1981), Indian freedom activist and social worker * Vennelakanti Rajeswara Prasad (1957–2021), Indian film lyricist {{surname Telugu-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
''Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy under the Chandamama Vijaya Combines banner and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja with music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film won four Nandi Awards. However, it was a box-office failure. Plot The film begins in Hastinapuram, where Bhima and Duryodhana compete in a mace duel during a tournament. The competition escalates into a dispute, prompting Dronacharya to declare them equally skilled. Arjuna impresses everyone with his archery skills, earning Dronacharya’s praise. Karna arrives to challenge Arjuna but is insulted due to his caste. Duryodhana, aided by Sakuni, crowns Karna as the king of Anga, forging a strong bond between them. Kunti secretly recognizes Karna as her son but remains silent out of fear of societal repercussions. Dronacharya later asks Arjuna for Guru Dakshina, requesting him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhairava Dweepam
''Bhairava Dweepam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language high fantasy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Roja in lead roles, the film features Vijaya Rangaraja as the titular antagonist, Bhairava. The supporting cast includes K. R. Vijaya, Vijayakumar, Kaikala Satyanarayana, and Babu Mohan. The story follows Vijay, a young man raised by a tribal chieftain, who embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Padmavati from the evil wizard Bhairava. Produced by B. Venkatrama Reddy under the Chandamama Vijaya Pictures banner, ''Bhairava Dweepam'' aimed to revive the folklore-fantasy genre in Telugu cinema. Raavi Kondala Rao co-wrote the script with director Srinivasa Rao and oversaw the film's production. Filming began in June 1993, with principal photography taking place at Vijaya Vauhini Studios and various challenging outdoor locations, including a waterfall in Kemmangundi. The production, which spanned 240 days with a budget of ₹4.5 crore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baladitya (actor)
Bala Aditya is an Indian actor, Lyricist, Dialogue writer, Company Secretary , Faculty for Chartered Accountants, dubbing artist, and TV host who works in Telugu cinema and television. He started out as a child artiste (as Master Aditya) and is known for his roles in ''Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam'' (1991) and '' Little Soldiers'' (1996). He is a recipient of 3 Nandi Awards and the lead actor of the movie ‘1940 lo oka gramam’ which won National Award Life Journey Bala Aditya was born in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh to Y. S. Shankar and Kalyani. His brother Sri Krishna Kaushik is a popular Television Actor in Telugu who acted in all the telugu channels. Bala Aditya acted in 40 films in 6 languages during his childhood. His father worked in Reserve Bank of India and acted in few telugu films like Mudda Mandaram, Nalugu Sthambhala Ata, Arundhathi and some shows like Bhagavatham and Manoyagnyam in ETV. Bala Aditya studied B.A. (Telugu) , Law and Company Secretary. He is also a fac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalpana Rai
Kalpana Rai (9 May 1950 – 6 February 2008) was an Indian actress from Andhra Pradesh who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. She acted in more than 430 films. She was born in Kakinada. Personal life Kalpana Rai was born in Kakinada. She had experience in stage, through which she entered into films. Though she acted in more than 400 films she died poor. Career She made her debut as an actress with the film O Seeta Katha ''O Seeta Katha'' () is a 1974 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Silver), and the Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film was later remade both in Malaya ... in 1974. She was known for comical roles with peculiar dialect of Godavari districts. Her last film was Soggadu (2005). Notable filmography Death She died because of her illness at her residence in Indiranagar, Hyderabad. Even though she acted in more than 400 films she could not save much. Movie Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Item Number
In Indian cinema, an item number or special song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films ( Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema) to describe a catchy, upbeat, often provocative dance sequence performed in a movie.Journals : Item number defined These sequences predominantly feature glamorous female performers, commonly referred to as item girls, whose appearance, movements, and attire are designed to attract visual attention and heighten the sensual appeal of the film. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
