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Mangalavaaram
''Mangalavaaram'' () is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language erotic psychological mystery thriller film written and directed by Ajay Bhupathi. It is produced by Swathi Reddy Gunupati, Suresh Varma M., and Ajay Bhupathi, under Mudhra Media Works and A Creative Works. The film features an ensemble cast including Payal Rajput, Nandita Swetha, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Divya Pillai, Ajmal Ameer, Chaitanya Krishna, and Ravindra Vijay. The music was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath with cinematography by Dasaradhi Sivendra and editing by Madhav Kumar Gullapalli. The film released on 17 November 2023. Plot Set in 1996, four strange suicides occur in the rural town of Mahalakshmipuram, with someone writing confessions of illicit affairs between the victims on random walls every Tuesday. Although everything appears to be fine in the village, there is a lot of conflict among the locals. The newly assigned SI Maaya begins investigating the suicides and realizes that they are murders. As the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payal Rajput
Payal Rajput (born 5 December 1992) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Punjabi films. She made her film debut with the Punjabi film '' Channa Mereya'' (2017), for which she won the Filmfare Award Punjabi for Best Debut Actress. Rajput then made her Hindi film debut with '' Veerey Ki Wedding'' (2018). Rajput started her acting career with the Hindi television series '' Sapnon Se Bhare Naina'' (2010). She then appeared in shows including '' Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai'' and '' Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani''. She made her Telugu film debut with '' RX 100'' (2018), for which she received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu. Her other notable films include, '' Venky Mama'' (2019), '' Shava Ni Girdhari Lal'' (2021), '' Head Bush'' (2022) and ''Mangalavaaram'' (2023). Early life and career Rajput was born on 5 December 1992 in Delhi, India. Rajput started her television career in '' Sapnon Se Bhare Naina'' as Sonakshi. She played the lead ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajmal Ameer
Ajmal Ameer is an Indian actor known for his works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam, Tamil cinema, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, Telugu language films. He has won two Filmfare Awards South for his roles in ''Anjathe'' (2008) and ''Ko (film), Ko'' (2011). Early and personal life Ajmal studied medicine in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. He has two brothers, Askar and Abith. He is married to Renju and they have a son and daughter. Career Ajmal made his acting debut with a cameo appearance in his friend's Tamil film, ''February 14 (film), February 14'' (2005). His lead debut film was the Malayalam film ''Pranayakalam'', opposite Vimala Raman in Malayalam. This was followed by the Tamil film ''Anjathe'', directed by Myshkin (director), Myshkin, in which he played an angry young man. The film became a commercial success, with Ajmal receiving several awards for his performance. He next starred in the Malayalam film ''Madambi'' alongside Mohanlal. It remains his only hit in Malayalam aside from ''Loh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Bhupathi
Ajay Bhupathi (born Ajay Narasimha Naga Bhupathi Raju) is an Indian film director who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut film RX 100 (film), ''RX 100'' which received positive reception. He received SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Telugu for the film in 2019. His second film was Mahasamudram (2021 film), ''Mahasamudram'' starring Sharwanand and Siddharth. Career Bhupathi started off his career as an associate to director/screenwriter Ramesh Varma and Veeru Potla. He worked with Ram Gopal Varma as an executive director in the film Vangaveeti (film), ''Vangaveeti'', as chief co-director in the film ''Killing Veerappan'' and as associate director in films Attack (2016 film), ''Attack'' and Veera (2011 film), ''Veera''. He worked as associate director in the films ''Doosukeltha'' with Veeru Potla. Bhupathi then made his directorial film RX 100 (film), ''RX 100''. The film was remade in Hindi. His next film was Mahasamudram (2021 film), ''Mah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divya Pillai
Divya Pillai is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films. She debuted in the 2015 film '' Ayal Njanalla'', followed by '' Oozham'' in 2016. Early life Divya was born in Dubai, UAE to a Malayali Nair family. She began her career as a Flydubai employee prior to entering the film industry. Career She made her film debut in 2015 with the romantic-comedy '' Ayal Njanalla'' opposite Fahadh Faasil, in the directorial debut of actor Vineeth Kumar. Her second project was under the direction of Jeethu Joseph in '' Oozham'' (2016), a revenge-drama starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film was a box office success. In 2019 she had a guest role as Jancy in the television serial ''Uppum Mulakum ''Uppum Mulakum'' () is an Indian Malayalam-language sitcom that has been airing on Flowers TV since December 14, 2015. R. Unnikrishnan created the sitcom and directed the first season (replaced by Rajesh Thalachira and Pradeep Madhav) and the ...''. She made her Telugu debut with '' Tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shravan Reddy
Shravan Reddy is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi and Telugu, films and television. He made his acting debut in 2007 with the TV show '' Jersey No. 10''. Shravan made his film debut in a lead role with the Telugu romantic thriller '' Dirty Hari''. Early life Shravan Reddy was born and brought up in Hyderabad, he moved to Mumbai in late 2006 to pursue acting as his career. Career He then made his debut as Nakul in SAB TV's '' Jersey No. 10'' in 2007. His competent acting skills garnered him applause, landing him with lead roles in ''Yahan Ke Hum Sikander''(Zee TV) & '' Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari''(Colors). His versatile acting mettle garnered him good following across the nation thereby bringing him roles like Neil of Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan on Star Plus in 2015 and Aryan from '' Krishnadasi'' on Colors in 2016. His Web Series Thinkistan on Times MX Player was widely popular in 2019 and fetched him a nomination for Best Male actor in FilmFare Indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sritej
Sritej is an Indian actor who works in Telugu-language films. He came into limelight with the 2019 film '' Lakshmi's NTR'' directed by Ram Gopal Varma where he essayed the role of Nara Chandrababu Naidu. He was also cast in Nandamuri Balakrishna's '' NTR: Kathanayakudu'' and '' NTR: Mahanayakudu'' as Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. in ''Lakshmi's NTR''. Career Shritej started his career in 2013. He played the role of Devineni Nehru in the film '' Vangaveeti''. He played the role of late Y. S Raja Shekar Reddy, former Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh in '' NTR: Kathanayakudu'' and '' NTR: Mahanayakudu''. He later gained prominence with his portrayal of Nara Chandrababu Naidu in the 2019 film '' Lakshmi's NTR'', directed by Ram Gopal Varma Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma (born 7 April 1962), often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Telugu cinema, Telugu films.** * * Varma has di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tharun Bhascker
Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian film director, actor and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He directed the romantic comedy '' Pelli Choopulu'' (2016), which won him the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and Best Screenplay – Dialogues. He later directed '' Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi'' (2018), and made his acting debut in a lead role with '' Meeku Maathrame Cheptha'' (2019). Early life Tharun Bhascker was born on 5 November 1988 in Madras (now Chennai) and was raised in Hyderabad. His father hailed from Warangal, Telangana, while his mother is from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Bhascker studied at Hyderabad Public School, and Swami Vivekananda Institute of Technology. He later graduated from New York Film Academy. His father, Uday Bhaskar, died in 2015. His mother, Geetha Bhaskar, made her acting debut in Sekhar Kammula's ''Fidaa'' (2017). Film career Bhascker started his career directing short films such as ''Anukokunda'', and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Ghosh
Pathipati Ajay Ghosh is an Indian actor and comedian known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema and theatre, in addition to a few Tamil films. He is known for his works in hits such as ''Jyothi Lakshmi'' (2015), '' Visaranai'' (2016), ''Rangasthalam'' (2018), '' Pushpa: The Rise'' (2021) and '' Guntur Kaaram'' (2024). Personal life Pathipati Ajay Ghosh was born into a Bengali Hindu family in Vetapalem, Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh. His father is a communist and a staunch follower of freedom fighter Ajoy Ghosh, after whom he named his son Ajay Ghosh. Ghosh has two brothers who were also named after freedom fighters. Ghosh is married to Sambhalakshmi, and the couple has two sons, Davuluri Bhagath Singh and Davuluri Ramanjaneyulu. Career After a brief stint as a stage actor, and news reader in Siti Cable, Bapatla, Ajay Ghosh ventured into acting through DD Telugu and found his way to feature films before getting his breakthrough with Vetrimaaran V. Chitravel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaitanya Krishna
Chaitanya Krishna is an Indian actor who mainly works in Telugu cinema. Career After finishing his engineering from Sagi Rama Krishna Raju Engineering College (Bhimavaram), he worked in a MNC as a software engineer. His love towards acting made him quit his job and then he participated in the first edition of Dhee Ultimate Dance Show. He soon secured his first lead role in '' Ninnu Kalisaka'' in 2009 and since then has acted in several Telugu films. He is known for his roles in '' Sneha Geetham'' (2010), '' Ala Modalaindi'' (2011), ''Rowthiram'' (2011), and '' Kaalicharan'' (2013). One of his short films, ''Peek-a-boo'' (2014), directed by Srinu Pandranki, was selected to be featured in Cannes Cannes (, ; , ; ) is a city located on the French Riviera. It is a communes of France, commune located in the Alpes-Maritimes departments of France, department, and host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions Internatio ... "Short Film Corner" 2014. Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravindra Vijay
Ravindra Vijay is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu and Tamil films, and television shows. After beginning his career as a theatre actor, Ravindra had a career breakthrough with appearances in '' Odu Raja Odu'' (2018) and '' Uma Maheshwara Ugra Roopasya'' (2020). Early life and career Born and raised in Bangalore, Ravindra is a polyglot and is fluent in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and English. He completed a medical degree at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and is a qualified doctor. During his time as a student, he took on acting as a hobby and worked on college productions. In 2005, he joined the Bengaluru-based theatre troupe Rafiki, and began working on street plays. Soon after he quit his career as a doctor, Ravindra took on odd jobs to earn, and briefly worked at an oil rig. By 2011, he became a full-time theatre actor. In the mid-2010s, he moved to Chennai and joined the theatre troupe, Perch. He acted in several of the collective's plays, suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyadarshi Pulikonda
Priyadarshi Pulikonda is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu films. He gained recognition for his role in '' Pelli Choopulu'' (2016). In addition to supporting roles, Priyadarshi played the lead in films such as '' Mallesham'' (2019), ''Mithai'' (2019), and ''Balagam'' (2023). His performance in '' Mallesham'' (2019) appeared in the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by '' Film Companion.'' Early and personal life Priyadarshi was born in a Telugu family in Khammam, India to Pulikonda Subbachary, a professor, and Jayalakshmi. Priyadarshi's parents shifted to Hyderabad when he was 2 years old and they have been living there since then. They lived in the Old City until he was 10 and later moved to Gachibowli. He did his Bachelor of Science in Statistics from MNR Degree & PG College and has a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Hyderabad. Priyadarshi married writer Richa Sharma in 2018, who was his senior at the University of Hy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandita Swetha
Swetha (born 30 April 1990), professionally known as Nandita Swetha, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema, Tamil and Telugu cinema, Telugu films. Swetha also starred in the 2008 Kannada film ''Nanda Loves Nanditha''. Later she made her acting debut in Tamil with the 2012 comedy film ''Attakathi''. She made her Telugu debut in the 2016 horror comedy film ''Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada''. Career Swetha began her career as an VJ in Udaya Music while studying in school. She began her acting career in the 2008 Kannada film ''Nanda Loves Nanditha''. Her character in the film was named Nandita, which she later adopted as her screen name. In 2012 her first Tamil film was ''Attakathi'' directed by Pa. Ranjith. Her performances were appreciated. She went on to star as an athlete in ''Ethir Neechal (2013 film), Ethir Neechal'' (2013) directed by Durai Senthilkumar. She appeared in the comedy ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013) as chennai girl Kumudha wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
