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Memu Saitham
''Memu Saitham'' is an Indian Telugu-language reality social television talk show aired on Gemini TV presented by actress and producer Lakshmi Manchu. The show was produced by Manchu Telefilms. The main concept of this show was celebrities lending their hands to the people who are facing turmoil in their lives in order to help them. Concept The celebrities who are part of Tollywood Tollywood may refer to: * Tollywood (Bengali cinema), the Bengali-language film industry based in West Bengal. ** Tollygunge Tollygunge (Bengali: টালিগঞ্জ; nicknamed 'Mini Mumbai' or 'Mini Bombay') is a locality of South Kolkat ... turn themselves into the concept of being common men and women among the society in order to help the people who are facing turmoil in their lives. The celebrities help the needy people by earning money through the course of the show and bring confidence to the people by giving them that money. Overview Guests included Season 1 Season 2 Adaptatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Naam Oruvar
''Sun Naam Oruvar'' is a 2018 - 2019 Tamil talk show telecasted on Sun TV at 9:30 PM on every Sunday which aired from 7 October 2018 to 13 January 2019. The TV programme was presented by actor and TFPC President Vishal who eventually made his television debut through this show. The TV show is the remake of Telugu language language show '' Memu Saitham'' which was aired on Sun TV's subsidiary channel Gemini TV. The TV program is replaced by Namma Ooru Hero from 20 January 2019 which is hosted by Vijay Sethupathi. Rules The celebrities who are part of the Tamil film industry (Kollywood Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywoo ...) have to turn themselves into the concept of being common men and women among the society. They should help needy people by earning money throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Teja
Bhupatiraju Ravi Shankar Raju (born 26 January 1968), known professionally as Ravi Teja, is an Indian film actor and producer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He is known for his roles in action comedy films. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry. He has won three state Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award South. He is popularly known by the moniker "Mass Maharaja". Ravi Teja started his film career in an uncredited role in the 1990 film '' Karthavyam'', and played minor or uncredited roles in many films such as '' Allari Priyudu'' (1993), '' Ninne Pelladata'' (1996). Then, he appeared in meatier supporting roles in films like ''Sindhooram'' (1997), '' Manasichi Choodu'' (1998), '' Premaku Velayara'' (1999), ''Samudram'' (1999), '' Annayya'' (2000) among others. He also worked as an assistant director for several films. His debut in a lead role came in the 1999 film '' Nee Kosam'' which was an average grosser at the box office. But his perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadi (actor)
Aditya Pudipeddi (born 23 December 1989), better known as Aadi, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. Aadi made his debut with '' Prema Kavali'' (2011). He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South and SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) for the film. He went on to be starred in successful films such as ''Lovely'' (2012), '' Sukumarudu'' (2013), '' Pyar Mein Padipoyane'' (2014), ''Shamantakamani'' (2017), '' Operation Gold Fish'' (2019), and '' Tees Maar Khan'' (2022). Early life Aditya Pudipeddi was born on 23 December 1989 in Amudalavalasa, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Son of actor Sai Kumar, Aadi was schooled in Chennai in Padma Sheshadri till 7th standard and then moved to St. Andrews School in Hyderabad, followed by St Johns for Intermediate and completed his graduation from Bhavan's Vivekananda College. He excelled in studies, and had an inclination towards acting. He was an all-rounder in Cricket and he was selected for the under-19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lavanya Tripathi
Lavanya Tripathi (born 15 December 1990) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu films along with Tamil films. She made her acting debut with the Hindi television show '' Pyaar Ka Bandhan'' (2009) and made her film debut with ''Andala Rakshasi'' (2012), for which she won CineMAA Awards Best Female Debut. Tripathi started her career as a model and won Femina Miss Uttarakhand in 2006. Post her film debut, she had initial success with ''Doosukeltha'' (2013) and '' Bramman'' (2014). Tripathi received praises for portraying a dance teacher in '' Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'' (2015) and a lonely wife in '' Soggade Chinni Nayana'' (2016). For the former, she won Zee Apsara Rising Star of the Year Award and for the latter she received Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination. Her other notable films include '' Srirastu Subhamastu'' (2016), '' Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi'' (2017), ''Arjun Suravaram'' (2019) and '' A1 Express'' (2021). She is a recipient of several awards along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishnu Manchu
Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu (born 23 November 1982) is an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and television. Manchu had a brief stint as a child artist with the 1985 film ''Ragile Gundelu''. Years later, he starred in the 2003 Telugu action film ''Vishnu'', for which he won the Filmfare Best Male Debut. He is the co-owner of the film production house 24 Frames Factory and is an educationalist through Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, founded by his father and veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu. He is a founder and chairman of New York Academy, a school in Hyderabad for which his wife, Viranica, is the director and his father Mohan Babu, is the chair person. He is also the chairman of Spring Board Academy and Spring Board International Preschools which has more than 75 branches spread across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In 2007, he starred in the comedy film '' Dhee'', which became a hit, and Manchu established his career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya Prada
Jaya Prada Nahata (born Lalitha Rani; 3 April 1962) is an Indian actress and politician. She is hailed as one of the most iconic and influential actresses in both Telugu and Hindi film industries in late '70s, '80s and early '90s. Jayaprada is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and has starred in many Telugu and Hindi films along with several Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. She left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh from 2004 to 2014. Some of her notable films include ''Anthuleni Katha'' (1976), ''Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), '' Sita Kalyanam'' (1976), '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), ''Yamagola'' (1977), ''Sanaadi Appanna'' (1977), ''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' (1979), '' Sargam'' (1979), ''Ooriki Monagadu'' (1981), ''Kaamchor'' (1982), '' Kaviratna Kalidasa'' (1983), ''Sagara Sangamam'' (1983), ''Tohfa'' (1984), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swathi Reddy
Swathi Reddy (born 19 April 1987) is an Indian actress and television presenter who predominantly works in Telugu films, along with Tamil and Malayalam films. Her nickname ''Colours Swathi'' comes from her stint in the Telugu television show ''Colours'', which was telecast on Maa TV. After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a lead actress in the Tamil film '' Subramaniapuram'' (2008). Her role in the Telugu film '' Ashta Chamma'' (2008) earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She also worked as a dubbing artist, and a playback singer in a few films. Her other notable films include ''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' (2007), ''Swamy Ra Ra'' (2013), ''Amen'' (2013), and '' Karthikeya'' (2014). Early life and education Swathi Reddy was born in the city of Vladivostok, located in the southerly reaches of the Russian Far East in the erstwhile Soviet Union. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sundeep Kishan
Sundeep Kishan (born 7th May 1987) is an Indian actor and producer who works in predominately in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Career Sandeep Kishan was born in a Telugu family in present-day Chennai. He is the nephew to the cinematographers Chota K. Naidu and Shyam K. Naidu. He moved to Hyderabad in 2008 to pursue a career in films. Kishan began working as an assistant director to Gautham Vasudev Menon for a year, before starring in '' Sneha Geetham''. After working with him in '' Prasthanam'' (2010), director Deva Katta referred Kishan to his friends Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., which led to Kishan's casting in his first Hindi venture, '' Shor in the City''. He also did the Telugu movie ''DK Bose'' (2018), opposite Nisha Aggarwal. Kishan stated that he was very happy since his 2015 released film ''Tiger'' was appreciated by actors like Ravi Teja, Allu Arjun and R. Narayana Murthy. He has also acted in ''Venkatadri Express'' and '' Ra Ra... Krishnayya''. After '' Maanagara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Posani Krishna Murali
Posani Krishna Murali (born 22 January 1958) is an Indian screenwriter, actor, director and producer who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He worked as a writer for over 150 Telugu films and directed a number of films. In 2009, he also contested in Andhra Pradesh state legislative assembly elections from Chilakaluripet constituency but lost the elections. Early life and education Posani was born on 22 January 1958 in Pedakakani, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. His father Posani Subba Rao worked as a small-time employee in Pedakakani and his mother was a housewife. He has an elder sister Rajyalakshmi and a younger sister Prameela. He also has a younger brother Posani Amar Bhosale. He is the cousin of Boyapati Srinu. Growing up, Posani's family struggled financially and his father was not educated and wanted Posani to study well so that he could have a better life. Posani did his schooling in a small village in Guntur district and went on to do his BComm. He joined Acharya Nagarj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali (actor)
Ali (born 10 October 1967) is an Indian actor, comedian, and TV presenter who works predominantly in Telugu films and television. He acted in more than 1000 films in Telugu. He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. Early life Ali was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was a tailor and his mother was a home maker. He has one younger brother named Khayyum, who is also an actor. Ali married Zubeda Sultana in 1994. The couple has two daughters and a son. Career Ali came into the movie industry with the help of Jit Mohan Mitra, Rajahmundry's musical company. He debuted in the movie Nindu Noorellu in 1979 under the direction of K. Raghavendra Rao. He went to Chennai when director Bharathi Raja was looking for child actors for his movie '' "Seethakoka Chiluka"'', and was given a role (he previously played a role in ''Nindu Noorellu''). As a child Ali acted in several movies. When he was too old to be a child actor he struggled to get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suma Kanakala
Suma Kanakala ( née Pallassana Paachuveettil; was born on 22 March 1974) is an Indian television presenter, actress, and television producer who predominantly works in Telugu television. She is best known for hosting ETV's ''Star Mahila''a Telugu TV game show, which is the longest-running TV game show in India and ran for almost 1215 years (until 2021). Early life Suma was born on 22 March 1975 in her native hometown of Palakkad, Kerala, India. Her parents are Pullot Narayanan Kutty Nair and Pallassana Paachuveettil Vimala, who were in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India for a very long time because of the father's government job transfer over there. Their only daughter Suma was born 10 years later after her parents’ marriage as the only child for them. As a six-month old baby, she along with her parents flew to Secunderabad where she was brought up near Lalaguda & Mettuguda railways. She married Tollywood actor, Rajeev Kanakala on 10 February 1999. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
