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Nandi Special Jury Award
The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films since 1981. See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Special Jury Award Special Jury ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards are named after the monolithic sculpture of the sacred bull, Nandi, at Lepakshi, a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people. The Nandi Awards are categorised into four levels: Swarnam (Gold), Rajatam (Silver), Kamsyam (Bronze), and Raagi (Copper). In addition to film and television awards, the government also presents the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards to honour outstanding contributions in social, mythological, and poetic dramas in Telugu theatre. History The Government of Andhra Pradesh commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srinivas Avasarala
Srinivas Avasarala (born 19 March 1984) is an Indian actor, film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He received two Nandi Awards and a SIIMA Award. Early life Srinivas Avasarala was born on 19 March 1984 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father worked at Andhra Bank. By virtue of his work, they had to travel across different locations. Hence, Avasarala completed his education in 4 cities – Kakinada, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam. He did his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from KL College of Engineering, Vijayawada. Avasarala holds a master's in Mechanical Engineering with focus on Finite Element Analysis from University of North Dakota and worked for Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. He is also a professional racquetball player who represented India in the Racquetball Asian championships. Career Avasarala holds a screenwriting diploma from University of California, Los Angeles and took acting classes for a year at Lee Strasberg T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagarjuna (actor)
Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao (; born 29 August 1959) is an Indian actor, film producer, entrepreneur, and television presenter known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema, as well as in a few Hindi cinema, Hindi and Tamil cinema, Tamil films. He has appeared in Nagarjuna filmography, over 90 films and is a recipient of two National Film Awards for ''Ninne Pelladata (1996 film), Ninne Pelladata'' (1996) and ''Annamayya (film), Annamayya'' (1997). Nagarjuna has also won ten Nandi Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. In 1989, Nagarjuna starred in the Mani Ratnam-directed romantic drama film ''Geethanjali (1989 film), Geetanjali'', which won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, National Film Award for Best Popular Film. In the same year, he appeared in the commercially successful ''Siva (1989 Telugu film), Siva'', an action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma; featured at the 13th International Film Festival of India, 13th IFFI' 90. Nagarjuna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu
''Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language musical romance film co written, co produced and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. It stars Nani and Samantha. The film features score and soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja and cinematography by M. S. Prabhu. It was simultaneously shot in Tamil as '' Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' with Jiiva replacing Nani. The film received five Nandi Awards. Plot The film begins with Varun ( Nani) gaining admission into an engineering college. He and his friends one day participate in a cultural programme, where Varun finds his childhood sweetheart Nithya (Samantha) participating in a dance show. He begins wooing her by singing on stage and later meeting her. As they meet, the film rewinds to their early days when both were in third standard. They become good friends after a small incident and their friendship blossoms. But due to a misunderstanding, Nithya decides not to meet Varun and to never talk with him. However, as des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu, Hindi cinema, Hindi and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films that were mostly either Multiple-language version, simultaneously shot with or remakes of his own Tamil films. He also has acted in some Malayalam and Telugu films. He has won two National Film Awards, three Nandi Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Many of his films have been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, most notably his romantic films ''Minnale'' (2001), ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008), ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' (2010), his cop action thrillers ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003), ''Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' (2006), ''Yennai Arindhaal'' (2015) and his gangster drama ''Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu'' (2022). His 2008 Tamil film, ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' won the National Film Awards, National Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakshmi (actress)
Yaragudipati Venkata Mahalakshmi (born 13 December 1952), known professionally as Lakshmi, is an Indian actress known for her works primarily in all 4 Southern Indian language film industries (distributing her acting career across all four languages almost equally). She has also acted in some Hindi cinema, Hindi films. She made her debut as actress with the 1968 Tamil film ''Jeevanaamsam''. She debuted in full-fledged lead role in the same year with the Kannada cinema, Kannada film ''Goa Dalli CID 999''. She also made her debut in Telugu cinema, Telugu in the same year with the film ''Bandhavyalu''. In 1974, her debut Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film, ''Chattakkari (1974 film), Chattakari'' went on to become a blockbuster throughout India. She has acted in over 650 films as confirmed in the popular Kannada TV Show Weekend With Ramesh on Zee Kannada channel. Her performance in ''Mithunam (2012 film), Mithunam'' (2012) is regarded as one of the ''100 Greatest Performances of the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mithunam (2012 Film)
''Mithunam'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Tanikella Bharani. The film features only two on-screen characters S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Lakshmi. The film is based on a best selling Telugu novel of the same name, written by Sri Ramana. The film won four state Nandi Awards. ''Mithunam'' is also a zodiac sign. AMR Productions released ''Mithunam'' on 21 December 2012 to positive reviews. The film ran for fifty days. Plot Appadasu ( S. P. Balasubrahmanyam) is a retired teacher who lives in his native village with his wife Buchchi Lakshmi (Lakshmi). Both are senior citizens, and all of their children are living abroad, though instead of feeling lonely and insecure about their life, both Appadasu and Buchchi have their own share of romance happening. They treat each and every day as a special day and enjoy the moments. This relationship also has its share of ups and downs, and what life has in store for them forms the rest of the story. Cast * S. P. Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaalicharan
''Kaalicharan'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language political drama film that stars Chaitanya Krishna, Chandini Tamilarasan, and Pankaj Kesari. The film marks the Telugu debut of Tamilarasan and Kesari. The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Por Kuthirai''. Chaitanya Krishna won the Nandi Special Jury Award and Prawin Pudi won the Nandi Award for Best Editor. Cast * Chaitanya Krishna as Kaalicharan * Chandini Tamilarasan as Thirtha * Pankaj Kesari as Pasupathy * Kavitha Srinivasan as Pasupathy's mistress * Nagineedu as Kaalicharan's father * Rao Ramesh Production The film is directed by Sri Prawin, a pupil of Ram Gopal Varma, who earlier made '' Gaayam 2'' (2010). ''Kaali Charan'' stars Chaitanya Krishna and Tamil actress Chandini Tamilarasan in the lead roles while Bhojpuri actor Pankaj Kesari essays a negative role. The film is set in the 1980s and is based on the life of MLA Erra Satyam. The muhurat (launch) of the film took place in Hyderabad with Lakshmi Manchu, Allu Ar ... [...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] |
Ramya Sri
B. Ramya Sri is an Indian actress, director, screenwriter, producer, dancer and model, known for her works in Telugu cinema, Kannada cinema, and Tamil cinema, few Malayalam, Hindi, Bhojpuri including softcore and B movies.https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-11-22/Actress-Ramya-Sri-hailed-for-philanthropic-work/445627 In 2013 she appeared in ''O... Malli'' as a tribal women for which she has garnered the state Nandi Special Jury Award. Partial filmography Telugu * ''Korukunna Priyudu'' (1997) * '' Suprabhatam'' (1998) * ''Samarasimha Reddy'' (1999) * '' Yuvaraju'' (2000) * '' Family Circus'' (2001) * ''Jackpot'' (2001) * ''Nuvvu Nenu'' (2001) * '' Prema Sandadi'' (2001) * ''Vendi Mabbulu'' (2002) * '' Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' (2002) * '' Aadi'' (2002) * '' Premalo Pavani Kalyan'' (2002) * '' Evare Athagadu'' (2003) * ''Ammayilu Abbayilu'' (2003) * '' Fools'' (2003) * '' Simhadri'' (2003) * ''Vishnu'' (2003) * '' Maa Alludu Very Good'' (2003) * ''Preman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (), also known by the initialism ''SVSC'', is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language family drama film written and directed by Srikanth Addala. It was produced by Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations, and stars Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Anjali and Samantha, while Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Rao Ramesh, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Abhinaya and Rohini Hattangadi play supporting roles. In addition to directing the film, Addala worked on the script for three years after the release of his directorial debut, '' Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). He wrote the screenplay and the story with Ganesh Patro writing the dialogues. Mickey J. Meyer and Mani Sharma composed the soundtrack and background score, respectively. Marthand K. Venkatesh edited the film and K. V. Guhan was its cinematographer. Production began on 6 October 2011 in Hyderabad; principal photography began on 18 January 2012 in Visakhapatnam, and finished on 24 December. In addition to Hyderabad, scenes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjali (film Actress)
Anjali (born 16 June 1986) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films. Anjali is recognised as one of the finest actors in Tamil cinema, known for her "performance-oriented roles". She is a recipient of several accolades including three Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards. Following a stint in modelling, she was cast in starring roles in two Telugu productions; she debuted in the thriller ''Photo'' (2006). Her breakthrough film was again a thriller, '' Kattradhu Thamizh'' (2007). She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil two times consecutively, for her performance in '' Angadi Theru'' (2010) and ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011), and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for the former. She had a continued success in Telugu cinema during 20132014 for the films ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'', ''Balupu'', '' Masala'', '' Geethanjali'' and ''Dictator.'' She has received Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in the horror-come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
