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Onamalu
''Onamalu'' ( Alphabet) is a 2012 Telugu-language philosophical film, produced & directed by Kranthi Madhav on Sunshine Cinema banner. Starring Rajendra Prasad, Kalyani and music composed by Koti. The film premiered on 22 June 2012. The film is a debut for director Kranthi Madhav's into the film industry and known Telugu literary personality Mohd Khadeer Babu first time penned dialogue for the film. The film received CineMAA Awards for Best debut Director and Best outstanding Actor. Plot The film begins in the US, where Narayana Rao, the ex-School Teacher and a man of high moral character, stays with his son Venkatesh's family. Despite residing abroad, his heart always beats for his howntown, which he left long back. Narayana Rao always teaches his grandchildren about their village lifestyle & customs. The son & daughter-in-law perpetually occupy; he travels to the motherland without notification, wearying and yearning to spend the last days therein. Narayana Rao, currently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for the 1986 film of same name. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards South for his work the most by any south Indian lyricist. He had penned lyrics for over 3,000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions to the field of arts and aesthetics. Early life Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh. He spent his early years in Kakinada, where he developed his literary skills under the guidance of his father, Chembolu Venkata Yogi, a polyglot. Kakinada's vibrant literary scene also influenced his growth through interactions with local writers. He completed his schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kranthi Madhav
Kranthi Madhav is an Indian writer and director known for his work in the Telugu film industry. He has directed films like ''Onamalu'', '' Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju'', '' Ungarala Rambabu'', and '' World Famous Lover''. Personal life Kranthi Madhav is from Warangal, Telangana. He completed his post-graduation MS (Communications) from MIC in 2002. He has cited Guru Dutt, T. Krishna, K. Balachander, K. Vishwanath and Dasari Narayana Rao as his inspirations. Career Filmography Awards and nominations * CineMAA Award for Best Debut Director - ''Kranthi Madhav'' * Chennai Telugu Academy Awards - ''Kranthi Madhav'' - Best Feature Film * Santosham Awards- ''Kranthi Madhav''- Best Feature Film * ANR - Abhinandana Awards - Best Feature Film, Best Debut Director - ''Kranthi Madhav'' * Bharatamuni Awards - Best Message Oriented Film, Best Debut Director - ''Kranthi Madhav'' * Best Home-viewing Feature Film (Gold) Kranthi Madhav in 2015 Nandi Awards * Nominated for B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CineMAA Awards
The CineMAA Awards are presented annually by the Maa TV Group to honour artistic and technical excellence of professionals in Telugu cinema. The awards were introduced in 2004. The CineMAA Awards are voted for by both the public and a committee of experts as per meritocracy. Each year one Life Time Achievement Award is presented to one of the accomplished veterans from the Industry. The award ceremony is telecasted live over MAA TV from the Hyderabad International Convention Center of the Novotel Group in Hyderabad. In 2013, Telugu cinema category, for Best Actor and Actress was introduced for the first time. Popular awards Best Film The CineMAA Award for Best Film is chosen via the public of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The winners are listed below: Best Director The CineMAA Award for Best Director is chosen via the public of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The winners are listed below: Best Actor - Male The CineMAA Award for Best Actor - Male is chosen via the public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajendra Prasad (actor)
Gadde Rajendra Prasad (born 19 July 1956) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu films. He is a recipient of four Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, three SIIMA Awards, and three Santosham Film Awards. Prasad made his debut in 1977 with '' Sneham'' and gained recognition with '' Manchu Pallaki'' (1982). He then went on to star in several successful comedy films such as ''Rendu Rellu Aaru'' (1986), '' Ladies Tailor'' (1986), ''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'' (1987), ''Appula Appa Rao'' (1992), and '' Mayalodu'' (1993). He received a Nandi Award for Best Actor for '' Erra Mandaram'' (1991) and '' Aa Naluguru'' (2004). He has also received an Honorary doctorate from Andhra University. In 2012, he starred in the medical thriller ''Dream'', for which he won the Royal Reel Award at the Canada International Film Festival. He is fondly called "Nata Kireeti" and has been honored with the title "Hasya Kireeti" by the Telugu Alliances of Canada, in Mississauga. He was also honored t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Krishna (singer)
Sri Krishna Vishnubhotla (born 17 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer, born in Hyderabad and brought up in Vijayawada. He was the winner of the singing competition ''Paadaalani Vundi'' hosted by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam on Maa TV. He debuted as playback singer with the film ''Maa Ilavelpu'', released in 2004. Early life Sri Krishna started his career as a child anchor in Akashvani, Vijayawada and then participated in various stage shows and singing competitions. He completed his bachelor's degree in P. B. Siddhartha Arts College and post graduation in Sarada college, in Vijayawada. He got recognition with the song "Aadinchi Ashta Chamma" from the film Ashta Chamma and recorded songs for composers like Koti and Mani Sharma Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam (Telugu: యనమండ్ర వెంకట సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం; born 11 July 1964), professionally known as Mani Sharma, is an Indian composer and music producer known for his work primaril .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitudu
''Hithudu'' () is a 2015 Telugu-language philosophy film, produced by KSV on KSV Films banner and directed by Viplove. The film stars Jagapati Babu Meera Nandan in pivotal roles and the music composed by Koti. The film won Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film for the year 2014. Plot The film begins with a slumdog, Nagaraju, brought up by an association, Seetaram Foundation, established by Dr. Abhilasha. Nagaraju is at the top of EAMCET when various institutes attempt to bribe him to counterfeit the credit. Due to his financial status, Nagaraju accepted the proposal. On the topic, Abhilasha regrets assisting Nagaraju, rebukes him, and divulges about the eminence of education. Fifteen years ago, she was a native tribe Abbulu of a remote village of Paderu near Visakhapatnam. Across the region, the races are subjugated and racially intolerances by a monster landlord, Shavukar Mutyala Rao, who compels them to be illiterates. Abbulu is familiar with Post Master Subbramanyam's f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goparaju Ramana
Goparaju Yagneswara Venkata Ramana Murthy (born 5 April 1952), known popularly as Goparaju Ramana, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema, theatre and television shows. He made his feature film debut with '' Grahanam'' (2004), with his breakthrough film being '' Middle Class Melodies'' (2020). Prior to working in films, he have acted in many theatre plays. Early and personal life Ramana was born on 5 April1952 to Hanumantha Rao and Bala Tripurasundaramma in Kolakaluru village of Tenali, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. He married Leela Annapurna Visalakshi. They have one son, Goparaju Vijay, who is also an actor. Career Ramana has started his career as actor, in theatre. His first appearance was in the play ''Manavuni Adugujadallo'', written by Avula Sambasiva Rao, during his high school. In 1967, he joined the theater company Balanandam where he acted in plays like ''Sakkubai'', ''Strike'' and ''Polish Bhayya''. During the same period, he had also participated in s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalapathi Rao
Tammareddy Chalapathi Rao (8 May 1944 – 24 December 2022) was an Indian actor and producer known for comedy and villainous roles in Telugu cinema. He acted in different roles in more than 600 films. Personal life and death Rao hailed from Baliparru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. His son Ravi Babu is an actor, director and producer in Telugu cinema. Rao died from a heart attack on 24 December 2022, at the age of 78. Partial filmography As actor Films #'' Gudachari 116'' (1966) #'' Sakshi'' (1967) #'' Sri Rama Katha'' (1969) as Indra #'' Buddhimantudu'' (1969) #''Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka'' (1969) #'' Kathanayakudu'' (1969) #'' Mayani Mamata'' (1970) #'' Pettandarulu'' (1970) #'' Sampoorna Ramayanam'' (1971) as Vayu #'' Adrusta Jathakudu'' (1971) #'' Chelleli Kapuram'' (1971) #'' Kalam Marindi'' (1972) #''Muhammad bin Tughluq'' (1972) #'' Desoddharakulu'' (1973) #'' Andalaramudu'' (1973) #'' Doctor Babu'' (1973) #'' Tatamma Kala'' (1974) #'' Amma Manasu'' (1974) #' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praveen (actor)
Praveen is an Indian actor known for his comic roles in Telugu films like ''Prema Katha Chitram, Sambho Siva Sambho, Rama Rama Krishna Krishna, Mirapakay, Kartikeya'' and '' Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'' and '' Sathamanam Bhavati''. Career Praveen also played a comic role in ''Pakka Commercial ''Pakka Commercial'' () is a 2022 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language courtroom drama, courtroom action comedy film written and directed by Maruthi and produced by UV Creations and Geeta Arts, GA2 Pictures. The film stars Gopichand (actor), ...'' (2022). Filmography Television References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Praveen Living people Male actors from Andhra Pradesh Telugu comedians Indian male film actors 21st-century Indian male actors Actors from East Godavari district Male actors in Telugu cinema 1984 births Telugu male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaveri (actress)
Kaveri, also known as Kalyani, is an Indian actress and film producer who mostly appeared in Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ..., Telugu cinema, Telugu, Tamil cinema, Tamil and Kannada cinema, Kannada language films. Starting her career in the mid-90s , she had a critically acclaimed performance in the 2002 Telugu Language, Telugu film ''Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru!'', that fetched her the Nandi Award for Best Actress. Early life Kaveri was born into a Malayali family settled in Kavumbhagom, Thiruvalla, Kerala. Her father, Muralidharan, worked at Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. Career Kaveri started her film career as a child artist in Malayalam films, and then appeared in several Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. After p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammed Khadeer Babu
Mohammad Khadeer Babu is a Telugu short story writer, journalist and Telugu movie script writer. Childhood and early life He hails from Kavali a town in Nellore district (Andhra Pradesh, India). He studied B.Sc. Computer Science in Jawahar Bharati College. Born in a middle class Muslim family to Mohammed Kareem and Sartaj Begum. Career As short story writer His short stories ''Dargamitta Kathalu'' and ''Polerammabanda Kathalu'' are known for their nativity and regional dialect. Being a Muslim, his stories reflect the traditions and culture of Muslim community. The stories in these two volumes are the childhood experiences of the writer narrated from the point of view of a child. The real beauty of the stories lies in the way the writer narrates the incidents using the regional dialect without losing his grip on the childhood innocence which gives a realistic picture of the life. This aspect makes the audience look into the details of the life lived by the writer and his fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koti (composer)
Saluri Koteswara Rao, known professionally as Koti, is an Indian composer and singer who predominantly works in Telugu films . He has composed music for over 528 films. The son of veteran and a composer S. Rajeswara Rao, in early 1980s Koti teamed with Somaraju (Raj), son of T. V. Raju, and the resulting duo was known as Raj–Koti. The duo composed music for about 180 films from their debut in 1983 till their separation in 1994. After the separation, Koti has composed music and background score for more than 350 movies. He won the Nandi Award for Best Music Director for the film '' Hello Brother'' (1994). Career He started his music career as an assistant to music director K. Chakravarthy. Composers such as A. R. Rahman, Mani Sharma, Harris Jayaraj and S. Thaman, worked as keyboard programmers with Koti during the initial part of their career. Roshan Saluri, son of Koti is also introduced as film score composer and is married to Tejaswini and their daughter is Swasthika Ros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
