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Parvathi Parameswarulu
''Parvathi Parameswarulu'' is a 1981 Telugu-language film starring Chiranjeevi. Cast * Chandra Mohan as Murali *Chiranjeevi as Mohan * Prabha as Sunitha * Swapna as Geeta * Kaikala Satyanarayana as Paramesam * Allu Rama Lingaiah as Narada * Sowcar Janaki as Parvathi * Hema Sundar * Athili Lakshmi * Jayamalini * Halam * Prabhakar Reddy as guest appearance * Narasimha Raju as guest appearance * Telephone Satyanarayana * P.R. Anand * Ravi Kiran * D. Kameswara Rao * Narasimha Rao Production Companies * Production Company: Pallavi Pictures * Studios: Prasad, AVM Studios & Karpagam * Recording & Re-recording: Gemini Studios * Outdoor Unit: Sarada Enterprises * Pallavi Cine Services * Processing & Printing: Prasad Color Laboratories * Sound Processing: R.K. Laboratories Songs All songs were composed by Satyam and written by Veturi Veturi Sundararama Murthy (29 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet and lyricist who is known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandra Mohan (Telugu Actor)
Chandra Mohan (born Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao; 23 May 1946 – 11 November 2023) was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu films. He won a Filmfare Award South and two Nandi Awards. Early life Mohan was born as Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao on 23 May 1946, in Pamidimukkala village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He was educated at Y.V.R.M.Z.P. High School at Meduru. He graduated from the agriculture college of Bapatla. He was the cousin of veteran filmmaker K. Viswanath. Career Mohan was introduced to the Telugu film industry through the film '' Rangula Ratnam'' in 1966. In 1968, he starred in '' Sukha Duhkalu'', as the caring brother of Vanisri's character, for which he received awards. Mohan received critical reception for his performance in box office hits such as '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966) for which he received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor, '' Padaharella Vayasu'' (1978) for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiranjeevi
Konidela Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, philanthropist and former politician known for his work in Telugu cinema. Known as the "Mega Star", he is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema, with eight films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a feat unmatched by any actor in the industry's 100-year history. He is also celebrated as one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema. He has received numerous honours, including the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India, as well as the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022. His other accolades include the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, three Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards South, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Honorary Award. In 2013, CNN-IBN recognized hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satyam (composer)
Chellapilla Satyanarayana Sastry (1933 – 12 January 1989), known mononymously as Satyam, was an Indian music composer. He was popular in the Telugu cinema, Telugu and Kannada cinema, Kannada film industries in the 1960s to 1980s. Sathyam is best remembered as "Andhra R. D. Burman". He also composed a handful of Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali, Bhojpuri cinema, Bhojpuri, and Hindi cinema, Hindi films. Satyam was born in Gunanupuram village, Komarada mandal in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. He had acted in some plays with popular writer Rajasri and others at Vizianagaram. He later shifted to Madras and worked in the orchestra of P. Adinarayana Rao and T. V. Raju. He worked as an assistant composer in the magnum opus film ''Suvarna Sundari'' (1957). He debuted as a music director in the 1963 Kannada film ''Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha''. His debut film as a full-fledged music director in Telugu cinema was ''Pala Manasulu'' (1967), though he was credited as a music director in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Language
Telugu (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language native to the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is also the official language. Spoken by about 96 million people (2022), Telugu is the most widely spoken member of the Dravidian language family, and one of the twenty-two Languages with legal status in India, scheduled languages of the Republic of India. It is one of the few languages that has primary official status in more than one States and union territories of India, Indian state, alongside Hindi and Bengali language, Bengali. Telugu is one of the languages designated as a Classical Languages of India, classical language by the Government of India. It is the 14th most spoken native language in the world.Statistics in Modern Standard Telugu is based on the dialect of erstwhile Krishna, Guntur, East Godavari and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swapna (actress)
Swapna Khanna is an Indian former actress who worked in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam, Telugu cinema, Telugu, Tamil cinema, Tamil, Kannada cinema, Kannada and Hindi cinema, Hindi films from the 1980s and early 1990s. She was named Swapna, formerly Manjari Dhody, by Anil Sharma (director), Anil Sharma. Career Swapna began her career with the P.G. Viswambharan directed ''Sangarsham'' (1981) and thereafter acted in several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language movies. She also appeared occasionally in Bollywood films like ''Teri Meherbaaniyan'', ''Dak Bangla'', ''Hukumat'', ''Izzatdar, Janam Se Pehle'' and others. She guest starred in the Aditya Pancholi-starrer ''Qatil'' (1988). She left the film industry after her marriage in 1993 and worked with her husband, Raman Khanna in an event management company called Sangini Entertainment that organises and manages Bollywood and Indian classical dance events abroad. Their shows include ''Shaam-E-Rangeen'' and ''DreamGirls Of Bollywood'', wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Kaikala Satyanarayana (25 July 1935 – 23 December 2022) was an Indian actor, producer, and politician who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He appeared in more than 750 films over six decades. He was a recipient of the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2011, and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Renowned for his acting prowess across a range of roles and genres, he was given the epithet ''Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma'' (). He served as the Member of Parliament in the 11th Lok Sabha representing Machilipatnam constituency from the Telugu Desam Party. Early life Kaikala Satyanarayana was born on 25 July 1935 to Kaikala Laxmi Narayana from Kavutaram village in Krishna district. Having completed his primary education in Gudlavalleru and intermediate education in Vijayawada, Satyanarayana graduated from Gudivada College. Career Satyanarayana was first noticed by D. L. Narayana, who offered him a role in his film ''Sipayi Koothuru'' directed by Changayya in 1959 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allu Rama Lingaiah
Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South, and the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2001. Ramalingaiah appeared in over 1000 films in a variety of roles. The "Allu Ramalingaiah National Award" was instituted in his memory by the "Allu Ramalingaiah Academy of Arts". The award is presented every year to a Telugu film personality for lifetime achievement. Early life Ramalingaiah was born on October 1, 1922, in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, India into a Telugu speaking family. Allu Ramalingaiah National Award recipients * Dasari Narayana Rao * K. Raghavendra Rao *Kota Srinivasa Rao * Trivikram Srinivas Awards * Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for the year 2001 * Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his outstanding contributio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sowcar Janaki
Sankaramanchi Janaki (born 12 December 1931), widely known as Sowcar Janaki, is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. In a career spanning over seven decades, Janaki has appeared in nearly 390 films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows and was a radio artist during her earlier years. She is the recipient of two Nandi Awards, a Kalaimamani, and India's fourth-highest civilian award, Padma Shri. Her younger sister, Krishna Kumari, was also a noted actress. She was featured in the first Kannada pan-Indian film '' Mahishasura Mardini'' alongside Dr. Rajkumar, which was released in 1959, making her one of the first leading pan-Indian actresses. At 93, she is the oldest living Tamil actress. Personal life Janaki was born on 12 December 1931. She is the elder daughter of Tekumalla Venkoji Rao and Sachi Devi of Rajahmundry. Her younger sister, Krishna Kumari, is a noted actress. She was born in a Kannada-speaking Madhva Brah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hema Sundar
Hema Sunder is an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema, and a few in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and Bhojpuri. He starred in over 300 feature films. He made his debut with the 1972 film ''Vichithra Bandham''. Awards * Nandi Awards *Nandi Award for Best Actor The Nandi Award for Best Actor was commissioned by the Nandi Awards committee in 1977. The winner is awarded a "Silver Nandi", "Sri Rajendra Prasad Gold Medal", cash award and a commendation certificate. Venkatesh has won the most Best Actor a ... (1978) - '' Naalaga Endaro'' Filmography References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sundar, Hema Indian male film actors Telugu male actors People from Nalgonda Indian male television actors Indian male soap opera actors 20th-century Indian male actors Nandi Award winners Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayamalini
Jayamalini (or Jaya Malini) is an Indian actress who has acted in more than 500 Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi movies. Personal life She married Parthiban, a police inspector on 19 July 1994 and settled in Chennai with her only son. In 2005, the former actress and dancer was busy looking for a writer to help pen her biography. Selected filmography Telugu * '' Aadadani Adrustam'' (1975) * '' Annadammula Anubandham'' (1975) * '' Guna Vanthudu'' (1975) * '' Mutyala Muggu'' (1975) * '' Padi Pantalu'' (1976) as Kondamma * '' Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976) * '' Bhale Dongalu'' (1976) * '' Magaadu'' (1976) * '' Ramarajamlo Rakthpasham'' (1976) * '' Vintha Illu Santhagola'' (1976) * '' Amara Deepam'' ("Kottaga Unda Badhaga Unda" song) (1977) * '' Ardhangi'' (1977) * '' Chakradhari'' (1977) * '' Chanakya Chandragupta'' (1977) * '' Daana Veera Soora Karna'' (1977) * '' Devathalara Deevinchandi'' (1977) * '' Gadusu Pillodu'' (1977) as James' accomplice * '' Khaidi Kalidas'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabhakar Reddy
Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy (1935–1997) was an Indian film character actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He acted in over 472 films over three decades. He wrote stories for several acclaimed films, including '' Karthika Deepam''. Dr. M. Prabhakar Reddy, known for his generosity and deep connection to the Telugu film industry, donated approximately 12 acres of land to provide shelter for homeless workers in the industry. His vision was to ensure that those who contributed tirelessly behind the scenes had a place to call home. Honoring his noble gesture, his children brought this dream to life, transforming the land into a thriving residential community. As a tribute to his legacy, they named it Dr. M. Prabhakar Reddy Chitrapuri Colony, preserving his memory and his commitment to the well-being of film workers. Early life He was born in Thungathurthy, Hyderabad State, (present day algondadistrict of ethepally MandalTelangana) India to Lakshma Reddy and Kausalya. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narasimharaju (Telugu Actor)
Narasimha Raju or Narasimharaju is a Telugu film and television actor. He rose to the heights of stardom with his movies ''Needaleni Adadi'' (1974), '' Thoorpu Padamara'' (1976), ''Kanya-Kumari'' (1977), ''Idekkadi Nyayam'' (1977), and '' Jaganmohini'' (1978). He is considered the folk hero of the generation next to the likes of N. T. Rama Rao and Kanta Rao. He is also known by the moniker ''Andhra Kamal Haasan''. Raju made his debut as an actor in 1974 with the film ''Needa Leni Aadadi''. It is also the debut film for actress Prabha. The film ran for a hundred days and was commercially successful. Raju started getting offers for roles from other directors. The film ''Jaganmohini'' (1978), directed by B. Vittalacharya, in which Raju plays the main character became a blockbuster. Later, he acted in such films as ''Gandharva Kanya'', ''Mantradandam'', ''Mohini Sapatham'', all directed by Vittalacharya. He also worked with other directors as a folklore hero in films like ''Trilo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
