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Pelli Chesukundam
''Pelli Chesukundam'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah, produced by C. Venkat Raju and G. Siva Raju under Geeta Chitra International. It stars Venkatesh, Soundarya and Laila, with music composed by Koti. Plot ''Pelli Chesukundham'' is a story of how Anand, a multi-millionaire, supports Santhi, survivor of a rape. Santhi witnesses a murder committed by Kali Charan and reports it in the police station. His brother rapes her to take revenge and her family doesn't want her to stay with them. Anand, knowing everything, welcomes her and gives her shelter in his house, though society disapproves of it. Anand slowly falls in love with Santhi, but Santhi thinks highly of him and doesn't want to get close with him. Meanwhile, Anand's cousin Laila returns from the US and pursues Anand. She slowly realises that Anand was in love with Santhi and leaves him. Anand and Santhi at last reconcile and marry. Cast * Venkatesh as Anand * Soundarya as Sant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muthyala Subbaiah
Muthyala Subbaiah (born: 15 September 1950) is an Indian film director. He has directed 50 Telugu language, Telugu films. Known for his films with heavy dose of human emotions, he is sometimes referred as ''Sentiment Subbaiah''. Personal life Muthyala Subbaiah was born in K.Bitragunta, a village in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. His parents are Sankaraiah, Seshamma. He is the eldest of four children. He has two sisters and a brother. He was named after his grandfather Subbaiah. Their family lived on agriculture. He used to participate in stage shows since the age of 13 years. He did his B. Com from Vidavalur. He served as the secretary of Fine Arts Association in his college. He was married to Parvathi when he was an assistant director. They have three children, two sons and a daughter. Filmography Director * ''Moodu Mulla Bandham'' (1980) * ''Vande Mataram (1985 film), Vande Mataram'' (1985) * ''Aruna Kiranam'' (1986) * ''Athharintiki Daredi'' (1987) * ''Nava Bharata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narra Venkateswara Rao
Narra Venkateswara Rao was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He hailed from Agraharam village (Ramachandrapuram) in Zarugumilli, Zarugumalli Mandal, Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Career He acted in over 500 films spanning more than three decades. Some of his hit films include ''Yuvatharam Kadilindi'' (1980), ''Neti Bharatam'' (1983), ''Karthavyam (1990 film), Kartavyam'' (1990), and ''Osey Ramulamma'' (1997). His last film was ''Mesthri'' (2009). Death Rao died of cancer on 27 December 2009 at the age of 62 years. Filmography Films * ''Chaduvu Samskaram'' (1974) * ''Sahasavanthudu'' (1978) as Police Inspector * ''Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu'' (1979) as Indra * ''Yuvatharam Kadilindi'' (1980) * ''Prema Kanuka'' (1981) * ''Pralaya Rudrudu'' (1982) as Sarvarayudu's Accomplice * ''Kalahala Kapuram'' (1982) as Whitey * ''Nivuru Gappina Nippu'' (1983) * ''Chandirani'' (1983) * ''Goodachari No 1'' (1983) * ''Dandayaatra'' (1984) * ''Merupu Dadi'' (1984) ... [...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] |
Swarnalatha
Swarnalatha (29 April 1973 – 12 September 2010) was an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning almost 22 years (from 1987 until her death), she recorded over 10,000 songs in many Indian languages, including Tamil language, Tamil, Telugu language, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali language, Bengali, Oriya language, Oriya, Punjabi language, Punjabi, and Badaga language, Badaga. She won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her rendition of the song "Porale Ponnuthayi" from the film ''Karuththamma''. The song was composed by A. R. Rahman, under whose musical direction she recorded many memorable songs. She was also the first female playback singer to receive a National Film Awards, National Award in A. R. Rahman Music. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhuvanachandra
Bhuvana Chandra is an Indian lyricist, renowned for his work in the Telugu cinema. He served in the Indian Air Force for 18 years before turning into a lyricist. He penned lyrics for more than 2000 songs. He also wrote more than 100 stories, a novel, and many articles in magazines. He participated as a judge in some reality shows. He also acted in the film '' Welcome Obama'' directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Personal life Bhuvana Chandra was born in Gullapudi, Krishna district and brought up in Chintalapudi, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He used to frequent the library and read a lot of books since his childhood. He learned Typing, and Shorthand and held tuition for students to make a living. Along with a friend, he went for the selections of Indian Air Force and got selected. His first posting was in Delhi. He served in the Indian Air Force and took voluntary retirement before turning into a lyricist. He participated in the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971 and recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahendran (actor)
Mahendran is an Indian actor who works in Tamil and Telugu language films. He started acting at the age of 3 and has appeared in over 100 films in six languages as a child actor, a record in India. He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Tamil Nadu State Film Awards were given for excellence in Cinema of Tamil Nadu, Tamil cinema in India. They were given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Governmen .... In 2013 he played the lead in '' Vizha'', which was his breakthrough as an adult actor. Career Mahendran made his debut with K. S. Ravikumar's '' Nattamai'' (1994). He twice won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Child Artist, for '' Thaikulame Thaikulame'' (1995) and '' Kumbakonam Gopalu'' (1998). He also twice won the Nandi Award for Best Child Actor, for ''Devi'' (1999) and ''Little Hearts'' (2001). He also appeared on the Sun TV dance show ''Mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudra (actress)
Rudra, also credited as Ashwini, or Ashwini Nambiar is an Indian actress who has appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films and serials. She made her acting debut with the 1991 Tamil film '' Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu''. Her roles in '' Kauravar'' (1992), '' Manichitrathazhu'' (1993), '' Kizhakku Cheemayile'' (1993) '' Dhruvam'' (1993), '' Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottaandu'' (1994) and '' Kudumbakodathi'' (1996) are well noted. Early life When Ashwini was in her final year of school, she did a couple of modelling assignments with her classmates, for a Malayalam magazine. Director Bharathiraja saw the magazine and offered her the role in '' Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu''. Post marriage she moved to Singapore and is currently acting in Singapore serial and short films. Career Rudra made her debut in the Tamil film '' Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu'', directed by Bharathiraja. She had done about 16 films in Malayalam, with her best known role as Alli in the classic '' Manichitrathazhu'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragini (Telugu Actress)
Ragini is a Telugu comedic actress. She made her debut in TV serials aired on Doordarshan. She has acted in 550 serials and 190 Telugu films as a supporting character. She is the sister of Telugu actress Krishnaveni. She won the Nandi Award for Best Comedian Actress for her role in '' Ammamma.com''. Filmography * '' Chantabbai'' (1986) * ''Daada'' (1987) *'' Gaayam''(1993) * '' Therpu'' (1994) * '' Kishkinda Khanda'' (1994) * '' Pavitra Bandham'' (1996) * '' Akkum Bakkum'' (1996) * '' Pellichesukundam'' (1997) * '' Dongaata'' (1997) * '' Ganesh'' (1998) * '' Jabili'' (2001) * '' Badradri Ramudu''(2004) * '' Ashta Chamma'' (2008) * '' Parugu'' (2008) * '' Baanam'' (2009) * '' Ee Rojullo'' (2012) * '' Julayi'' (2012) * '' Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'' (2015) * '' Babu Bangaram'' (2016) * '' Mahanubhavudu'' (2017) * '' Shailaja Reddy Alludu'' (2018) Television Awards * Nandi TV Award for Best Comedian Actress for '' Ammamma.com'' References External links Ragini photos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajitha
Mallela Rajitha is an Indian actress who works in Telugu films. She has been active since the late 1980s. Career Rajitha made her debut in film industry at the age of 18 with the Telugu movie, '' Brahma Rudrulu'' in which she portrayed Akkineni Nageswara Rao's daughter. She played the role of a widow in '' Pelli Kanuka'' and won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian. The dialogue writer Posani Krishna Murali stated that her role involved no humor yet the awards committee decided to give Rajitha the award for best comedian. Filmography Telugu * '' Brahma Rudrulu'' (1986) * '' Agni Putrudu'' (1987) * '' Thodallullu'' (1988) * '' Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988) * '' Mahajananiki Maradalu Pilla'' (1990) * '' Chinnari Muddula Papa'' (1990) * '' Prema Khaidi'' (1990) * '' Atiradhudu'' (1991) as Kalyani * ''Amma Rajinama'' (1991) * '' Coolie No. 1'' (1991) * '' Rowdy Gaari Pellam'' (1991) * '' Chinarayudu'' (1992) * ''Mogudugaru'' (1993) * '' Rowdy Mogudu'' (1993) as Saraswath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumithra (actress)
Sumithra (born 18 September 1953) is an Indian actress. She has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu language films. She acted as the lead heroine in films between 1974 and 1985. She became well known for her roles as a mother the 1990s onwards. Early life Sumithra was born to Raghavan Nair and Janaki at Thrissur, Kerala. She has three brothers, her father was working in an oil refining company. When she was doing her schooling, she learnt dance from Murugappan Master, who was the guide to actress K. R. Vijaya at that time. Sumithra is a good classical dancer. A 19-year old Sumithra started her career in a small role in the Malayalam film '' Nrithasala'' (1972); director A. B. Raj is the first to have noticed Sumithra's talent. A year later Sumithra made her debut as heroine in the Malayalam film '' Nirmalayam''. She has acted in over 200 films in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu languages. In Tamil, ''Avalum Penn Thaane'' (1974) was her first movie. In Kannad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annapoorna (actress)
Annapurna (born Umamaheswari; 23 August 1954), also credited as Annapurnamma, is an Indian actress who appears primarily in Telugu films. She is known for her portrayal as mother, mother-in-law, grand mother, aunt, etc. She started her film career as an actor alongside Mohan Babu (debut film) in the blockbuster Telugu film '' Swargam Narakam'' directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in 1975. She appeared in over 900 films and won three Nandi Awards. Early life Annapurna was born as Umamaheswari on 23 August 1954 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Prasad Rao and Sitaravamma. Though she was initially credited as Uma, lyricist C. Narayana Reddy changed it when she did Dasari Narayana Rao-directed '' Swargam Narakam''. Career Annapurna has started her film career in 1975. She is well remembered for her character roles in '' Samsaram Oka Chadarangam'', '' Muthyamantha Muddu'', '' Swargam Narakam'', '' Assembly Rowdy'' and acted in almost all of the 1980s movies with Chiranjeevi as lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kallu Chidambaram
Kolluru Chidambara Rao (10 October 1945 – 19 October 2015), known professionally as Kallu Chidambaram, was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of Film, motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Based in Film N .... Chidambaram is one of the finest comedians of Telugu cinema. Chidambaram started his career as a theatre artist while working as an Assistant Engineer in Visakhapatnam Port Trust. He made his film debut in 1988 with Kallu (film), ''Kallu'' from which acquired his stage name. He had garnered the state Nandi Special Jury Award for the film. Early life Chidambaram was born in Vizianagaram of Andhra Pradesh, India. He was married and has two sons and two daughters. Career While working full-time as an Engineer in Visakhapatnam Port Trust, he has acted in a variety of roles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |