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Penchal Das
Putta Penchal Das is an Indian singer, songwriter, and poet who works in Telugu cinema. His popular songs include "Dhaari Choodu" from ''Krishnarjuna Yudham'' (2018) and "Bhalegundi Baalaa" from '' Sreekaram'' (2021), and received a SIIMA Awards nomination for the latter. Early life and career Putta Penchal Das was born in Devamachupalli in Chitvel mandal of Kadapa district (now in Annamayya district), Andhra Pradesh, India. He picked up singing from his father and uncle who are also singers. Speaking to ''The Hindu'' about his writing, he said that, "I am also a writer in my mandalikam. I write poetry too. I am collecting and researching folk songs seriously. Anyone can write but you should have content and material to write about something like folklore. Whatever word you say, a story can be formed from Janapadam". He is a Batik paintings artist, for which he was awarded from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. He is also working as a drawing and arts teacher at a governm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitvel
Chitvel is a small town in Annamayya district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Chitvel mandal of Rajampet in the Rayalaseema Region. chitvel has India's longest electrified railway tunnel between Chitvel and Rapur, 6.6 km long. This line connects Obulavaripalli-Krishnapatnam port and opened by vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu on Aug 21, 2019.This is the main railway line in this area. Sights and attractions around chitvel is Gundalakona, a regionally famous Lord Shiva temple and Guttamaneru Dam Geography Chitvel is located at . It has an average elevation of 132 meters (436 feet). Notable people 1.Penchal Das Putta Penchal Das is an Indian singer, songwriter, and poet who works in Telugu cinema. His popular songs include "Dhaari Choodu" from ''Krishnarjuna Yudham'' (2018) and "Bhalegundi Baalaa" from '' Sreekaram'' (2021), and received a SIIMA Awar ... singer, songwriter, and poet in the telugu film industry References Villa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merlapaka Gandhi
Merlapaka Gandhi (born Merlapaka Che Guevara) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Telugu cinema. In 2013, he made his directorial debut with '' Venkatadri Express''. He later directed ''Express Raja'' (2016), and ''Krishnarjuna Yudham'' (2018) starring Nani. Early life Merlapaka was born in the village of Vedulla Cheruvu near Renigunta, Andhra Pradesh in a Telugu-speaking family. His father Merlapaka Murali was a Telugu language novelist and a contemporary of author Yandamuri Veerendranath. Merlapaka was initially given the name Che Guevara because his father was fond of Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara. As their friends and relatives found it difficult to pronounce the name, after watching film ''Gandhi''. Murali changed his five-year old son's given name to 'Gandhi' in honour of independence activist Mahatma Gandhi. Merlapaka was schooled in Tirupati and graduated with a Bachelor of Technology from Allagadda. Film career Merlapaka want ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aay (film)
''Aay'' is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Anji K. Maniputhra. The film features Narne Nithin, Nayan Sarika, Rajkumar Kasireddy and Ankith Koyya in important roles. ''Aay'' was released on 16 August 2024. Plot Karthik is a software engineer in Hyderabad who does not like to visit his hometown due to the issues he has with his father Burayya's attitude towards life. Burayya is frequently unwell and bedridden, relying on handouts from friends. In his childhood, Karthik lost his college seat due to his father's inability to afford it. Hence, Karthik decided to leave his hometown and study in hostels, which fostered a resentment towards his father's decision to help others in need when he himself has no income. Karthik also does not get along well with his childhood friends Subbu and Hari, but they still regard him as a close friend. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Karthik returns to his hometown for remote working. While Karth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like, Share & Subscribe
''Like, Share & Subscribe'' is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language adventure comedy film directed by Merlapaka Gandhi. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Praveen Lakkaraju with one song composed by Ram Miriyala. Reception A critic from ''The Times of India'' wrote that "Merlapaka Gandhi’s ''Like, Share & Subscribe'' is unfortunately the kind of film that had the potential to be mindless fun, if only it had better writing". A critic from ''Pinkvilla'' wrote that "The naivete of the inept rebels is not as amusing as the characters from the 'Jathi Ratnalu' universe was". A critic from ''The Hans India'' wrote that "Director Merlapaka Gandhi falters heavily regarding the screenplay. His thought to provide more entertainment kills the movie’s soul, and hence the film squanders around inconsistently". A critic from ''Telugucinema.com ''Telugucinema.com'' is an entertainment website focused on the Telugu film industry. Founded in 1997 by Prasad V. Potluri in Pittsbur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa Oori Polimera
''Maa Oori Polimera'' () is a 2021 Indian Telugu language thriller film written and directed by Anil Vishwanath with Baladitya and Satyam Rajesh in the lead roles. The film was exclusively released on the Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform. A sequel, '' Maa Oori Polimera 2'', released in 2023. Plot Jangaiah is an aspiring police constable who lives with his brother, Komaraiah who is an auto driver and his wife, Lachimi. Their neighbours are a drunkard and his wife. They live in a village which has rumours of someone performing dark magic and ''chethabadi'' (witchcraft). The village also has a sarpanch who is ruthless and hated by everyone. The sarpach also troubles the women in the village and also the drunkard’s wife. When a fight happens between sarpanch’s men and drunkard, Komaraiah pleads the sarpanch to release him. After a few days, the sarpanch mysteriously dies in a car crash. In another instance, one pregnant lady of the village, Kavitha suddenly gets labour pai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mickey J
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his music achievements broke racial barriers in America and made him a dominant figure across the world. Through songs, stages, and fashion, he proliferated visual performance for artists in popular music; popularizing street dance moves including the moonwalk, the robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time based on his acclaim and records. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his public debut in 1964 at age six, as a member of the Jackson 5 (later known as the Jacksons). After signing with Motown in 1968, the band achieved worldwide success with him as its lead singer. Jackson achieved solo stardom with the release of his fifth album ''Off the W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K (composer)
Krishna Kumar, better known by his stage name K, is an Indian music composer. Background K did his schooling at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai, where he took lessons in playing the keyboard. He quickly progressed and finished Grade 8 certificate exams in music with the Trinity College of Music, London. K graduated in genetic engineering (BTech) from SRM University, Chennai. His musical talent found an outlet when he joined his first rock band aged 12, and then played with a successful funk/rock and roll band ‘''Panatella''’ for several years after that. He moved to creating jingles for advertisements and corporate films, singing several songs for the same. Music career In the year 2010, K was brought on board for director Mysskin's film '' Yuddham Sei''. The film's sound track was a hit. He then composed for Mysskin's '' Mugamoodi'' starring Jiiva. His next big career break came when famed cinematographer Rajeev Ravi roped him for his directorial venture in Mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yatra (2019 Film)
''Yatra'' (), also marketed as ''YSR: Yatra'', is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical film starring Mammootty as Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Directed by Mahi V Raghav, the film is based on padayatra of Reddy who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from May 2004 to June 2009 representing Indian National Congress. The film is produced by Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devi Reddy under 70mm Entertainments and music composed by K. Principal photography commenced on 20 June 2018 in Hyderabad. The film was released on 8 February 2019 alongside dubbed versions in Malayalam and Tamil. Despite receiving critical acclaim, the film did not perform commercially. Plot The plot of Yatra unfolds as a retrospective narrative, with Mahi V. Raghav directing the film in a biopic format. The story revolves around YSR's ambitious political career, his strong connection with the masses, and his vision for improving the lives of the people of Andhra Pradesh. YSR is depicted as a charismatic and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devi Sri Prasad
Gandham Sriprasad (2 August 1979), known as Devi Sri Prasad or more commonly by his initials DSP, is an Indian music composer, singer, and lyricist primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, along with Tamil cinema. He has received numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, a Nandi Award, ten Filmfare Awards, seven SIIMA Awards, and five CineMAA Awards. Over his 25-year career, Devi Sri Prasad has worked on more than 100 films. He began his music career in 1997 by contributing to the studio album ''Dance Party''. Prasad made his debut as a film composer at the age of 19 with the 1999 Telugu film ''Devi''. His breakthrough in Telugu cinema came with the soundtrack of '' Anandam'' in 2001. Early and personal life Devi Sri Prasad was born in Vedurupaka in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh in a Telugu family. His father, G. Satyamurthy, was a screenwriter in Telugu cinema, who has penned popular films like '' Devatha'', '' Khaidi No. 786'', and '' Pedar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitralahari (film)
''Chitralahari '' is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The film stars Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Nivetha Pethuraj, while Sunil, Vennela Kishore, Posani Krishna Murali, and Brahmaji, among others, play supporting roles. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad with cinematography by Karthik Ghattamaneni and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. The film released on 12 April 2019 to mixed to positive reception and become a commercial success. Plot Vijay Krishna is an engineering graduate who is called a loser because of his bad luck and lack of social skills. He is often misunderstood and rejected by everybody except for his father, Narayana, who supports him in every situation. He is, however, an intelligent graduate who has an idea for an app to help people in road accidents and is looking for investors. He is in a relationship with Lahari, but he lies to her that he does ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaman S
Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Sivakumar (born 16 November 1983), professionally credited as Thaman S, is an Indian composer and playback singer known for his works majorly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is the recipient of the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work in the 2020 musical hit '' Ala Vaikuntapuramulo''. His breakout film as a music director was ''Kick'' (2009). His notable compositions include films such as ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Brindavanam'' (2010), ''Mirapakay'' (2011), '' Osthe'' (2011), '' Dookudu'' (2011), ''Businessman'' (2012), '' Naayak'' (2013), ''Baadshah'' (2013), '' Greeku Veerudu'' (2013), '' Ramayya Vasthavayya'' (2013), '' Race Gurram'' (2014), ''Aagadu'' (2014), ''Bruce Lee'' (2015), '' Sarrainodu'' (2016), '' Tholi Prema'' (2018), '' Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'' (2020), '' Akhanda'' (2021), '' Sarkaru Vaari Paata'' (2022), '' Varisu'' (2023), and '' Daaku Maharaaj'' (2025). Thaman has been the judge in the reality singing show '' Telugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Pooja Hegde alongside Jagapathi Babu, Naveen Chandra, Eesha Rebba and Sunil. S. Thaman composed the soundtrack, in his official 100th musical composition. The film follows Veera Raghava Reddy (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.), who returns from London. After a brutal attack that leaves his father dead, Raghava seeks to break the cycle of violence instead of avenging him. He leaves for Hyderabad, where he meets Aravinda (Pooja Hegde) and her family, and is compelled to protect them. As his relationship with Aravinda grows, he attempts to end the generational blood feud. ''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' was released theatrically on 11 October 2018 to positive reviews, with praise directed at the performances of N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Jagapathi Babu, the emotional depth of the story, action choreography, Trivikram's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
