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Raja Kumarudu
''Rajakumarudu'' (translated in promotional material as ''The Prince'') is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Mahesh Babu and Preity Zinta. The film was produced by C. Aswani Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner. Krishna made a guest appearance. The music was composed by Mani Sharma. The film was released on 30 July 1999. ''Rajakumarudu'' was the debut film for Babu in a lead role after previous roles as a child actor. The film received positive reviews and was commercially successful. The film won two Nandi Awards. Plot Raj Kumar goes on a holiday to Khandala and stays with his uncle Dhananjay. He comes across Rani and falls for her. However, he ends up teasing her and she begins to despise him. She is determined to avoid him, but he won't leave her alone. Raj Kumar saves Rani from some thugs, and she is impressed. After spending some time together, she begins to like him and eventually love him. Unfortunately his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paruchuri Brothers
Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao (born 21 June 1944) and Paruchuri Gopala Krishna (born 25 September 1947), collectively referred to as the Paruchuri Brothers, are a screenwriting duo whose work is predominant as story writers, dialogue writers, actors, directors, poets, playwrights, and novelists in the Indian Telugu cinema, Telugu film industry. They have written the stories and dialogues for over 358 films; to name a few E Charithra Ye Siratho, Naa Desam, Khaidi (1983 film), Khaidi, Eenadu, Mundadugu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Prajaswamyam, Karthavyam (1990 film), Karthavyam, Varsham (2004 film), Varsham, Sarpayagam, Major Chandrakanth (1993 film), Major Chandrakanth Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Okkadu, Indra (2002 film), Indra, Tagore (film), Tagore, Manasantha Nuvve, Nee Sneham, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Shankardada MBBS, Drushyam, Khaidi No. 150, Rudrama Devi (film), Rudrama Devi and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Filmography As directors (1984 – Present) In 1984, both the brot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivaji Raja
Sivaji Raja (born 26 February 1962) is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu films and television series. He appeared in more than 400 films. He is also known for his work in TV serials '' Amrutam'', ''Alasyam Amrutham Visham'', ''Mr.Romeo'', ''Pandu Mirapakai'', ''Papam Padmanabham'' and '' Moguds Pellams''. He has won four Nandi award 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 s ... and a Santosham Film Award. Filmography Films Television References External links * Telugu comedians Indian male film actors Telugu male actors Living people Indian male comedians Male actors in Telugu cinema 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors People from West Godavari district Male actors from Andhra Pradesh 1962 births Santosham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khayyum
Khayyum is an Indian actor who has appeared in more than 100 Telugu films. Personal life Khayyum was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, and brought up in Hyderabad. His father was a tailor and his mother was a housewife. He is the younger brother of actor Ali. In 2015, he married Arshia Kamal, daughter of Guntur Guntur (), natively spelt as Gunturu, is a city in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Guntur district. The city is part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is lo ...-based businessman Shaikh Nayab Kamal. Filmography References External links * ''Sakshi'' interview{{authority control Indian male film actors Living people Male actors in Telugu cinema Telugu comedians Male actors from Rajahmundry 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaushal Manda
Kaushal Prasad Manda is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in Telugu language films and TV serials. Career Manda made his debut as a child artist in 1982–1983 with Telugu TV serial Evanni Chedanunchu. Then he participated in the Grasim Mr. India contest in 1998 and became one of the top 6 finalists in the show. He made a lead role in Gemini TV's blockbuster show '' Chakravakam'' (2003-2008). He won the Nandi Award for the Best TV Actor in 2003 for his role as Sagar in Chakravakam. He was the host for Gemini TV's popular dance show ''Dance Baby Dance'' in 2005. He also made a role in Gemini TV's ''Devatha'' (2010-2013). He did a lead role in Zee Telugu's ''Suryavamsham'' serial from 2017 to 2019. He was a contestant and the winner of Star Maa's reality TV show '' Bigg Boss Telugu 2''. He made his film debut with a supporting role in Mahesh Babu's debut film, '' Rajakumarudu'', in 1999 and also played a role in Prabhas's film '' Mr. Perfect'' (2011). He app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajja Teja
Teja Sajja (born 23 August 1995) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. He began his career as a child actor in ''Choodalani Vundi'' (1998) leading up to '' Boss ''(2006). As an adult, Sajja had a supporting role in ''Oh! Baby'' (2019). He has since played the lead roles in films such as '' Zombie Reddy'' (2021) and '' Hanu-Man'' (2024), latter being one of the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and ninth highest-grossing Telugu film worldwide. Early life Teja was born on 23 August 1995 in a Telugu family. He did his schooling at The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet. Sajja entered the Telugu film industry at a very young age as a child artist and acted in many successful films, of which, most were produced by C. Aswini Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. Career Sajja made his debut at the age of two in ''Choodalani Vundi'' (1998) and acted in over 20 films alongside leading actors in Telugu cinema. These include ''Kalisundam Raa'' (2000), '' Yuvaraju'' (2000), ... [...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] |
Shanoor Sana
Shanoor Sana Begum, known mononymously as Sana, is an Indian actress, television personality, and former model who primarily works in Telugu cinema. She has also appeared in a few Kannada cinema, Kannada and Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Known for her supporting roles, Sana has acted in over 200 films across South Indian languages. Biography She was born to a Christian father and Muslim mother in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. She was married to Sadath at her teenage even before completing her studies. Her son Syed Anwar Ahmed is a filmmaker and her daughter-in-law Sameera Sherief is a television actress. Career She initially pursued her career in Model (person), modelling. She got the opportunity in film acting from director Krishna Vamsi while she was busy with television and modelling assignments. Director Krishna Vamsi was in search for a suitable actress to play the supporting role in his 1996 film ''Ninne Pelladatha'' and signed Sana to play the supporting role and it event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venu Madhav (actor)
Kunath Venu Madhav (died 25 September 2019) was an Indian actor, television presenter, mimicry artist and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He acted in approximately 500 films in a variety of roles, starting his career as an impressionist; imitating celebrities, politicians, and local dialects. He received breakthrough in cinema with works such as ''Master'' (1997), and '' Tholi Prema'' (1998). In 2007, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy film Lakshmi. He won two CineMAA Awards for best comedian for his work in V. V. Vinayaks' romantic comedy '' Dil'' (2003); and S. S. Rajamouli's sports comedy '' Sye'' (2004). Early life Madhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana Telangana is a States and union territories of India, state in India situated in the Southern India, south-central part of the Indian subcontinent on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the List of states and union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananth Babu
Punyamurthula Anant, known by his stage name Ananth Babu (or simply Ananth), is an Indian actor and comedian, known for his works predominantly 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 .... He is the brother of noted comedians Raja Babu and Chitti Babu (Telugu actor), Chitti Babu. Filmography Ananth Babu acted in more than 380 films. Below are his selected filmography. References External links MaaStars.comComedian Ananth Babu Exclusive Interview {{DEFAULTSORT:Babu, Ananth Telugu male actors Telugu comedians Indian male comedians Indian male film actors Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Actors from East Godavari district Male actors from Andhra Pradesh 21st-century Indian male actors 20th-century Indian male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundu Hanumantha Rao
Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Telugu films, theatre, and television. Career Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in '' Rajendrudu Gajendrudu,'' '' Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha,'' '' Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha'' (1992), '' Apparao Driving School'', and the TV serial '' Amrutham''. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for ''Amrutham'' serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist. Personal life In 2014 elections, Hanumantha Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghunatha Reddy
Raghunatha Reddy is an Indian actor who works in Telugu-language films as a character artist. He is known for his metallic voice. Early life, career and personal life Raghunatha Reddy was born in Krishna District and did his schooling in Vijayawada and Machilipatnam. He initially worked for Lallaguda railway station, which was a part of South Central Railway zone before he was chosen to act in the play ''Aakasa Ramanna''. He has had stage experience and won an award for his debut drama competition for HMT Parishad. In Vijaywada, he was a part of the ''Jyothirmayi'' acting group. He made his debut in films with the Sobhan Babu-starrer '' Sarpayagam'' in 1991, produced by D. Ramanaidu and directed by Paruchuri Brothers after he was spotted in the play ''Dharmo Rakshita Rakshita''. He was frequently cast in films starring R. Narayana Murthy or Mohan Babu notably featuring in '' Orey Rikshaw'' (1995). After falling sick in 2008, 2011 and 2014, he gradually stopped acting as f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya Prakash Reddy
Jaya Prakash Reddy (8 May 1946 – 8 September 2020) was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. Born in Sirvel of Andhra Pradesh, he came into the limelight with the film ''Samarasimha Reddy'' (1999) where he played the role of Veera Raghava Reddy. He acted as an antagonist in several films such as '' Jayam Manade Raa'' (2000) and '' Chennakesava Reddy'' (2002). Later in his career, he was also featured in many comic roles. He died of cardiac arrest at his home in Guntur on 8 September 2020, at the age of 74. He was honoured with Special Jury Award (Alexander) for his contribution to Tollywood at the 16th Santosham Film Awards. Selected filmography Telugu films Tamil films Kannada films Hindi films Awards *Nandi Award for Best Villain The Nandi Award for Best Villain winners since 1985: See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Villain Villain A villain (also known as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |