Rajakumarudu
''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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mahesh Babu
Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu (born 9 August 1975) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has featured in ''Forbes India''s Celebrity 100 list since 2012. He has appeared in more than 25 films and is a recipient of several accolades including, nine Nandi Awards, two Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards South and four SIIMA Awards. He owns the production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment. The younger son of veteran Telugu actor Krishna, Mahesh Babu made his debut as a child artist in a cameo role in a Telugu film called ''Needa'' (1979), at the age of four. He went on to act as a child artist in the films '' Sankharavam'' (1987), '' Bazaar Rowdy'', '' Mugguru Kodukulu'' (both 1988) and '' Gudachari 117'' (1989). He played a dual role in the film '' Koduku Diddina Kapuram'' (1989). Babu then appeared in '' Balachandrudu'' and '' Anna Thammudu'' (both 1990). He made his debut as a lead actor with '' Raj ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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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]   |
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AVS (actor)
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema. A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor. Early life and career AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film '' Mister Pellam'' in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: ''Uncle'' and '' Ori Nee Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!'' and directed four films, namely ''Super He ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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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]   |
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Prasad Babu
Prasad Babu is an Indian actor who acts predominantly in Telugu language, Telugu films and also TV serials. Filmography Telugu * ''Anthuleni Katha'' (1976) as Thilak * ''Mana Voori Pandavulu'' (1978) * ''Dongala Veta'' (1978) as Anand * ''Pottelu Punnamma'' (1978) as Gupta * ''Punadhirallu'' (1979) * ''Maa Voollo Mahasivudu'' (1979) as Gopal * ''Yugandhar'' (1979) as Ramesh * ''I Love You (1979 Telugu film), I Love You'' (1979) as Sathyam4 * ''Kaali (1980 film), Kaali'' (1980) * ''Jathara'' (1980) as Rebellious Villager * ''Aarani Mantalu'' (1980) as Inspector Madhu * ''Jeevitha Ratham'' (1981) as Dasu * ''Krishnavataram'' (1982) * ''Bobbili Puli'' (1982) * ''Nivuru Gappina Nippu'' (1982) * ''Bangaru Koduku'' (1982) * ''Nijam Chepithe Nerama'' (1983) as Subbudu * ''Kanchu Kagada'' (1984) as Commander * ''Kondaveeti Nagulu'' (1984) as Rudrayya * ''Kongumudi telugu movie, Kongumudi'' (1985) as Sekhar's lecherous friend * ''Ide Naa Samadhanam'' (1986) as Sivam *''Vijrumbhana' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Vyjayanthi Movies
Vyjayanthi Movies is an Indian Production company, film production company founded in 1974 by C. Aswani Dutt, C. Aswini Dutt. One of the leading production houses in Telugu cinema, it is known for its large-scale productions featuring high production values and top-tier actors. The company has produced several acclaimed and commercially successful films over the decades. Its 2024 production, ''Kalki 2898 AD'', is the List of most expensive Indian films, most expensive Indian film ever made and ranks among the List of highest-grossing Indian films, highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Vyjayanthi Movies' subsidiaries, Swapna Cinema and Three Angels Studio, are managed by Aswani Dutt's daughters, Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt. History Establishment Aswini Dutt began his film career as an executive producer for a black-and-white film directed by K. Viswanath. Aspiring to produce a film with his favourite actor, N. T. Rama Rao, he approached him with the idea. Rama Rao n ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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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 primarily in Telugu cinema, along with contributions to Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. Early life Mani Sharma was born as Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam on 11 July 1964 in Madras, where he was also raised. His family has ancestral roots in the West Godavari and Machilipatnam regions. His father was a violinist who played with composer Saluri Rajeswara Rao. Mani Sharma discontinued his studies after the 12th standard. Career Mani Sharma began his career as a programmer under Satyam and Saluri Rajeswara Rao, later working with composers like Ramesh Naidu and M. M. Keeravani. Director Ram Gopal Varma entrusted him with composing the background score for '' Raathri'' and '' Antham'' (both 1992), along with a song for ''Antham''. Sharma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |