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Rao Gopala Rao
Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. In a film career spanning more than 25 years, Rao starred in over 400 feature films in a variety of characters. He was known for his gruesome portrayals of antagonist roles with a touch of humor. He was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoor Nagayya Award" in 1987. Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as ''Mutyala Muggu'' (1975), ''Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976), '' Gorantha Deepam'' (1978), '' Manavoori Pandavulu'' (1978), ''Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu'' (1980), '' Tyagayya'' (1981), '' Ooruki Monagadu'' (1981), ''Gudachari No.1'' (1983), '' Abhilasha'' (1983), '' Khaidi'' (1983), '' Challenge'' (1984), ''Jaakii'' (1985), ''Bullet'' (1985), ''Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu'' (1989), '' Lorry Driver'' (1990), '' Kondaveeti Donga'' (1990), and '' Gang Leader'' (1991). E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakinada
Kakinada (; formerly known as Cocanada) is a Port, port city and municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Situated along the Bay of Bengal, it serves as the headquarters of Kakinada district and is a prominent economic and cultural centre in the region. It is the sixth most populous city in the state and is recognised as one of India's most livable and cleanest cities among those with a population under one million. Nicknamed the "Pensioners' Paradise," Kakinada is known for its well-planned layout and modern infrastructure. The city rose to prominence in the mid-19th century, when the decline of the nearby Coringa port, caused by natural disasters and silting, redirected trade activities to Kakinada port. It became the administrative headquarters of the Godavari district in 1859, further growing as a cotton export hub during the American Civil War. By the late 19th century, Kakinada emerged as one of India's largest ports and the most significant in the Andh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyagayya
Sadguru Tyagaraja Swami ( Telugu: సద్గురు త్యాగరాజ స్వామి; 4 May 1767 – 6 January 1847), also known as Tyagayya, and in full as Kakarla Tyagabrahmam ( Telugu: కాకర్ల త్యాగబ్రహ్మం), was a Hindu saint and composer of Carnatic music, a form of Indian classical music. Tyagaraja and his contemporaries, Shyama Shastri and Muthuswami Dikshitar, are regarded as the Trinity of Carnatic music. Tyagaraja composed hundreds of devotional compositions, most in Telugu and in praise of Rama, many of which remain popular today. Of special mention are five of his compositions called the '' Pancharatna Kritis'' ( "five gems"), which are often sung in programs in his honour. Tyagaraja composed ''Utsava Sampradaya Krithis'' ( Festive ritual compositions), which are often sung to accompany temple rituals and Divya Nama Sankeertanas ( Divine name compositions) which are sung as a part of concerts and in daily life. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the upper house of the Parliament of India and functions as the institutional representation of India’s federal units — the states and union territories.https://rajyasabha.nic.in/ It is a key component of India’s bicameral legislature at the national level, complementing the Lok Sabha (House of the People). While the Lok Sabha embodies the will of the people through direct elections, the Rajya Sabha serves as the voice of the states in the law-making process, reinforcing the federal character of the Indian Union.Basu, D.D. *Introduction to the Constitution of India*, LexisNexis As a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, the Rajya Sabha ensures continuity in governance and safeguards regional interests by offering a platform where state perspectives can be articulated on national legislation.Kashyap, Subhash C. *Our Parliament*, National Book Trust Its creation reflects the constitutional vision of balancing the unity of the nation w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Parliament
The Parliament of India (ISO: ) is the supreme legislative body of the Government of the Republic of India. It is a bicameral legislature composed of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). The President of the Republic of India, in their role as head of the legislature, has full powers to summon and prorogue either house of Parliament or to dissolve the Lok Sabha, but they can exercise these powers only upon the advice of the Prime Minister of the Republic of India and the Union Council of Ministers. Those elected or nominated (by the president) to either house of the Parliament are referred to as members of Parliament (MPs). The members of parliament in the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the voting of Indian citizens in single-member districts and the members of parliament in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the members of all state legislative assemblies by proportional representation. The Parliament has a sanctioned strength of 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gutta Ramineedu
G. Ramineedu (Telugu: గుత్తా రామినీడు) (5 October 1927 – 29 April 2009) was an Indian film director who worked in Telugu cinema. He is known for films such as '' Maa Inti Mahalakshmi'' (1959), '' Chivaraku Migiledi'' (1960), '' Palnati Yuddham'' (1966), '' Bangaru Sankellu'' (1968). ''Maa Inti Mahalakshmi'' and ''Palnati Yuddham'' received the Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the National Film Awards. ''Maa Inti Mahalakshmi'' also won the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu. His last film '' Yagnam'' (1991) won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. Early life and career He was born in Chataparru village, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He entered the cinema world in 1954. He worked as an Assistant Director for films like '' Charana Daasi'' (1956). He made his film directorial debut with '' Maa Inti Mahalakshmi'' (1959). It was the first picture completely shot in Hyderabad and Haranath debuted as a lead actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gang Leader
A gang is a social group, group or secret society, society of associates, friends, or members of a family with a defined leadership and internal organization that identifies with or claims control over Wiktionary:territory#Noun, territory in a community and engages, either individually or group behavior, collectively, in Crime, illegal, and possibly Violence, violent, behavior, with such behavior often constituting a form of organized crime. Etymology The word ''gang'' derives from the past participle of Old English , meaning . It is cognate with Old Norse , meaning . While the term often refers specifically to criminal groups, it also has a broader meaning of any close or organized group of people, and may have neutral, positive or negative connotations depending on usage. History In discussing the banditry in American history, Barrington Moore, Jr. suggests that gangsterism as a "form of self-help which victimizes others" may appear in societies which lack strong "forces o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kondaveeti Donga
''Kondaveeti Donga'' () is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language vigilante action drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, and Radha in lead roles. It was released on 9 April 1990 and became notable for being presented in 70 mm format with 6-track stereophonic sound, a rarity at the time. The film received positive reviews upon release and was a blockbuster at the box office. It was later dubbed into Tamil as ''Thangamalai Thirudan'' and into Malayalam as ''Kodanadu Kallan''. Plot Kondaveeti Raja, an orphan raised by the residents of the tribal village Kondaveedu, becomes an M.A., L.L.B., and I.A.S. officer with their support. Upon returning to Kondaveedu from Hyderabad, he finds the village plagued by corruption and exploitation. The local mafia and landlords—Sarabhoji, Narasimham, and Khaadra—oppress the villagers through political corruption, forgery, smuggling, drug trafficking, land grabbing, and excessive taxation on farmers. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorry Driver (film)
''Lorry Driver'' is a 1990 Telugu-language action film, produced by S. Jaya Rama Rao under the Jaya Productions banner, presented by Rao Gopal Rao and directed by B. Gopal. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at the box office. The film marked the first collaboration of director B. Gopal with Balakrishna. Plot The film is under the backdrop of a lorry driver's union, which compels under a power-hungry owner, Ranganayakulu. He envies his drivers for turning into independents and makes them apprehended by bribing a vile cop, Netaji, with false allegations. A gallant driver, Balamurali, handles a lorry owned by Jayamma and the two crushes. He stands as a pillar to his men and captives on Netaji for inequity. Upon this, a rectitude couple Collector Lalitha Devi & SP Pradeep Kumar acquaint him. Firstly, they retort on Balamurali's deed but understand his virtue by Advocate Kaasipati, a straight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu
''Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language masala film co-written and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Produced by Allu Aravind, the film stars Chiranjeevi, Vanisri, and Vijayashanti. The film marks Vanisri's comeback to cinema after several years. Released on 14 January 1989, the film was a major commercial success. It was an industry hit film at the time. It was eventually remade in Tamil twice as '' Maapillai'' (1989) and '' Mappillai'' (2011), in Kannada as ''Bhale Chathura'' (1990), in Hindi as '' Jamai Raja'' (1990) and in Malayalam as '' Mr. Marumakan'' (2012). Plot Kalyan is an unemployed, lower class, but simple and humble do-gooder. Rekha is the loving daughter of arrogant businesswoman Chamundeswari. Kalyan, one day, ruins the engagement of Rekha's friend. Rekha at first thinks that Kalyan did this to her friend but later learns that her friend was getting married against her wish. Rekha and Kalyan later fall in love. Meanwhile, Rekha's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bullet (1985 Film)
A bullet is a Kinetic energy weapon, kinetic projectile, a component of firearm ammunition that is Shooting, shot from a gun barrel. They are made of a variety of materials, such as copper, lead, steel, polymer, rubber and even wax; and are made in various shapes and constructions (depending on the intended applications), including specialized functions such as hunting, Shooting sports, target shooting, training, and combat. Bullets are often tapered, making them more Aerodynamics, aerodynamic. Bullet size is expressed by weight and diameter (referred to as "caliber") in both imperial and metric measurement systems. Bullets do not normally contain explosives but strike or damage the intended target by transferring kinetic energy upon impact and Penetration (weaponry), penetration. Description The term ''bullet'' is from Early French, originating as the diminutive of the word ''boulle'' (''boullet''), which means "small ball". Bullets are available singly (as in Muzzleloader, muzz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Challenge (1984 Film)
''Challenge'' is a 1984 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the Creative Commercials banner. It stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Suhasini and Rao Gopal Rao with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. This film is based on Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel ''Dabbu to the power of Dabbu'' (). The plot revolves around an unemployed youngster (Chiranjeevi) taking up a challenge of a successful business magnate (Rao) to earn in five years. ''Challenge'' released on 9 August 1984 and became a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film. Plot Gandhi steals medicine for his mother who is on her deathbed. However, by the time he reaches the hospital, his mother is dead already and he is left without any money to cremate her. Wardboy Prakasam demands money to preserve his mother's corpse in the mortuary. Business tycoon Ram Mohan Rao rushes to the hospital to have his sick wife cured. Gandhi plays a numerical trick with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khaidi (1983 Film)
''Khaidi'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, who co-wrote the script with the Paruchuri brothers. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Madhavi in lead roles. Released on 28 October 1983, ''Khaidi'' became a major commercial success and marked a turning point in Chiranjeevi's career, establishing him as a leading star in Telugu cinema. The film's popularity led to remakes in other languages. In 1984, it was remade in Hindi as '' Qaidi'' and in Kannada under the same title, with Madhavi reprising her role in both versions. This movie is inspired from American film '' First Blood (1982)''. Plot Veerabhadrayya is a feudal lord presiding over a village along with his henchmen, including his assistant and the village sarpanch. Veerabhadrayya lends money to Venkateswarlu, a local farmer living with his widowed daughter. Venkateswarlu's son, Suryam, is a hardworking student living in a nearby city, and he falls in love with Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
