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Sankharavam (1987 Film)
''Sankharavam'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Krishna. It stars Krishna, Bhanupriya, Rajani, and Mahesh Babu. The film was produced by U. Suryanarayana Babu under the Padmavathi Films banner. Songs were composed by Bappi Lahiri, while Raj–Koti composed the background score. Cast *Krishna as Vijay & Vikram (dual role) *Bhanupriya as Jyothi * Rajani as Inspector Sobharani *Mahesh Babu as Raja *Charan Raj as Pruthvipathi *Giri Babu as Uday * Ranganath as S.P. Kulakarni *Thyagaraju as D.I.G. *Vinod as Z * Mikkilineni as Meesala Pedda Venkataramaiah *P. J. Sarma as Church Father *Mada as Ponnu Swamy *Annapurna as Mahalakshmi *Maheeja as Damarakalakshmi *Sandhya as Rekha *Master V.K.Naveen *Baby Priya as Priya Music Songs were composed by Bappi Lahiri. Lyrics are written by Veturi Veturi Sundararama Murthy (29 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet and lyricist who is known for his works i ... [...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] |
Giri Babu
Yerra Seshagiri Rao, popularly known as Giri Babu, is an Indian actor, producer, and director who primarily works in Telugu films. His son, Raghu Babu, is also a notable actor-director. Career Giri Babu hails from a middle-class agricultural family in Ravinuthala village of the Prakasam district. He moved to Madras to pursue a career in films. Babu started his career as a lead actor but later started portraying antagonistic and comic roles. Filmography Director Producer Actor #''Jagame Maya'' (1973) #''Chandee'' (1974) #'' Dorababu'' (1974) as Shankar #'' Zamindarugari Ammayi'' (1975) as Sundar #'' Annadammula Anubandham'' (1975) #''Jyothi'' (1976) as Shankara #'' Maa Daivam'' (1976) #''Vadhu Varulu'' (1976) #''Swami Drohulu'' (1976) #''Raaja'' (1976) as Jimmy #'' Kurukshetram'' (1977) as Dushasana #''Premalekhalu'' (1977) #''Manassakthi'' (1977) #''Indra Dhanussu'' (1977) #'' Devathalara Deevinchandi'' (1977) #''Kalpana'' (1977) as Seshu #'' Indradhanussu'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Action Films
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Films Scored By Raj–Koti
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Action Films
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Veturi
Veturi Sundararama Murthy (29 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet and lyricist who is known for his works in Telugu literature and cinema. Veturi is a recipient of the National Film Award, various Nandi Awards, Filmfare Awards, and other state honors. His career in Telugu cinema spanned more than four decades. Early life Veturi was born to Chandrasekhar Sastry and Kamalamba in Pedakallepalli, near Challapalli, Krishna into a Telugu Brahmin family. Veturi was a nephew of the Telugu Research Scholar Veturi Prabhakara Sastri. His grandfather Veturi Sundara Sastry was also a poet. Education Veturi completed his schooling in Diviseema, Jaggayyapeta, near Vijayawada in Krishna district, and SSLC in his grandmother's village. Later, Veturi went to Chennai for his intermediate studies and came back to Vijayawada where he completed his degree at S.R.R. Government College. He was a student of the legendary Viswanatha Satyanaray ... [...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] |
Mada Venkateswara Rao
Mada Venkateswara Rao (4 June 1935 – 24 October 2015) was an Indian actor from Andhra Pradesh. He acted in more than 600 films. He played notable roles in the films ''Mutyala Muggu'', '' Lambadolla Ramdasu'', and '' Mayadari Malligadu''. He was known for his comedy roles. He worked as an engineer in the state civil department before becoming an actor. He entered theater as a stage artist and also worked as a cine journalist. Later, he made his debut in films with Sudigundalu. He became popular with the eunuch role he played in the 1977 film '' Chillara Kottu Chittemma'', directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. He played similar roles in subsequent films. He died on 24 October 2015, while undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Hyderabad. Filmography * '' Sudigundalu'' (1968) * '' Andala Ramudu'' (1973) * ''Mayadari Malligadu'' (1973) * ''Meena'' (1973) as Picheswara Rao * '' Mayadari Malligadu'' (1973) as Schoolmaster * '' Peddalu Maarali'' (1974) * ''Galipatalu'' (1974) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikkilineni (actor)
Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy (7 July 1914 - 23 February 2011) was an Indian actor and thespian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was one of the founding members of the theater group ''Praja Natya Mandali''. He has received the honorary ''Kalaprapoorna'' from Andhra University, for his contributions towards Telugu theater and cinema. Early life and career He was born in Kolavennu village, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. Before entering into theater, he studied Diploma in Veterinary Science. He started his film career with the 1949 film ''Deeksha'' directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. He has acted in nearly 350 feature films and was known for his association with N. T. Rama Rao in near 150 films and in almost all the B. Vittalacharya movies. Awards *Nandi Awards *Filmfare Awards South Other honors *Rashtrapati Award from Govt of India (1965) *Kalaprapoorna from Andhra University (1965) Selected filmography Actor *1996 Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam as Dhri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranganath (actor)
Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath (17 July 1946 – 19 December 2015) was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, Telugu Theater, television, and a few Tamil films. In a film career spanning more than forty years, Ranganath starred in more than three hundred feature films in a variety of roles. He made his debut with the 1969 Telugu film ''Buddhimantudu''. Subsequently, he starred in films such as ''Chandana'', ''Zamindarugari Ammayi'', ''Devathalara Deevinchandi'', ''Panthulamma'', ''Intinti Ramayanam'', ''America Ammayi'', ''Andame Anandam'' while establishing himself as one of the finest actors in Telugu cinema. Ranganath received state Nandi Awards for his works. Ranganath committed suicide at his residence in Hyderabad on 19 December 2015. Personal life Ranganath was born Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath in Madras on 17 July 1946 into the family of T. R. Sundara Raju and T. R. Janaki Devi. He then graduated with a B.A. degree from Sri Venkateswara Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charan Raj
Charan Rajkumar is an Indian actor, director, film producer, and writer who works in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Hindi films. Career Charan Raj is a versatile actor who is popular for his villainy and character roles in South Indian film industry. Charanraj started his movie career with Kannada movie ''Parajitha'' (1982) directed by Siddalingaiah which became commercially hit cinema. Charan Rajkumar is not only an actor, but a producer, music composer and director too. He is popular for his villainy roles in Telugu film industry starting his career in Telugu with '' Pratighatana'' (1985), '' Indrudu Chandrudu'' (1989) and '' Karthavyam'' (1990). He has also acted with Rajinikanth in the Hindi movie '' Phool Bane Angaray'' (1991) and Tamil films like '' Panakkaran'' (1990), '' Dharma Dorai'' (1991), '' Pandian'' (1992), '' Veera'' (1994) and '' Baashha'' (1995). His character role in Tamil film ''Gentleman'' (1993) showed him as a different Charan Raj and he g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
