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Satyanand (writer)
Paidipalli Satyanand is an Indian film writer known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over a career spanning five decades, he worked on over 400 films as a story writer, screenplay writer, and dialogue writer. He began his screenwriting career with ''Mayadari Malligadu'' (1973), after being encouraged by his maternal uncle, director Adurthi Subba Rao, to transition from assistant directing to writing. Satyanand collaborated with leading actors of Telugu cinema, including N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna, Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Pawan Kalyan, achieving significant success with his scripts. Career Paidipalli Satyanand was born to Hanumantha Rao and Venkataratnamma. He is the nephew of director Adurthi Subba Rao. He started his career as an assistant director for the film ''Maayadaari Malligadu'' (1973), which was directed by Subba Rao. Impressed by Satyanand's potential, Subba Rao encouraged him to transition from assistant directing to screenwriting, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adurthi Subba Rao
Adurthi Subba Rao (16 December 1912 – 1 October 1975) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and editor, primarily recognized for his contributions to Telugu cinema, with a few works in Hindi and Tamil cinema. In an era dominated by mythological and fantasy genres, Subba Rao was a trailblazer in introducing social dramas and contemporary narratives to Telugu cinema. Over his career, he won seven National Film Awards and three Nandi Awards. Subba Rao began his cinematic career as an associate to Uday Shankar in the 1948 Hindi film ''Kalpana''. He made his directorial debut with ''Amara Sandesam'' (1954), a film that, although critically acclaimed, did not achieve commercial success. His next film '' Thodi Kodallu'' (1957), which starred Akkineni Nageswara Rao, was a major hit. It led to a long and successful collaboration between the two, resulting in 16 more films together. Following this success, Subba Rao directed several acclaimed films, including '' Manga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
Mullapudi Venkata Ramana (28 June 1931 – 24 February 2011) was an Indian writer known for his work in Telugu language. Noted for his humorous and metaphorical style of writing, Mullapudi received Raghupathi Venkaiah Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1986 for his contributions to Telugu cinema and he also won six Nandi Awards. Mullapudi is noted for his association with Bapu, who both worked together as Bapu–Ramana. The director–writer duo went onto make many successful films such as '' Bangaru Pichika'' (1968), ''Andala Ramudu'' (1973), ''Sampoorna Ramayanam'' (1973), '' Mutyala Muggu'' (1975), '' Pelli Pustakam'' (1993), '' Mister Pellam'' (1995), and '' Radha Gopalam'' (2005). He is also an essayist and cartoonist who is known for creating Budugu, a character considered as a corner stone for Telugu children's literature. Early life Mullapudi Venkata Ramana was born in middle-class traditional family and his childhood mostly spent in a tiny village c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kshana Kshanam
''Kshana Kshanam'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language road comedy heist film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Venkatesh, Sridevi, Paresh Rawal, and Rami Reddy. The plot follows Satya (Sridevi), a young woman who is hounded by a gang of robbers headed by Nayyar (Rawal) and the police. With the help of a pickpocketer Chandu (Venkatesh), she escapes into the forests. Varma introduced road and film noir to Indian screen with ''Kshana Kshanam''. Varma experimented with close-to-life performances by the lead actors, which bought a rather fictional storyline a sense of authenticity at a time when the industry was being filled with unnecessary commercial fillers. Featured at the Ann Arbor Film Festival, and the Fribourg Festival, it went on to gather a cult following. It won five state Nandi Awards, including Best Direction, Best Screenplay, and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu to Sridevi. Varma later adapted ''Kshana Kshanam'' in Hindi as '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodama Simham
''Kodama Simham'' () is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language revisionist adventure film directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao and produced by Kaikala Nageswara Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role, with Radha, Sonam, Mohan Babu, Pran, and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. The music was composed by Raj–Koti. Known for its grand scale and innovative approach, ''Kodama Simham'' was an ambitious production, made on a budget of ₹4 crore. The film received positive reviews for Chiranjeevi's performance, production values, music, and direction, becoming a commercial success. It ran for over 100 days in nearly 20 centres. The film was later dubbed into Hindi as ''Main Hoon Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi'' and into English as ''Hunters of the Indian Treasure''. Plot During British rule in India, criminal activities such as extortion, robbery, rape, and murder are rampant. Bharath, a rough-and-tough rancher with a heart of gold, lives in a boomtown filled with gun-slinging cowbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attaku 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 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adavilo Abhimanyudu
''Adavilo Abhimanyudu'' () is a 1989 Telugu-language adventure-thriller film, produced by S. Venkataratnam and directed by Anil. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Vinod Kumar Alva and Aishwarya (in her acting debut), with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film '' Douthyam''. The film won two Nandi Awards. Plot The film revolves around the Indian Army's ''One Man Commando Operation'' by Captain Abhimanyu, which is about rescuing a missing military aircraft. The aircraft is presumed to be in a forest and carrying confidential military secret documents held by Captain Suresh. Cast *Jagapathi Babu as Captain Abhimanyu *Vinod Kumar Alva as Captain Suresh * Aishwarya as Shanti * Ranganath as Col. Raghuram * Gummadi as Major *Babu Antony as Max *Sanjeevi as Captain Raju *KK Sarma as Boxing Refery *Kuali as item number *Priyanka as Leela *Kalpana Rai as Kalpana Soundtrack The movie's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and the lyrics were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamudiki Mogudu (1988 Film)
''Yamudiki Mogudu'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. The film stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role, alongside Vijayashanti and Radha. The supporting cast includes Kaikala Satyanarayana, Allu Ramalingaiah, Rao Gopal Rao, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. The music was composed by Raj–Koti. ''Yamudiki Mogudu'' was produced by Chiranjeevi's friends from his film institute days— Sudhakar, Hariprasad, and G. V. Narayana Rao on Dynamic Movie Makers banner. Released on 29 April 1988, ''Yamudiki Mogudu'' was a major success, becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film at the time of its release. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Athisaya Piravi'' (1990). Plot Kaali is a small town goon who helps his neighbourhood with his earnings. He is good at heart and is loved by everyone in town. He works for Kotayya, whose rival is Gollapudi. Once, when he goes to warn Gollapudi, he meets and falls in love with Radha, Gollapudi's daughter. When they decide to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donga Mogudu
''Donga Mogudu'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language film starring Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, Madhavi and Radhika. This film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Chiranjeevi portrayed a dual role in this film. The film is based on Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel ''Nallanchu Tellachira''. Plot Ravi Teja is an industrialist who owns a textile company. He is a successful person in business, but his personal life lacks harmony and peace. Tortured by his wife and her mother, he finds life miserable. He will slowly fall for his beautiful Personal Assistant Priyamvada. Meanwhile, his opponents cannot stand his success in business and plan to stop him from getting yet another business deal. Here, he meets Nagaraju, who is a small-time thief. Ravi Teja is saved by Nagaraju and he plans to exchange their positions, so that his problems can be solved forever. Nagaraju agrees, and teaches Madhavi, her mother, and Ravi Teja's enemies a lesson. Ravi Teja faces a strange situation of leading a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andhra Jyothi
''Andhra Jyothi'' (; ) is the third largest circulated Telugu language daily newspaper of India sold mostly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by K. L. N. Prasad, an Industrialist on 1 July 1960. It is also one of the oldest running Telugu language daily newspapers. It was taken over by Vemuri Radha Krishna, also known as R. K. in 2002 who also works as the Managing Director. Details It is published from 21 centers across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Vemuri Radhakrishna, a senior journalist turned entrepreneur is its Managing Director and Renowned journalist N.Rahul Kumar is its Editor. It is the third-largest circulated Telugu daily, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) and is known for its dynamic political reporting. Andhra Jyothi has a vast reporting network in every nook and corner of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and also has a considerable presence in New Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Oris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyayam Kavali
''Nyayam Kaavali'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film is based on D. Rameswari's novel ''Kotta Malupu''. It stars Sarada, Chiranjeevi, Radhika, and Jaggayya. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye'' in 1983, in Kannada as ''Keralida Hennu'' in 1984, in Tamil as '' Vidhi'' in 1984 and in Malayalam as '' Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu'' (1983). Plot Bharathi Devi was followed, loved, and subsequently cheated by Suresh. They even have sexual encounters, resulting in Radhika becoming pregnant. When this is informed to her parents, they refuse to accept and want her to get an abortion. She refuses and approaches Lawyer Sakunthala. Her lawyer files a case in court. Defense lawyer Dayanidhi happens to be the father of Suresh. In spite of his skills, the truth prevails and Bharathi wins. Cast * Sarada as Lawyer Sakunthala * Chiranjeevi as Suresh Kumar * Radhika Sarathkumar as Bharathi Devi * Jaggayya as Lawyer Dayanidhi * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mogudu Kaavali
''Mogudu Kaavali'' ( Need Husband) is a 1980 Telugu-language film starring Chiranjeevi. Plot Krishna (Gayatri) has inherited a substantial fortune from her father, who stipulated that she must marry in order to claim it. Reluctant to marry a prince who might prove to be unsuitable, especially after witnessing her friend Shanthi's troubled marriage, Krishna is determined to keep her father's wealth. She hires Chiru as a temporary husband to fulfill the condition and access her inheritance. To her astonishment and shock, Chiru turns out to be much more than she expected. The rest of the story unfolds as Chiru's true nature transforms Krishna's life. Cast * Chiranjeevi as Chiru * Gayatri as Krishnaveni * Nutan Prasad as Sundaram * J. V. Ramana Murthi as Sankaram * S. Varalakshmi Saridey Varalakshmi (13 August 1925 – 22 September 2009) was an Indian actress and singer who worked in Telugu and Tamil-language films. She was popular for her roles and songs in Telugu films like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandipriya
''Chandipriya'' is a 1980 Telugu language film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao starring Jaya Prada and Sobhan Babu. The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Polkampalli Santha Devi. Plot Rich and arrogant Chandipriya rejects poor man Anil's love. Indranil, Anil's rich step-brother, intervenes and challenges Chandipriya that someday she would have to accept Anil's love for her. Cast * Sobhan Babu ... Indranil * Jaya Prada ... Chandipriya * Anjali Devi ... Saradamma * Chiranjeevi ... Anil Kumar * Suvarna ... Asha * Gummadi ... Prasada Rao * Allu Ramalingaiah ... Anand Rao * P. L. Narayana ... .Gaali Subba Rao * Potti Prasad... Avtharam * S.V. Jagga Rao * Girija ... Singamma * K.V. Lakshmi * Madhumathi * Vijayakala * Swarna * Kanta Rao ... Guest Role * Manju Bhargavi Manju Bhargavi is an actress and dancer, best known for her performance in the Telugu cinema, Telugu blockbusters, ''Nayakudu Vinayakudu'' (1980) and ''Sankarabharanam (1980 film), San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |