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Souryam
''Souryam'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Siva in his directorial debut. Produced by V. Anand Prasad under the Bhavya Creations banner, the film stars Gopichand, Anushka, Poonam Kaur, and Manoj K. Jayan. The music was composed by Mani Sharma. The film was released on 25 September 2008 and was a commercial success. It was remade in Bangladesh Bengali as ' (2009), Kannada as '' Shourya'' (2010), and in Tamil as '' Vedi'' (2011). The film was later dubbed in Malayalam and Hindi as ''Shouryam'' and ''Meri Shapath'' and released in 2009. Plot Vijay ( Gopichand) comes to Kolkata in search of his lost sister. In a series of events, he ends up getting caught in a brawl with some goons and in self-defense chops a man's arm off. Later Vijay approaches a college in Kolkata to apply for a job and he is asked to get a signature in the sports quota. He later meets Gymson (Ali) and finds out he is the strongest teacher in the college. He meets a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tottempudi Gopichand
Tottempudi Gopichand (born 12 June 1979) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu cinema. Known for his roles in action films, he made his debut with '' Tholi Valapu'' (2001) in a lead role. After playing an antagonist in films such as '' Jayam'' (2002), '' Nijam'' (2003) and ''Varsham'' (2004), he got his breakthrough as a protagonist with ''Yagnam'' in 2004. His notable works include '' Andhrudu'' (2005), ''Ranam'' (2006), ''Lakshyam'' (2007), ''Souryam'' (2008), '' Golimaar'' (2010), '' Sahasam'' (2013), '' Loukyam'' (2014), '' Jil'' (2015), '' Goutham Nanda'' (2017), '' Seetimaarr'' (2021), and ''Pakka Commercial'' (2022). He is fondly referred to as ''Action Star'' and ''Macho Star''. Early life Gopichand was born in a village near Tangutur in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. He is the younger son of the filmmaker T. Krishna and was 8 years old when his father died. He was schooled at Nil Desperandum, Ongole (established by his father) and Ramakrishna Missi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siva (director)
Sivakumar Jayakumar (born 12 August 1977), known professionally by his mononym Siva or Siruthai Siva, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and lyricist who works in Tamil cinema, Tamil and Telugu cinema, Telugu films. Siva began his film career as a cinematographer, working in several Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. He later transitioned to directing and screenwriting in Telugu cinema, making his directorial debut with ''Souryam'' (2008), a commercial success. He followed it with ''Sankham'' (2009), and ''Daruvu'' (2012). Siva then moved to Tamil cinema, where he made his directorial debut with ''Siruthai'' (2011). He achieved significant success with high-profile films such as Veeram (2014 film), ''Veeram'' (2014), ''Vedalam'' (2015), and ''Viswasam'' (2019). Early life and family Siva was born to documentary film director M. Jayakumar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vetri (cinematographer)
Vetrivel Palanisamy is an Indian cinematographer who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu film industries. He is an alumnus of Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. He is known for his work in films such as ''Souryam'', '' Muni 2: Kanchana'', '' Veeram,'' '' Vedalam, Viswasam and Annaatthe.'' Early life and career Vetri hails from a village located in the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu. After completing the Diploma in film Technology in Cinematography Vetri started assisting with Cinematographer S. Saravanan in the films like '' Aahaa..!'', Auto Driver, Sangamam, Oruvan, Vallarasu, Maayi. Vetri made his debut as a cinematographer in the film Agaram and then he got a break with the action drama film '' Thenavattu'' (2008), before working on the comedy '' Maasilamani'' (2009) and the successful horror film, '' Muni 2: Kanchana'' (2011) with Raghava Lawrence. Vetri has often collaborated with director Siva and has been a part of his Telugu films, ''So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shourya (2010 Film)
''Shourya'' is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language action film written by J. Siva Kumar and directed by Sadhu Kokila. The film stars Darshan and Madalasa Sharma, making her debut in Kannada films, in the lead roles. It is a remake of the successful Telugu film ''Souryam'' (2008) starring Gopichand and Anushka Shetty. The film was released on 20 August 2010 across Karnataka. Upon release, it generally met with average reviews from the critics and audience. Plot Surya ( Darshan) and Vidya ( Reema Wohra) are orphan siblings who are mistreated by the local goons. They are left to earn their living by begging on the streets. Vidya comes across an orphanage organizer and he takes her as an intern much to the respite of Surya who decides to stay away from her for her benefit. After 15 years, the now adult Surya, a cop, is on a mission to look out for Vijayendra Varma (Sampath Raj) and his team who were the killers of his guardian (Avinash). How he succeeds in finding them and unites ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anushka Shetty
Sweety Shetty (born 7 November 1981), known by her stage name Anushka Shetty, is an Indian actress known for her works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South, two Nandi Awards, two SIIMA Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Having appeared over 50 films in a variety of roles, she is one of the highest-paid South Indian actresses. She was honoured with Kalaimamani in 2010 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. She made her acting debut with the 2005 Telugu film ''Super'', which garnered her a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress – Telugu nomination. The following year, she starred in S. S. Rajamouli's blockbuster hit '' Vikramarkudu''. Her further releases '' Lakshyam'' (2007), '' Souryam'' (2008), and '' Chintakayala Ravi'' (2008) were also box office successes. In 2009, Shetty played dual roles in the Telugu dark fantasy film '' Arundhati'', which led her to her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu, and Nandi Award. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poonam Kaur
Poonam Kaur is an Indian actress and model who primarily appears in Telugu and Tamil films. She is also a politician, based in Telangana and a member of the Congress Party. Career Born and raised in Hyderabad, India, Poonam Kaur did her schooling in Hyderabad Public School, before doing fashion designing at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Delhi. In 2006, after her studies, she signed up for a film to be directed by Teja, which didn't take off for unknown reason. However, she took an offer for another Teja film, ''Oka Vichitram''. Even before the release of that film, Kaur was pursuing a lead role in another Telugu film, '' Mayajalam'', which released first. Subsequently, she appeared in several Telugu films as ''Nikki And Neeraj'', enacting the title role of Nikki, and in ''Souryam'', alongside Gopichand and Anushka Shetty. For her performance in the latter, Kaur received a nomination for the Best Supporting Actress Award for 2008. She made her ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedi (film)
''Vedi'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vishal, Sameera Reddy and Poonam Kaur, while Vivek, Sayaji Shinde, and Urvashi play supporting roles. A remake of super hit Telugu film ''Souryam'', the film was released on 30 September 2011 across 250 screens in Tamil Nadu, 62 screens in Kerala and 28 screens in Karnataka. Plot Vedi tells the story of Prabhakaran (Vishal), a young police officer who goes to Kolkata in search of his sister Aishwarya (Poonam Kaur). Prabhakaran, at his native place, Thoothukudi, had developed enmity with a local don named Easwaramoorthy (Sayaji Shinde) by thrashing him in public and putting him behind bars. The enmity reaches Kolkata when Easwaramoorthy joins another local gangster to take revenge on Prabhakaran. The baddies trouble Aishwarya and her friend Parvathy (Sameera Reddy), who falls in love with Prabhakaran. While the enmity between Prabhakaran and Easwaramoorthy continues, a flashback of Pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prudhviraj (Telugu Actor)
Balireddy Prudhviraj (born 6 August 6 1964) is an Indian actor and politician known for his roles in Telugu films. He has appeared in over 100 films, primarily in comedic roles, and is widely recognised for his iconic dialogue "30 years industry" from the 2002 film '' Khadgam''. In addition to his career in cinema, Prudhviraj has been actively involved in politics. In February 2019, he was appointed as the state secretary of the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh. He also served as the chairman of the SVBC TV channel, which is operated by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, until January 2020. Prudhviraj is currently a member of the Janasena Party. Career Prudhviraj was born in Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced by noted actor M. Prabhakar Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana in their first film '' Aa Okkati Adakku'' (1992). During this film he spent forty days with Rao Gopala Rao, where he learnt about the film industry. He played many r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinaya Prasad
Vinaya Prakash ( Bhat), (22 November 1967) also credited as Vinaya Prasad, is an Indian actress known for her work in Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu films, as well as television serials. Career Vinaya Prasad hails from Udupi district of Karnataka state. Prasad made her film debut with a small role in G. V. Iyer's '' Madhwacharya'' in 1986. She worked in smaller character roles before playing the leading lady in '' Ganeshana Maduve'' opposite Anant Nag. The film was a huge success and she went on to act in many more films in not only Kannada but also Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. Some of her notable Kannada films include ''Ganeshana Maduve'', '' Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare'', '' Gauri Ganesha'', ''Mysore Jaana'' and ''Suryodaya''. She starred in a supporting role in the all-time blockbuster '' Manichitrathazhu'', opposite Mohanlal. In Tamil, Prasad has acted as the heroine in the hit movie '' Thaikulame Thaikulame'' with Pandiarajan and Urvashi starring. In Telugu, her movies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarath Babu
Sathyam Babu Dixithulu (31 July 1951 – 22 May 2023), known by his stage name Sarath Babu, was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He appeared in more than 300 films, including in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and a few Malayalam and Hindi films. He has received eight state Nandi Awards. Babu was noted for his height, handsome looks, and charming smile throughout his acting career, which spanned for around five decades. He was known for his compelling screen presence, especially known for his camaraderie with Rajinikanth in the films where the duo acted together. He had also shared screen space with Kamal Haasan in many films. Personal life Sarath Babu was born as Sathyam Babu Dixithulu on 31 July 1951. He was in a live-in relationship with Telugu actress Rama Prabha during the 1980s. The duo separated themselves from the living together lifestyle in 1988, and Rama blamed Babu by making allegations that he had cheated her and snatched all of he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay (actor)
Ajay Ravuri is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu and a few Tamil films. Career Ajay played negative roles in several films including '' Vikramarkudu'' (2006) and '' Arya 2'' (2009). He played the lead in two films in 2009: '' Aa Okkadu'' and '' Saarai Veerraju''. However, both films were box office failures. Personal life Ajay was born and brought up in Vijayawada. His family later moved to Hyderabad Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much .... Ajay married Swetha Ravuri in 2005 who entered the Mrs India Worldwide finals in 2017. The couple has two children. Filmography Telugu Tamil Kannada As voice actor *'' Keka'' (2008) for Anoop Kumar * ''Animal'' (2023) for Siddharth Karnick (Telugu Version) Television References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna Bhagawan
Krishna Bhagavan (; born Meenavalli Paparao Chowdary; 2 July 1965) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 350 films, mostly as a comedian. He is also well known as a writer. Early life Krishna Bhagavan was born Meenavalli Paparao Chowdary in Kaikavolu, a small village in the East Godavari District to Meenavalli LakshmiKantham, Veerraju. He spent his childhood in Kaikavolu and went to Pedapudi to study at Gandhi Memorial School there. He used to cross farms and a small canal to go to his school. Personal life Krishna Bhagavan married Lakshmidevi and has one daughter. Career He was very interested in acting since childhood and acted in school plays. His first professional drama was ''Pending File'', in which he played the role of Parandhamayya but, as he went on the stage, he forgot his lines completely. It was a memorable experience for him as a drama artiste. He then went to Chennai to start his film career. He did a screen test for ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
