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T. V. Raju
Thotakura Venkata Raju (25 October 1921 – 20 February 1973), popularly known as T. V. Raju, was an Indian music composer who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. Known for his versatility and significant contributions to both mythological and social drama films, Raju established himself as one of the leading music directors of his time. He worked as an assistant composer to P. Adinarayana Rao in the film '' Palletoori Pilla'' (1950). He acted in a small role in the same film. His debut film as independent music director was ''Tingu Ranga'' (1952) directed by B. A. Subba Rao. His music in the films ''Panduranga Mahatyam'' (1957), '' Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam'' (1966) and '' Sri Krishnavataram'' (1967) is memorable. T. V. Raju also proved his mettle as versatile music composer in social drama genre movies similar to 1961 film '' Taxi Ramudu''. Satyam assisted him for many films. His association with "NAT Combines" production house, N. T. Rama Rao films yielded many hits. He ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Nagar, Hyderabad, Telugu cinema is the second largest film industry in India by box-office revenue as of 2023, following Bollywood. Telugu films sold 23.3 crore (233 million) tickets in 2022, the highest among all Indian film industries. As of 2023, Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of movie screens in India. Since 1909, filmmaker Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu was involved in producing short films and exhibiting them in different regions of South Asia. He established the first Indian-owned cinema halls in South India. In 1921, he produced the silent film, ''Bhishma Pratigna (1921 film), Bhishma Pratigna'', generally considered to be the first Telugu feature film. As the first Telugu film producer and exhibitor, Naidu is regarded as the 'Fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirupedalu
''Nirupedalu'' () is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Donepudi Krushna Murthy under the Gokul Pictures banner and directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot The film begins with Narayana, a young & energetic guy reaching the city for livelihood but fails—desperate, Narayana faints out of hunger when a rickshaw puller, Ranganna, shelters him. Ranganna resides with his daughter Kamala and son Ramu. Narayana & Kamala fall in love. Ranganna allocates Narayana a rickshaw who aims to have his own, for which he strives hard and saves the amount at his malice owner, Dharmayya. After reaching the target, Dharmayya swindles him when other rickshaw pullers protest, but it fails without evidence. Infuriated, Narayana wants to retrieve his money, so he attempts to force Dharmaiah but is caught and jailed. Besides, Ranganna is ailing when his son Ramu takes up responsibility for boot polishing, but on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shantilal Soni
Shantilal Soni, also known as S. L. Soni (28 November 1930 – 2004), was a noted film director, producer and writer from Mumbai, Bombay. He was a Gujarati people, Gujarati by birth. He has directed more than 22 films, starting his career in 1960 with ''Sinhal Dweep Ki Sundari'' and ending in 2002 with ''Mahima Kali Maa Ki''. He produced three films and wrote two films. He has directed films for Bollywood, Gujarati cinema and Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. Filmography *''Sinhal Dweep Ki Sundari'' (1960) *''Mr. X in Bombay'' (1964) *Shreeman Funtoosh (1965) *''Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya'' (2007) References 1930 births 2004 deaths Film producers from Mumbai Indian male screenwriters Hindi-language film directors Gujarati-language film directors Gujarati people Film directors from Mumbai 20th-century Indian screenwriters 20th-century Indian male writers {{India-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rechukka Pagatichukka
''Rechukka Pagatichukka'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as ''Raja Sevai'' (). Plot Telugu version Once upon a time, there was a kingdom, Vijayapuri, ruled by Vijayarayalu, who resided with his wife, Sumati, and a baby boy. He is the satrap of Emperor Veera Raghava, the puppet at the tips of his sibling Vikramsimha, who is venomous. Once Vijayarayalu gets a call from him for the sessions, he spots the tribal leader Pulidora charging Vikram for outwitting his daughter Gowri, which he denies and mortifies her. Ergo, she commits suicide when enraged Pulidora onslaughts and Vikram edicts to slaughter him. At that point, Vijayarayalu blocks the offense and relieves Pulidora. Hence, the blackguards imprison him and set fire to his palace, but Sumati ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bala Nagamma (1959 Film)
''Bala Nagamma'' is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, and S. V. Ranga Rao with music composed by T. V. Raju. It is a remake of the 1942 Telugu film of the same name. Plot The film begins with Queen Bhulakshmi, wife of King Nava Bhoja, penances Shiva for progeny. Ultimately, she acquires the boon, and according to the Lord's mandate, she procures a fruit from the tree by stepping on an anthill. At this, enraged Nagendra is about to kill her, but she begs for life until her motherhood. After a while, Bhulakshmi is blessed with seven daughters and decides to repent. Anyhow, Nava Bhoja bars and attempts to shield her but gets a victim of a snake bite and dies. Now, the King coercively knits a shrew, Manikyamba, who oppress the kids. Plus, she molds Nava Bhoja, a henpecked husband, via a witchcraft paste and goads him to slaughter the girls. Generous father cannot make it, so he qui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Rani (1956 Film)
''Raja Rani'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The film was produced by National Productions . It was released on 25 February 1956. Plot Rani is the only daughter of an impoverished, visually challenged man. Her hunt for a job ends when she is engaged as a box office window ticket vendor at a drama company by its owner Babu. During a play, some gangsters rob Rani of the day's collection, drug her and escape with the booty. The evil-minded Babu who turns up later tries to take advantage of Rani's condition. However, she escapes from him and jumps into a car, falling unconscious in the rear seat. Raja is the owner of an electrical goods company with a passion for theatre and is the lead player in Babu's drama troupe. Unaware of the turn of events, Raja reaches home. He is surprised to find a girl in his car. Then he comes across a news item that a rich man's daughter nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Krishna Maya
''Sri Krishna Maya'' () is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by K. B. Nagabhushanam under the Sri Raja Rajeswari Film Company banner and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna and music composed by T. V. Raju. The film is based on Varanasi Seetarama Sastry's ''Narada Samsaram'' (drama). The film was dubbed as Tamil movie ''Naradar Kalyanam'' which was released in 1959. K. Devanarayanan and G. S. Manian wrote the dialogues. The music was composed by M. Ranga Rao while the lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Kuyilan and K. Devanarayanan. Plot The film begins at ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'' i.e. weighing of Krishna is completed and everyone praises Narada for his wit when his ego boasts and proclaims himself as the savior in this universe. Spotting it, Krishna decides to teach him a lesson. So, he takes his musical instrument ''Mahathi'' by which his knowledge is also removed, and transforms it i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedantam Raghavayya
Vedantam Raghavayya (8 June 1919 –19,October 1971) was an Indian film director, dance choreographer, and actor known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema. An accomplished Kuchipudi dancer, he was honoured with the title "Bharata Kala Prapurna" by the Andhra Pradesh government in recognition of his expertise. Raghavayya began his career as a dance choreographer, working on films such as '' Raithu Bidda'' (1939) and '' Swarga Seema'' (1945). He made his directorial and production debut with ''Stree Sahasamu'' (1951). He went on to direct many notable films, including '' Devadasu'' (1953), '' Annadata'' (1954), '' Anarkali'' (1955), '' Prema Pasam'' (1956), '' Bhale Ramudu'' (1956), '' Chiranjeevulu'' (1956), ''Suvarna Sundari'' (1957), and '' Rahasyam'' (1967). In addition to his work behind the camera, Raghavayya appeared as an actor in films such as ''Mohini Rukmanigada'' (1937), ''Garuda Garvabhangam'' (1943) and ''Raksharekha'' (1949). He was also a co-owner of the film p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Nandini
''Raja Nandini'' is a 1958 Telugu-language film, produced by M. Ramakrishna Rao and Midde Jagannatha Rao under the Jalaruha Productions banner and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Once upon a time, Tirumala Nayaka & Rama Raju ruled the neighboring kingdoms with arch-rivalry. Tirumala Nayaka joins hands with a dacoit Bhupati. Hence, Rama Raju's son Jayachandra goes there to negotiate with the reverse Emperor for peace and to seize black guards. Since Jayachandra fails, he covertly proceeds to Sridevi, the daughter of Tirumala Nayaka, on the guidance of her governess, Vimala, when she falls for him. Meanwhile, Bhupati ploys and clutches the fort with his nephew Kiriti & daughter Ramani and prisons, all including Jayachandra. Here, Ramani endears Jayachandra and proposes to him, which he repudiates and despises. Next, stanch Rajaguru Sadananda Swamy posts his disciple Gajapati to stick with Bhupati & gang t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Kamalakara Kameswara Rao (4 October 1911 – 29 June 1998) was an Indian film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, and a few Tamil and Hindi films. Widely known as ''Pauranika Chitra Brahma'' (), Kameswara Rao directed fifty feature films in a variety of genres. In 1960 he directed the biographical film, '' Mahakavi Kalidasu'' which won the President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu. In 1962 he directed '' Gundamma Katha'' which was commercially successful and received the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu. In the same year, he directed another biographical film, '' Mahamantri Timmarusu'' which won the President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 10th National Film Awards. In 1963, Kameswara Rao directed the epic mythological film '' Nartanasala''. The film is cited among ''CNN-IBNs list of the hundred greatest Indian films of all time. The film has received wide critical acclaim and has garnered the National F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogirala Ramachandra Rao
Ogirala Ramachandra Rao () (1905–1957) was an Indian actor, music director and multi instrumentalist, predominant in Telugu cinema. Early life and career Ogirala was born on 10 September 1905 at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Ogirala Janardhana Sharma and Subbamma. He started his career as an actor in Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1939), where he played the role of Lord Shiva. His debut as Music director was ''Malli Pelli'' in the same year produced by Y. V. Rao. He was also playback singer for Y.V.Rao and sang with Kanchanamala in the film. He was also the music director for his next film '' Vishwamohini'' (1940). He has played key role for the success of Bejawada Rajaratnam as playback singer. He has assisted V. Nagayya for ''Swargaseema ''Swargaseema'' is a 1945 Telugu language, Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by B.N. Reddi, B. N. Reddi and starring V. Nagayya, B. Jayamma and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Bhanumathi. The film marked the debut of Ghantasala (mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Gauri Mahatyam
''Sri Gauri Mahatyam'' () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sriranjani Jr., with music jointly composed by Ogirala Ramachandra Rao and T. V. Raju. Plot The film begins with a King having two wives. The elder Satyavati is an ardent devotee of Parvati and names her daughter Bala Gauri. The second Satyabhama begrudges and poisons the two when Satyavati dies, but the goddess secures Gowri. Years roll by and Gauri is raised with the same adoration for the goddess. Satyabhama now knits her with a lunatic and assigns the task to gardener Thantalu. Anyhow, true-blue Thantalu tricks to bar it. Fortuitously, he is acquainted with Prince Balaveera. Being conscious of the plight, Balaveera oaths to wed Gauri lands in disguise form and splices her. Soon after, a dreadful secret is revealed regarding Balaveera. In his childhood, his father Satyavrata broke an anoint pot on the idol when Siva curses that the lifespan of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
