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Tapassu
''Tapassu'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Bharath Parepalli, who also played the lead role alongside Krishna Bharati. The film features music composed by Raj–Koti. The film received acclaim for its music. The song "Talukumannadi Kulukula Tara," with lyrics by Vennelakanti and sung by Mano, remains popular decades after its release. Bharath Parepalli won the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer for his work on the film. Cast * Bharath Parepalli * Krishna Bharati as Kiranmayi * Bhaskar * Roopa Devi * Ramesh Kumar * Banerjee * Harish Goud Production Bharath Parepalli, a protege of Dasari Narayana Rao, began his directorial career with ''Dr. Ambedkar'' in 1992. He followed this with films such as ''Boy Friend'' (1994) and ''Jantar Mantar'' (1994). For ''Tapassu'', Bharath took on dual responsibilities as the film's director and lead actor. The film was produced under the Sruthilaya Unit banner. ''Tapassu' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj–Koti
Thotakura Somaraju ( – 21 May 2023) and Saluri Koteswara Rao, popularly known as Raj–Koti, were a duo of Indian film music composers, singer-songwriters, record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalist in Telugu cinema. In a notable career spanning a decade, the duo has garnered particular acclaim for redefining contemporary Telugu film music. They composed music for about 180 films. Out of their 3,000 songs, about 2,500 songs were sung by singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra. The Raj–Koti duo was among the many prominent South Indian composers for whom A. R. Rahman has worked as a keyboard programmer for 8 years. In a television interview aired on ABN Andhrajyothy, the duo announced that they were teaming up again in 2012 and reinstating the Raj–Koti brand. Background Thotakura Somaraju (Raj) was the son of T. V. Raju. He died on 21 May 2023, at the age of 68. Saluri Koteswara Rao (Koti) is the son of S. Rajeswara Rao. Awards ;Nandi Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vennelakanti Rajeswara Prasad
Vennelakanti Rajeswara Prasad (30 November 1957 – 5 January 2021), known mononymously by his surname Vennelakanti, was an Indian lyricist and writer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He wrote over 2000 film songs, and was awarded Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Lyricist in 2000. Career Vennelakanti was inclined towards Harikathas, and began writing from a young age. Initially, he worked as a banker and wrote his first film song for Krishnam Raju-starrer ''Sriramachandrudu.'' He was also known for his works as dubbing script writer and contributing lyrics for Tamil films, dubbed into Telugu language. Filmography ;Lyricist *1987'': Vijetha Vikram'' *1987: ''Marana Homam'' *1988: '' Murali Krishnudu'' *1988: ''Vivaha Bhojanambu'' *1988: '' Varasudochhadu'' *1988: '' Muddula Mavayya'' *1989: '' Chettu Kinda Pleader'' *1990: '' Muddula Menalludu'' *1990: ''Kondaveeti Rowdy'' *1991: '' Aditya 369'' *1991: '' Jaitra Yatra'' *1991: ''Pichi Pullayya'' *1991: '' T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mano (singer)
Nagoor Shaheb, known by his stage name Mano, is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, and composer. Mano has recorded more than 35,000 songs for film and private various Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, Bengali language, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Tulu language, Tulu, Konkani language, Konkani and Assamese language, Assamese films. He has also performed for over 3000 live concerts across the continents. He has recorded many songs for music director Ilaiyaraaja. Mano is also recognized for being as the full-fledged dubbing artist for Rajinikanth in Telugu from Muthu (film), ''Muthu'' (1995) onwards. Career Early days and debut Taking the criticism in his stride, Mano went on recording as many as 500 songs with Ilaiyaraaja and slowly branched out to sing for other Tamil composers as well. Voice-over dubbing The year 1995 also saw another face of Mano as the voice-over dubbing artist in the Tamil film industry. He dubbed his voice for alm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |