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Taxiwaala
''Taxiwaala'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language supernatural comedy thriller film directed by Rahul Sankrityan. Produced by UV Creations and GA2 Pictures, the film stars Vijay Deverakonda, Priyanka Jawalkar, and Malavika Nair. The music was composed by Jakes Bejoy with cinematography by Sujith Sarang and editing by Sreejith Sarang. The film released on 17 November 2018 to positive reviews and became a box office success. The car used in the film was a modified Hindustan Contessa. Plot At a hospital, a woman, her husband, and her brother-in-law are devastated after she gives birth to a stillborn baby boy, while another young woman mourns the death of her mother. The film cuts to a year later. A taxi driver plans to get rid of his car. One rainy night, his wife witnesses a supernatural presence in it. Shiva (the brother-in-law from the prologue) comes to Hyderabad to live with his friend Babai and find a job. After going through several jobs, he is dissatisfied and deci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malavika Nair (actress, Born 1996)
Malvika Nair is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Telugu and Malayalam films. Nair's notable works include '' Black Butterfly'' (2013), ''Cuckoo'' (2014), '' Yevade Subramanyam'' (2015), '' Taxiwaala'' (2018), '' Modern Love Hyderabad'' (2022) and '' Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi'' (2024). Early life and education Malvika Nair was born in Delhi in a Malayali family. Her family soon moved to Kerala and she attended the Toc-H Public School in Vyttila, Kochi, before returning to New Delhi, where she continued her studies at DAV Sreshtha Vihar.Etcetera: Challenging role The Hindu (25 January 2014). Retrieved 9 September 2015. She is a graduate from [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyanka Jawalkar
Priyanka Jawalkar (born 12 November 1992) is an Indian actress and model who works in Telugu cinema. She made her acting debut with ''Kala Varam Aaye'' (2017). She then appeared in '' Taxiwala'' (2018) and '' Thimmarusu'' (2021). Jawalkar received Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu nomination for her performance in '' Gamanam'' (2021). Early life and education Priyanka Jawalkar was born on 12 November 1992 in a Marathi-speaking family in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Jawalkar, a computer science graduate, has completed a Diploma in Fashion designing from National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad. She later moved to the US for an 8-month course in statistics and worked in an MNC company for 6 months. Career Jawalkar was approached for roles in the films after she had uploaded a few of her photos on social media. Immediately after that, she got an offer to do short films. She did two short films namely ''Possessiveness'' and ''It's A Girl Issue'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Devarakonda
Deverakonda Vijay Sai (born 9 May 1989), professionally known as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Telugu films. One of the highest-paid actors of Telugu cinema, he has featured in ''Forbes India''s Celebrity 100 list since 2018 and has received several accolades, including a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award and three SIIMA Awards. Deverakonda made his debut with '' Nuvvila'' (2011) and received praise for his supporting role in the coming-of-age drama '' Yevade Subramanyam'' (2015). He rose to prominence as a leading film actor by starring in '' Pelli Choopulu'' (2016) and ''Arjun Reddy'' (2017), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance as a volatile surgeon in the latter. He further established himself with commercially successful films such as ''Mahanati'' (2018), ''Geetha Govindam'' (2018), and '' Taxiwaala'' (2018). This success was followed by a series of poorly received films, with the exceptio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Deverakonda
Deverakonda Vijay Sai (born 9 May 1989), professionally known as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Telugu films. One of the highest-paid actors of Telugu cinema, he has featured in ''Forbes India''s Celebrity 100 list since 2018 and has received several accolades, including a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award and three SIIMA Awards. Deverakonda made his debut with '' Nuvvila'' (2011) and received praise for his supporting role in the coming-of-age drama '' Yevade Subramanyam'' (2015). He rose to prominence as a leading film actor by starring in '' Pelli Choopulu'' (2016) and '' Arjun Reddy'' (2017), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance as a volatile surgeon in the latter. He further established himself with commercially successful films such as ''Mahanati'' (2018), '' Geetha Govindam'' (2018), and '' Taxiwaala'' (2018). This success was followed by a series of poorly received films, with the exc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sujith Sarang
Sujith Sarang (born 22 June 1985) is an Indian cinematographer known for his work in '' Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru'', '' Taxiwaala'', ''Dear Comrade'', '' Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee'', '' Kanam'', '' Oke Oka Jeevitham'', and '' Bloody Beggar'' . He works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ... Industries. He is an alumnus of MGR Film and television Institute. He is a Tamil Nadu Government State Award winner for being Best Student Cinematographer of 2008-2009 year. Education Sujith hails from Coimbatore. He did his schooling in C.S.I boys higher secondary school & V.L.B Janaki ammal Matriculation school Coimbatore.. He has a bachelor's degree in physics from Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, as well as a diploma in film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhunandan
Madhunandan is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films. He began his film career with the 2001 Telugu film, ''Nuvvu Nenu''. He has been in the film industry since he was 19 years old. He did a master's degree in business administration from Osmania University, and later relocated to the United States. Nitin confirmed his role in ''Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde ''Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by debutant Vijay Kumar Konda and written by Harsha Vardhan. Produced by N. Nikitha Reddy under the banner of Shresht Movies, The ...'', which was his first successful film. Filmography References External links * Telugu comedians Indian male comedians Telugu male actors Living people 1982 births Indian male film actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors from Andhra Pradesh Male actors in Telugu cinema {{India-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttej
Uttej is an Indian actor and screenwriter who works in Telugu films. He won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for the film ''Chandamama'' (2007). Personal life Uttej was born and brought up in Nalgonda district. He is the nephew of noted lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja. Uttej married Padmavathi who died in September 2021 due to cancer. Career Uttej started his career as an assistant director in Ram Gopal Varma's directorial debut '' Siva'' in 1989. He also played the role of canteen waiter in the film. He recommended JD Chakravathi to play antagonist role in Siva. He acted along with many lead actors and also worked as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi for the film '' Gulabi''. Filmography As actor As writer *'' Raatri'' (1992) *'' Money Money'' (1995) *'' Ninne Pelladata'' (1996; additional dialogue) *''Khadgam'' (2002) *'' Rakhi'' (2006; additional dialogue) *''Mahatma'' (2009; additional dialogue) *''Power'' (2014; additional dialogue) *''Bengal Tiger'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiju
Shiju Abdul Rasheed (born 4 August 1974), known as Shiju AR, is an Indian actor who works mainly in Malayalam and Telugu films. He is also known by stage name Devi Shiju in Telugu films as he played a lead role in Kodi Ramakrishna's '' Devi''. He has appeared in more than 150 films in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia, English and several popular TV series in Malayalam. Shiju made a comeback to Malayalam mini screen through '' Neeyum Njanum'' serial in Zee Keralam. Career Shiju has a career that has spanned 27 years from Telugu to Malayalam and on to an international movie. In 1996 was his debut and first success in a Tamil movie named '' Mahaprabhu'' as a villain, directed by A. Venkatesh. He further worked in a Telugu movie as a hero named ''Devi'', directed by Kodirama Krishna. He then worked in various movies like ''Manasantha Nuve'', ''Nuvu Nakku Natchavu'', ''Simharasi'' and ''Ammayikosam''. Moving on to Mollywood, he worked in ''IIshtamanu Nooru Vattam'', ''King S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamuna (actress)
Yamuna is an Indian actress who has appeared primarily in Telugu films in addition to a few Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil films. She appeared in films like ''Mamagaru'', ''Mouna Poratam'', and ''Yerra Mandaram''. She also acted in TV shows. Personal life Yamuna was born as Prema in Bangalore, Karnataka into a Telugu-speaking family. Their native is Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh but her family later moved to Bangalore. Director Balachander changed her name to Yamuna after film debut. Career Yamuna made her debut in film in a lead role through Kannada film '' Modada Mareyalli'' (1991) alongside Shiva Rajkumar. She acted in over 50 Kannada and Telugu movies as the female lead. She shot into fame in 1989 with award-winning Telugu film ''Mouna Poratam'' which is based on the real-life story of Sabita Badhei, which gained massive media coverage. Yamuna played the role of Durga who is betrayed by a government officer and fights for her conjugal rights, seeking marital recognition to gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Prakash (Telugu Actor)
Ravi Prakash (born 4 December 1978) is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu and Tamil films. Career Ravi was born in Vijayawada and grew up in Visakhapatnam, India. After completing his secondary education, he chose to pursue a career in medicine and studied for his MBBS degree in Russia. During his university holidays, Ravi returned to Visakhapatnam and often took part in modelling, while also attending the Satyanand Acting Institute alongside his friends. He was spotted by the film studio, Ushakiran Movies, who offered him the chance to play the leading role in their production, ''Subhavela'' (2000). Credited in the film as Ravikanth, his first film opened to mixed reviews and went unnoticed at the box office, with a critic noting the "newcomers fail to impress". The failure of the film prompted him to finish his degree and then train as a house surgeon, before he decided to concentrate on a career in the film industry. After his break, he was first offered the ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaveri (actress)
Kaveri, also known as Kalyani, is an Indian actress and film producer who mostly appeared in Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ..., Telugu cinema, Telugu, Tamil cinema, Tamil and Kannada cinema, Kannada language films. Starting her career in the mid-90s , she had a critically acclaimed performance in the 2002 Telugu Language, Telugu film ''Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru!'', that fetched her the Nandi Award for Best Actress. Early life Kaveri was born into a Malayali family settled in Kavumbhagom, Thiruvalla, Kerala. Her father, Muralidharan, worked at Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. Career Kaveri started her film career as a child artist in Malayalam films, and then appeared in several Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. After p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satya Krishnan
Satya Krishnan is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Telugu films. She was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. She worked as a hotel management professional and entered the film industry with the film '' Dollar Dreams''. Mostly starring in supporting roles, she is probably best known for her performance as Anitha in the 2004 Sekhar Kammula-directed Telugu film '' Anand''. Career Satya Krishnan is from Hyderabad where she completed her education. She did a course in Hotel Management and worked at Taj group of hotels in her home town. She wanted to be an air hostess. She entered the film industry in 2000 with the film ''Dollar Dreams'' directed by Sekhar Kammula. Later she got married and took up a job at BNP Paribas Bank in Punjagutta. After four years, Sekhar Kammula again approached her with a role in his film '' Anand''. She quit her job and began working full-time as an actress. She said that her character in ''Anand'' is very close to her real life charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
