Vinod Alva
Vinod Kumar Alva (born 1 April 1963) is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Telugu cinema and appeared in Kannada cinema, Kannada, Tamil cinema, Tamil and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He is known as Vinod Kumar in Telugu film industry. He hails from Puttur, Karnataka, Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka in India. He is known for his roles in Telugu films like ''Karthavyam (1990 film), Karthavyam'' (1990), ''Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi'' (1992) and ''Police Brothers'' (1994). Filmography Telugu * ''Mayadari Mogudu'' (1984) * ''Mouna Poratam'' (1989) * ''Adavilo Abhimanyudu'' (1989) * ''Neti Dowrjanyam'' (1990) * ''Navayugam'' (1990) * ''Judgement'' (1990) * ''Karthavyam (1990 film), Karthavyam'' (1990) * ''Raktha Jwala'' (1990) * ''Mamagaru'' (1991) * ''Bharat Bandh'' (1991) * ''Niyantha'' (1991) * ''Manchi Roju'' (1991) * ''Samarpana'' (1992) * ''Gangwar'' (1992) * ''Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi'' (1992) * ''Attasommu Alludu Danam'' (1992) * ''Banga ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mangalore
Mangaluru (), formerly called Mangalore ( ), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bengaluru, the state capital, north of Karnataka–Kerala border and south of Goa. Mangaluru is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves. The city developed as a port in the Laccadive Sea during ancient times, and after Independence a new port was constructed in 1968 and has since become a major port of India that handles 75 percent of India's coffee and cashew exports. It is also the country's seventh largest container port. Mangaluru has been ruled by several major powers, including the Mauryan empire, Kadambas, Alupas, Vij ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rayudugaru Nayudugaru
''Rayudugaru Nayudugaru'' is a 1996 Telugu-language action-drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao under the Dasari Film University banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Dasari Narayana Rao, Vinod Kumar Alva and Roja, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. Plot The film begins with two villages, Rayudupallem & Nayudupallem, situated on either side of the Godavari, which are brimful with love, joy & affection in virtue of the friendship affiliated with its arbitrators Rayudu & Nayudu. Besides, Veera Swamy has a malicious back and seeks vengeance on Rayudu & Nayudu for ostracizing him for 14 years. Indeed, Veera Swamy was a huge landlord whose daughter knitted a gross route guy, which Rayudu's wife Parvati aided. Ergo, heinous Veera Swamy slaughters her, and he is penalized. Now Veera Swamy ploys to couple up Rayudu's daughter Malli with Nayudu's son Satyam, who has been affected by AIDS. Even though Malli is already in love with a guy named Ramudu, they sa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Punnami Naagu (2009 Film)
''Punnami Naagu'' () is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language female-centric horror film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Mumaith Khan plays dual roles as a snakewoman and a model (city woman). The film was remade in Tamil as ''Pournami Nagam'' (2010). Cast Production Mumaith Khan plays a snake woman who believes in love and not revenge, and the people from the village think that her character is a devadasi. A childhood scene regarding Mumaith Khan's character was shot in Tamil Nadu. Soundtrack The music is composed by S. A. Rajkumar. The film features a remix of "Ragulutondi" from '' Khaidi'' (1983) and also reuses archival footage from the said film. Reception Jeevi of '' Idlebrain.com'' gave the film a rating of one-and-a-half out of five and wrote that " is for the people who still want to see bhakti cinemas made on snakes". A critic from ''Bangalore Mirror ''Bangalore Mirror'' is an English-language daily published by The Times Group in Bangalore, India, as a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kalidasu
'' Kalidasu '' is a 2008 Telugu language film, directed by G. Ravicharan Reddy and produced by Chinthalapudi Srinivasa Rao and A. Naga Suseela, under Sri Nag Corporation. The film stars Sushanth and Tamannaah Bhatia. The film was a success at box office playing more than 50 days at a number of centers across Andhra Pradesh. Plot Kalidasu is the son of a sincere police officer, who is killed in the hands of a factionist (GV). However, Kalidasu kills that factionist and escapes from Rayalaseema and reaches Guntur. Kanakadurga brings him up along with her son Jai Dev. Kalidasu helps Dev to continue his studies in Hyderabad, by turning himself a car-lifter. Baba buys such lifted cars. His son, Basha also becomes Kalidasu's good friend. Once, Kalidasu lifts a car and finds a girl hiding in it. The girl says that her name is Archana and pretends that she is a lunatic. But Kalidasu does not believe that she is lunatic and suspects her that she is pretending. Once, some goons led b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Deepavali (2008 Film)
''Deepavali'' is a 2008 Indian romantic drama film directed by Hari Babu and starring Venu Thottempudi, Megha Nair and Aarthi Agarwal. Plot A village man, who does not celebrate Deepavali, falls in love with a woman while traveling to Delhi. Cast Production Cast and crew The film began production in November 2007. Ernakulam-based model Megha Nair made her debut with this film. The film was shot prior to Aarthi Agarwal's marriage although it released afterwards. Ogeti Ramana was supposed to be the music director before he was replaced with Vandemataram Srinivas. Filming The film began shoot in Secunderabad. Most of the film was shot in a single schedule. Some of the songs were shot in foreign locations in Southeast Asia. The climax scene was shot for three days at an aluminum factory in Gachibowli in May 2008 with Master Vijay choreographing the stunts. As of 24 May 2008, the entire film was shot except for a song. Music The music was composed by Vandemataram ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Donga Sachinollu
''Donga Sachinollu'' is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Raja Vannemreddy. The film stars Krishna Bhagavan, Raghu Babu Yerra Raghu, known professionally as Raghu Babu, is a Telugu comedian. He has worked in many films in Telugu industry. He is the eldest son of comedian and character actor Giri Babu. His native place is Ravinuthala. He is known for his ... and Rambha. The film also marked actress Rambha's last Telugu film to date (before marriage and retirement from films). Cast References External links * 2008 films 2000s Telugu-language films Indian romantic comedy films {{2000s-Telugu-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toss (2007 Film)
''Toss'' is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Priyadarshini Ram. The film stars Upendra, Raja, Kamna Jethmalani, and Priyamani in prominent roles. The film was released on 14 July 2007 to negative reviews. This is the first film in India to be shot with the Thompson Viper Filmstream Camera by cinematographer T. Surendra Reddy. Plot Parasuram (Raja) is a self-employed youth with a difference. He does justice to the wrongdoers by charging SET (Self Employment Tax). Neelakanta (Upendra) is an anti-social element who is very fond of his blind sister Naina (Priyamani). They share a dark past. Nayak ( Suman), the local police chief, appoints Parasuram as undercover cop to recover 10 crore stolen by Neelakanta. Parasuram gets hold of Naina and makes her fall in love with him. The rest of the story is about the conflict between Parasuram and Neelakanta. Cast Soundtrack Reception A critic from '' Idlebrain.com'' wrote that "We expect a sensibl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli
''Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Janardhana Maharshi. It stars Allari Naresh, Jagapathi Babu, Aarti Chabria, Gowri Munjal in lead roles with music composed by Koti. Plot The film begins at Vaikuntha, where Vishnu ( Suresh) and Lakshmi ( Rambha) avidly observe a fickle human. Gopi (Allari Naresh) is a bachelor who rejects hundreds of matches as they fail to meet his expectations, which feds up his parents. Once, his bestie Balaraju (Ali) requests to accompany him as he will fix his espousal where Gopi falls for Lakshmi (Gowri Munjal), the bride. So, Gopi artifices to get Balaraju to turn down the proposal and engage himself by playing on Lakshmi. Just a day before the wedding, Gopi acquires a fine job in Bangalore, and he proceeds. Soon after his arrival, his new boss offers his daughter's hand to him when fitful Gopi accepts it. However, he gets a jerk after viewing his fatty daughter. Immediately, he changes his mind and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Samanyudu
''Samanyudu'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language political action film produced by R. R. Venkat on R.R. Movie Makers banner and directed by Ravi C Kumar. The film stars Jagapati Babu and Kamna Jethmalani, while Sai Kumar, Ranganath, Archana, Dasari Arun Kumar, and Vinod Kumar Alva play supporting roles. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The film was released on 19 October 2006. It won Nandi Awards for Best Story Writer and Best Villain and a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu). Plot The film begins in the ''Addam'' newspaper. Its Editor, Chandrashekhar, a rectitude, always fights to expose the evils in society. He reared three orphans, Chandra, Abhi, & Aparna, who have settled abroad. Once, an abrupt attempt happens on Chandrashekar since he is to show up, Home Minister Bhagawan Raj's scams. Bhagawan Raj is a scandalous malice who runs vicious politics and defrauded 600 crores of public money in the past four years—being aware of the pligh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Asadhyudu
''Asadhyudu'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Anil Krishna in his directorial debut. Produced by Vallurupalli Ramesh Babu under Maharishi Cinema banner, the film stars Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Diya, Chalapathi Rao, and Ravi Kale. Music was scored by Chakri, while Vikram Dharma choreographed the action sequences. The film follows Pardhoo, a Vizag-based college student who refuses to be a bystander while something evil is happening in front of him. Unable to tolerate injustice, he decides to fight a gang led by Hyderabad-based criminal brothers named Prakash and Thambi. The film's script was developed by Anil Krishna while he was in Mumbai. He wanted to cast Kalyan Ram after watching a promo of his film ''Toli Choopulone''. As Kalyan Ram was busy shooting for ''Athanokkade'' with Surender Reddy, Krishna narrated the script to various actors including Kannada film actor Puneeth Rajkumar and producer Medikonda Murali Krishna who liked the script b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shanti Sandesham
''Santhi Sandesam'' (English: Message of Peace) is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by P. Chandrasekhar Reddy. The film stars Krishna as Jesus and Ramyasri. Cast Soundtrack The soundtrack for the film is by Vandemataram Srinivas. Awards ;Nandi Awards(in Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...) * Best Costume Designer - Murali References External links * * 2004 films 2000s Telugu-language films Films about Jesus Films based on the Gospels Films set in Palestine (region) Films set in Jerusalem Films set in ancient Egypt Films set in the Roman Empire Film portrayals of Jesus' death and resurrection Films about the Nativity of Jesus Depictions of Herod the Great on film Portrayals of Mary, mother of Jesus, in film Por ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prema Sandadi
''Prema Sandadi'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by P. A. Arun Prasad. The film stars Srikanth and Anjala Zhaveri. The film bears a similar to title to ''Pelli Sandadi'' (1996) also starring Srikanth. The film features music composed by Koti. The film released on 19 October 2001 and was a box office failure. Plot In Rayalaseema, two rival factions led by Raghupati Rayudu and Chengal Rayudu are constant tussle with each other. The hostility is continued to the following generations as well with their younger brothers Subba Rayudu and Venkatrayudu taking the lead. Subba Rayudu's son Krishna has studied MBA in the USA. While returning to his home country he happens to meet Sita, a fellow MBA graduate from Visakhapatnam. However, both of them remain indifferent to each other. Samara Simha Reddy erroneously informs their families that both of them are in love. While their fathers belong to the opposite sides of the warring factions, th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |