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Vyjayanthi Movies
Vyjayanthi Movies is an Indian Production company, film production company founded in 1974 by C. Aswani Dutt, C. Aswini Dutt. One of the leading production houses in Telugu cinema, it is known for its large-scale productions featuring high production values and top-tier actors. The company has produced several acclaimed and commercially successful films over the decades. Its 2024 production, ''Kalki 2898 AD'', is the List of most expensive Indian films, most expensive Indian film ever made and ranks among the List of highest-grossing Indian films, highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Vyjayanthi Movies' subsidiaries, Swapna Cinema and Three Angels Studio, are managed by Aswani Dutt's daughters, Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt. History Establishment Aswini Dutt began his film career as an executive producer for a black-and-white film directed by K. Viswanath. Aspiring to produce a film with his favourite actor, N. T. Rama Rao, he approached him with the idea. Rama Rao n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Privately Held Company
A privately held company (or simply a private company) is a company whose Stock, shares and related rights or obligations are not offered for public subscription or publicly negotiated in their respective listed markets. Instead, the Private equity, company's stock is offered, owned, traded or exchanged privately, also known as "over-the-counter (finance), over-the-counter". Related terms are unlisted organisation, unquoted company and private equity. Private companies are often less well-known than their public company, publicly traded counterparts but still have major importance in the world's economy. For example, in 2008, the 441 list of largest private non-governmental companies by revenue, largest private companies in the United States accounted for $1.8 trillion in revenues and employed 6.2 million people, according to ''Forbes''. In general, all companies that are not owned by the government are classified as private enterprises. This definition encompasses both publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1924 – 22 January 2014), known as ANR, was an Indian actor and film producer in Telugu cinema. Over his seven decade career, he became a prominent figures in the industry, and is among most influential actors of Indian cinema. Nageswara Rao received seven state Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. He was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, in 1990. Additionally, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (2011), Padma Bhushan (1988) and Padma Shri (1968), by the Government of India for his contributions to art and cinema. Nageswara Rao's portrayals in biographical films include the Tamil saint Vipra Narayana in '' Vipra Narayana'' (1954), the Telugu poet Tenali Ramakrishna in '' Tenali Ramakrishna'' (1956), which received the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film, the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa in '' Mahakavi Kalidasu'' (1960), the 12th-century po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakthi (2011 Film)
''Shakti'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action film directed by Meher Ramesh. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. alongside Ileana D'Cruz, Prabhu, Manjari Phadnis, S. P. Balasubramanyam, Vidyut Jammwal, Pooja Bedi, Jackie Shroff, Sonu Sood and Nassar. The film was produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. Mani Sharma composed the soundtrack. The film follows Shakti (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.), a tourist guide who falls for Aishwarya (Ileana D'Cruz), as they evade Faqtooni's relentless pursuit of a powerful gem unknowingly carried by Aishwarya. ''Shakthi'' was released on 1 April 2011 and opened on more than 7000 screens worldwide. It was heavily panned by critics and audiences alike, who criticised the film's screenplay for its illogical plot points and overall execution, ultimately becoming a box office disaster. Plot Faqtooni, the wife of Egyptian King Mukhtar, sends her youngest son Bashim to India to retrieve a magical gem and weapon to avenge h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nara Rohit
Nara Rohith (born 25 July 1984) is an Indian actor and producer in Telugu films. An alumnus of New York Film Academy, Rohit is known for works such as '' Baanam'' (2009), ''Solo'' (2011), '' Prathinidhi'' (2014), '' Rowdy Fellow'' (2014), '' Asura (2015)'' and '' Jyo Achyutananda'' (2016). He owns the production house Aran Media Works. Nara Rohit gave voice-over for Okkadu Migiladu which released in 2017. Early life Nara Rohit is the son of Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, the brother of N. Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He did his schooling in Hyderabad and Intermediate in Vignan College at Vadlamudi. He did his B.Tech in Industrial Bio Technology at Anna University, Chennai. He then did a course in acting from New York Film Academy, New York and film making course in Los Angeles. Personal life On 13 October 2024, Rohit got engaged to his '' Prathinidhi 2'' co-star Siree Lella in Hyderabad. Career Rohit made his acting debut with '' Baanam'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Charan
Konidela Ram Charan (born 27 March 1985) is an Indian actor, film producer, and entrepreneur who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and is also known for his dancing. He has featured in ''Forbes India''s Celebrity 100 list since 2013. Charan is the recipient of several awards, including four Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awards. Charan made his acting debut with the action film '' Chirutha'' (2007), a box office hit, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South. He rose to prominence starring in S. S. Rajamouli's fantasy action film '' Magadheera'' (2009), the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time at the time of its release, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. He went on to star in notable films such as '' Orange'' (2010), '' Racha'' (2012), '' Naayak'' (2013), '' Yevadu'' (2014), '' Govindudu Andarivadele'' (2014), and ''Dhruva'' (2016). Charan achieved further commercial success wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allu Arjun
Allu Arjun (born 8 April 1982) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinemaand has been featured in ''Forbes India'''s Celebrity 100 list since 2014. Allu Arjun's accolades include a National Film Award, six Filmfare Awards, and three Nandi Awards. He is also known for his dancing abilities and is popularly referred to as "Stylish Star" and "Icon Star" in the media. Allu Arjun made his debut in 2003 with '' Gangotri''. He rose to prominence starring in Sukumar's cult classic'' Arya'' (2004) for which he earned a Nandi Special Jury Award. He consolidated his reputation with the action films '' Bunny'' (2005) and '' Desamuduru'' (2007). In 2008, he starred in the romantic drama '' Parugu'' for which he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Allu Arjun went on to star in successful films such as '' Arya 2'' (2009), '' Vedam'' (2010), '' Julayi'' (2012), '' Race Gurram'' (2014), '' S/O Satyamurthy'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahesh Babu
Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu (born 9 August 1975) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has featured in ''Forbes India''s Celebrity 100 list since 2012. He has appeared in more than 25 films and is a recipient of several accolades including, nine Nandi Awards, two Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards South and four SIIMA Awards. He owns the production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment. The younger son of veteran Telugu actor Krishna, Mahesh Babu made his debut as a child artist in a cameo role in a Telugu film called ''Needa'' (1979), at the age of four. He went on to act as a child artist in the films '' Sankharavam'' (1987), '' Bazaar Rowdy'', '' Mugguru Kodukulu'' (both 1988) and '' Gudachari 117'' (1989). He played a dual role in the film '' Koduku Diddina Kapuram'' (1989). Babu then appeared in '' Balachandrudu'' and '' Anna Thammudu'' (both 1990). He made his debut as a lead actor with '' Raj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indra (2002 Film)
''Indra'' is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by B. Gopal and produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies banner. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the title role, alongside Sonali Bendre, Aarthi Agarwal, Mukesh Rishi, Sivaji, and Prakash Raj in key roles. The music for the film was composed by Mani Sharma. The film was released on 24 July 2002. Made on a budget of , it grossed over , becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film at the time, surpassing previous records, and the highest-grossing South-Indian film, overtaking ''Padayappa'' (1999). It was also the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2002, after ''Devdas''. ''Indra'' received critical acclaim and won several awards, including three Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. Chiranjeevi received both the Nandi Award for Best Actor and Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance. The film was dubbed into Hindi as ''Indra: The Tiger'' and was remade in Indian Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'' (), also known by the initialism ''JVAS'', is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao who co-wrote the script with Jandhyala and Yandamuri Veerendranath. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Sridevi while Amrish Puri, Kannada Prabhakar, Allu Ramalingaiah and Rami Reddy play supporting roles. The film is produced by C. Aswani Dutt on Vyjayanthi Movies banner. The plot revolves around a man who finds a ring that gives the bearer great power, but the goddess who lost the ring seeks it back to return to her world. ''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'' was theatrically released on 9 May 1990. The film upon release was a massive success, grossing ₹15 crore at the box office and becoming the highest grossing Telugu film in history at the time. It is regarded as a classic film in fantasy genre in Telugu cinema. The film won five state Nandi Awards. Plot Raju, a courageous and spirited young man, is a caregiver to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agni Parvatam
''Agni Parvatam'' () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt and K. Raghavendra Rao under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Krishna, Radha, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Rao Gopala Rao in the lead roles. The film turned out to be a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office with Krishna's aggressive dialogue "Aggipetti Vunda?" (Do you have a matchbox?) becoming highly popular in the 1980s. Plot Jagannadharao, a leading lawyer, marries Janaki and fathers a son (Master Arjun). Indrasena Varma and his friend Rudrayya addict Jagannadharao to drinking. According to the plan, they accuse Janaki as a fallen woman, and try to get rid of her along with the child, by provoking the people to stone her to death, when Jagannadharao falls unconscious owing to heavy drinking. In the temple of Shiva, Janaki names her son as Jamadagni (Krishna). She commits suicide, whilst Young Jamadagni lights the lamp at the Shivalinga. Youn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagarjuna (actor)
Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao (; born 29 August 1959) is an Indian actor, film producer, entrepreneur, and television presenter known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema, as well as in a few Hindi cinema, Hindi and Tamil cinema, Tamil films. He has appeared in Nagarjuna filmography, over 90 films and is a recipient of two National Film Awards for ''Ninne Pelladata (1996 film), Ninne Pelladata'' (1996) and ''Annamayya (film), Annamayya'' (1997). Nagarjuna has also won ten Nandi Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. In 1989, Nagarjuna starred in the Mani Ratnam-directed romantic drama film ''Geethanjali (1989 film), Geetanjali'', which won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, National Film Award for Best Popular Film. In the same year, he appeared in the commercially successful ''Siva (1989 Telugu film), Siva'', an action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma; featured at the 13th International Film Festival of India, 13th IFFI' 90. Nagarjuna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiranjeevi
Konidela Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, philanthropist and former politician known for his work in Telugu cinema. Known as the "Mega Star", he is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema, with eight films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a feat unmatched by any actor in the industry's 100-year history. He is also celebrated as one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema. He has received numerous honours, including the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India, as well as the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022. His other accolades include the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, three Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards South, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Honorary Award. In 2013, CNN-IBN recognized hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
