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Yuvakudu
''Yuvakudu'' ( Young man) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film released on May 18, 2000. It was produced by Akkineni Nagarjuna and N.Sudhakar Reddy, and directed by A. Karunakaran. It stars Sumanth and Bhumika Chawla in her film debut. The film was the second venture for both Karunakaran and Sumanth. The film was critically hailed, but failed at the box office. The film won two Nandi Awards. The climax is based on a real incident that happened in Coimbatore. Plot ''Yuvakudu'' is the story of a free spirited college student Siva (Sumanth) who shares a very close bond with his mother (Jayasudha). He is the son of an army officer killed in the line of duty. Despite his mother's disapproval, Siva secretly harbours a strong desire of following in his father's footsteps and joining the army. Meanwhile, he falls in love with Sindhu (Bhumika Chawla), but she does not reciprocate his love. She rejects his proposal, and the relationship takes a sour tone. Siva's mother, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhumika Chawla
Bhumika Chawla (born Rachna Chawla; 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress known primarily for her work in Telugu cinema, along with a few Hindi and Tamil films. She made her acting debut with the film '' Yuvakudu'' (2000) and subsequently became one of the leading female stars of Telugu cinema during the early 2000s. Her notable films include ''Kushi'' (2001), '' Okkadu'' (2003), ''Simhadri'' (2003), '' Tere Naam'' (2003), '' Jai Chiranjeeva'' (2005), '' Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'' (2006), ''Anasuya'' (2007), and '' Middle Class Abbayi'' (2017). Early life Chawla was born on 21 August 1978 to a Punjabi Hindu family in New Delhi, India and completed her schooling there. Her father is a retired Army officer. Bhumika has two siblings, an elder brother and an elder sister. She moved to Mumbai in 1997 and started her career with Ad films and Hindi music video albums. She appeared in the Zee TV series '' Hip Hip Hurray'' and ''Star Best Sellers – Fursat Mein''. Career Chawla's film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumanth
Yarlagadda Sumanth Kumar (born 9 February 1975), known mononymously as Sumanth, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is the eldest grandson of Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. He is also a partner in Annapurna Studios. After debuting in '' Prema Katha'' (1999), he has since starred in notable films like '' Satyam'' (2003), ''Gowri'' (2004), ''Godavari'' (2006), '' Madhumasam'' (2007), '' Golconda High School'' (2011), '' Malli Raava'' (2017), and ''Anaganaga'' (2025). Background and early life Sumanth was born in Hyderabad, India, on 9 February 1975. He is the only son of Surendra Yarlagadda and Satyavathi Akkineni. He is the eldest grandchild of the Telugu film actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. A few months after his birth, Sumanth's parents returned to the US where they were residing. Sumanth, however, remained in India on the request of his grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who was then on a hiatus from films after a major heart surgery. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasudha
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu), known mononyomusly as Jayasudha is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has also worked in few Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, in a career spanning over 5 decades she received nine state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as '' Jyothi'' (1976), '' Idi Katha Kaadu'' (1979), '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), '' Meghasandesam'' (1982), and '' Dharmaatmudu'' (1983). She has garnered five Filmfare Awards South, for her performances in '' Jyothi'' (1976), '' Aame Katha'' (1977), '' Gruha Pravesam'' (1982), '' Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' (2004), and '' Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). She received the ANR National Award (2008) and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South (2010) for her contributions to Indian cinema. Jayasudha served as Member, Legislative Assembly, from Secunderabad constituency during 2009–2014 in the erstwhile combined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mani Sharma
Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam (Telugu: యనమండ్ర వెంకట సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం; born 11 July 1964), professionally known as Mani Sharma, is an Indian composer and music producer known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema, along with contributions to Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. Early life Mani Sharma was born as Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam on 11 July 1964 in Madras, where he was also raised. His family has ancestral roots in the West Godavari and Machilipatnam regions. His father was a violinist who played with composer Saluri Rajeswara Rao. Mani Sharma discontinued his studies after the 12th standard. Career Mani Sharma began his career as a programmer under Satyam and Saluri Rajeswara Rao, later working with composers like Ramesh Naidu and M. M. Keeravani. Director Ram Gopal Varma entrusted him with composing the background score for '' Raathri'' and '' Antham'' (both 1992), along with a song for ''Antham''. Sharma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balasubramaniem
K. T. Balasubramaniem (born 18 August 1966) is an Indian cinematographer. Under the tutelage of P. C. Sreeram for nearly 5 years, he worked in award-winning films such as ''Thevar Magan'', '' Thiruda Thiruda'' and '' Kuruthipunal''. Career His debut film was '' Iraniyan'', a historical film set in the Pre-Independence era. Later, he worked in director Bala's film ''Pithamagan'' and '' 180''. Balasubramaniem started his career by assisting noted-cinematographer, P. C. Sreeram, for nearly 5 years, in award-winning films like ''Thevar Magan ''Thevar Magan'' ( or ) is a 1992 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Bharathan, and written and produced by Kamal Haasan. It stars Sivaji Ganesan, Haasan, Revathi, Gautami and Nassar (acto ...'' (1992), '' Thiruda Thiruda'' (1993), and '' Kuruthipunal'' (1995). Filmography *''Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.'' References External links * {{authority co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanish
Tanish is an Indian actor and television personality known for his lead roles in very Low budget, small Telugu films. He has starred in films such as ''Nachavule'', ''Ride'', '' Telugabbai'', ''Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda'', and '' Nakshatram''. He has also kickstarted a television career, as he was one of the contestants on the reality TV show '' Bigg Boss Telugu 2'', which was hosted by noted Telugu star Nani. Tanish finished in 3rd place in ''Bigg Boss Telugu 2''. He has gained popularity and fans among the youth due to the majority of his films being youth films and love stories. Early life and family Tanish was born to Alladi Yesuvardhan Babu and Saraswati. He has 2 younger brothers named Alladi Vamsi Krishna and Alladi Kushwanth. Career In 2008 and 2009 he appeared in two successful films ''Nachavule'' and ''Ride''. In 2012 he appeared in '' Mem Vayasuku Vacham'' with Niti Taylor. In the same year, another movie ''Chanakyudu'' with Ishita Dutta under the direction of G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for the 1986 film of same name. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards South for his work the most by any south Indian lyricist. He had penned lyrics for over 3,000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions to the field of arts and aesthetics. Early life Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh. He spent his early years in Kakinada, where he developed his literary skills under the guidance of his father, Chembolu Venkata Yogi, a polyglot. Kakinada's vibrant literary scene also influenced his growth through interactions with local writers. He completed his schooling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Special Jury Award
The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films since 1981. See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Special Jury Award Special Jury ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award For Best Character Actress
Nandi Award for Best Character Actress winners since:1994(in Telugu) Winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Character Actress Character Actress A character actor is an actor known for playing unusual, eccentric, or interesting characters in supporting roles, rather than leading ones.28 April 2013, The New York Acting SchoolTen Best Character Actors of All Time Retrieved 7 August 2014 ... Awards for actresses ... [...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] |
Devi Sri Prasad
Gandham Sriprasad (2 August 1979), known as Devi Sri Prasad or more commonly by his initials DSP, is an Indian music composer, singer, and lyricist primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, along with Tamil cinema. He has received numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, a Nandi Award, ten Filmfare Awards, seven SIIMA Awards, and five CineMAA Awards. Over his 25-year career, Devi Sri Prasad has worked on more than 100 films. He began his music career in 1997 by contributing to the studio album ''Dance Party''. Prasad made his debut as a film composer at the age of 19 with the 1999 Telugu film ''Devi''. His breakthrough in Telugu cinema came with the soundtrack of '' Anandam'' in 2001. Early and personal life Devi Sri Prasad was born in Vedurupaka in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh in a Telugu family. His father, G. Satyamurthy, was a screenwriter in Telugu cinema, who has penned popular films like '' Devatha'', '' Khaidi No. 786'', and '' Pedar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veturi
Veturi Sundararama Murthy (29 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet and lyricist who is known for his works in Telugu literature and cinema. Veturi is a recipient of the National Film Award, various Nandi Awards, Filmfare Awards, and other state honors. His career in Telugu cinema spanned more than four decades. Early life Veturi was born to Chandrasekhar Sastry and Kamalamba in Pedakallepalli, near Challapalli, Krishna into a Telugu Brahmin family. Veturi was a nephew of the Telugu Research Scholar Veturi Prabhakara Sastri. His grandfather Veturi Sundara Sastry was also a poet. Education Veturi completed his schooling in Diviseema, Jaggayyapeta, near Vijayawada in Krishna district, and SSLC in his grandmother's village. Later, Veturi went to Chennai for his intermediate studies and came back to Vijayawada where he completed his degree at S.R.R. Government College. He was a student of the legendary Viswanatha Satyanaray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |