Eenadu is the largest circulated Telugu-language daily newspaper In India predominantly distributed in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Founded by Ramoji Rao in 1974 in Visakhapatnam,it has been a significant presence in Telugu journalism. Ramoji Rao served as the Chief Editor until 2020.
The Telugu Desam Party is an Indian regional political party primarily active in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by Telugu matinée idol N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) on 29 March 1982 and has focused on supporting Telugu people. The party has won a five-time majority in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and has emerged as the most successful political outfit in the state's history. It is currently the ruling party in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu,credited and also known as Mohan Babu,is an Indian actor and film producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. An alumnus of the Madras Film Institute,Mohan Babu has acted in more than 500 films in lead,supporting and a variety of roles.
The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor –Telugu is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. The award was introduced and first given at the 50th South Filmfare Awards in 2002,with Prakash Raj being the first recipient.
Maganti Murali Mohan is an Indian actor,producer,politician,and business executive from Telugu cinema. In 1973,Murali Mohan debuted in Jagame Maya,produced by Atluri Poornachandra Rao. He gained recognition with the 1974 film Tirupati,directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. He has acted in over 350 feature films. He has served in various positions in the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Andhra Pradesh Film Development Corporation. He was the Honorary President of the Telugu Movie Artists Association until the elections in 2015.
Prasad Babu is an Indian actor who acts in predominantly Telugu films and also TV serials.
Political Rowdy is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Adi Narayana. The film stars Mohan Babu,Charmme Kaur,Prakash Raj,and Abbas. Mohan Babu,apart from starring in a lead role,also produced the film. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Adi Thadi.
Khaidi No. 786 is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. It stars Chiranjeevi,Bhanupriya,Suthivelu,Kota Srinivasa Rao,Mohan Babu,Nutan Prasad and Kaikala Satyanarayana. It is the second film in Chiranjeevi's successful Khaidi trilogy. The film is a remake of the 1986 Tamil film Amman Kovil Kizhakale,and was released on 10 June 1988.
Kota Srinivasa Rao is an Indian character actor known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in a few films in Tamil,Hindi,Kannada and Malayalam. As a former politician,Rao has served as the MLA from Vijayawada East in Andhra Pradesh,India from 1999 to 2004. He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978. He starred in over 750 feature films. He has received nine state Nandi Awards in various categories of villain,character actor,and supporting actor. In 2012,he has garnered the SIIMA Award for his work in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum. In 2015,he received India's fourth highest civilian honour Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Pellaindi Kaani..! is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and starring Allari Naresh,Kamalinee Mukerji and Bhanupriya with Krishna Bhagavaan,Kota Srinivasa Rao and Sunil in supporting roles. The films shows the relationship between a husband,wife and his mother.
Peela Mallikarjuna Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films. Rao,popularly known as Battala Satti for his role in the movie Ladies Tailor. He has acted in many movies in Telugu. Over his career,he acted in at least 375 Telugu movies.
Yerra Seshagiri Rao,popularly known as Giri Babu,is an Indian actor,producer,and director who primarily works in Telugu films. His son,Raghu Babu,is also a notable actor-director.
Gollapudi Maruti Rao was an Indian actor,writer and director known for his works in Telugu cinema,Telugu theatre,and Telugu literature. Maruti Rao acted in over 250 Telugu films in a variety of roles. His noted literary works and plays,like Rendu Rellu Aaru,Patita,Karuninchani Devatalu,Mahanatudu,Kaalam Venakku Tirigindi,Aasayaalaku Sankellu,won numerous State Awards.
Bhairava Dweepam is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language high fantasy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Roja in lead roles,the film features Vijaya Rangaraja as the titular antagonist,Bhairava. The supporting cast includes K. R. Vijaya,Vijayakumar,Kaikala Satyanarayana,and Babu Mohan. The story follows Vijay,a young man raised by a tribal chieftain,who embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Padmavati from the evil wizard Bhairava.
Kolluru Chidambara Rao,known professionally as Kallu Chidambaram,was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. Chidambaram is one of the finest comedians of Telugu cinema. Chidambaram started his career as a theatre artist while working as an Assistant Engineer in Visakhapatnam Port Trust. He made his film debut in 1988 with Kallu from which acquired his stage name. He had garnered the state Nandi Special Jury Award for the film.
Pollapragada Janardhana Rao,popularly known as Jenny,is an Indian comedian and artist,who appears in Telugu films and Telugu television. Jenny is from a Telugu Brahmin family from Godavari District,Andhra Pradesh. He is a mime artist. He has performed at over 1,000 shows in India as well as abroad. He acted in comic roles in more than 400 films and on television. He also did mime in many government funded TV ads.
Balineni Srinivasa Reddy is an Indian politician and five time MLA from Andhra Pradesh. He is currently a member of the Janasena Party. He previously represented the Ongole Assembly constituency for five terms.
Alitho Saradaga is an Indian Telugu-language television talk show hosted by Ali and produced by Gnapika Entertainments. The show was primarily broadcast on ETV. The show was premiered on the television on 24 October 2016. First season was ended on 19 December 2022. Second season was premiered on 5 March 2024.
Mandaladeesudu is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language satirical film directed by M. Prabhakar Reddy and starring Kota Srinivasa Rao in the main role. The film was based on the then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh N. T. Rama Rao,causing the film's production to be controversial and both negatively and positively impacting Rao's career.
Kondaveeti Simhasanam is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring himself,Mohan Babu and Soundarya with Harshavardhan,Deepti Bhatnagar,Laya and Udaya Bhanu in supporting roles. The film is modern retelling of the relationship between Lord Rama,the village head,and Anjaneya,his servant. The film was released to highly negative reviews.
