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Gudipati Venkata Chalam (1894–1979), popularly known as Chalam, was an Indian Telugu-language writer and philosopher. He was considered to be one of the most influential personalities in modern Telugu literature.
Aapadbandhavudu is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, and directed by K. Viswanath. Produced by Edida Nageswara Rao, starring Chiranjeevi and Meenakshi Seshadri in pivotal roles, with Jandhyala and Sharath Babu playing supporting roles. It was the third collaboration between actor Chiranjeevi and director K. Viswanath after Shubhalekha and Swayam Krushi. The film won critical acclaim with five state Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor for Chiranjeevi, and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu for Chiranjeevi. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India, the Asia Pacific Film Festival, and the AISFM Film Festival. The film was later dubbed into Tamil as Veera Marudhu.
Chakrapani is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced & directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Pictures banner. It stars Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the lead roles and music also composed by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna.
Pranam Khareedu is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film. It starred Jayasudha, Rao Gopal Rao, Chandra Mohan, Chiranjeevi, Reshma Roy, and Madhavi in a guest appearance. The film released on 22 September 1978. The film is based on a play written by C. S. Rao (writer). It is the debut film for character actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. Chiranjeevi started his film career with Punadhirallu. However, his first released film was Pranam Khareedu.
Gunman is a 1983 Thai crime film directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol and starring Sorapong Chatree as an amputee assassin.
Uttarandhra is a region consisting of three north Andhra districts of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It comprises the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam. As of 2011 census of India, the region with three districts has a population of 9,338,177.
Sharada is an Indian actress and politician from Andhra Pradesh. She is the recipient of three National Awards. She has achieved success through Malayalam cinema, and Telugu cinema. She is also known as Urvasi Sharada because earlier the National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the Urvasi Award. She won two Filmfare Awards. Sharada has garnered the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema. Along with Monisha Unni, Shobhana, Meera Jasmine, Surabhi Lakshmi and Shobha, Sharada is one of six Malayalam actresses who have won the National Film Award for Best Actress.
Chalam was an Indian actor from the 1950s to the 1980s. He played versatile roles in the Telugu film industry as an actor, comedian, producer, art director, and set director. He acted with popular actors and comedians N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, B. Padmanabham and Ramana Reddy in many movies. He produced and acted in hit movies such as Sambarala Rambabu in 1970 and Mattilo Manikyam in 1971. Mattilo Manikyam won National Film Award for Best feature film in Telugu. He was a very close friend of fellow Telugu actors Shoban Babu and Chandra Mohan.
Mohana Krishna Indraganti is an Indian film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. His debut directorial venture Grahanam (2005) fetched him eleven awards including the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director, the Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director and the Gollapudi Srinivas Award for Best First Film of a Director. The film was also showcased in the Indian panorama section of the 2005 International Film Festival of India. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from York University.
Bomma Borusa is a 1971 Indian Telugu language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. It is a remake of the Tamil film Poova Thalaiya, directed by K. Balachander himself. The film stars Rama Krishna, Chandra Mohan, S. Varalakshmi, Chalam, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Allu Ramalingaiah, Mukkamala, Raja Babu and Ramaprabha. It was produced by Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar and distributed by AVM Productions. The film music was composed by R. Goverdhanam and lyrics were written by Kosaraju Raghavaiah.
Mekapotula Somanath, (1937–1992) was a famous Indian Art director, who worked for Telugu (Tollywood) and Tamil (Kollywood) film industries. He worked for most of the films made by Tamil actor, Bhagyaraj and Telugu actor Chalam. He also worked for movies made by Telugu directors Mutyala Subbaiah and Relangi Narasimha Rao.
1940 Lo Oka Gramam is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language period drama film directed by Narasimha Nandi. It has Baladitya and Sri Ramya in the lead roles and also features Rallapalli, Mukkuraju, Rajitha, Sri Latha and Sai Lakshmi. It is based on the classic Ghosha written by Gurazada Appa Rao. The director mentions that naayuDu pilla by Gudipati Venkatachalam (Chalam) inspired him to develop the story. It is produced by N. C. Narasimham.
G. V. Chalam, also known as Guduru Venkata Chalam (1909–1967), was an Indian activist and agricultural scientist who received the Padma Shri in 1967.
Vagdanam is a 1961 Telugu-language drama film, produced by K. Satyanarayana, D. Srirama Murthy under the Kavita Chitra banner and directed by famous writer Acharya Atreya. It stars Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Krishna Kumari in the lead roles and music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The film is based on the novel Datta, written by Saratchandra Chatterjee. The film was recorded as a flop at the box office.
Mattilo Manikyam is a 1971 Telugu drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by actor Chalam. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1971.
Annadammula Savaal is a 1978 Telugu drama film directed by K. S. R. Das. The film starring Krishna, Rajinikanth, Jayachitra and Chandrakala in the lead roles. It was a remake of the 1977 Kannada film Sahodarara Savaal which starred Vishnuvardhan and Rajinikanth also directed by K.S.R Das, which was dubbed into Tamil as Sahodara Sapatham. The music director of both the movies was Chellapilla Satyam. The tune of Kannada song Hey Nanagaagiye was retained for the Telugu version Naakosame Neevunnadhi . Also the song Nee Roopame which comes in place of O Nallane Savi Mathonda was later used by Chellapilla Satyam for the 1979 Kannada movie Seetharamu as Ee Roopave Nannee Baalina.
Nomu is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language devotional film directed by Pattu and produced by M. Balu, A. Kumaran, M. Murugan and M. Saravanan under the banner AVM Productions. It is a remake of the Tamil film Vellikizhamai Viratham. The film stars Rama Krishna, Chandrakala, Sarath Babu, Jayasudha and K.V. Chalam in the lead roles. The film had musical score by Chellapilla Satyam.
Maato Pettukoku is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Rambha in the lead roles and music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh.
Bantrotu Bharya is a 1974 Telugu drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Allu Aravind and Dasari Narayana Murthy under Geetha Arts. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Chalam, Srividya and Vijaya Nirmala in the lead roles. The music was composed by Ramesh Naidu. It is the first film produced by Geetha Arts.
Bhale Kodallu is a 1968 Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. It was simultaneously filmed in Tamil as Bama Vijayam, despite being released more than a year after that. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of S. V. Ranga Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Kanchana, Jayanthi, Nagabhushanam, Ramakrishna, Chalam, Rajasree and Saraswathi.