Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, known professionally as Tabu, is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films. She is regarded as one of the most accomplished actresses in Hindi cinema, and has often played troubled women, from fictional to literary, in both mainstream and independent cinema. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards, and two Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, she was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian honour.
Mirza Abbas Ali, known professionally as Abbas, is an Indian motivational speaker and actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He is also known for his work in Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. Abbas is the recipient of several awards and honours. Apart from acting, he has ventured into film production and has been involved in philanthropic activities. While his on-screen presence has decreased in recent years, Abbas continues to be remembered for his contributions to the Tamil film industry.
Madhumasam is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Chandra Siddhartha. The film stars Sumanth, Sneha, and Parvati Melton in the lead roles. It was produced by D. Ramanaidu on Suresh Productions banner. Madhumasam released on 9 February 2007 to mixed reviews and was a hit at the box office, having a run of over 100 days in a few centres.
Chinnodu is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Kanmani. It stars Sumanth and Charmy Kaur in the lead roles while Rahul Dev, Chandra Mohan, Rajiv Kanakala, and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. It was remade in Kannada as Hara and in Bangladesh as Nishpap Munna.
Mr. Medhavi is a 2008 Indian Telugu romantic drama film, directed by G. Neelakanta Reddy. The film stars Raja, Genelia D'Souza and Sonu Sood.
Pandurangadu is 2008 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Pundarika, produced by K. Krishna Mohana Rao on R. K. Film Associates banner, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Tabu and Sneha and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film is remake of N. T. Rama Rao-starrer Panduranga Mahatyam (1957). The film received positive reviews, but bombed at the box office.
Visakha Express is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by Vara Mullapudi who co-wrote the film with Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and Harsha Vardhan. The film stars Allari Naresh, Rajiv Kanakala, Preeti Jhangiani, and Sindhu Tolani. The basic plot of the story is taken from Patricia Highsmith's novel Strangers on a Train (1950), which is about two strangers and an exchange of murders.
Victory is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language political action drama film directed by Ravi. C. Kumar, released in 2008. Produced by R.R. Venkat under the banner of R.R. Movie Makers, the film stars Nithiin, Mamta Mohandas, Shashank, Sindhu Tolani and Ashutosh Rana. Chakri composed the music for the film, Vijaya Kumar C. handled the cinematography and K.V. Krishna Reddy edited the film.
Balettan is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by V. M. Vinu, written by T. A. Shahid, and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal in the title role, along with Devayani, Nedumudi Venu, Harisree Ashokan, Riyaz Khan, Innocent, and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film's songs were composed by M. Jayachandran, while the background score was provided by C. Rajamani. The film was released on 28 August 2003. Balettan was the highest grossing malayalam movie of the year and ran over than 200 days in theatres. It won the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Best Popular Film. The film was remade in Telugu as Rajababu (2006).
Nithya Menen is an Indian actress and playback singer who works primarily in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Noted for her versatility and strong portrayals, Menen is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards South, two South Indian International Movie Awards and two Nandi Awards.
Sudigundalu (transl. Whirlpools) is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language philosophical film, produced by Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Adurthi Subba Rao under the Chakravarthy Chitra banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and has music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was released on 28 June 1968. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, The Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, and the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu. It marked the debut of Nageswara Rao's son Nagarjuna as child artist in a cameo. The cult classic film was screened at the Tashkent Film Festival, and the International Film Festival of India.
Nippu is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by YVS Chowdary on his Bommarillu banner and directed by Gunasekhar. The film stars Ravi Teja and Deeksha Seth, and the music was composed by S. Thaman.
Mogudu (transl. Husband) is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Nallamalapu Srinivas (Bujji) on Lakshmi Narasimha Productions banner and directed by Krishna Vamsi. Starring Gopichand, Taapsee Pannu with Rajendra Prasad, Roja in supporting roles with music composed by Babu Shankar as his debut. The film recorded as utter flop at box office. The film is all about how a man truly becomes husband when he understands his wife and wins her love. The film released on 4 November 2011.
Dammu (transl. Guts) is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Boyapati Srinu. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Trisha, Karthika Nair, Nassar, Sampath Raj, Rahul Dev, Kishore, Suman, Brahmanandam, Ali, Bhanupriya, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Venu Thottempudi.
Adivi Sesh Sunny Chandra is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. Known for his work in action and suspense thrillers, he's received various awards including an IIFA Award Telugu, a SIIMA Award, and a Nandi Award.
Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, producer, media personality, and philanthropist who works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema. He first appeared in the 1979 film Needa when he was four years old. He continued to perform as a child actor in several films, most of which featured his father Krishna. Following his role as the titular protagonist in Balachandrudu (1990) while still a child, his career went on hiatus so he could concentrate on his education until taking on his first lead role as an adult in the 1999 film Rajakumarudu, for which he won the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut. Afterwards, his career stagnated until successes like Murari (2001), Okkadu (2003) and Athadu (2005) brought him fame. In 2006, he played a gangster in the Puri Jagannadh-directed action-thriller Pokiri. The film became the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time, and according to Vogue India, cemented Babu's reputation as a "superstar".
Tripura is a 2015 Telugu horror-action film directed by Raj Kiran, starring Swathi Reddy and Naveen Chandra in the lead roles and produced by A Chinna Babu and M Rajasekhar. Kamran composed the film's soundtrack. This Movie Also dubbed in Hindi & Tamil by The Same Title by Zee Cinema & Zee Thirai.
Rainbow is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by V. N. Aditya and starring Rahul, Sonal Chauhan, and Sindhu Menon. The film released to negative reviews from critics.
It's My Love Story is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Madhura Sreedhar Reddy and starring Arvind Krishna and newcomer Nikitha Narayan. Author Chetan Bhagat attended the film's premiere. The film released to negative reviews while the songs were praised.
Appudappudu (transl. Sometimes) is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Chandra Siddhartha starring Raja and Sriya Reddy, in her Telugu debut.
