Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema besides having directed a few Hindi films. He has garnered four state Nandi Awards and five Filmfare Awards South. In a film career spanning more than four decades, Rao has directed more than a hundred feature films across multiple genres such as romantic comedy, fantasy, melodrama, action thriller, biographical and romance films.
Vyjayanthi Movies is an Indian film production company established in 1974 by C. Aswani Dutt. It is one of the biggest film production houses in Telugu cinema. Vyjayanthi Movies is especially known for its big-budget productions with top movie stars and lavish production values. It is credited with producing some of the most iconic films in Telugu cinema. It has subsidiaries, Swapna Cinema and Three Angels Studio run by Aswani Dutt's daughters Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt.
Mee Sreyobhilashi is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language philosophical film, produced by Dr. Y. Sonia Reddy on VISU Films Pvt Ltd banner and directed by V. Eshwar Reddy. story &Dailouges by Ramesh cheppala Starring Rajendra Prasad, Naresh and music composed by Koti. Upon release, the film received highly positive reviews and remained a box office hit. The film won two Nandi Awards and was premiered in the Indian panorama section at the International Film Festival of India. The movie was remade in Kannada as Lift Kodla (2010). The core plot of the movie was reportedly inspired from the 1998 Japanese film Ikinai.
Hyper is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action-comedy drama film directed by Santosh Srinivas and produced by 14 Reels Entertainment. The film features Ram Pothineni, Raashi Khanna, and Sathyaraj in the lead roles, while Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Naresh, Thulasi Shivamani, Sayaji Shinde, Posani Krishna Murali, and Brahmaji play supporting roles. The songs featured in the film are composed by Ghibran, while the background score is composed by Mani Sharma. The film was released worldwide on 30 September 2016.
Adithya Varma is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Gireeshaaya in his directorial debut and produced by Mukesh Mehta under E4 Entertainment. The film stars Dhruv Vikram in his acting debut and Banita Sandhu in her Tamil debut, while Priya Anand appears in a supporting role. A remake of the Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017) directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, it follows Dhruv Vikram, playing the titular character Adithya Varma, a wealthy and high-functioning alcoholic surgeon who has anger management problems. He pushes himself to a self-destructive path after the marriage of his girlfriend Meera; following which, the film focuses on his downfall and subsequent resurgence.
Kirrak Party is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language campus romantic comedy film directed by Sharan Koppisetty and produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara and Abhishek Agarwal, under AK Entertainments and Abhishek Agarwal Arts. The film is the remake of 2016 Kannada film Kirik Party which was directed by Rishab Shetty. The film features Nikhil Siddharth in the lead role along with Simran Pareenja, making her debut and Samyuktha Hegde reprising her role from the Kannada version.
NTR: Kathanayakudu is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical drama film based on the real life and acting career of N. T. Rama Rao (NTR). It was directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and produced by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sai Korrapati, Vishnu Vardhan Induri under NBK Films, Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, Vibri Media banners. It is the first installation of a two-part film. The film stars an ensemble cast with Nandamuri Balakrishna, as his father N. T. Rama Rao, Vidya Balan in lead roles. Music is composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film has a sequel, NTR: Mahanayakudu, that showcases the political journey of Rama Rao.
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Pooja Hegde, and Jagapathi Babu. It revolves around Veera Raghava, a young man who engages in a violent fight with henchmen from rival village. He escapes to Hyderabad and decides to stay away from violence in order to bring peace between the two villages whose people have been constantly affected by the feud for 30 years. S. Thaman composed the soundtrack, in his official 100th musical composition.
Krishnakoli is a 2018 Bengali language television Soap Opera that premiered on 5 April 2018 and airs on Bengali entertainment channel Zee Bangla. It is produced by Susanta Das of Tent Cinema and stars Tiyasha Lepcha and Neel Bhattacharya in the lead roles. After a journey of 3 and a half years, the show went off-air on 9 November 2022 on a happy note to make way for Pilu.
Roja (transl. Rose) was an Indian Telugu language soap opera directed by Hariprasad Gattreddy aired on Gemini TV from 11 March 2019 to 27 March 2020. It is remake of Tamil television series of the same name which is being aired on Sun TV. The serial was stopped abruptly due to COVID-19 lockdown. The serial initially stars with Sharanya Turadi Sundaraj but she was later replaced by Princy B Krishnan, Munna as main protagonists and Priyanka in pivotal role. Sri Lakshmi, Jackie, Anil, and Sailatha are playing other supporting roles. The serial was stopped abruptly due to COVID-19 lockdown.
Sevanthi (transl. Daisy) is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language soap opera and romance drama which premiered on Udaya TV from 25 February 2019 starring Dhanya Deepika and Shishir Shastry in lead roles. It is the remake of the Tamil TV series Roja.
Raktha Sambandham is an Indian Telugu-language television series on Zee Telugu and also in digital platform ZEE5, before TV telecast. It stars Meghana Lokesh and Siddharth Varma. The series premiered on 9 April 2018 with Gundamma Katha series. It has off-aired on 10 May 2021 with a mega episode.
Oohalu Gusagusalade is an Indian Telugu language soap opera that airs on Zee Telugu. The series stars Akul Balaji and Roopa Shravan in lead roles. A remake of Zee TV's Hindi TV series Punar Vivaah – Zindagi Milegi Dobara which started from 10 May 2021 and directed by Bheemagani Sreevardhan Reddy. The title of the series is adapted from the 2014 Telugu film Oohalu Gusagusalade.
Mugguru Monagallu is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara. Produced by P. Achyut Ramarao through Chitra Mandhir Studio, the film stars Srinivasa Reddy, Dheekshith Shetty and Vennala Ramarao in lead roles. The film was released on 6 August 2021.
Srimathi Srinivas is an Indian Telugu-language television drama series airing on Star Maa from 20 December 2021. The show also streams on Disney Plus Hotstar. It is the remake of 2007 Tamil series Thirumathi Selvam, which aired on Sun TV. It stars Ashwin and Ankita Amar.
Agnipariksha is an Indian Telugu language love and drama series airing on Zee Telugu from Monday - Saturday at 9:30 PM from 18 October 2021 and ended on 22 October 2022. It stars Thanuja Puttaswamy, Aakarsh Byramudi, Navin Vetri and Maahi Gouthami in lead roles. It also available on digital streaming platform ZEE5.
Radhamma Kuthuru is an Indian Telugu language drama television series airing on Zee Telugu which premiered from 26 August 2019. It stars Deepthi Manne, Gokul Menon and Meghana Raami in lead roles.
Uppena is an Indian Telugu language soap opera premiered on 4 April 2022 airing on Gemini TV every Monday to Saturday and it is available for worldwide streaming on Sun NXT. The show stars Soniya Suresh, Sheela Singh, Swetha and Vijaya Kotla in leading roles. The serial is the official remake of tamil critically acclaimed television series Ethirneechal which is being aired on Sun TV.
Mithai Kottu Chittemma is an Indian Telugu language drama series which aired on Zee Telugu. It premiered from 29 March 2021 and ended on 19 August 2023 completing 750 episodes. The show is an official remake of Marathi TV series Mrs. Mukhyamantri. It starred Nakshatra Srinivas and Rajeev Ravichandra in lead roles.
