K.S. Sowmya, better known by her stage name Soundarya, was an Indian actress known for her works primarily in Telugu cinema in addition to Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She has received three Nandi Awards, two Karnataka State Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards South. In 2002, she received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film as a producer for the Kannada film Dweepa.
Chota K. Naidu is an Indian cinematographer, best known for his distinct style of cinematography for films like, Matru Devo Bhava, Choodalani Vundi, and Kotha Bangaru Lokam. Naidu is part of the Indian Society of Cinematographers, the South Indian Cinematographers Association and the Telugu Cinematographers Association. He received two state Nandi Awards for Anji, Kotha Bangaru Lokam and two Filmfare Awards South for Kotha Bangaru Lokam, Damarukam for his cinematography. His outstanding contribution to the Indian Film Industry and the Indian Television Industry working as a DOP for Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films, and in television is appreciated from last 30 and odd years.
Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry, known mononymously by his surname Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is popularly known as Hasya Brahma. In a career spanning more than two decades, he directed over 40 films and wrote the dialogue for more than 300 films. He won three state Nandi Awards one each for Best Director, Best Story Writer, and Best Dialogue Writer and one Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu. The Hindu referred to him as the 'King of Comedy in Tollywood'.
Yerra Raghu, known professionally as Raghu Babu, is a Telugu comedian well known for his comic expressions and timing. He has worked in many successful films in Telugu industry. He is the eldest son of famous comedian and character actor Giri Babu. His native place is Ravinuthala. He got married in 1988. He played a crucial role in comedy part in movies, establishing himself as the director's pick in several Telugu films. He is a Nandi Award nominee for a Telugu film.
Nirmalamma was an Indian actress in the Telugu cinema. She appeared in more than 1000 films and was well known for her grandmother roles in several films. She won two Nandi Awards.
Bejawada Gopal is an Indian film director who works in Telugu cinema. He has directed over 30 Telugu films, including successful films such as Bobbili Raja, Lorry Driver, Assembly Rowdy, State Rowdy, Rowdy Inspector, Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Indra, Maska. He won Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for the film Samarasimha Reddy. He also directed two Hindi films, Insaaf Ki Awaaz and Kanoon Apna Apna.
Ontari Poratam is a 1989 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad, under Sri Krishna Prasanna Enterprises. It stars Venkatesh, Farah, and Rupini, with the music composed by K. Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as hit at the box office. T he movie was dubbed in Tamil as Jeyithu Kattuvein.
Pelli Sandadi is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language musical romance film written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Srikanth, Ravali and Deepti Bhatnagar.
Seema Tapakai is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by G.Nageswara Reddy, produced by Dr. Vijaya Prasad Malla under Wellfare Creations banner and starring Allari Naresh and Shamna Kasim. The soundtrack was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas and cinematography was handled by Adusumilli Vijay Kumar. The dialogue of the movie was written by popular writer Marudhuri Raja. The screenplay was handled also by G Nageswara Reddy. The film was released on 13 May 2011.
Kathi Kantha Rao (evadnaina madathetestadu) (Telugu: కత్తి కాంతా రావు: ఎవడ్నయినా మడతెట్టేస్తాడు) is a 2010 Telugu comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, produced by Eedara Srinivasa Rao, Eedara Ravikumar, Eedupuganti Subramanyeshwar Rao and Eedupuganti Purnachandra Rao under Big B Productions banner and starring Allari Naresh and Kamna Jethmalani in lead roles. The film soundtrack was composed by singer turned music composer Mallikarjun and Cinematography was handled by Adusumilli Vijay Kumar. Dialogues and Story for the movie were written by popular writer Prasad Varma. This was E. V. V. Satyanarayana's last movie as director before his death in 2011. This was also the ninth time that the father-son combo of E. V. V. Satyanarayana and Allari Naresh worked together for a movie. The movie was released on 10 December 2010.
Allari Mogudu is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by K. Krishna Mohan Rao under R K Associates. The film stars Mohan Babu, Meena and Ramya Krishna. It was remade in Kannada as Gadibidi Ganda (1993), in Tamil as Veera (1994), in Bengali Bangladesh as Asha Bhalobasha (1995), and in Hindi as Saajan Chale Sasural (1996). The 2015 film Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu serves as a sequel to Allari Mogudu.
M. V. S. Haranatha Rao was a noted Telugu playwright, script writer and actor. He wrote dialogues for more than 150 films. His notable films include Pratighatana, Anna, and Ammayi Kapuram, and he received five Nandi Awards.
Tandava Krishnudu is a 1984 Telugu-language drama film, produced by B. Gopala Reddy under the Krishna Art Creations banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada and music composed by Chakravarthy.
Bahudoorapu Batasari is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sujatha with music composed by Ramesh Naidu. The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office. The film won two Nandi Awards.
Prema Kanuka is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under Annapurna Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sridevi with music composed by Chakravarthy.
Rajitha is an Indian actress who works in Telugu films. She has been active since the late 1980s.
Janardhana Maharshi is an Indian screenwriter, poet, author, producer, novelist, lyricist & film director who works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Kannada cinema. His directorial movies namely "Devasthanam" and "Viswadarshanam" are screened in many Film festivals.
