Chembolu Seetharama Sastry, known popularly as Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, is an Indian poet, and lyricist known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre. He has garnered eleven state Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South for his lyrical works. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. He was the speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's celebrations held in Chicago Illinois, U.S. July 2–4, 2009. Recently, he was also felicitated by the Bay Area Telugu association. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics.
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam was an Indian comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema. He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows. Being close to Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Subrahmanyam was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association. Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Alasyam Amrutham (2010) and Yagnam (2004).
Vijaya Krishna Naresh is an Indian actor, politician and social activist known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and television. He began acting as child in 1970, and starred in around 200 films in a variety of roles as both lead and supporting actor. Some of the box office successes he appeared in were Rendu Jella Sita (1983), Sreevariki Prema Lekha (1984), Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987), Bava Bava Panneeru (1989), Manasu Mamatha (1990) and Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993). He also received the title H.E. and received a PHD in arts from the United Nations ICDRHRP group.
Gollapudi Maruti Rao was an Indian film actor, screenwriter, dramatist, playwright, and dialogue writer known for his works in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu Literature. 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.
Ramanaidu "Rana" Daggubati is an Indian actor, producer, television personality, visual effects co-ordinator, and an entrepreneur known primarily for his work in Telugu language films, in addition to Hindi and Tamil languages.
Ghanta Naveen Babu, known professionally as Nani, is an Indian film actor, producer, and television presenter primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema. Nani made his film debut with the 2008 romantic comedy Ashta Chamma and went on to star in many commercially successful films. His performances in various films earned him two state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South and two nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Nani also won an award in Best Hero category at the 2013 Toronto After Dark Film Festival.
{{Infobox person | name = Charan Raj | bgcolour = | image = | imagesize = | caption = | birth_name = Brahmananda | birth_date = 27 April 1958 | birth_place = [[Bidi][Khanapur]], Belagavi, Karnataka | death_date = | death_place = | othername = | occupation = Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter | nationality = Indian | yearsactive = 1984–2015 | spouse = Kalpana Charanraj | children = 3 }} Charan Raj is an Indian film actor, director, film producer, and writer who primarily works in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Hindi movies. Charan Raj became an instant hit for his performance as villain in the 1985 movie Pratighatana. He is also known for his performances in films like Indrudu Chandrudu, Kartavyam and Gentleman. He was also a part of Rajanikanth hits Phool Bane Angaray, Veera, Dharma Dorai and Baasha. He debuted in Kannada films as a hero. Siddalingaiah is considered to be his godfather.
Eega is a 2012 Indian fantasy action film written and directed by S. S. Rajamouli. Produced by Korrapati Ranganatha Sai's Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram with an estimated budget of ₹260 to 400 million, it was filmed simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages with the latter titled Naan Ee. The film stars Sudeep, Nani and Samantha. M. M. Keeravani composed the soundtrack and score. K. K. Senthil Kumar was director of photography and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao edited the film. Janardhan Maharshi and Crazy Mohan wrote the dialogue for the Telugu and Tamil versions, respectively. The film's narrative is in the form of a bedtime story told by a father to his daughter. Its protagonist Nani, who is in love with his neighbour Bindu, is murdered by a wealthy businessman named Sudeep, who is attracted to Bindu and considers Nani a rival. Nani reincarnates as a housefly and tries to avenge his death and protect Bindu from an obsessive Sudeep.
Posani Naga Sudheer Babu is an Indian film actor and former professional Badminton player. He works primarily in Telugu films. Debuted as a lead actor in Shiva Manasulo Shruti (2012), Babu's successful films include Prema Katha Chitram (2013),Baaghi (2016), and Sammohanam (2018). He won SIIMA Special Jury award for his performance in Sammohanam.
Ee Rojullo is a 2012 Telugu romantic comedy film directed by debutant director Maruthi, starring debutants Srinivas, Reshma and Saikumar Pampana. The film was made on a low budget by a group of producers jointly credited as "Good Friends". The music was scored by J.B. and J. Prabhakar Reddy handled the cinematography using Canon 5D cameras while S.B. Uddhav handled the movie's editing. The movie's trailers and posters featured interesting quotes regarding love stories these days. The song "Ring Tring" also gained popularity as it featured dancers wearing the masks of leading Tollywood actors like Jr NTR, Ram Pothineni, Ram Charan Tej, Allu Arjun, Pawan Kalyan, and Mahesh Babu. The movie was one of the most successful Tollywood films in 2012. The film was remade in Kannada as Preethi Prema and released on 17 February 2017.
Bus Stop is a Telugu language film directed by Maruthi, starring Prince Cecil and Sri Divya. Bellamkonda Suresh produced the film and J.B. provided the music. The movie was planned for a release on 9 November 2012, but was released on 11 November 2012 due to issues with the Indian censor board. Bus Stop was one of the hit movies of 2012 in the Telugu industry.
Prema Katha Chitram is a 2013 Telugu horror comedy film produced by Maruthi and Sudarshan Reddy, and directed by J.Prabhakara Reddy It stars Sudheer Babu and Nanditha in the lead. J. Prabhakar Reddy also is the cinematographer and S. B. Uddhav provides the Editing. J.B. scored the music. The audio of the film was launched on 12 April 2013 by Mahesh Babu. The film released on 7 June 2013 to positive reviews from critics and eventually became a Blockbuster at the box office. It was one of the Top 5 Super Hits of Telugu Cinema in the year 2013 and is remembered for its innovative taking. The film was remade in Kannada as Chandralekha with Chiranjeevi Sarja and in Tamil as Darling with G. V. Prakash Kumar.
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Maruthi Dasari. Jointly produced by Bunny Vasu, V. Vamsi Krishna Reddy, and Pramod Uppalapati under their production companies GA2 Pictures and UV Creations, Bhale Bhale Magadivoy stars Nani and Lavanya Tripathi, with Murali Sharma, Ajay, Naresh, Sithara, and Vennela Kishore in supporting roles. The film revolves around Lucky, an absent-minded plant scientist and his efforts to hide his inherent memory-related flaws from Nandana, a benevolent Kuchipudi dancer with whom he is in a relationship.
Babu Bangaram is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film produced by S. Naga Vamshi, P. D. V. Prasad on Sitara Entertainments banner and directed by Maruthi. Starring Venkatesh and Nayanthara, it has music composed by Ghibran.
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy thriller film written and directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. Produced by Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta and Anil Sunkara under 14 Reels Entertainment, the film features Nani and Mehreen Pirzada in the lead roles while Harish Uthaman, Sampath Raj, Murali Sharma, and Brahmaji play supporting roles. The film released on 12 February 2016.
Praveen is a Telugu actor known for his comic roles in movies like Prema Katha Chitram, Shambo Shiva Shambo, Rama Rama Krishna Krishna, Mirapakay, Kartikeya and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy.
SIIMA Award for Best Actor - Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011. Mahesh Babu is the most awarded winner with 3 times winning the award.
Ghajinikanth is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar and produced by K.E.Gnanavel Raja. The movie stars Arya and Sayyeshaa in the lead roles. It is a remake of the 2015 Telugu film Bhale Bhale Magadivoy. The music for the film is composed by Balamurali Balu. Soon after the film’s release, lead actors Arya and Sayyesha got married.
The SIIMA Award for Best Film - Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards for Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011.
SIIMA Award for Best Comedian - Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor/actress in a comic role in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011.
