Shiva is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It was a remake of Varma's debut Telugu film, Siva (1989). The film has Nagarjuna and Amala in lead roles with Raghuvaran and J. D. Chakravarthy as the antagonists. All four actors reprise their roles from the original Telugu film. The film became a blockbuster. The success led to Ram Gopal Varma directing a prequel in 2006.
Rakhi or Rakhee is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film stars Jr. NTR, Ileana D'Cruz, Charmme Kaur, Suhasini, Sarath Babu, Chandra Mohan, Brahmaji, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Saranya Ponvannan, Brahmanandam, Sunil and Sayaji Shinde. play other supporting roles. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, while the cinematography and editing were handled by S. Gopal Reddy and Shankar.
Hello Brother is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by K. L. Narayana and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna and Soundarya, with music composed by Raj–Koti. The film is loosely based on the Hong Kong action comedy Twin Dragons (1992). In turn, Hello Brother spawned several of its own remakes, twice in Hindi as Judwaa (1997) and its reboot Judwaa 2 (2017) and in Kannada as Cheluva (1997). The film was the highest grossing Telugu movie of 1994.
Iddaru Mitrulu is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language drama film which was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Sakshi Sivanand and Ramya Krishna. The film was released on 30 April 1999 to positive reviews. It was dubbed into Tamil as Singanadai .
Aadi Lakshmi is a 2006 Indian Telugu language romantic thriller film directed by R. Suresh Varma. It starred Srikanth, Vadde Naveen and Sridevi. The film was released on 8 December 2006.
Ready is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla, Produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the Sri Sravanthi Movies banner, the film stars Ram Pothineni and Genelia D'Souza. while Nassar, Brahmanandam, Sunil, Chandra Mohan, Tanikella Bharani, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Jaya Prakash Reddy play other prominent roles. The music of the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. It turned out to be a Blockbuster at the box-office and was one of the highest grossing Telugu movies of 2008.
Gulabi is a 1995 Telugu romantic thriller film starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Maheswari in the lead roles. The film was directed by debutant Krishna Vamsi, produced by Ram Gopal Varma and was co-produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited. Upon release, the film received positive reviews and was declared a hit at the box office. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Idhayame Idhayame. The film was remade in Hindi as Aashiq (2001).
Chandralekha is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Krishna Vamsi. It stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ramya Krishna and debutant Isha Koppikar, with music composed by Sandeep Chowta. The film was produced by Nagarjuna and V. Ram Prasad under Great India Enterprises banner.
Antham in Telugu is a 1992 Indian neo-noir crime film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, filmed simultaneously in both Telugu and Hindi languages. It stars Nagarjuna, Urmila Matondkar, Danny Denzongpa. The soundtrack was composed by R. D. Burman, as well as Mani Sharma and M.M. Keeravani, who each composed one song. The background score, of the film, was composed by Mani Sharma. The Hindi version was titled Drohi. However, it was released on 23 October 1992, on Diwali that year, a month after the release of the Telugu version. Both the versions, as well as the music, received positive reviews upon release.
Money is a 1993 Indian Telugu language comedy thriller film written and directed by Siva Nageswara Rao. Produced by Ram Gopal Varma, the film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Chinna, Jayasudha, Renuka Shahane, Paresh Rawal, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Brahmanandam, Sharat Saxena, and Tanikella Bharani. The film marks the directorial debut of Siva Nageswara Rao. It is also the first film in a lead role for J. D. Chakravarthy. It is loosely based on the American film Ruthless People (1986). It was made on a budget of ₹55 lakh and collected a distributor share of over ₹3 crore. The success of the film led to two sequels titled Money Money (1995), and Money Money, More Money (2011). The film was remade in Hindi as Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001). The film won three Nandi Awards.
Mannar Mathai Speaking is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film produced and directed by Mani C. Kappan and written by Siddique-Lal. The film stars Mukesh, Innocent, Sai Kumar, Vani Viswanath, Biju Menon, Geetha Vijayan, K. P. Ummer, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Janardhanan, Indrans, Vijayaraghavan, Sukumari, Harisree Ashokan and Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1989 film Ramji Rao Speaking, and is followed by Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014). Vani Viswanath made her debut in this film as a leading actress.
Anaganaga Oka Roju is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy and Urmila Matondkar in lead roles. Raghuvaran, Brahmanandam and Kota Srinivasa Rao play other pivotal roles.
Money Money, More Money is a 2011 Indian Telugu film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. The film is a remake of 2006 Bollywood film Darwaaza Bandh Rakho. The film is touted as a sequel to the films, Money (1993) and Money Money (1995). The film highlights actor Brahmanandam's noted role as Khan Dada in the earlier series.
Brahma Rudrulu is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Ashwini Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Venkatesh, Lakshmi, Rajani, Ranjini and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was flop at the box office.
All the Best is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. The film stars Srikanth, J. D. Chakravarthy and Sidhika Sharma in lead roles. The film was released on 29 June 2012 with mixed reviews and became one of the successful films of 2012. Especially Telangana Shakuntala's character of Waheed Rehman was much praised by the critics and audiences. Although the film tanked at the box office and declared as flop. Later this film was dubbed into Hindi as Risk. The film is remake of the Malayalam film Gulumaal: The Escape, which itself is based on the 2000 Argentinian movie Nine Queens.
Kirayi Dada is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by V. Doraswamy Raju under VMC Productions and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nagarjuna, Amala, Khusboo, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Sudha and music composed by Chakravarthy. This film is a remake of the Hindi movie Jaal (1986). This was Amala's Telugu debut and after this film, she'd played some other leading roles with her future husband, Nagarjuna and the duo's pair was considered the finest amongst the Tollywood.
Vajram (transl. Diamond) is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy and produced by C. Gowtham Kumar Reddy under the Lakshmi Padmaja Enterprises banner. It is a remake of the 1995 Malayalam film, Spadikam, directed by Bhadran. The film stars Nagarjuna, Roja, Indraja. The music was composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy.
Ghatothkachudu (transl. Ghatotkacha) is a 1995 Telugu-language fantasy comedy film co-written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film is produced by K. Atchi Reddy under the Manisha Films banner. It stars Satyanarayana, Ali, Roja while Nagarjuna and Dr. Rajasekhar make a cameo appearance with music composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film was recorded as a super hit at the box office. This movie also included the character Thota Ramudu from Yamaleela in which Tanikella Bharani who acted the role in the original movie, reprised his role.
Bhale Thammudu is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Satyanarayana, Suryanarayana under Satya Chitra banner and directed by Paruchuri brothers. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Urvashi and music scored by Chakravarthy.
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Sarath. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rajani, and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a box office hit.
