Big Boss is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Roja, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Madhavi in important roles. The film was also dubbed and released in Malayalam under the same title.
Kota Srinivasa Rao is an Indian character actor known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in a few films in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. As a former politician, Rao has served as the MLA from Vijayawada East in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999 to 2004. He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978. He starred in over 750 feature films. He has received nine state Nandi Awards in various categories of villain, character actor, and supporting actor. In 2012, he has garnered the SIIMA Award for his work in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum. In 2015, he received India's fourth highest civilian honour Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Ganesh is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by D. Suresh Babu under the Suresh Productions banner, directed by Thirupathisamy. It stars Venkatesh, Rambha and Madhu Bala, with music composed by Mani Sharma.
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).
Homam (transl. Ritual) is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language thriller film, produced by Kiran Kumar Koneru on Shreya Productions banner and directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. Starring Jagapathi Babu, J. D. Chakravarthy, Mamta Mohandas, Madhurima Tuli and music composed by Nithin Raikwar & Amar Mohile. The plot is inspired from the American film The Departed which itself was based on the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs.
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.
Gaayam is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language crime political thriller film, based on the 1980s Vijayawada Gang Warfare. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, and story co-written by himself and Mani Ratnam, it stars Jagapathi Babu, Revathi, Urmila Matondkar and music composed by Sri. Upon its release, the film became commercially successful at box-office and won six state Nandi Awards in 1993. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Desam.
Gaayam 2 is a 2010 Telugu-language crime film, produced by Dr. C. Dharmakartha on Kartha Creations, presented by Ram Gopal Varma and directed by Praveen Sri. Jagapathi Babu, Vimala Raman and the music is composed by Ilayaraja. It is a sequel to the 1993 Telugu film Gaayam.
Anaganaga Oka Roju is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy 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 an 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.
Kshetram is a 2011 Telugu-language, fantasy film, produced by G. Govinda Raju on Sri Balaji Movie Makers banner and directed by T Venu Gopal. Starring Jagapati Babu, Priyamani, and Shaam with music composed by Koti. The film is a heroine-centric film and Jagapathi Babu and Shaam play Priyamani's love interests.
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.
Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam is a 2000 Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. M. D. Reddy, M. Mohan Gandhi Reddy and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Seema, Ravi Teja and music composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy.
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.
Yuddham is a 2014 Indian Telugu drama film directed by Bharathi Ganesh. The film stars Tarun and Yami Gautam in lead roles. The film also features late Srihari and was released as a tribute to him as he played a pivotal role in it. The film was released in 550 screens, the highest in Tarun's career. In 2017, the film was dubbed into Hindi under the same title by Wide Angle Media Pvt Ltd.
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.
Mother India is a 1992 Telugu-language drama film produced by T. Diwakar Rao under the D.D.R. Productions banner and directed by B. V. Ramana Reddy. It starrs Jagapati Babu, Sharada, Sindhuja and music composed by Chakravarthy.
Talli Tandrulu (transl. Parents) is a 1991 Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vijayashanti, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office.
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.
