Kanneganti Brahmanandam is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors, he holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films. Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards, and was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Malliswari is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar who co-wrote the film with Trivikram Srinivas. It is produced by D. Suresh Babu on Suresh Productions banner. The film stars Venkatesh and Katrina Kaif and music composed by Koti. The film was a commercial success. The film was remade into Kannada as Kodagana Koli Nungitha (2008) with Jaggesh and Pooja Gandhi.
Gunasekar is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has directed films in action, romance, mythological, and historical drama genres. He has won a National Film Award, multiple Nandi Awards, and a Filmfare Award South.
Velamakucha Venkata Ramana Reddy, known professionally as Dil Raju, is an Indian film producer and distributor, who is known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has also financed some Tamil and Hindi films and owns the production company Sri Venkateswara Creations. Raju has won two National Film Awards and was honoured with the Nagi Reddy–Chakrapani National Award in 2013 for his contributions to popular cinema.
The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. The award was introduced and first given at the 50th South Filmfare Awards in 2002, with Prakash Raj being the first recipient.
Tarun Kumar is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in few Tamil and Malayalam films. He has received three state Nandi Awards and the National Film Award for his works. He received the National Film Award for Best Child Artist in 1991, for his work in Mani Ratnam's Anjali, which was India's official entry to the Oscars for that year. Tarun won critical acclaim with the Malayalam children's film, Abhayam (1991), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year, and Tarun won the Best Child artist Award at the Furoshiki Film Festival in Japan.
Gadde Rajendra Prasad is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu films. He is a recipient of four Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, three SIIMA Awards, and three Santosham Film Awards.
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam was an Indian actor, 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.
Aadhi Pinisetty is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil and Telugu films. He is the recipient of a Nandi Award and a SIIMA Award, in addition to two nominations for Filmfare Awards South.
Suravajhala Sudhakar, known by his stage name Subhalekha Sudhakar, is an Indian actor who worked in Telugu and Tamil language films. Sudhakar's first Telugu film Subhalekha (1982) gained him wide recognition through which he obtained his screen name. He went on to appear in a variety of roles in films such as Rendu Jella Sita (1983), Sitaara (1984), Aha Naa pellanta! (1987), Siva (1989), Prema Zindabad (1990), Nirnayam (1992), Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1991),Nesam (1997), Dongaata (1997), Chinnabbayi (1997), and Aa Naluguru (2004).
Chitram! Bhalare Vichitram!! a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by P. N. Ramachandra Rao. The film features an ensemble cast including Naresh, Rajeevi, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Tulasi, Brahmanandam, and Maharshi Raghava. The film marked the first lead role for Rajeevi.
Ahuti Prasad was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu film industry. He was renowned for the wide variety of roles he played, including father-figure, comedian, and antagonist. Prasad appeared in over 150 films in his career spanning nearly three decades. He got his moniker "Ahuti" after playing the antagonist in the film Aahuthi (1988). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards.
Aanazhagan is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Thiagarajan and produced by S. Balaji. The film stars Prashanth, newcomer Suneha, Vadivelu, Charle, and Chinni Jayanth, while K. R. Vijaya, Gandhimathi, and Vaishnavi play supporting roles. It is a remake of the Telugu film Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992), which itself is based on Sailesh Dey's Bengali play Joymakali Boarding. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. In the film, Prashanth disguises himself as a woman in order to convince the landlady.
Praveen is an Indian actor known for his comic roles in Telugu films like Prema Katha Chitram, Sambho Siva Sambho, Rama Rama Krishna Krishna, Mirapakay, Kartikeya and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy and Sathamanam Bhavati.
G. V. Narayana Rao is a Telugu actor, producer. He started his acting career with 1976 film Anthuleni Katha directed by K. Balachander. He received Nandi Award as a best supporting actor for this film. He also received special jury award for Oka Oori Katha (1977). He acted in nearly 40 films as a lead actor, and also produced four films including Devanthakudu (1984) and Yamudiki Mogudu (1988).
Sathamanam Bhavati is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language family drama written and directed by Satish Vegesna. The film is produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations and stars Sharwanand, Anupama Parameswaran, Prakash Raj and Jayasudha in key roles. An ensemble cast including Naresh, Indraja, Raja Ravindra, Shiju, Himaja, and Sithara plays supporting roles. Sathamanam Bhavati deals with the themes of "tradition-technology conflict", "joint family vs nuclear family", and "midlife crisis".
P. N. Ramchandar Rao is an Indian film director, producer who has worked on Telugu and few Kannada films.
Satish Vegesna is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. His film Shatamanam Bhavati received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and the state Nandi Awards for Best Direction, and Best Home Viewing Feature Film.
SIIMA Award for Best Supporting 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 a supporting role in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011. Rajendra Prasad is the most nominated with six nominations and most awarded with three wins.
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.
