K. S. Sowmya, better known by her stage name Soundarya, was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Telugu films in addition to Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam films. In 2002, she received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film as producer for the Kannada film Dweepa. She has also received three Nandi Awards, two Karnataka State Film Awards for Best Actress and five Filmfare Awards South for her performances in films such as Ammoru (1994), Pavitra Bandham (1996), Anthahpuram (1998), Raja (1999), Doni Saagali (1998), Dweepa (2002), and Apthamitra (2004).
Prabhu Deva is an Indian dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada language films. In a career spanning 32 years, he has performed and designed a wide range of dancing styles and has garnered two National Film Awards for Best Choreography. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to dance.
Meka Srikanth is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like Swarabhishekam, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film Virodhi premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India. Sri Rama Rajyam also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil films.
A. Kodandarami Reddy is an Indian film director best known for his works in Telugu cinema. His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters in multiple genres such as Nyayam Kavali (1981), Khaidi (1983), Abhilasha (1983), Goonda (1984), Challenge (1984), Donga (1985), Rakshasudu (1986), Pasivadi Pranam, Donga Mogudu (1987), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), and Muta Mestri (1993). In 2013 he received the B. N. Reddy National Film Award for Life Time Achievement.
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, directed and written by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was inspired by the novel of the same name by Yandamoori Veerendranath.
Annapurna, also credited as Annapurnamma, is an Indian actress who appears primarily in Telugu films. She is known for her portrayal as mother, mother-in-law, and grand mother, aunt, etc. She started her film career as an actor alongside Mohan Babu in the blockbuster Telugu film Swargam Narakam directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in 1975. She appeared in over 700 films and won three Nandi Awards.
Nirmalamma was an Indian actress in the Telugu cinema. She has acted in more than 800 films. She was well known for her grandmother roles in several films.She won two Nandi Awards.
Oka Raju Oka Rani is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by newcomer Yogi. The film features Ravi Teja and Namitha in the lead roles. Music has been composed by Chakri. The movie released on 19 June 2003.
Chalapathi Rao is an Indian actor and producer known for comedy and villainous roles in Telugu cinema. He has acted in different roles in more than 600 films.
Thotti Gang is a 2002 Telugu-language comedy film produced and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Allari Naresh, Prabhu Deva, Sunil, Gajala and Anita Hassanandani. The movie was released on 6 December 2002 to positive reviews and was declared a super hit at the box office. The film was based on 2001 American film Saving Silverman.
Enga Rasi Nalla Rasi is a 2009 Indian Tamil language comedy film, by the duo Ravi-Raja and produced by R. P. Poorani. The film stars Murali, Vishwa, Reethima and S. V. Shekhar. The film had musical score by Deva. The film was a remake of Telugu film Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli (2003). Enga Rasi Nalla Rasi opened to negative reviews.
Shankar Melkote is an Indian comedian, supporting actor who appears in Telugu films and CEO of a marketing company in Hyderabad. He started his film career with Jandhyala's Srivariki Premalekha and went on to appear in 180 films. He is one of the speakers and writers at the Hyderabad Literary Festival. Melkote received the 17th Yudhvir Memorial Award in 2008 for outstanding contribution. He is the father-in-law of M.V.Sridhar, well noted Hyderabad ranji player and Former BCCI General Manager.
D. V. V. Danayya is an Indian film producer who works in Telugu cinema. He started his career by co-producing the fantasy comedy film Jamba Lakidi Pamba in 1992.
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari is a 2004 Telugu-language comedy film directed by K. Vasu. It stars Srikanth, Prabhu Deva and Aarti Chhabria. A remake of Priyadarshan's 2003 Hindi film Hungama, which itself borrowed its story from the director's Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984), Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari opened to mixed reviews in August 2004.
Michael Madana Kamaraju is a 2008 Telugu comedy-drama film directed by Nidhi Prasad. It stars Srikanth, Charmy Kaur and Prabhu Deva in the lead roles. Michael Madana Kamaraju opened to mixed reviews in April 2008.ref>"Michael Madana Kamaraju Review | Michael Madana Kamaraju Telugu Movie Review by Kishore". NOWRUNNING.</ref> It was dubbed into Hindi as Badle Ki Aag (2008).
Pandaga is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film directed by Sarath. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Raasi and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. It is produced under the Jayasri Art Pictures banner. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Katha Nayagan (1997).
Tapana is a 2004 Telugu romantic-drama film directed by Tejas Dhanraj. It stars debutante Siddardha, Prabhu Deva, Maahi and Seema. The film opened to mixed reviews in February 2004.
