Madhoo Shah, also known formerly as Madhubala, is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. She was a part of Movies like Phool Aur Kaante (1991), Roja (1992), Allari Priyudu (1992), Yoddha (1992), and Gentleman (1993).
Thiruda Thiruda is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language black comedy caper film directed by Mani Ratnam written along with Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Prashanth, Anand, Anu Aggarwal and Heera Rajagopal while S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Salim Ghouse play supporting roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by A. R. Rahman while the cinematography was handled by P. C. Sriram. In 1994, the film premièred at the Toronto International Film Festival. It also won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.This is the only film that Anu Aggarwal has acted in Tamil.
Srikanth is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. He is credited as Sriram in Telugu films. He debuted in K. Balachander's tele serial Jannal – Marabu Kavithaigal (1999). His film debut was in the romantic film Roja Kootam (2002) and went on to star in more such films including April Maadhathil (2002), Parthiban Kanavu (2003) and Okariki Okaru (2003). He subsequently went on to portray action roles in Drohi (2010). In 2012, he starred in Nanban, the Tamil remake of 3 Idiots, directed by S. Shankar.
Priya Mani Raj, known professionally as Priyamani, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada films. She is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards South.
Johnny Gaddaar is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir thriller film written and directed by Sriram Raghavan, produced under the banner Adlabs. It stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, in his film debut, alongside Dharmendra, Zakir Hussain, Rimi Sen, Vinay Pathak, Govind Namdeo, Dayanand Shetty and Ashwini Kalsekar. The film received critical acclaim and was a sleeper hit at the box-office. It was remade in Malayalam as Unnam, in Telugu as Kamina and in Tamil as Johnny.
Gharana Bullodu is a 1995 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and written by Vijayendra Prasad. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna, Aamani playing the lead roles and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was produced by K. Krishna Mohan Rao under RK Film Associates. The film was recorded as a Blockbuster Hit at the box office.
Jeet is an Indian Bengali actor, producer and television presenter. Jeet started his modeling career in 1993. His first acting assignment was Bishabriksha (1994–95), a Bengali TV series directed by Bishnu Palchaudhuri. He made his big screen debut with Chandu (2001), a Telugu film. His first success came in 2002, opposite Priyanka Trivedi, through Sathi, a highly successful romantic drama, directed by Haranath Chakraborty, for which he won the Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Most Promising Actor Award and Anandalok Awards for Best Actor. In the same year, he acted in the Bengali remake of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. This initial success was followed by other critical and commercial successes, including Nater Guru, Sangee, Bandhan and Yuddho. In 2005, he acted alongside Koel Mallick in Nater Guru, which was released to critical and commercial success and fetched him his second Anandalok Award for Best Actor. He also starred in some commercial failures, including Saathihara, Priyotoma and Ghatak, and in Jor, which was more successful.
Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, also known as D-16, is a 2016 Indian neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by Karthick Naren, and starring Rahman. Featuring a predominantly new cast and crew, the film features music composed by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography handled by Sujith Sarang and editing done by Sreejith Sarang. Released on 29 December 2016, the film went on to gain positive reviews from film critics as well becoming a sleeper hit and blockbuster. The film was remade in Kannada as Aa Drushya (2019). The film is going to be remade in Hindi with Varun Dhawan in the lead role.
London Babulu is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language satirical comedy film directed by Chinni Krishna and produced by Maruthi.
Aha is an Indian over-the-top streaming service which offers Telugu and Tamil-language content. It is owned by Arha Media & Broadcasting Private Limited, a joint venture between Geetha Arts and My Home Group. The service was soft launched on 25 January 2020 and launched officially on 25 March 2020, coinciding with Ugadi, the Telugu New Year.
Shivani Rajashekar is an Indian actress who appears primarily in Telugu films. She made her debut in Adbhutham (2021). Shivani was supposed to represent Tamil Nadu in the Femina Miss India 2022, but withdrew for medical reasons.
Photo is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic thriller film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and starring Anand, Anjali and Muktha. This film marks the film debut of Nandu and Anjali and the Telugu debut of Muktha. Photo is reportedly based on the 2004 Thai film Shutter.
Black is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language crime action thriller film written and directed by GB Krishna and produced by Mahankali Diwakar for Mahankali Movies. The film features Aadi Sai Kumar and Darshana Banik in lead roles with Kaushal Manda, Aamani, Prudhvi Raj and Thagubothu Ramesh in pivotal roles. Songs and background score are composed by Suresh Bobbili and P.V.R. Raja.
Nachindi Girl Friendu is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Guru Pawan and starring Uday Shankar and Jennifer Emmanuel.
Narayana & Co is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Chinna Papisetty in his directorial debut. It stars Sudhakar Komakula, Devi Prasad, Amani, and Vijay Krishna in key roles. It is produced by the Papisetty Brothers, Sudhakar Komakula under Papisetty Film Productions, and Sukha Media. The Background score was composed by Syed Kamran. The trailer for the movie was released by Vishwak Sen. The film was released on June 30, 2023, and received mixed reviews.
Narakasura is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Sebastian Noah Acosta Junior and starring Rakshit Atluri, Aparna Janardanan and Sangeerthana Vipin.
Pindam (transl. Fetus) is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Sai Kiran Daida. The film stars Srikanth and Kushee Ravi in her Telugu debut with Easwari Rao and Srinivas Avasarala in supporting roles.
Utsavam is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Arjun Sai in his directorial debut. Produced by Suresh Patil under Hornbill Pictures, The film stars newcomers Dilip Prakash and Regina Cassandra in the lead roles, with veteran actors Rajendra Prasad, Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Ali, Nassar, L. B. Sriram, Anish Kuruvilla, Priyadarshi Pulikonda among others. Utsavam was released on 13 September 2024.
Lucky Baskhar is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language drama thriller film written and directed by Venky Atluri. The film is produced by S. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinema and Srikara Studios. It stars Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role, alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary, Ayesha Khan, Hyper Aadi and P. Sai Kumar. Set in the 80s, the film follows the titular banker's mysterious riches.
The Birthday Boy is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language thriller film written and directed by Whisky. The film has an ensemble cast of Ravi Krishna, Sameer Malla, Mani Vaaka, Raja Ashok Vallamsetty, Sai Arun, Rahul Chilampalli and Vikranth Ved. The Birthday Boy was released on 19 July 2024.
