Diana Mariam Kurian, known professionally as Nayanthara, is an Indian actress and film producer who predominantly appears in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. One of the highest paid actresses in India; she was the only south Indian actress to be featured in the Forbes India "Celebrity 100" 2018 list, with her total annual earning credited at ₹15.17 crore. Nayanthara starred in more than 80 films spanning two decades winning numerous awards and is popularly addressed as the lady superstar of Indian cinema.
Lava Kusa is a 1963 Indian Hindu mythological film directed by C. S. Rao and his father C. Pullayya. The film was scripted by Sadasivabrahmam, Samudrala Sr. along with C. S. Rao and C. Pullayya. The film was produced by Sankara Reddy under Lalita Sivajyothi Films. Lava Kusa is the first full-length colour film of Telugu cinema.
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, known mononymously by his surname as Rajanala, was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, and a few Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. In a film career spanning more than four decades, Rajanala acted in more than 1400 feature films in a variety of characters. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema. The Government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated him for his achievements and contribution to Indian Film Industry. He won several Filmfare Awards South and Nandi Award.
Simhasanam (transl. Throne) is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language epic historical film written, directed, edited, and produced by Krishna, who starred alongside Jaya Prada, Radha, and Mandakini. The film was simultaneously made in Hindi as Singhasan. Based on a folklore tale, the film released on 21 March 1986. Simhasanam is the first 70 mm stereophonic sound film in Telugu cinema.
Raja Makutam is a 1960 Indian swashbuckler film, produced and directed by B. N. Reddy under the Vauhini Studios banner. Filmed simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, it stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana, with music composed by Master Venu.
Manamagan Thevai is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Bhanumathi. Based on the American film The Fabulous Senorita (1952), it was simultaneously produced in Telugu as Varudu Kaavaali with Jaggayya replacing Ganesan. Manamagan Thevai was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.
Jayasimha, better known as Bobby Simha, is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, alongside a few Malayalam-language films. After making brief appearances in the films Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi and Pizza (2012), he portrayed a kidnapper in Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum and a comic villain in Alphonse Putharen's Neram. Simha's subsequent performance as the Madurai gangster Sethu in Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda (2014) won him positive reviews from critics and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Ulagam Palavitham is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. A. Murugesh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Lalitha. The musical score of this film was composed by N. S. Balakrishnan. The film was dubbed in Telugu as Antha Peddale in 1959.
Anubavi Raja Anubavi is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Nagesh along with R. Muthuraman, Rajasree and Jayabharathi. It was released on July 1967. The film remade in Hindi as Do Phool (1973), in Malayalam as Aanandham Paramaanandham (1977), in Kannada as Kittu Puttu (1977) and in Marathi as Changu Mangu (1990).
Urumeen is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language fantasy action thriller film written and directed by debutante director Sakthivel Perumalsamy. It stars Bobby Simha, Reshmi Menon, and Kalaiyarasan. Produced by Axess Film Factory, the film has cinematography by Ravindranath Guru and music composed by Achu Rajamani. Urumeen is a revenge saga spanning across three generations. The film also uses Motion capture technology in a five-minute opening sequence.
Thai Piranthal Vazhi Pirakkum is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written directed and produced by A. K. Velan in his directorial debut. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, M. N. Rajam, Prem Nazir, Rajasulochana and V. K. Ramasamy. Released on 14 January 1958, it emerged a major commercial success, and was remade in Telugu as Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu (1958) and in Hindi as Barkha (1959).
Vaazha Vaitha Deivam is 1959 Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam, produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar and written by Aaroor Dass with music by K. V. Mahadevan. It stars Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, with T. S. Balaiah, V. K. Ramasamy, S. V. Subbaiah, P. Kannamba and T. P. Muthulakshmi in supporting roles.
Alli Petra Pillai is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Somu and written by A. P. Nagarajan. Produced by A. Maruthakasi under the banner M. M. Productions, the film stars S. V. Sahasranamam, Pandari Bai and V. K. Ramasamy. It is a remake of the Hindi film Tonga-wali (1955).
Maheswari is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film produced by Modern Theatres and directed by T. R. Raghunath. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savithri. It was released on 13 November 1955.
A. Maruthakasi was an Indian poet and film lyricist who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He penned more than 4000 lyrics in more than 250 Tamil films.
Thirudargal Jakkirathai is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film directed by B. Narasimha Rao. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and G. Varalakshmi. It was simultaneously produced in Telugu with the title Dongalunnaru Jagratha. The film was released on 11 July 1958.
Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Marumagale is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film comedy drama film directed by K. B. Tilak. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and M. N. Rajam. It is a remake of the director's own Telugu film Atha Okinti Kodale. The film was released on 27 April 1961.
Deiva Balam is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Vasanthakumar Reddy. The film stars K. Balaji and Jayashree. This film is partly coloured by Gevacolor.
Vella Raja is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language streaming television series, produced as an Original for Amazon Prime Video. The series is directed by Guhan Senniappan of Nalaya Iyakunar and Sawaari fame, produced by S. R. Prabhu under the production banner Dream Warrior Pictures. It is the first Amazon Original in Tamil which was dubbed in both Hindi and Telugu languages. The series was released on Prime Video on 7 December 2018 and received positive reviews from the audience and critics for its making and the screenplay, It stars Bobby Simha, Parvatii Nair and Gayathrie in their streaming series debut, while Kaali Venkat plays a pivotal role in the series. Media outlets speculated that the series is inspired by the 2018 Hindi-language Netflix series Sacred Games.
