Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. It is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists. The award earlier in 2003, consisted of Rs. 50,000, a citation, an angavastram, and a tamrapatra. Since 2009 cash prize has been increased to ₹1,00,000. The awards are given in the categories of music, dance, theatre, other traditional arts and puppetry, and for contribution/scholarship in performing arts.
Seema Simham is a 2002 Telugu-language action film produced by J. Bhagawan & D. V. V. Danayya under the Sri Balaji Art Creations banner and directed by G. Ram Prasad. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran, Reema Sen and music composed by Mani Sharma. The film met with mixed reviews from critics and was recorded as Average at the box office.
Nippu Ravva is a 1993 Telugu-language action film, produced by M. V. Srinivas Prasad for Yuvarathna Arts, and written and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vijayashanti appear in lead roles with music composed by Bappi Lahiri and Raj-Koti. Nippu Ravva and Bangaru Bullodu, also starring Balakrishna, were released on the same day and both ran for over 100 days.
Bobbili Simham is a 1994 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Trivikram Rao under the Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Meena, Roja and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office. Roja's performance as a scheming wife suffering from Blood cancer in this film is considered one of her career's best.She portrayed the sacrificing character with grey shades flawlessly.
Vamsoddharakudu is a 2000 Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. S. Reddy under the Gayatri Films banner and directed by Sarath. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ramya Krishna, Sakshi Shivanand, Krishnam Raju and music composed by Koti.
Jailor Gaari Abbayi is a 1994 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Dr. Venkata Raj Gopal under the Sri Supraja Productions banner and directed by Sarath. It stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, Jagapati Babu and Ramya Krishna, and has music composed by Raj-Koti. The film was a Hit at the box office. Krishnam Raju won the Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for this film.
Bala Gopaludu is a 1989 Telugu-language film produced by M. R. V. Prasad under the P. B. R. Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Suhasini and music composed by Raj-Koti. This film is the debut of Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as child artist.
Rana is a 1998 Telugu-language action film, produced by K. Meenakshi Naidu under the Rudvega Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Heera Rajagopal, Bhagyashree and music composed by Koti.
Yamajathakudu is a 1999 Telugu-language fantasy comedy film, produced by Mohan Babu under his Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner and directed by N. Shankar. It stars Mohan Babu, Rajendra Prasad, Sakshi Shivanand and music composed by Vandemataram Srinivas.
Chikkadu Dorakadu is a 1988 Telugu-language action film, produced by S. P. Venkanna Babu for Maheswari Movies and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rajani and music composed by Raj-Koti.
Samsaram is a 1988 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sakhamuuri Ramachandra Rao under the SR Films banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Sobhan Babu, Jaya Prada, Sharada, Rajendra Prasad, Rajani and music composed by Raj-Koti. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986) which itself was remake of Malayalam film Oru Painkilikatha (1984). The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.
Thodallullu is a 1988 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by G.V.G. Raju under the Vijaya Lakshmi Movies banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Gautami and music composed by Raj-Koti.
Master Kapuram is a 1990 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Vijay and Y. T. Naidu under the Sri Gayathri Kala Chitra banner and directed by P. N. Ramachandra Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Gayatri and music composed by Raj-Koti. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Sasneham. The movie was predominantly shot in Horsley hills and surrounding towns.
Kotha Pelli Koothuru is a 1985 Telugu-language drama film, produced by I. Seshu Babu under the Jhansi Pictures banner and directed by K. S. Rami Reddy. It stars Chandra Mohan, Vijayashanti, Rajendra Prasad and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Preminchi Choodu is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Silk Smitha under the Essar Cine Enterprises banner and directed by Trivuraneni Varaprasad. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Silk Smitha with music composed by Raj-Koti.
Ratha Saradhi is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Buragapalli Subba Rao under the Sri Sai Prasanna Pictures banner and directed by Sarath. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vinod Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Suhasini and music composed by Raj-Koti.
