Ghantasala Venkateswararao, known mononymously by his surname as Ghantasala, was an Indian playback singer and film composer known for his works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada cinema and also in Tamil, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi language films. He is considered one of the greatest singers of Telugu cinema. In 1970, he received the Padma Shri award, India's fourth highest civilian award for his contribution to Indian cinema. According to The Hindu and The Indian Express, Ghantasala was 'such a divine talent and with his songs he could move the hearts of the people'. 'Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing'. Gifted with what Indian film historian V. A. K. Ranga Rao called 'the most majestic voice', Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character which remains unparalleled. He is referred to as the 'Gaana Gandharva' for his mesmerising voice and musical skills.
Adavi Ramudu is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Satyanarayana and Suryanarayana under their banner of Satya Chitra. It was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jaya Prada and Jayasudha in lead roles along with Nagabhushanam, Satyanarayana, Gummadi and Jaggayya in other supporting roles.
Pandava Vanavasam is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and written by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by A. S. R. Anjaneyulu under the Madhavi Productions banner. The film was a major box office success, running for 175 days in theatres.
Kanna Talli is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The film is the debut of Telugu popular singer P. Suseela and actress Rajasulochana into the film industry. Kanna Talli bears some resemblance to Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940) but is a different story than the former. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Petra Thai. Dialogues were penned by S. A. Subbaraman.
Thodu Dongalu is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theaters banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Gummadi, T. G. Kamala Devi and music composed by T. V. Raju.
Rakta Sambandham is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and produced by Sundarlal Nahata and Doondi. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao, Savitri and Devika, with Relangi, Ramana Reddy, M. Prabhakar Reddy and Suryakantham in supporting roles. A remake of A. Bhimsingh's Tamil-language film Pasamalar (1961), it narrates the story of bonding between Rajasekhar "Raju" and his sister Radha, who lose their parents at an early age. Radha falls in love with Raju's friend Anand and they marry. The rest of the film focuses on the impact made by Anand's aunt Kanthamma on their lives post marriage.
Chittajallu Rajeevalochana, better known as Rajasulochana, was an Indian classical dancer and actress. She has acted in more than 300 Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films.
Magaadu (transl. Man) is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by Lakshmi Rajyam, Sridhar Rao and Srikanth Nahata and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Ramakrishna, Manjula and Latha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Hindi film Deewaar (1975).
Justice Chowdary is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Hindi as Justice Chaudhury, in Tamil as Neethibathi and in Malayalam as Justice Raja. The film became a box office hit and the second highest grossing Telugu film of the year 1982 after Rama Rao's own Bobbili Puli.
Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu is a 1983 Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi under the Lakshmi Films Combines banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha, Raadhika and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.
Raitu Kutumbam is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Kanchana, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.
Sabash Ramudu is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was produced by Sundarlal Nahata and T. Aswathanarayana under the Rajshree Productions banner. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Bada Bhai (1957). It was dubbed in Tamil language with the title Sabash Ramu.
Ramuni Minchina Ramudu is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. S. Gopinath and N. Bhatkavatsalam under the Rajeswari Fine Arts banner and directed by M. S. Gopinath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. This film is remake of Hindi film Hum Dono.
Circus Ramudu is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Kovai Chezhiyan on K. C. Films banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jaya Prada and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Sarada Ramudu is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by K. Vasu. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Hindi film Junglee (1961). The film was a box-office bomb.
Aapta Mitrulu is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Kadaru Nagabhushanam under the Sri Raja Rajeswari Film Company banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari, Kanta Rao and music composed by Ghantasala.
Taxi Ramudu is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. V. K. Raju, K. N. Raju, K. Ramachandra Raju and C. S. Raju under the Sri Ramakrishna Productions banner and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Jaggayya and music composed by T. V. Raju.
Inti Guttu is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Akella Sastry and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri with music composed by M. S. Prakash. It is a partly based on the Hindi film Munimji (1955).
Cherapakura Chedevu is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and music composed by Ghantasala. It was dubbed in Tamil and released as Illarame Inbam in 1956.
Thandri Kodukula Challenge is an Indian Telugu film released on 14 January 1987 starring Krishna, Radha, Sumalatha and Kaikala Satyanarayana in the main roles with a musical score by K. Chakravarthy. The film directed by M. Mallikarjuna Rao was produced by M. V. Rama Rao and A. Ramdas for Vijaya Padmalaya Pictures.
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