"Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju (born 20 January 1940) is a former popular Telugu film actor Tollywood. He is the uncle of New generation actor Prabhas".
"Krishnam Raju starred in more than 183 Telugu films in his career and was a prominent actor of the 1970s and 1980s in Tollywood. He entered the films in 1966 with Chilaka Gorinka produced and directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma & also he won 5 Filmfare Awards & 2 Nandi Awards;recently Filmfare Lifetime achievement Award got it".
Filmography
# Billa (2009) [Actor .... Inspector Krishna Murthy]
# Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu (2003) [Actor .... Ragavaiah]
# Sultan (1999) [Actor]
# Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997) [Actor .... Raghava Raju]
# Gang Master (1994) [Actor]
# Palnati Pourusham (1994) [Actor]
# Neti Siddhartha (1990) [Actor]
# Antima Theerpu (1988) [Actor .... J.Krishna Murthi]
... aka "The Final Verdict" - India (English title)
# Kirayi Dada (1987) [Actor]
# Sardar Dharmanna (1987) [Actor]
# Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987) [Actor .... SriKrishna Deva Rayalu]
# Dharm Adhikari (1986) [presenter] (as Krishnam Raju)
... aka "Authority" - International (English title) (informal literal title)
# Ravana Brahma (1986) [Actor]
# Tandra Paparayudu (1986) [Actor .... Tandrapaparayudu] [producer]
# Bullet (1985) [Actor]
# Bharatamlo Sankharavam (1984) [Actor]
# Bobbili Brahmanna (1984) [Actor .... Brahmanna/Gopi]
# Rowdy (1984) [Actor]
# Puli Bebbuli (1983) [Actor]
# Trisulam (1983) [Actor]
... aka "Thirisoolam" - India (Telugu title) (alternative transliteration)
# Adavi Simhalu (1983) [Actor]
# Kotikokkadu (1983) [Actor]
# SP Bhayankar (1983) [Actor]
# Madhura Swapnam (1982) [Actor]
# Nipputho Chelagatam (1982) [Actor]
# Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu (1981) [Actor]
# Agni Poolu (1981) [Actor]
# Sati Savitri (1981) [Actor]
# Talli Kodakala Anubandham (1981) [Actor]
# Prema Tarangalu (1980) [Actor]
# Shri Vinayaka Vijayam (1980) [Actor .... Lord Shiva]
# Andadu Aagadu (1979) [Actor]
# Kamalamma Kamatam (1979) [Actor .... Hero]
# Rama Banam (1979) [Actor]
# Rangoon Rowdy (1979) [Actor .... Raju]
# Shivamettina Satyam (1979) [Actor]
# Manavoori Pandavulu (1978) [Actor .... Krishna]
# Katakatala Rudraiah (1978) [Actor]
# Manchi Manasu (1978) [Actor]
# Taxi Driver (1978) [Actor]
# Manushulu Chesina Dongalu (1977) [Actor]
# Kurukshetramu (1977) [Actor .... Karna]
# Bhakta Kannappa (1976) [Actor .... Arjuna/Kannappa]
# Iddaru Iddare (1976) [Actor]
# Naaku Swatantram Vachindi (1975) [Actor]
# Palle Paduchu (1974) [Actor]
# Jeevana Tarangalu (1973) [Actor .... Chandram]
# Memu Manushulame (1973) [Actor]
# Balle Mosagaadu (1972) [Actor]
# Bangaru Talli (1971) [Actor]
# Ammakosam (1970) [Actor]
# Bhale Abbayilu (1969) [Actor]
# Bhale Mastaru (1969) [Actor]
# Buddhimanthudu (1969) [Actor .... Krishna]
# Nenante Nene (1968) [Actor]
# Chilaka Gorinka (1966) [Actor]
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Krishna Vamshi
Born 28 July 1962 (age 48)
Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India
Spouse Ramya Krishna 2003 - present
Children Ritwik
"Krishna Vamsi Pasupuleti (born 28 July 1962) is an award winning Indian film director in Telugu Cinema. He is regarded as one of the most creative new generation directors in India."
Filmography
# Mahatma (2009) [Director] [Writer] (story & screenplay)
# "Lakshmi Talk Show" (2009) TV series [Actor .... Himself]
# Sasirekha Parinayam (2009) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay) (story)
# Swagatam (2008) [special thanks]
# Chandamama (2007) [Director]
# Rakhi (2006) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay)
... aka "Rakhi: Highly Inflammable" - International (English title)
# Danger (2006) [Director]
# Chakram (2005) [Director] [Writer] (writer)
# Sri Anjaneyam (2004) [Director]
# Khadgam (2002) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay) (story)
# Shakthi: The Power (2002) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay)
# Murari (2001) [Director]
# Samudram (1999) [Director]
... aka "Ek Elan-E-Jang" - India (Hindi title) (dubbed version)
# Chandralekha (1998) [Director]
# Anthahpuram (1998) [Director] [Writer] (story)
# Ninne Pelladatha (1996) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay) (story)
... aka "Jab Dil Kisi Pe Aata Hain" - India (Hindi title)
# Gulabi (1996) [Director] [Writer] (writer) (as Krishna Vamsi)
# Money Money (1995) [Director] (uncredited)
# Drohi (1992) [chief assistant director] (as Vamsi Krishna)
# Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (1992) [assistant camera] (as Vamsi Krishna P.)
# Raat (1992) [chief assistant director] (as Vamsi Krishna)
... aka "Raatri" - India (Telugu title) (dubbed version)
# Shiva (1989/I) [chief assistant director] (as Vamsi)
... aka "Udhayam" - India (Tamil title) (dubbed version)
Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India
Spouse Ramya Krishna 2003 - present
Children Ritwik
"Krishna Vamsi Pasupuleti (born 28 July 1962) is an award winning Indian film director in Telugu Cinema. He is regarded as one of the most creative new generation directors in India."
Filmography
# Mahatma (2009) [Director] [Writer] (story & screenplay)
# "Lakshmi Talk Show" (2009) TV series [Actor .... Himself]
# Sasirekha Parinayam (2009) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay) (story)
# Swagatam (2008) [special thanks]
# Chandamama (2007) [Director]
# Rakhi (2006) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay)
... aka "Rakhi: Highly Inflammable" - International (English title)
# Danger (2006) [Director]
# Chakram (2005) [Director] [Writer] (writer)
# Sri Anjaneyam (2004) [Director]
# Khadgam (2002) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay) (story)
# Shakthi: The Power (2002) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay)
# Murari (2001) [Director]
# Samudram (1999) [Director]
... aka "Ek Elan-E-Jang" - India (Hindi title) (dubbed version)
# Chandralekha (1998) [Director]
# Anthahpuram (1998) [Director] [Writer] (story)
# Ninne Pelladatha (1996) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay) (story)
... aka "Jab Dil Kisi Pe Aata Hain" - India (Hindi title)
# Gulabi (1996) [Director] [Writer] (writer) (as Krishna Vamsi)
# Money Money (1995) [Director] (uncredited)
# Drohi (1992) [chief assistant director] (as Vamsi Krishna)
# Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (1992) [assistant camera] (as Vamsi Krishna P.)
# Raat (1992) [chief assistant director] (as Vamsi Krishna)
... aka "Raatri" - India (Telugu title) (dubbed version)
# Shiva (1989/I) [chief assistant director] (as Vamsi)
... aka "Udhayam" - India (Tamil title) (dubbed version)
Rajendra Prasad
Date of Birth
19 July 1956, Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Birth Name
Babu Rajendra Prasad Gadde
"Gadde Rajendra Prasad is a Telugu film actor. He was born in a middle class family from Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. He acquired an engineering (Ceramic Engineering) Diploma.Studied in Gudur Polytechnic at age of 19 but preferred a career in acting. After initial hardships in search of a break in the film industry, he got a role in the movie Sneham. During the initial phase of his career he got petty roles but emerged as a very popular comedy actor in the decades of eighties and nineties starting from Vamsy's Ladies Tailor (1985). In his 33 years film career he acted in more than 200 Telugu movies and few Tamil movies. He is fondly called the King of Comedy, Natakireeti, Divine Comedian, Rastra Hasyapathi, Andhra Charlie Chaplin & Millennium Family Hero and many more by his fans."
Filmography
# Quick Gun Murugun (2009) [Actor .... Quick Gun Murugan]
# Appuchesi Pappukudu (2008) [Actor]
# Mee Sreyobhilashi (2007) [Actor .... Rajaji]
# Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006) [Actor .... Bullebbai]
# Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu (2006) [Actor]
# Saradha Saradhaga (2006) [Actor]
# Aa Naluguru (2004) [Actor]
# Apparao Driving School (2004) [Actor]
# Andaru Dongale (2004) [Actor]
# Srirama Chandrulu (2003) [Actor]
# Sandade Sandadi (2002) [Actor .... Balasubramaniam]
# Ammaye Navvithe (2001) [Actor .... Sundaram] [playback singer]
# Daddy (2001/I) [Actor .... Prasad]
# Akasa Veedhilo (2001) [Actor .... Suri]
# Family Circus (2001) [Actor .... Pataudi]
# Ammo Bomma (2001) [Actor]
# Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi (2001) [Actor]
# Devullu (2001) [Actor .... Lord Hanuman]
# Thenali (2000) [voice double: Jayaram] (Telugu version)
# Ninne Premistha (2000) [Actor]
# Antha Mana Manchike (2000) [Actor .... Rajendra Prasad]
# Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000) [Actor]
# Mee Aayana Jagratha (2000) [Actor .... Gopi]
# Yamajaathakudu (1999) [Actor .... Son of Yamudu]
# All Rounder (1998) [Actor]
# Hitler (1997) [Actor .... Balu]
# Jai Bhajarangabali (1997) [Actor]
# Mama Bagunnavaa? (1997) [Actor]
# Mummy Mee Ayana Vachadu (1996) [Actor]
# Rambantu (1996) [Actor .... Rambantu] [producer]
... aka "Servant of Rama" - India (English title)
# Ketu Duplicatu (1995) [Actor]
# Linga Babu Love Story (1995) [Actor .... Lingababu]
# Toppi Raja Sweety Roja (1995) [Actor]
# Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994) [Actor .... Alibaba]
# Allariodu (1994) [Actor]
# Brahmachari Mogudu (1994) [Actor .... Rambabu]
# Shrinatha Kavi Sarvabhowma (1993) [Actor]
# Aa Okkati Adakku (1993) [Actor .... Atukula Chitti Babu]
# Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993) [Actor]
# Joker (1993) [Actor .... Balaji]
# Madam (1993) [Actor .... Prasad/Madam Sarojini/Mandakini] [producer]
# Mayalodu (1993) [Actor .... Veera Babu]
# Mr. Pellam (1993) [Actor .... Bava]
# Parugo Parugu (1993) [Actor]
# Pekata Paparao (1993) [Actor .... Paparao]
# Rajendrudru Gajendrudru (1993) [Actor .... Rajendra]
# Brundavanam (1992) [Actor]
# Golmaal Govindam (1992) [Actor .... Govindam]
# Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992) [Actor]
# Pelli Pustakam (1991) [Actor .... K.Krishnamurthi]
# Appula Appa Rao (1991) [Actor .... Appa Rao]
# April 1st Vidudhala (1991) [Actor .... Diwakaram]
# Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1991) [Actor]
# Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991) [Actor .... Bava (Badarabandi Varaprasad)]
# Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police (1991) [Actor]
# Kobbari Bondam (1991) [Actor .... Raju]
# Minor Raja (1991) [Actor]
# Prema Thapassu (1991) [Actor]
# Teneteega (1991) [Actor]
# Vichitra Prema (1991) [Actor]
# Viyala Vari Vindhu (1991) [Actor]
# Yerra Mandaram (1991) [Actor]
# Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990) [Actor]
# Chevilo Puvvu (1990) [Actor]
# Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) [Actor .... Ramudu]
# Mahajananiki Maradhalu Pilla (1990) [Actor]
# Mastari Kapuram (1990) [Actor]
# Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989) [Actor]
# Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam (1989) [Actor .... Giri]
# Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) [Actor .... Balaraju]
# Jayanbhu Neschayambhura (1989) [Actor]
# Mutyamantha Muddu (1989) [Actor .... Anudeep]
# Pula Rangadu (1989) [Actor]
# Bava Marudula Sawal (1988) [Actor]
# Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) [producer] (as V.B. Rajendra Prasad)
# Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988) [Actor]
# Chinnodu Peddodu (1988) [Actor]
# Donga Kollu (1988) [Actor]
# Jeevana Ganga (1988) [Actor]
# Kanoon Ki Hathkadee (1988) [Actor]
# Pelli Chesi Choodu (1988) [Actor .... Mohan]
# Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988) [Actor .... Chandram]
# Samsaram (1988) [Actor]
# Vivaaha Bhojanambu (1988) [Actor .... Sita Rama Rao]
# Damit Katha Adam Thirigindi (1987) [Actor] [presenter]
# Aha Naa Pellanta (1987) [Actor]
# Aranyakanda (1987) [Actor]
# Bhale Mogudu (1987) [Actor]
# Dabbevariki Chedu (1987) [Actor]
# Gundammagari Krishnulu (1987) [Actor]
# Naku Pellam Kavali (1987) [Actor]
# Samsaaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) [Actor]
# Raakshasudu (1986) [Actor]
... aka "Raatshashan" - India (Tamil title)
# Captain Nagarjuna (1986) [Actor]
# Karu Diddina Kapuram (1986) [Actor]
# Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985) [Actor]
# Puli (1985) [Actor]
# Desamlo Dongalupaddaru (1985) [Actor]
# Kothapelli Kuthuru (1985) [Actor]
# Ladies Tailor (1985) [Actor]
# Muchataga Mugguru (1985) [Actor]
# Preminchu Pelladu (1985) [Actor]
# Rendu Rella Aaru (1985) [Actor .... Madhava Rao]
# Swathi (1985) [Actor]
# Vande Mataram (1985) [Actor]
# Rustum (1984) [Actor]
# Challenge (1984) [Actor .... Vidyaarthi]
# Rojulu Marayi (1984) [Actor]
# Ee Chaduvulu Makkodu (1984) [Actor]
# Adavallu Aligithe (1983) [Actor]
# Ee Desamlo Oka Roju (1983) [Actor]
# Ee Pillaku Pellavuthundha (1983) [Actor]
# Idi Kaadhu Mugimpu (1983) [Actor]
# Mundadugu (1983) [Actor]
# Navodayam (1983) [Actor]
# Pelli Choopulu (1983) [Actor]
# Rama Rajyamlo Bheermaraju (1983) [Actor]
# Manchupallaki (1982) [Actor]
... aka "The Chariot of Ice" - India (English title)
# Ee Charitra Ae Siratho (1982) [Actor]
# Sneham (1977) [Actor]
19 July 1956, Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Birth Name
Babu Rajendra Prasad Gadde
"Gadde Rajendra Prasad is a Telugu film actor. He was born in a middle class family from Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. He acquired an engineering (Ceramic Engineering) Diploma.Studied in Gudur Polytechnic at age of 19 but preferred a career in acting. After initial hardships in search of a break in the film industry, he got a role in the movie Sneham. During the initial phase of his career he got petty roles but emerged as a very popular comedy actor in the decades of eighties and nineties starting from Vamsy's Ladies Tailor (1985). In his 33 years film career he acted in more than 200 Telugu movies and few Tamil movies. He is fondly called the King of Comedy, Natakireeti, Divine Comedian, Rastra Hasyapathi, Andhra Charlie Chaplin & Millennium Family Hero and many more by his fans."
Filmography
# Quick Gun Murugun (2009) [Actor .... Quick Gun Murugan]
# Appuchesi Pappukudu (2008) [Actor]
# Mee Sreyobhilashi (2007) [Actor .... Rajaji]
# Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006) [Actor .... Bullebbai]
# Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu (2006) [Actor]
# Saradha Saradhaga (2006) [Actor]
# Aa Naluguru (2004) [Actor]
# Apparao Driving School (2004) [Actor]
# Andaru Dongale (2004) [Actor]
# Srirama Chandrulu (2003) [Actor]
# Sandade Sandadi (2002) [Actor .... Balasubramaniam]
# Ammaye Navvithe (2001) [Actor .... Sundaram] [playback singer]
# Daddy (2001/I) [Actor .... Prasad]
# Akasa Veedhilo (2001) [Actor .... Suri]
# Family Circus (2001) [Actor .... Pataudi]
# Ammo Bomma (2001) [Actor]
# Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi (2001) [Actor]
# Devullu (2001) [Actor .... Lord Hanuman]
# Thenali (2000) [voice double: Jayaram] (Telugu version)
# Ninne Premistha (2000) [Actor]
# Antha Mana Manchike (2000) [Actor .... Rajendra Prasad]
# Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000) [Actor]
# Mee Aayana Jagratha (2000) [Actor .... Gopi]
# Yamajaathakudu (1999) [Actor .... Son of Yamudu]
# All Rounder (1998) [Actor]
# Hitler (1997) [Actor .... Balu]
# Jai Bhajarangabali (1997) [Actor]
# Mama Bagunnavaa? (1997) [Actor]
# Mummy Mee Ayana Vachadu (1996) [Actor]
# Rambantu (1996) [Actor .... Rambantu] [producer]
... aka "Servant of Rama" - India (English title)
# Ketu Duplicatu (1995) [Actor]
# Linga Babu Love Story (1995) [Actor .... Lingababu]
# Toppi Raja Sweety Roja (1995) [Actor]
# Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994) [Actor .... Alibaba]
# Allariodu (1994) [Actor]
# Brahmachari Mogudu (1994) [Actor .... Rambabu]
# Shrinatha Kavi Sarvabhowma (1993) [Actor]
# Aa Okkati Adakku (1993) [Actor .... Atukula Chitti Babu]
# Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993) [Actor]
# Joker (1993) [Actor .... Balaji]
# Madam (1993) [Actor .... Prasad/Madam Sarojini/Mandakini] [producer]
# Mayalodu (1993) [Actor .... Veera Babu]
# Mr. Pellam (1993) [Actor .... Bava]
# Parugo Parugu (1993) [Actor]
# Pekata Paparao (1993) [Actor .... Paparao]
# Rajendrudru Gajendrudru (1993) [Actor .... Rajendra]
# Brundavanam (1992) [Actor]
# Golmaal Govindam (1992) [Actor .... Govindam]
# Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992) [Actor]
# Pelli Pustakam (1991) [Actor .... K.Krishnamurthi]
# Appula Appa Rao (1991) [Actor .... Appa Rao]
# April 1st Vidudhala (1991) [Actor .... Diwakaram]
# Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1991) [Actor]
# Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991) [Actor .... Bava (Badarabandi Varaprasad)]
# Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police (1991) [Actor]
# Kobbari Bondam (1991) [Actor .... Raju]
# Minor Raja (1991) [Actor]
# Prema Thapassu (1991) [Actor]
# Teneteega (1991) [Actor]
# Vichitra Prema (1991) [Actor]
# Viyala Vari Vindhu (1991) [Actor]
# Yerra Mandaram (1991) [Actor]
# Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990) [Actor]
# Chevilo Puvvu (1990) [Actor]
# Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) [Actor .... Ramudu]
# Mahajananiki Maradhalu Pilla (1990) [Actor]
# Mastari Kapuram (1990) [Actor]
# Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989) [Actor]
# Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam (1989) [Actor .... Giri]
# Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) [Actor .... Balaraju]
# Jayanbhu Neschayambhura (1989) [Actor]
# Mutyamantha Muddu (1989) [Actor .... Anudeep]
# Pula Rangadu (1989) [Actor]
# Bava Marudula Sawal (1988) [Actor]
# Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) [producer] (as V.B. Rajendra Prasad)
# Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988) [Actor]
# Chinnodu Peddodu (1988) [Actor]
# Donga Kollu (1988) [Actor]
# Jeevana Ganga (1988) [Actor]
# Kanoon Ki Hathkadee (1988) [Actor]
# Pelli Chesi Choodu (1988) [Actor .... Mohan]
# Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988) [Actor .... Chandram]
# Samsaram (1988) [Actor]
# Vivaaha Bhojanambu (1988) [Actor .... Sita Rama Rao]
# Damit Katha Adam Thirigindi (1987) [Actor] [presenter]
# Aha Naa Pellanta (1987) [Actor]
# Aranyakanda (1987) [Actor]
# Bhale Mogudu (1987) [Actor]
# Dabbevariki Chedu (1987) [Actor]
# Gundammagari Krishnulu (1987) [Actor]
# Naku Pellam Kavali (1987) [Actor]
# Samsaaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) [Actor]
# Raakshasudu (1986) [Actor]
... aka "Raatshashan" - India (Tamil title)
# Captain Nagarjuna (1986) [Actor]
# Karu Diddina Kapuram (1986) [Actor]
# Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985) [Actor]
# Puli (1985) [Actor]
# Desamlo Dongalupaddaru (1985) [Actor]
# Kothapelli Kuthuru (1985) [Actor]
# Ladies Tailor (1985) [Actor]
# Muchataga Mugguru (1985) [Actor]
# Preminchu Pelladu (1985) [Actor]
# Rendu Rella Aaru (1985) [Actor .... Madhava Rao]
# Swathi (1985) [Actor]
# Vande Mataram (1985) [Actor]
# Rustum (1984) [Actor]
# Challenge (1984) [Actor .... Vidyaarthi]
# Rojulu Marayi (1984) [Actor]
# Ee Chaduvulu Makkodu (1984) [Actor]
# Adavallu Aligithe (1983) [Actor]
# Ee Desamlo Oka Roju (1983) [Actor]
# Ee Pillaku Pellavuthundha (1983) [Actor]
# Idi Kaadhu Mugimpu (1983) [Actor]
# Mundadugu (1983) [Actor]
# Navodayam (1983) [Actor]
# Pelli Choopulu (1983) [Actor]
# Rama Rajyamlo Bheermaraju (1983) [Actor]
# Manchupallaki (1982) [Actor]
... aka "The Chariot of Ice" - India (English title)
# Ee Charitra Ae Siratho (1982) [Actor]
# Sneham (1977) [Actor]
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Nagendra Babu
29 October 1961
Birth Name
"Nagendra Babu Konidela "
Trivia
"Younger brother of megastar Chiranjeevi. Elder brother of actor Pawan Kalyan."
"Nagendra Babu Konidela (born 29 October 1961) is a Telugu film actor and producer. He acts in supporting character, villain roles. He also acted as hero in some films."
Filmography
Orange (2010) [producer]
Anjani Putrudu (2009) [Actor]
Kalidasu (2008) [Actor]
Aatadista (2008) [Actor]
Subham (2008) [Actor]
Chandamama (2007) [Actor]
Operation Duryodhana (2007) [Actor .... Police Officer]
Annavaram (2006) [Actor .... ACP J.D. Yadav]
Stalin (2006) [producer]
Amma Cheppindi (2006) [Actor .... Sugar trader]
Sri Ramadasu (2006) [Actor .... Ravana]
Shock (2006) [Actor .... CBI officer]
Mr. Errababu (2005) [Actor .... Chakravarthy]
Radha Gopalam (2005) [associate producer]
Gudumba Shankar (2004) [producer]
143 (2004) [Actor]
Anji (2004) [Actor .... Sivanna]
... aka "Diler" - India (Hindi title) (dubbed version)
... aka "Diler Daring" - India (Hindi title)
Rakshak: The Protector (2004) [Actor] (as Naga Babu)
Mrugaraaju (2001) [Actor .... Appanna Dora]
Chiranjeevulu (2001) [Actor]
Kouravudu (2000) [Actor .... Zamindar Surya]
Kunwara (2000) [Writer] (story)
Handsup (2000) [Actor]
Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998) [producer]
Mugguru Monagallu (1994) [producer]
420 (1992) [Actor .... Gandhi]
Kondaveeti Donga (1990) [Actor]
Trinetrudu (1988) [producer]
Marana Mrudangam (1988) [Actor]
Rudra Veena (1988) [producer]
Raakshasudu (1986) [Actor]
... aka "Raatshashan" - India (Tamil title)
Vijetha (1985) [co-producer]
Sunday, October 24, 2010
RAM CHARAN TEJA
Location = chennai, India, Tamil nadu, India
Occupation = Actor
Birthname = Konidela Ram Charan Teja
Othername = Charan , Cherry
Personal life
"Ram Charan Tej is the son of Telugu Superstar Chiranjeevi and Surekha, grandson of Allu Ramalingaih and nephew of actors Nagendra Babu and Pawan Kalyan. He has two sisters, Sushmita (elder) and Srija (younger). His cousin Allu Arjun is also a Telgu film actor. He made his film debut with Chirutha[citation needed]. He is also fluent in Tamil. Ram Charan was brought up in Chennai and studied in Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan"
Filmography
# Merupu (2011)
# Orange (2010)
# Magadheera (2009) .... Kala Bhairava / Harsha
... aka "The Myth" - International (English title) (literal title)
# Chirutha (2007) .... Charan
S.V.KRISHNA REDDY
Born Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy
June 1, 1951 (age 59)
Konkuduru, East Godavari Dist. AP
Occupation Film director, Actor, Music Director, Film writer,Producer, Singer
S.V. Krishna Reddy is an Indian film director. He has been a successful and an influential director since a decade. His contribution to the Telugu Film Industry (Tollywood) is a landmark; to his credits he adds 38 films till date (2008) which were not only hits at box office, but also his name was carved in the annals of the film industry.
Filmography
# Masth (2009) [Director]
# Mayajalam (2006) [Director]
# Saradha Saradhaga (2006) [Director] [Composer]
# Pellamto Panemti (2003) [Director]
# Pellam Oorelithe (2003) [Director] [Writer] (adaptation)
# Budget Padmanabham (2001) [Director] [Writer] (screen adaptation) [Composer]
# Sakutumba Saparivara Sametamga (2000) [Director]
# Kodanda Ramudu (2000) [Director]
# Sardukupodam Randi (2000) [Director]
# Sree Srimathi Satybhama (2000) [Director]
# Premaku Velaayera (1999) [Director]
# Ooyala (1998) [Director]
# Deergha Sumangalibhava (1998) [Director]
# Judaai (1997) [Writer] (screenplay) (as Krishna Reddy) (story) (as Krishna Reddy)
# Yegire Pavurama (1997) [Director]
# Daanveer (1996) [Writer] (story)
# Vinodham (1996) [Director] [Writer] (story & screenplay) [Composer]
# Maavichiguru (1996) [Director] [Writer] (story) [Composer]
# Gunshot (1996) [Director]
# Sampradhayam (1996) [Director]
# Vajram (1995) [Director] [Writer] (screenplay) [Composer]
# Taqdeerwala (1995) [Writer] (story)
# Ghatotkachudu (1995) [Director] [Writer] (story) [Composer]
# Number One (1994) [Director] [Writer] (story)
# Shubhalagnam (1994) [Director] [Writer] (story) [Composer]
# Top Hero (1994) [Director]
# Yamaleela (1994) [Director] [Writer] (story) [Composer]
# Mayalodu (1993) [Director] [Writer] (story) [Composer]
# Rajendrudru Gajendrudru (1993) [Director] [Writer] (story) [Composer]
# Krishnam Rajugari Cinema (1992) [Director]
# Kobbari Bondam (1991) [Writer] (story) [Composer]
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Kamal Hassan
7 November 1954, Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Nickname
Universal Hero
Mini Biography
Kamal Haasan was born on 7th November 1954. In 1960 he starred as a child artist in 'Kalathoor Kannammaa', his first movie. Ever since, he has starred in more than 150 movies, in almost all the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. His trajectory in the Indian film industry is one prototypical journey, where he started as a child artist, then continued as a romantic hero, and finally evolved into one of the best actors India has ever produced. As most of his movies are in Tamil, he might not have numbers like Amitabh Bachan or the recent stars like Shah Rukh Khan, but very few actors have given such a wide array of versatile performances over the last two decades like Kamal. He had to occasionally work through the commercial roles and trashy movies to finance the movies he wanted to produce with his heart - but the movies that resulted out of his artistic potential - they were in a class apart. 16 Vayadhinilae, Nayakan, Guna, Mahanadhi, Hey Ram and Alavandaan are some of the must-watch among his movies. Had he been a star in Hollywood, he would now be effortlessly rubbing shoulders with extremely talented actors like Jack Nicholson of yesteryears and Tom Hanks of the present day.
Filmography
# Unnaipol Oruvan (2009)
... aka Eenadu (India: Telugu title)
... aka Someone Like You (India: English title: literal title)
# Dasavatharam (2008) .... Rangaraja Nambi / Govind Ramasaamy / The United States President / Avtar Singh / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaraagan / Kalifullah Khan / Balaram Naidu
... aka Dashavatar (India: Hindi title: literal title)
... aka The Ten Avatars (India: English title: literal title)
# Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) .... Raghavan
... aka Hunt and Play (International: English title: informal literal title)
... aka Hunting Game (Europe: English title)
... aka Raghavan (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
# Rama Shama Bhama (2005) .... Shama
Mohan Babu
March 19, 1952 (age 58)
Modhugulapalem Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
Birth Name
Bhaktavatsala Naidu
Height
6' 1" (1.85 m)
Mini Biography
Mohan Babu, christened Bhaktavatsalam Naidu by his parents, is known throughout the Indian continent for his film work on and off screen. As a child he was more interested in the stage than in schoolwork, appearing regularly in school plays from the age of 14.
His father was a head teacher and was keen for his son to follow an academic career. However, after graduating, he left home for Madras where he worked in the YMCA College of Physical Education as an instructor, eventually entering the film industry in the mid 70s as an assistant director.
After some years in the industry, Mohan Babu was keen to move from directing to acting, but had no luck until he met his guru Dr. Narayana Rao Dasari, who rechristened him Mohan Babu. His first break was in the film Swargam Narakam (1975) directed by Dr. Dasari in 1975.
To the present day, Mohan Babu has made 502 films in the 25 years since he began working in the industry, 80 of them featuring him as lead male, and including a dual role in Peda Rayudu (1995). Sivaji Ganesan initiated him into Tamil films, and to date he has 20 Tamil films to his credit.
He produced his first hit film Prathigna (1983) in 1982, and in all has produced more than 30 films to date, including "Major Chandrakanth" which was a tribute to the late actor Dr. Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri, the latter's last picture before his death in 1996.
Mohan Babu's most recent film, released in 30th May, 2008, is Pandurangadu as Special role.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Jagapathi Babu
Born Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Chowdhury
12 February 1969
Machilipatnam
The noted Telegu film actor Jagapati Babu is the son of a veteran producer-director and the key person of ‘Jagapathi Arts’ V.B. Rajendra Prasad. He mainly acts in films of the family and comedy genre. He also tries his hand at action films from time to time. He has firmly established his credentials as an actor by portraying a variety of roles and has worked with eminent directors like Ramgopal Varma, Krishna Vamsi, Guna Sekhar, Suresh Krishna and Manirathnam. He is about to enter the world of production as well. He has been paired against the famous star Aamani in several hit films.
12 February 1969
Machilipatnam
The noted Telegu film actor Jagapati Babu is the son of a veteran producer-director and the key person of ‘Jagapathi Arts’ V.B. Rajendra Prasad. He mainly acts in films of the family and comedy genre. He also tries his hand at action films from time to time. He has firmly established his credentials as an actor by portraying a variety of roles and has worked with eminent directors like Ramgopal Varma, Krishna Vamsi, Guna Sekhar, Suresh Krishna and Manirathnam. He is about to enter the world of production as well. He has been paired against the famous star Aamani in several hit films.
Gopichand
June 12, 1979 (1979-06-12) (age 30)
Hyderabad, India
Biography
He was 8 years old when his father T. Krishna expired. He completed his studies in Chennai, capital city of Tamil Nadu. There was no direct influence of his father on him in his childhood. He did his engineering degree in Russia. He was not interested in films and acting at that time.
His elder brother T. Premchand was working as an associate director to Mutyala Subbayya. Premchand made his debut as director and started working on a film under his home banner, but he unfortunately expired in a car accident. Gopichand was in Russia during the death of his brother and could not attend his funeral due to Visa problems.
Gopichand felt the need of someone to carry forward his father's legacy. As his brother was no more, he decided to enter the film industry. After completing his engineering, he did dialogue modulation course for a year. Then he made his debut as hero with ‘Toli Valapu’.
After doing villain roles in Jayam, Varsham and Nijam, he got a good break with Yagnam movie which turned out to be a blockbuster.
He was notified with mass image for his terrific performance in Ranam in 2006. In 2007 his Okkadunnadu became a hit, next movie Lakshyam turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the year.
His recent flick Souryam turned out to be a blockbuster.
Gopichand has huge mass and lady fan following in Andhra Pradesh.
He is very famous for his excellent action and dialogue delivery in addition to his impeccable comedy timing despite his initial roles as a successful villian. These traits make Gopichand one of the most versatile Telugu hero, something uncommon in Telugu cinema. He is currently however the best asset for Tollywood for his action roles.
Filmography
# Sankham (2009)
# Souryam (2009)
# Ontari (2008) .... Vamsi
# Lakshyam (2007) (as T. Gopichand) .... Chandu
# Okkadunnadu (2007) .... Kiran
# Raraju (2006) .... Kali, the hero
# Ranam (2006) .... Chinna
# Andhrudu (2005) (as T. Gopichand) .... Surendra
# Varsham (2004) .... Bhadranna
# Nijam (2003) .... Devudu aka Devadaya Sharma
# Jayam (2003) .... Raghu
# Tholi Valapu (2001) .... Prem
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
Few Movies:
1. Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)
2. King (2008 film) (2008)
3. Somberi (2008)
4. Chirutha (2007)
5. Shankardada Zindabad (2007)
6. Operation Duryodhana (2007)
7. Annavaram (2006)
8. Khatarnak (2006)
9. Andala Ramudu (2006)
10. Bommarillu (2006)
Brahmanandam
1 February 1956, Mullapoodi, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Mini Biography
Considered as the greatest comedian Telugu film industry ever produced Brahamanandam is a native of Muppala village near Sattenapalli, Brahmanandam completed his M.A (Telugu) and worked as a Lecturer in Telugu before Jandhyala introduced him to the silver screen with a role in the movie 'Chantabbayi.'
Much before that, he won the Best Supporting Actor in an Inter Collegiate Competitions in Narasaraopet in 1968 and won the fancy dress competition award for portraying the character of 'Modabbayi.' After a brief hiatus, he was given a role by D. Ramanaidu in 'Ahana Pellanta' and Brahamanandam never looked back.
Aravind Swamy
June 18, 1970 (1970-06-18) (age 38)
Occupation Actor, Business Man
Years active 1991 - 2006
Spouse(s) Gayathri
Arvind Swamy is a popular former Indian actor. He has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. Popular movies to his credit include Roja, Bombay, Minsaara Kanavu, Indira, Devaraagam, Alaipayuthey.
Filmography
# Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) (as Aravind Swamy) .... Mohit Kumar
# Alai Payuthey (2000) (as Aravinda Samy)
... aka Sakhi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka Waves (International: English title)
# Devaraagam (1999)
... aka Deva Ragam (India: Malayalam title: alternative transliteration)
# En Swasa Katre (1999)
# Minsaara Kanavu (1997) .... Thomas
... aka Merupu Kalalu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka Minsara Kanavu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
... aka Sapnay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
# Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1997) .... Mahipal
# Indira (Priyanka) (1996) .... Thiyagu
... aka Indira
# Bumbai (1995) .... Shekhar Mishra Narayan
... aka Bombay (India: English title)
... aka Bombayi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
# Mounam (1995)
... aka Maun: The Silence (India: English title: dubbed version)
# Priyanka (1994) .... Raju
# Marupadiyam (1993)
# Daddy (1992)
# Roja (1992) (as Arvind) .... Rishi Kumar
... aka Roja (India: Malayalam title) (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka The Rose (International: English title)
# Thalapathi (1991) .... Arjun
... aka Dal-pati (The Leader) (India: Hindi title)
Allu Arjun
Filmography
# Parugu (2008)
# Shankardada Zindabad (2007) .... Guest role
# Desamuduru (2007) .... Bala Govind
# Happy (2006) .... Bunny
# Bunny (2005) .... Bunny
# Arya (2004) .... Arya
# Gangotri (2003) .... Simhadri
# Daddy (2001/I) .... Gopi
# Vijetha (1985) (as Master Allu Venkatesh) .... Venkatesh, Allu
... aka The Victor
Ali
October 10, 1967 (1967-10-10) (age 42)
Rajahmundry
Spouse(s) Ayesha
Ali is a South Indian actor who has acted in more than 800 films in Telugu and the Tamil and Bollywood film industries.
Ali was born in a poor family in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was a tailor and his mother was a housewife. Ali had developed a passion for acting since childhood. Ali use to perform mimicry shows (Sholay Gabber sing dialogs)on Dasara, Sri Ramanavami festivals and marriage events. He came into the movie Industry with the help of Jitu mohan Mitra, Rajahmundry well know musical company. so when he heard that director Bhagyaraj was looking for new child artists to act in his movie Seethakoka Chiluka, Ali went to Chennai and attended the screening at Bhagyaraj's office. Bharthiraja was pleased with Ali's performance and gave him his first film role.
As a child artist, Ali had acted in a variety of movies but as he grew older, he was no longer suitable for child roles. He held on to the film industry in Chennai and waited for a breakthrough role. Ali started his second career in Tollywood as a comedian.
It was director S. V. Krishna Reddy who gave him the much-needed break with comic roles in his movies. Even though no suitable roles were present, S. V. Krishna Reddy used to create new roles for Ali. Reddy suggested Ali should have his own style of dialogue delivery. Ali developed his own style, which was popularly known as Chaata. This was developed with Ali's own way of pronunciation. His mother tongue is "Malayalam". His ancestors are from Kerala.
Nagarjuna
Name: Akkineni Nagarjuna
Nick name: Nag
Born: August 29, 1959
Birth Place: Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Hindu
Education:
Religion: Hindu
Education:
Schooling: Hyderabad Public School
Intermediate: Little flower school, Abids, Hyderabad
B.E (Mechanical) : Guindy Engg. College, Madras
MS (Automobile) : University of Michigan, USA
Family:
Father: Sri.Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR)
Mother: Smt. Annapoorna
First Marriage: Lakshmi (18 February 1984)
Second Marriage: Amala (11 June 1992)
Sons: Naga Chaitanya (Born on 23 November 1986-Mother-Lakshmi-Birth Place-Hyderabad), Akhil (Born on 8 April, 1994-Mother-Amala-Birth Place-San Jose,USA)
Other Family Members:
Mr.Venkat Akkineni (brother) Ms.Satyavathi (Sister) Mr.Yarlagadda surendra (Bava) Mr.Sumanth (Nephew, Premakadha fame) Ms.Supriya (Niece, Akkada ammayi-Ikkada abbai fame) Mr.Chalasani Ramesh (Bava)
Mother tongue:Telugu
Address:
Plot No.959-A. Road No.48, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033
First Shooting: Sep 20, 1985 at Annapurna Studios
Debut Movie: Vikram, 23rd May 1986
Fast Facts: • First film Vikram released on 23-05-1986
• Child artist in Sudigundaalu
• Sang a song in Sitaramaraju - Vinudu Vinudu Ee cigarette
• Child artist in Sudigundaalu
• Sang a song in Sitaramaraju - Vinudu Vinudu Ee cigarette
NAGARJUNA ENTRY TO THE TELUGU FILM INDUSTRY:
Akkineni Nagarjuna (born August 29, 1959 in Chennai, India) is a popular Telugu Cinema actor and producer. He is the son of veteran actor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who was a popular actor in the 60's and 70's. Nagarjuna with his misty eyes, agile smiles, poise looks and soft-spoken nature, hoarded many lady buffs similar to his father Nata Samarat Akkineni Nageswara Rao, one of the kingpins of Telugu Cinema who also has many more number of female fans even today. Nagarjuna is a very frank and open person and this caliber in him brought him so many a friends and an ample reputation in the Film Industry. Nag's foray into films is an act of passion.
The celluloid scientist Nagarjuna was born on 29th August 1959. He made out his schooling in Little Flower School, Hyderabad. He graduated with an Engineering degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
Vikram (1986), his debutante film (a Telugu remake of Hindi Hero), made a splash at the hearts of youth. Being just 4 films old he proved that he can match his father's image as a tragedy king with a lovely film called 'Majnu'. He developed the strategy of inducting debutante directors to his films with Sankeerthana. Though this musical saga did not sustain at box-office, Nag has gone a step ahead as an actor.
He paired up with his legendry father Sr. Akkineni for Collectorgari Abbai. But it was the midas touch of Aswini Dutt that proved Nag's Box-office credentials. For the first time he paired up with Sridevi, who has done innumerable films with Nag's father Nageswara Rao, in the film 'Akhari Poratam' that ran for 100 days in 12 centers.
It was Geetanjali that has taken Nag's image as a romantic hero to new heights. Deft direction by Maniratnam and crafty camera work by P.C.Sriram added to necessary gloss to the romantic image of Nag. If you think Geetanjali is a big hit, you are in a soup. Because the box-office magnitude of 'Geetanjali' appears minuscule compared to the stormy film that followed which has taken all the youth's heart away. 'Shiva' gave Nag much needed action hero image and Nag made inroads into the hearts of students. Ultimate winner of 'Shiva' is none but Ram Gopal Varma, a raw director. It was the Nag's risky decision to employ a video operator as the director for his home production that did the trick. All the scorning critics who criticized Nag for his decision to choose Varma during the production of film are silenced by it's stupendous success.
Fueled by the success of Shiva, Nag made a grand entry into Hindi filmdom with the remake of Shiva. If you think Nag is fond of Shiva just because it changed the pace of his cine career, you are mistaken. This film has also got him Amala, his soul mate.
After the storm of Shiva, there was a period lull for sometime. Again Nag stormed with 'President gari pellam' that brought him the image of a mass hero. And his heavy box office romancing continued till Hello Brother. Hello Brother showed the stamina of Nag at box office by running 100 days in 28 centers. His comic antics are best exploited by the director E.V.V. With this film Nag's portfolio of acting is enriched with a rich ingredient called comedy.
Again the period of lull continued for few years till he spotted another creative director in making, Krishna Vamsi. Nag paired up with Vamsi to produce one of the biggest Telugu romantic blockbusters, Ninne Pelladatha. After this film Nag faced the biggest challenge in his cine career. That is to act as Annamayya, the legendary singer/poet of Medieval times. And Nag came out flying colors. Talk about the result. It ran for 100 days in 42 centers. He has become a household demigod with his presence of Annamayya.
Every good thing in life comes with a few sacrifices. He wanted to get rid of sacred 'Annamayya' image and wanted people to accept him as a romantic hero. He produced a string of romantic films later. All of them disappointed him at box-office and he went through the same kind of lull he had after 'Shiva' and 'Hello Brother'. All his fans waited in an unabated breathlessness for him to produce a film of Shiva magnitude. And Nag did not disappointed them. He came up with the blockbuster of the year, Nuvvu Vastavani. The super good films caption for this film, 'We don't break records ... we create records', seems to be very appropriate for Nag. Nagarjuna then did a hattrick by coming up with an Azad action film with patriotic tinge followed by a cameo in 'Ninne Premista'. This hattrick gave way to another lean patch which was broken by the stupendous hit of Santosham.
Nag is called as the celluloid scientist. He is best talent spotter around. To his credit he blooded Geetha Krishna, Ram Gopal Varma, Uppalapati Narayana Rao, Praveen Gandhi, V.R.Pratap and Jonnalagadda srinivasa Rao, Dasarath. He offered 'Ninne Pelladatha' to a new comer Krishna Vamsi just by looking at a 5 minute rushes of 'Gulabi'. Nag will be known as the person who changed the mindset of industry with his creative thinking. He encouraged the new technology in his films. And others followed him. Nagarjuna is never after the number game and did not encourage the culture dragging movies for 50 days and 100 days for the sake of records and false prestige.
Later, he took up the challenge of portraying Annamacharya, the legendary singer/poet of Medieval times in the movie Annamayya It ran for 100 days in 42 centers and is one of of the biggest hits in Telugu cinema.
In 2006, Nagarjuna's latest movie is Sri Ramadasu, a period film based on the life of great saint-composer Ramadasu, and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Nagarjuna plays the title role, and his performance was praised by critics as subtle and yet powerful and true to the saint himself.
Always propagating quality cinema with clean entertainment, Nagarjuna years to make good movies, which would not only rise above the typical commercial movies but also enhance our heritage, rich tradition and family values.
He revived his father’s productionAnnapurna Studios and has become one of the most successful production companies of recent times in Tollywood.
* Nagarjuna never hesitates to experiment when he produces films.He gave a chance to a newcomer who had no prior experience in movies to direct him. The newcomer didn't disappoint him and went on to become one of the finest directors of Indian film industry. The director is none other than RamGopal Verma. Nag is also known for his swiftness in decision making. He agreed to work with Krishna Vamsi(director) after seeing 10-minute-rushes of the director's film Gulabi. His decision proved to be bang on target as they made the blockbuster movie ninne pelladutha.
* Nagarjuna never works after 6pm. If there is night shoot, he has to be informed 4 days earlier.
* Nag is not very keen on acting in Tamil films despite the fact that he has a huge fan following in Tamilnadu.His films like Geethanjali and Shiva had seen excellent runs in Tamil nadu. His re-entry in Tamil however was marred by the listless movie, Ratchagan. Nag however got raving reviews for his performance in Ratchagan and obviously the screenplay/story of the movie was a letdown.
Chiranjeevi
August 22, 1955
Mogalthur, Narsapuram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
India
Chiranjeevi(Real name: Shiva Shankara Vara Prasad Konidela), born on 22 August 1955), is an Indian film actor and a politician. He appeared primarily in Telugu films along with a few Hindi films. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in Punadhirallu (1978); Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box office earlier though. His performance in Khaidi (1983) and Swayam Krushi (1987) got him recognition; the latter winning the Nandi Award – his first major award. He subsequently played a variety of character types; his film roles along with his screen persona contributed to a change in the concept of a Telugu film hero.
His film, Rudraveena (1988), not only won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration but also helped him win his second Nandi Award. For Muta Mesthri (1993) and Sneham Kosam (1999), he won Filmfare Awards. For his performance in Indra (2003), he won the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award. These accomplishments established him as a leading actor of Telugu cinema. His last film in a leading role was in Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007).
In 2008, he entered politics by forming the Praja Rajyam Party. In the 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections, Chiranjeevi was elected as a member of the State Assembly from Tirupati constituency. He led the Praja Rajyam Party to emerge as the third largest party in the same election. Popularly known as Megastar in the media, Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. In 2006, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Andhra University. Chiranjeevi is married to Surekha, the daughter of erstwhile comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. They have two daughters and a son, Ram Charan Teja, who is an actor in the Tollywood.
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