Telugu films of the 1950s
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A list of films produced by the Tollywood film industry based in Hyderabad in the 1950s:
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1950 1950 in film The year 1950 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 15 - Walt Disney Studios' animated film Cinderella debuts.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:*Ambush... |
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Adhrusta Deepudu | S. Soundararajan | |||
Apoorva Sahodarulu | Chittajallu Pullayya | R. Nagendra Rao, Bhanumati | ||
Beedala Patlu Beedala Patlu Beedalapatlu or Beedala Patlu is a 1950 Telugu Drama film directed by K. Ramnoth starring Chittor V. Nagaiah. It is simultaneous made in Tamil language as Ezhai Padum Padu... |
K. Ramnoth | |||
Jeevitham | M. V. Raman | Narayana Rao C. H., S Varalakshmi, T. R. Ramachandran, Vyjayanthimala | ||
Lakshmamma | Tripuraneni Gopichand Tripuraneni Gopichand Tripuraneni Gopichand was a Telugu short story writer, novelist, editor, essayist, playwright and film director. Gopichand's writings are remarkable for interplay of values, ideas and 'isms' - materialism, rationalism, existentialism, realism and humanism... |
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Mayarambha | ||||
Modhati Rathri | K.S. Prakash Rao | G. Varalakshmi | ||
Palletoori Pilla Palletoori Pilla Palletoori Pilla is a 1950 Telugu film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by Anjali Devi. The story was loosely based on the English play, Pizaro by Richard Sheridan. The film is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 6 centres. This is also the first film wherein... |
B. A. Subba Rao B. A. Subba Rao Bugata Venkata Subba Rao better known as B. A. Subba Rao is a Telugu film producer and director. He is recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution of Telugu cinema.... |
N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... |
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Paramanandaiah Shishyula Katha | Kasturi Siva Rao | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Lakshmirajyam, Girija, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu , better known as C. S. R. Anjaneyulu or just CSR was an Indian film renowned actor in Telugu Cinema. He acted in many stage dramas and portrayed hero, character and mythological roles in over 175 movies.... , Siva Rao Kasturi, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
Drama | |
Raja Vikrama | ||||
Shavukaru | L. V. Prasad L. V. Prasad Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982... |
Sowcar Janaki Sowcar Janaki Sankaramanchi Janaki , popularly known as Shaukar Janaki , is a south-Indian actress who has acted in over 385 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows, and performed for TANA all over the United States in 2 Telugu plays created by actor... , Govindrajulu Subba Rao, N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , S. V. Ranga Rao S. V. Ranga Rao Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer... |
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Samsaram | L. V. Prasad L. V. Prasad Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982... |
N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films... |
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Sri Lakshmamma Katha | Ghantasala Balaramaiah | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, G. Varalakshmi, Siva Rao Kasturi, Anjali Devi | ||
Sri Saibaba | ||||
Swapna Sundari Swapna Sundari (film) Swapna Sundari is a 1950 Telugu film produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It was dubbed into Tamil with the same name.-The plot:... |
Ghantasala Balaramaiah | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Anjali Devi, S. Varalakshmi, Siva Rao Kasturi | ||
Thirugubatu | ||||
Vaali - Sugreeva | ||||
1951 1951 in film The year 1951 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Sweden - May Britt is scouted by Italian film-makers Carlo Ponti and Mario Soldati-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:... |
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Aada Janma | ||||
Agni Pariksha | ||||
Akasha Raju | ||||
Chandravanka | ||||
Dheeksha | K. S. Prakash Rao | G. Varalakshmi | ||
Jeevitha Nauka | ||||
Malleshwari | B. N. Reddi | N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , Bhanumati Ramakrishna |
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Mangala | ||||
Manthra Dandam | ||||
Maya Pilla | ||||
Mayalamari | ||||
Navvithe Navaratnalu | ||||
Nirdoshi Nirdoshi Nirdoshi or Niraparadhi is a 1951 Telugu/Tamil film produced and directed by H. M. Reddy. Mukkamala Krishna Murthy played role of hero whereas Anjali Devi played double role. This film is remembered for the difficult portrayal of Anjali Devi... |
H. M. Reddy H. M. Reddy H. M. Reddy produced the first south talkie movie, Bhakta Prahlada. His full name was Hanumappa Muniappa Reddy and he was also referred as HM Reddy. Before making his own productions, he worked as assistant to Ardeshir Irani, creator of the first Indian talkie Alam Ara... |
Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Anjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :... , Mukkamala Krishna Murthy, G. Varalakshmi |
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Patala Bhairavi Patala Bhairavi Patala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics... |
Kadri Venkata Reddy Kadri Venkata Reddy Kadiri Venkata Reddy or K. V. Reddy B.Sc. was a Director, Writer, Producer and Production Manager of Telugu films in Andhra Pradesh, India.-Brief life sketch:... |
N. T. Rama Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, K. Malathi, Padmanabham, Savitri, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
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Pelli Kuthuru | ||||
Penki Pellam | ||||
Perantalu | ||||
Rupavati | ||||
Sarvadikari Sarvadhikari (film) Sarvadhikari is a Tamil language musical film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role and M. N. Nambiar as the villain. The film was released in 1951. It established Nambiar as a major star. It was the 25th film for MGR.... |
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Soudhamini | ||||
Sthree Sahasam | ||||
Thilottama | ||||
1952 1952 in film The year 1952 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* January 10 - Cecil B. DeMille's circus epic, The Greatest Show on Earth, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.... |
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Aada Brathuku | ||||
Aadarsham | ||||
Aakali | ||||
Athinti Kapuram | ||||
Chinna Kodalu | ||||
Chinnamma Katha | ||||
Daasi Daasi Daasi is an award-winning Telugu drama film written and directed by B. Narsing Rao starring Archana as Daasi Kamalakshi.-The plot:The story is of Kamalakshi , a "bonded" woman in British India. She has been sold by her family for money to be the servant of a wealthy couple. She is expected to do... |
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Dharma Devata | P. Pullaiah | P. Santha Kumari, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Mukkamala, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
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Kanchana | S. M. Sriramulu Naidu | K. R. Ramaswamy, Padmini Padmini (actress) Padmini was an Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer who has acted in over 250 Indian films. She has acted in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films... |
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Manavathi | ||||
Maradalu Pilla | ||||
Mugguru Kodukulu | ||||
Palletooru Palletooru Palletooru is a 1952 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao . This Silver Jubilee film has set a new trend for many more rural based films with good informative themes. Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda, patriotic song by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was very popular during those days of... |
Tatineni Prakash Rao Tatineni Prakash Rao Tatineni Prakash Rao is famous Telugu and Hindi film director.He was born in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Filmography:# Palnati Yudham # Drohi... |
N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , S. V. Ranga Rao S. V. Ranga Rao Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer... , Savitri |
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Pedha Raithu | ||||
Pelli Chesi Choodu Pelli Chesi Choodu Pelli Chesi Choodu is a 1952 Telugu Drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagireddy and Chakrapani of Vijaya Pictures. This Silver Jubilee Comedy film is based on the social problem Dowry. It was simultaneous made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar. L. V... |
L. V. Prasad L. V. Prasad Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982... |
N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , S. V. Ranga Rao, Savithri, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu Chilakalpudi |
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Praja Seva | ||||
Prema Prema (film) Prema is a 1952 Telugu drama film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao of Bharani Pictures and starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi. Bhanumathi wrote the story for the first time. It is simultaneously made into Tamil language entitled Kadhal.-The plot:Mothi is a poor Lambadi... |
P. S. Ramakrishna Rao P. S. Ramakrishna Rao P. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. He married Banumathi, a multi-talented film artist from South India, on 7 September 1945.-Filmography:... |
Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films... , Bhanumathi Ramakrishna |
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Priyuralu | ||||
Rajeshwari | ||||
Sahasam | ||||
Sankranti | ||||
Savati Poru | ||||
Shanti | ||||
Tingu Ranga | B. A. Subba Rao | N. T. Rama Rao | ||
1953 1953 in film The year 1953 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*September 16 — The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:A... |
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Aapeksha | ||||
Amarakavi | ||||
Ammalakkalu | ||||
Brathuku Theruvu | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, Savithri, Sriranjani, Suryakantham Suryakantham Suryakantham Ponnada was an Indian actress in Tollywood.-Early life:Suryakantham was born in Kakinada of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh to a telugu Niyogi family. She was the 14th child to her parents, while ten children had died. She learnt dance and singing at a tender age of six... , Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
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Chandirani Chandirani Chandirani is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director. She also played double role in this film. It is simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.-The plot:King Veerasimha attracted... |
Bhanumati Banumathi Dr. Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was a noted Indian film actress, director, music director, singer, producer, book writer and songs writer. Most of her works are in Telugu and Tamil languages.-Early life:... |
Bhanumati, N. T. Rama Rao, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu | ||
Devadasu | Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savithri, S. V. Ranga Rao, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu | ||
Gumastha | ||||
Kanna Talli Kanna Talli Kanna Talli or Kannatalli is a 1953 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by K. S. Prakash Rao. It is simultaneously released in Tamil with title Petrathai. G. Varalakshmi played the title role of the Mother . This is the debut film for Telugu popular singer P. Susheela and actress Rajasulochana... |
K. S. Prakash Rao | G. Varalakshmi, R. Nageswara Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films... , M. N. Nambiar M. N. Nambiar M. N. Nambiar M. N. Nambiar M. N. Nambiar ( (born Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar 7 March 1919 — 19 November 2008) was a film actor in Tamil cinema and had been in the film industry for more than 50 years.-Biography:... |
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Kodarikam | ||||
Manjari | ||||
Na Chellelu | ||||
Naa Illu Naa Illu Naa Illu is a 1953 Telugu film produced and directed by Chittor V. Nagaiah. The story is written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri... |
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Oka Talli Pillalu | ||||
Pakkinti Ammayi Pakkinti Ammayi Pakkinti Ammayi or Pakka Inti Ammayi is a 1953 Telugu comedy film produced by East Indian Company and directed by Chittajalu Pullayya. It is based on a Bengali story "Pasher Bari" by Arun Chowdhury. The film featured Anjali Devi as the beautiful neighbour girl... |
Chittajalu Pullayya | Relangi Venkataramaiah, Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Anjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :... , A. M. Rajah A. M. Rajah Aemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early... |
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Paradesi | ||||
Paropakaram | ||||
Pempudu Koduku | ||||
Pichi Pullaiah | T. Prakash Rao | N. T. Rama Rao, Showkar Janaki, Krishna Kumari, Gummadi Gummadi Gummadi is an Indian surnames. It may refer to:* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao , Telugu film actor* Gummadi Vittal Rao , revolutionary Telugu balladeer and vocal Naxalite* Gummadi Jaya Krishna... , Ramana Reddy, Chaya Devi |
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Prapancham | ||||
Prathigna | H. M. Reddy | Kanta Rao Kanta Rao Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, better known as Kanta Rao , was an Indian film actor and film producer from Andhra Pradesh, India. He acted in more than 400 Telugu mythological, social and folklore movies. He also acted in a few Hindi, Kannada and Tamil movies. He produced about five films under the... , Savithri, Rajanala |
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Prema Lekhalu | ||||
Puttillu | ||||
Rohini | ||||
Thandri | ||||
Vayyari Bhama | ||||
1954 1954 in film The year 1954 in film involved some significant events and memorable ones.-Events:*May 12 - The Marx Brothers' Zeppo Marx divorces wife Marion Benda... |
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Aggi Ramudu | ||||
Annadaata | ||||
Antha Manavalle | ||||
Baalanandam | ||||
Bangaru Bhoomi | ||||
Bangaru Papa Bangaru Papa Bangaru Papa is a 1954 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. It is based on the 1861 English novel Silas Marner of George Eliot. B. N. Reddi personally considered it as his best cinematic work. It portrayed the acting skills of Nata Sarvabhouma S. V. Ranga Rao... |
B. N. Reddi | S. V. Ranga Rao S. V. Ranga Rao Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer... |
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Chakrapani | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao | Bhanumati, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, S. V. Ranga Rao, Suryakantham | ||
Chandraharam Chandraharam Chandraharam is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Vijaya Pictures.-The Plot:The life of Chandana Raju is in the Chandraharam worn by him in the neck. He paints the image of a beautiful lady and wants to marry her. His adviser Dhoomaketu wanted to dethrone him... |
Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao | N. T. Rama Rao, Sriranjani, S. V. Ranga Rao, Savithri, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Suryakantham Suryakantham Suryakantham Ponnada was an Indian actress in Tollywood.-Early life:Suryakantham was born in Kakinada of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh to a telugu Niyogi family. She was the 14th child to her parents, while ten children had died. She learnt dance and singing at a tender age of six... |
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Iddaru Pellalu | ||||
Jathaka Phalam | ||||
Jyothy | ||||
Kalahasthi Mahathyam | ||||
Maa Gopi | ||||
Manohara | ||||
Menarikam | ||||
Nirupedhalu | ||||
Palle Paduchu | ||||
Pedda Manushulu | Kadri Venkata Reddy | Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastri, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Hemalatha, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Sriranjani |
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Prajarajyam | ||||
Raaji Naa Pranam | ||||
Raaju-Peda | B. A. Subba Rao | N. T. Rama Rao, Sudhakar, Lakshmirajyam, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
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Rajaguruvu | ||||
Rechukka Rechukka Rechukka is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah and P. Pullaiah and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy. N. T. Rama Rao acted in the lead role as prince. Devika debuted in the film as Princess... |
P. Pullaiah P. Pullaiah P. Pullaiah or P. Pullayya B.A. is a Telugu film director and producer. He was recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contributions to Telugu cinema. He married veteran actress P. Santha Kumari in 1937... |
N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , Devika Devika Devika or Prameela Devi was a popular Tamil and Telugu actress. She is regarded as a versatile and graceful heroine of her era. She was known for her natural beauty which was the key in her casting in mythological films like Karnan, thiruvilaiyadal... |
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Sangham Sangham Sangham is a 1954 Telugu Romantic comedy film written by V.S.Venkatasalam and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, N. T. Rama Rao, S. Balachander and Anjali Devi in the lead while Chittor V. Nagaiah, V. K. Ramasamy, K. N. Kamlam, K.R. Chellam and K. Sankarapani as the ensemble... |
N. T. Rama Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao | |||
Thodu Dongalu Thodu Dongalu (1954 film) Thodu Dongalu is a 1954 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand. The title roles of Thodu Dongalu are played by N. T. Rama Rao and Gummadi Venkateswara Rao.-The plot:... |
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Vadhante Dabbu | ||||
Vipranarayana | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao P. S. Ramakrishna Rao P. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. He married Banumathi, a multi-talented film artist from South India, on 7 September 1945.-Filmography:... |
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Bhanumati Ramakrishna, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
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1955 1955 in film The year 1955 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* November 3 - The musical Guys and Dolls, starring Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra, debuts.* June 27 - The last ever Republic serial, King of the Carnival, is released.... |
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Aada Bidda | ||||
Anarkali | Vedantam Raghavaiah | Anjali Devi, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao | ||
Anthe Kaavali | ||||
Ardhaangi | ||||
Beedhala Aasthi | ||||
Cherapakura Chedevu | ||||
Donga Ramudu Donga Ramudu Donga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to... |
D. Madhusudhana Rao | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savithri, Jamuna, Jaggayya, Allu Ramalingaiah, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Suryakantham Suryakantham Suryakantham Ponnada was an Indian actress in Tollywood.-Early life:Suryakantham was born in Kakinada of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh to a telugu Niyogi family. She was the 14th child to her parents, while ten children had died. She learnt dance and singing at a tender age of six... |
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Jayasimha Jayasimha (film) Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The... |
D. Yoganand | N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Anjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :... |
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Kanyadhaanam | ||||
Kanyashulkam Kanyasulkam (film) Kanyasulkam is a 1955 Telugu film directed by P. Pullaiah. It is based on the famous Telugu play Kanyasulkam written by Gurazada Appa Rao.-The Cast:*Savitri ... Madhuravani*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Gireesam... |
P. Pullaiah P. Pullaiah P. Pullaiah or P. Pullayya B.A. is a Telugu film director and producer. He was recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contributions to Telugu cinema. He married veteran actress P. Santha Kumari in 1937... |
Savithri, N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, Govindrajulu Subba Rao, Showkar Janaki, Suryakantham, Chaya Devi |
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Missamma Missamma *Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah... |
L. V. Prasad L. V. Prasad Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982... |
Savithri, N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... |
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Pasupu-Kumkuma | ||||
Rojulu Marai | Tapi Chanakya | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Showkar Janaki, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, Relangi Venkatramaiah, Ramana Reddy, Waheeda Rehman Waheeda Rehman Waheeda Rehman , is an Indian film actress who appears in Bollywood movies and is known for many successful and critically acclaimed movies from 1950's, 60's and early 70's most notably C.I.D. and Guru Dutt classics such as Pyaasa , 12 O'Clock , Kaagaz Ke Phool , Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam... |
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Santhanam | ||||
Santosham | ||||
Srikrishna Thulabaram | ||||
Vadhina | ||||
Vadhinagari Gajulu | Rajanikanth | Anjali Devi, Chalam, Amarnath | ||
Vijayagouri | ||||
1956 1956 in film The year 1956 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 5 - The Ten Commandments opens in cinemas and becomes one of the most successful and popular movies of all time, currently ranking 5th on the list of all time moneymakers * February 5 - First showing of documentary films by... |
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Balasanyasamma Katha | ||||
Bhakta Markandeya | ||||
Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah. It was simultaneously made in Tamil language, titled Prema Pasam, with Gemini Ganesan in lead role with Savitri.... |
Vedantam Raghavaiah | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savithri, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu | ||
Charana Daasi | N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, Gummadi, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, Suryakantham, Chaya Devi | |||
Chintamani | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao | Bhanumati, N. T. Rama Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
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Chiranjeevulu | ||||
Edi Nijam Edi Nijam Edi Nijam is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vainik and film personality Sundaram Balachander and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy of Pratibha Films. The films starring Nagabhushanam of Rakta Kanneeru fame. The story is loosely based on the Italian film Puzitor.-The plot:Kondaiah is a labourer... |
Sundaram Balachander | |||
Harishchandra | ||||
Ilavelpu Ilavelpu Ilavelpu or Ilavelupu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by D. Yoganand. The story is based on the successful Tamil film, Ethirpaaraathathu... |
D. Yoganand | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films... , Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Anjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :... |
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Jayam Manadhe | ||||
Kanaka Tara | ||||
Melukolupu | ||||
Muddu Bidda | ||||
Naga Panchami | ||||
Nagula Chavithi | ||||
Penki Pellam | ||||
Sadarama | ||||
Sontha Ooru | ||||
Sri Gowri Mahathyam | ||||
Tenali Ramakrishna Tenali Ramakrishna (1956 film) Tenali Ramakrishna is based on the story of Tenali Ramakrishna, court-poet of Sri Krishna Deva Raya.-Plot:The Deccan Sultans of Berar, Ahmednagar, Bidar, Bijapur and Golconda who the splinters from the erstwhile Bahmani Sultnate now unite with the common purpose to defeat of Krishnadeva Raya and... |
B. S. Ranga | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Chittor V. Nagaiah, Jamuna, Bhanumati | ||
Uma Sundari | ||||
1957 1957 in film The year 1957 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 21 - The movie Jailhouse Rock, starring Elvis Presley, opens.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue-Awards:... |
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Aalu Mogalu | ||||
Akka Chellelu Akka Chellelu Akka Chellelu is a 1970 Telugu drama film produced by V. Krishna Prasad of Jagapathi Films and directed by A. Sanjeevi.The story is about the Family relationship between two sisters, Akka and Chellelu , with mystery as background. There are some melodious songs particularly Pandavulu Pandavulu... |
Directed by late Padmanabha rao (Nellore)who also directed "BavaMaradallu" in 1961 | |Music Director Pendyala and Heroine Malini(alias Kusuma) also worked as Music director and Heroine respectively in Bava MaraDallu| | |||
Allauddin Adbutha Deepam | T. R. Raghunath | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, Anjali Devi | ||
Bhagya Rekha Bhagya Rekha Bhagya Rekha or Bhagyarekha is a 1957 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi and produced by Ponnaluri brothers.The popular Devotional song Neevundeda Kondapai Naasaami Nenundedee Nelapai by P. Susheela is in this film... |
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Bhale Ammayilu | ||||
Bhale Baava | ||||
Dampathyam | ||||
Dogallo Dora | ||||
Kutumba Gowravam | ||||
M. L. A. | K. B. Tilak | Jaggayya, Savithri, Gummadi | ||
Mayabazar Mayabazar Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra... |
K. V. Reddy | N. T. Rama Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, Savithri, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Rushyendramani, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Gummadi |
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Naladamayanthi | ||||
Panduranga Mahathyam | Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao K. Kameshwara Rao or Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao BA is famous Indian film director popularly known as Pouraanika Chitra Brahma. He has directed about 50 films in Telugu and Tamil languages, majority of them are Mythological in nature. The most renowned among them is Nartanasala.-Life Sketch:He was... |
N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Anjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :... , Chittor V. Nagaiah Chittor V. Nagaiah Chitturu Nagayya or Chittor V. Nagaiah birth name - Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya was an Indian actor, composer, director, producer, writer and playback singer of Telugu film industry, Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian film journalist and the editor of Film India, Baburao Patel, described Nagiah as ‘The... , Rushyendramani, B. Padmanabham B. Padmanabham Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao , popularly known as Padmanabham, was a Tollywood actor known for his comedian roles... , B. Saroja Devi B. Saroja Devi B. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress. She is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award and has acted in Kannada,Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies.She is referred to as Abinaya Saraswathi by Tamil film industry and as Kannadathu Paingili by Kannada Film Industry.She ruled the roost for more than three... |
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Peddarikalu | ||||
Preme Daivam | ||||
Repu Nidhe | ||||
Sankalpam | ||||
Sarangadhara | ||||
Sati Anasuya | ||||
Sati Savitri | ||||
Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari is a popular Telugu film produced in 1957 in the golden era of Telugu film industry.It was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner... |
Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Anjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :... , C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, Rajanala, Rajasulochana, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
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Swayamprabha | ||||
Thodi Kodallu Thodi Kodallu Thodi Kodallu is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. The story is adopted from the novel Nishkruti of Saratchandra Chatterjee for the Telugu audience... |
Adurthi Subba Rao | Savithri, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Suryakantham, Jaggayya |
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Vadhante Dabbu | ||||
Varadu Kaavali | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao | Bhanumati, Jaggayya, Devika | ||
Veera Kankanam | ||||
Vinayaka Chavithi | Samudrala Raghavacharya | N. T. Rama Rao, Savithri, S. V. Ranga Rao, Krishna Kumari, Gummadi, Rajanala | ||
1958 1958 in film The year 1958 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 16- "In the Money" by William Beaudine is released on this date. It would be the last installment of The Bowery Boys series which began back in 1946.... |
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Aada Pethanam | ||||
Anna-Thammudu | ||||
Atta Okinti Kodale | ||||
Bhookailash | ||||
Bhooloka Rambha | ||||
Bommala Pelli | ||||
Chenchu Lakshmi Chenchu Lakshmi * Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava... |
B. A. Subba Rao | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Anjali Devi, S. V. Ranga Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Balaji, Nagabhushanam, Rushyendramani, Gummadi |
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Dongalunnaru Jagratta | ||||
Ethuku Paiethu | ||||
Ganga Gowri Samvadham | ||||
Inti Guttu | ||||
Karthavarayuni Katha | ||||
Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu is a 1958 Telugu Drama and Musical film directed by C. S. Rao.The songs in the film particularly Dharaniki Giri Bharama Giriki Taruvu Bharama by Raavu Balasaraswathi are memorable. Music score is provided by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama... |
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Mundhadugu | ||||
Parvati Kalyanam | ||||
Pellinati Pramanalu | Kadiri Venkata Reddy | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Jamuna Ramanarao Jamuna Ramanarao Jamuna is a veteran Telugu actress, a director and a politician.-Early life and background:Jamuna was born in Nidamaru, Guntur to Nippani Srinivas Rao, a Madhwa Brahmin business man, and Kausalya Devi, an Arya Vysya. She grew up in Duggirala, Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh state,... , Rajasulochana, S. V. Ranga Rao S. V. Ranga Rao Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer... |
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Rajanandini | ||||
Shoba | ||||
Sri Krishna Garadi | ||||
Sri Krishna Maya | ||||
Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham | ||||
1959 1959 in film The year 1959 in film involved some significant events, with Ben-Hur winning a record 11 Academy Awards.-Events:* The Three Stooges make their 190th and last short film, Sappy Bull Fighters.... |
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Aalu Mogalu | ||||
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu -2008 film:Appuchesi Pappukudu was remade in 2008 directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and starring Rajendra Prasad and Madhumitha in lead roles.-External links:* * * *... |
L. V. Prasad L. V. Prasad Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982... |
N. T. Rama Rao N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician... , Jaggayya, Savithri, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , CSR CSR CSR may refer to:In business:* CSR Limited, an Australian industrial company, formerly known as Colonial Sugar Refining Company* CSR plc, or Cambridge Silicon Radio, a British silicon chip designer and software company... , Jamuna, S. V. Ranga Rao S. V. Ranga Rao Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer... |
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Bala Nagamma Bala Nagamma Bala Nagamma or Balanagamma is a 1942 Telugu Silver Jubilee film directed by Chittajallu Pullayya. The Bala Nagamma story was one of the most popular Burrakathas.-The plot:... |
Chittajalu Pullayya | Kanchanamala, Govindrajulu Subba Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... |
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Banda Ramudu | ||||
Bhagya Devata | ||||
Bhakta Ambarisha | ||||
Daiva Bhalam | ||||
Illarikam Illarikam Illarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu... |
T. Prakash Rao | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Jamuna, Gummadi, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Ramana Reddy, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu |
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Jayabheri Jayabheri Jayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting... |
P. Pullaiah | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Anjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :... , S. V. Ranga Rao S. V. Ranga Rao Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer... , Chittor V. Nagaiah Chittor V. Nagaiah Chitturu Nagayya or Chittor V. Nagaiah birth name - Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya was an Indian actor, composer, director, producer, writer and playback singer of Telugu film industry, Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian film journalist and the editor of Film India, Baburao Patel, described Nagiah as ‘The... |
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Jaya-Vijaya | ||||
Krishna Leelalu | Chandrasekhara Rao Jampana | Lakshmirajyam, S. V. Ranga Rao, Sriranjani, Suryakantham, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Gummadi, Padmanabham, Allu Ramalingaiah |
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Kuthuru Kapuram | ||||
Maa Inti Mahalakshmi | ||||
Mangalya Balam | Adurthi Subba Rao | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savithri, S. V. Ranga Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... , Kannamba, Rajasulochana, Suryakantham, Ramana Reddy |
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Manorama | ||||
Pelli Meedha Pelli | ||||
Pelli Sandadi | Yoganand | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Anjali Devi, Chalam, Saroja Devi B, Ramana Redd | ||
Rajamalayasimha | ||||
Rechukka Pagati Chukka | Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao | N. T. Rama Rao, Showkar Janaki | ||
Sati Sukanya | ||||
Sati Tulasi | ||||
Shabash Ramudu | C. S. R. Rao | N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Gummadi | ||
Sipayi Kuthuru | ||||
Vachina Kodalu Nachindhi | ||||
Veera Bhaskarudu |