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Kantha Rao is no more
TK Kantha Rao (86) – one of the greatest heroes of folklore yore in Telugu cinema – passed away on the night of 22 March. He has been suffering from lungs cancer for the past few months. He was being treated in Yasodha hospital for the past four days. He was born in Gudibanda (Nalgonda district) on 16 November 1923. He made his debut in films with HM Reddy’s film Nirdoshi with a small role. His first film as hero was Pratigna. His films in the direction of Vithalacharya were big commercial hits and earned him the coveted tag ‘Janapada Brahma’. He also won national award for his work in Lavakusa film. He acted in more than 400 films so far. The Government of Andhra Pradesh felicitated him with Raghupati Venkaiah award in 2000. Though a great and successful actor, TL Kantharao was plagued with financial problems in the last few decades due to his lack of financial planning when he was a big hero. May his soul rest in peace.

Kalavaramaye songs in Munnar
The shooting part of Colors Swati latest film Kalavaramaye Madilo is complete. The unit is shooting songs in Munnar, Kerala now. Swati is doing the role of a singer and this film has a musical backdrop. Shooting of songs will be completed by 15 April. Vikram Gokhale is doing an important role. Kamal Kamaraju plays male lead. Satish Kasetty directs this film. Mohan Vadlapatla is the producer.

Sneha Geetam music on 5 April
Talkie of Madhura Sridhar Reddy’s debut film Sneha Geetam is complete. Sandeep, Venky, Chaitanya Krishna, Riya, Sreya, Dhanvantari and Suhani are playing main leads. Krishnudu and Soumya are doing important roles. Lagadapati Sridhar produces this film. Music of Sneha Geetam will be launched on 5 April.

source : idlebrain.com