BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MULLAPUDI VENKATA RAMANA

Many many happy returns to the great writer Mullapudi Venkata Ramana from Early Tollywood. He was born on this day in 1931.

GUNA SEKHAR

Filmography

Director:

1. Sainikudu (2006)
2. Arjun (2004)
3. Okkadu (2003)
4. Mrugaraaju (2001)
5. Manoharam (2000)
6. Choodalani Vundi (1998)
7. Ramayanam (1996)
8. Sogasu Chooda Tharamaa! (1995)

Writer:

1. Sainikudu (2006) (writer)
2. Arjun (2004) (writer)
3. Calcutta Mail (2003) (story)
4. Okkadu (2003) (writer)
5. Mrugaraaju (2001) (story)
6. Manoharam (2000) (writer)
7. Choodalani Vundi (1998) (writer)
8. Sogasu Chooda Tharamaa! (1995) (writer)

TRIVIKRAM SRINIVAS

Filmography

Writer:

1. Jalsa (2008) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
2. Jai Chiranjeeva (2005) (dialogue) (story)
3. Athadu (2005) (writer)
4. Malliswari (2004) (dialogue) (story)
5. Manmadhudu (2002) (screenplay) (story)

Director:

1. Jalsa (2008)
2. Athadu (2005)
3.Nuvve Nuvve

CHINTAPALLI RAMANA

Chintapally Ramana is a famous Telugu writer. Ramana wrote dialogues for many films in Tollywood. Recently he has written dialogues to Okka Magadu.

Filmography

Writer:

1. Okka Magadu (2008) (dialogue)
2. Dubai Seenu (2007) (dialogue)
3. Boss (2006) (dialogue)
4. Devadasu (2006) (dialogue)
5. Pellam Oorelithe (2003) (dialogue)
6. Sandade Sandadi (2002) (dialogue)
7. Anandam (2001) (dialogue)
8. Kouravudu (2000) (dialogue) (as Ramana)
9. Thammudu (1999) (dialogue) (as Ramana)
10. Tholi Prema (1998) (dialogue) (as Ramana)
11. Suswagatham (1997) (dialogue) (as Ramana)

KONA VENKAT

Kona Venkat is an Indian dialogue writer and story writer who works with Telugu films and Hindi films. In the past, he has written dialogues for movies such as Samba, Venky, Shivamani 9848022338, Balu ABCDEFG, Andarivadu, Bhageeradha, and Chukkallo Chandrudu. He also worked for a couple of Ram Gopal Varma's films. He is planning to direct a Telugu film and a Hindi film very soon.

Filmography

Writer:

1. Chintakayala Ravi (2008) (filming) (screenplay)
2. Leelai (2008) (post-production) (writer)
3. Dhee (2007) (dialogue) (story)
4. Shock (2006) (writer)
5. Happy (2006) (dialogue)
6. Chukkallo Chandrudu (2006) (dialogue) (screenplay)
7. Sri (2005) (dialogue)
8. Bhageeratha (2005) (dialogue)
9. James (2005) (writer)
10. Andarivaadu (2005) (dialogue)
11. Balu (2005) (dialogue)
12. Samba (2004) (dialogue)
13. Venky (2004) (associate screenplay)
14. Andhrawala (2004) (story)
15. Veede (2003) (dialogue)
16. Shivamani (2003) (story)
17. Ninney Ishta Paddaanu (2003) (dialogue)
18. Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003) (co-writer)
19. Satya (1998) (dubbing dialogue: Telugu)

Producer:

1. Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001) (executive producer)
2. Shool (1999) (producer)

Director:

1. Leelai (2008) (post-production)

GOPI MOHAN

Date of Birth
1 July 1974, Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh, India

Birth Name
Pinnamaneni Gopimohan

Nickname
Gopi
Gopi Mohan
Pinnamaneni Gopi Mohan

Height
5' 11½" (1.82 m)

Spouse
Praveena

Filmography

Writer:

1. Ready(denikaina) (2008) (filming) (story)
2. Swagatam (2008) (screenplay)
3. Lakshyam (2007) (additional screenplay)
4. Dubai Seenu (2007) (story treatment)
5. Dhee (2007) (additional story treatment)
6. Ashok (2006) (associate screenplay)
7. Sri (2005) (screenplay)
8. Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishna Murthy (2004) (screenplay)
9. Venky (2004) (associate screenplay)
10. Santosham (2002) (screenplay)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
1. Nuvvu Nenu (2001) (first assistant director)
2. Vamsee (2000) (second assistant director)
3. Yamajaathakudu (1999) (assistant director)

Miscellaneous Crew:

1. Dhee (2007) (story developer)

Thanks:

1. Krishna: The Power of Indrakeeladri (2008) (special thanks)
2. Athidhi (2007) (special thanks)
3. Godava (2007) (special thanks)
4. Chukkallo Chandrudu (2006) (special thanks)

ABBURI RAVI

Filmography

Writer:

1. Don (2007) (dialogue)
2. Athidhi (2007) (dialogue)
3. Classmates (2007) (dialogue)
4. Annavaram (2006) (dialogue)
5. Bommarillu (2006) (dialogue)
6. Bhageeratha (2005) (dialogue)

SURENDRA REDDY

Surender Reddy is a Tollywood film director.

His directorial debut was Athanokkade, which was a blockbuster. His second film Ashok was another instant hit. Despite getting mixed reviews, the film managed to collect Rs. 100 million in the opening week.His recent film was Athidhi.

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Filmography

Director:

1. Athidhi (2007)
2. Ashok (2006)
3. Athanokkade (2005)

Writer:

1. Athidhi (2007) (screenplay) (story)
2. Athanokkade (2005) (screenplay) (story)

POSANI KRISHNA MURALI

Posani Krishna Murali is basically from Peda Kakani of Guntur district. He made his debut as writer in Telugu film industry with 'Police Brothers'. He is known for his frankness and sensationalism in Telugu film industry. After getting an experience of working for over 100 films as writer, he is making his debut as producer and director with Sravanamasam. Sravanamasam has over 60 artists appearing on the screen. Krishna, Hari Krishna and Karthikeya play the main leads . Recently he directed two films operation Duryodhana and Apadamokkulavadu. Operation Duryodhana was big hit in Tollywood.

Filmography

Writer:

2000s

* Apadamokkulavadu (2008)
* Operation Duryodhana (2007) (writer)
* Raghavendra (2003) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
* Orey Thammudu (2001) (dialogue) (story)
* Aaghaaz (2000) (story) (as Posani Krishna Murali)

1990s

* Pellichesukundam (1997) (writer)
* Gokulamlo Seetha (1997) (dialogue)
* Master (1997) (dialogue) (as Krishna Murali P.)
* Alluda Mazaaka...! (1995) (dialogue) (story)
* Police Brothers (1994) (dialogue) (story)
* Gaayam (1993) (dialogue)

Director:

* Operation Duryodhana (2007)
*Apada mokkulavadu

Actor:

* Athadu
* Genmini
* Bobby(2002)

M RATHNAM

Filmography

Writer:

1. Yamadonga (2007) (dialogue)
2. Lakshyam (2007) (dialogue)
3. Vikramarkudu (2006) (dialogue)
4. Sye (2004) (dialogue)

VIJAYENDRA PRASAD

He is the father of ace director s s Rajamouli.He is now became director with nandamuri Hari krishna movie.

Filmography

Writer:

1. Yamadonga (2007) (story)
2. Vikramarkudu (2006) (writer)
3. Chatrapathi (2005) (writer)
4. Sye (2004) (story)
5. Gharana Bullodu (1995) (dialogue)

BOYAPATI SRINU

Filmography

Director:

1. Thulasi (2007)
2. Bhadra (2005)

Writer:

1. Bhadra (2005) (writer)

UTTEJ

Uttej is a familiar artist to most of the telugu film audience. He started his acting career from Siva. Followed by are Gaayam, Money (as the bachelor getting married who dreams about Urmila), Master and many others. The following is a brief chat with Uttej

Background
I am from Hyderabad. Graduated with B Sc from City college. Entered the film industry as an assistant director. I worked as an apperentice for the movie "Kallu". As an assistant director, first movie is ANR's "Raogari Illu" directed by Tharani. RamGopalVarma used to come on the sets for observation. And I got in touch with him. From then on I worked with RamGopalVarma as associate director from Siva till Rangeela, 14 films. Acted in few of those films too. And more over I am very much intrested in acting. And got more chances towards that. So here I am. I worked for more than 197 movies after coming into films in 1989.

How did cinema become your interest?
My grand father and father are completely involved in dramas and stage shows. They are writers also. Naturally, I had an inclination towards acting and becoming an actor. When I came to Hyderabad for education, I used to participate in Puppet shows, Radio dramas, mimes, magic shows, TV serials. I struggled a lot. In my childhood I used to like NTR garu. When I came to college, I became a fan of Chiranjeevi. I wanted to take a picture with him atleast. When I got a chance to act with him in 1996, I was very happy. I am a big fan of Chiranjeevi garu.

Are you married?
Yes and I have a daughter.

Any plans on going back to direction
I will definitely direct. I need some more experience and maturity.

What is your goal
I want to become a big celebrity. Be it as a director or an actor.

Filmography

Actor:

1. Chirutha (2007) .... Uttej
2. Classmates (2007)
3. Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
4. Chinna (2001)
5. Master (1997)
6. Gaayam (1993) .... Yadgiri
7. Shiva (1989/I) .... Yadgiri

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:

1. Drohi (1992) (assistant director)
2. Raat (1992) (assistant director)
3. Shiva (1989/I) (assistant director)

M S RAJU

M.S. Raju is a Telugu film producer. He produced blockbusters like Okkadu, Varsham, and Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana.

Filmography

* Vaana (2008)
* Aata (2007)
* Pournami (2006)
* Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
* Varsham (2004)
* Okkadu (2003)
* nee sneham (2002)
* manasantha nuvve (2001)
* Devi Putrudu (2001)
* Devi (1999)
* shatruvu

V N ADITYA

He worked under many directors as an assistant. His first directorial debut was with the film, Manasantha Nuvve. The film went on to be big hit.

In 2002, his next film was Sreeram, a remake of a Tamil blockbuster. The film ended up as an average flick.

In 2004, he went to stardom with hit flick Akkineni Nagarjuna starrer Nenunnanu. Though its received tough critical responses, the film went on to be a big hit.

In 2005, his film Manasu Maata Vinadhu was a disaster and faced many problems including the lead pair.

Next film was Boss - I Love You, which once again stars Akkineni Nagarjuna. Nayantara and Poonam Bhajwa are playing others roles. This film released on September 27, 2006.

His next film was Aata, with Siddarth and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles.
Filmography
Director:

1. Aata (2007)
2. Boss (2006)
3. Nenunnanu (2004)
4. Sreeram (2002)
5.Manasanta nuvve
6.Manasu mata vinadu
Writer:

1. Boss (2006) (writer)
2. Nenunnanu (2004) (screenplay)

MEHAR RAMESH

Filmography

Writer:

1. Kantri (2008) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
2. Desamuduru (2007) (screenplay associate)

Director:

1. Kantri (2008)

YADDANAPUDI SULOCHANA RANI

Filmography

Writer:

1. Agni Poolu (1981) (novel)
2. Chandipriya (1980) (novel)
3. Radha Krishna (1978) (novel) (story)
4. Premalekhalu (1977) (novel)
5. Secretary (1976) (novel)
6. Bangaru Kalalu (1974) (novel "Bangaru Kalalu")
7. Jeevana Tarangalu (1973) (novel)
8. Vichitra Bandham (1972) (novel "Vijetha")
9. Jai Jawan (1970) (novel)
10. Aatmiyulu (1969) (writer)
11. Aatma Gowravam (1965) (novel) (story)

SUNKARA SATYANARAYANA

Date of Birth:
Idpugallu, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India more
Alternate Names:
Sunkara-Vasireddy

Filmography

Writer:

1. Nammina Bantu (1959) (dialogue)
2. Edi Nijam (1956) (writer)
3. Parivartana (1954) (dialogue) (as Sunkara-Vasireddy)
4. Palletooru (1952) (dialogue) (as Sunkara-Vasireddy)

TOLETI VENKATA REDDY

Filmography

Writer:

1. Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam (1954) (dialogue)
2. Jeevitham (1949) (dialogue)

SADASIVA BRAMHAM VEMPATI

Filmography

Writer:

1. Sasural (1961) (story)
2. Illarikam (1959) (dialogue) (story)
3. Krishna Leelalu (1959) (adaptation) (dialogue)
4. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958) (adaptation) (dialogue)
5. Chenchu Lakshmi (1958/I) (adaptation) (dialogue)
6. Suvarna Sundari (1957/I) (story)
7. Sharada (1957) (story) (as Sadasivabrahman)
8. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/I) (dialogue) (story)
9. Bhale Ramudu (1956) (dialogue)
10. Charana Daasi (1956) (screen adaptation and dialogue)
11. Kanyasulkam (1955) (screen adaptation)
12. Pardesi (1953) (dialogue)
13. Samsaram (1950) (dialogue) (story)
14. Palnati Yudham (1947) (dialogue)
15. Gharana Donga (1942) (writer)
16. Choodamani (1941) (dialogue) (story)
17. Tenali Ramakrishna (1941) (story)