VANKAYALA SATYANARAYANA

Filmography

Actor:

1. Sutradhaarulu (1990)
2. Donga Kollu (1988)
3. Sruthi Layalu (1987)
4. Vijetha (1985)
5. Subhalekha (1982) .... Challeshwara Rao
6. Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
7. Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba (1979)
8. Seetamalakshmi (1978)
9. Athavarillu (1976)

HEMASUNDER

Filmography :

Actor,

1. Manishiko Charithra (1984)
2. Subhalekha (1982) .... Bhattu
3. Chettaniki Kallu Levu (1981) .... John
4. Kothala Raayudu (1979)
. Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba (1979)

Self:
1. Thyagayya (1981) .... Lord Shiva

NARAYANA RAO

Narayan Rao experience to debt as actor in antuleni katha.

I was doing my acting course still, when I was selected for the role. Balachander sir came as an invigilator for my exams. While he was there, he selected three of us for this film – me, Rajinikanth, and Pradeep Sakti for the roles.

I was actually selected to do the role that was finally done by Prasad Babu, while a Kannada actor Ashok was supposed to do the role of Gopal tat I actually played. Ashok had some issues and walked out in the last minute saying that he cannot do the role. Ananthu gaaru asked Rajini to suggest someone who could do that role, and Rajini suggested my name! Thus, the role finally landed in my kitty. I was initially hesitant to do the role, as Kamal did a great job in the original (Tamil version), but I did the role nevertheless, as I could not say anything to Balachander sir. As the film celebrated hundered days, Balachander sir said on the stage that I did 90% of what Kamal did in the original, adding that it'll in fact be 150% for the Telugu version, and that he was happy with that.

...Even Pradeep Sakti was supposed to do a different role originally, that of Soman who seduces Jayavijaya and Jayalakshmi in the film, but he was nervous and finally ended up doing the conductor role in the film. ...My first remuneration was Rs. 1500/- and Rajinikanth's was Rs. 1000/-! We got a signing amount of Rs. 100/-, went to Vadapalani with in bus and performed puja with that amount on our first day.

This film made Jayaprada a big artiste. She was very good in the film, but while doing the film Balachander sir was so strict that she even wanted to drop out of the film midway. Rajini and I convinced her to have patience. ...The greatness of Balachander gaaru is that he can turn even a useless stone into a priceless diamond! All the hard work you feel while doing will be forgotten when you see the end product. Even today, people rememeber me as Gopal of Anthu Leni Katha, even after thirty years since release, and it's a great feeling!

...Most of the shooting was done in Neptune Studio, which belongs to Bheem Singh gaaru. Jayaprada's house set was also in that studio. Songs and other scenes were done in Vizag. The song are, EmiTi lOkam! and the terrace shots are done at Apsara Hotel in Vizag.

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Actor, Producer
Actor:

1. Hitler (1997) .... Mohan Rao
2. Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
3. Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
4. Raja Vikramarka (1990)
5. Mutyamantha Muddu (1989)
6. Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) (as Narayana Rao)
7. Devanthakudu (1984)
8. Manchupallaki (1982)
9. Chettaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
10. Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
11. Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba (1979)
12. Guppedu Manasu (1979)
13. Anthuleni Katha (1976)
14.Gang leader

Producer:

1. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) (producer)
2. Devanthakudu (1984) (producer)
3. Chettaniki Kallu Levu (1981) (producer)

K.RAMNOTH

Telugu and Tamil cinema owes much to the talented threesome - Muthuswami Iyer, A.K. Sekhar and K. Ramnoth, who worked with untiring zeal and modest means to promote their venture, Karthikeya Studio.

NOT MANY are aware that there was another movie studio on Greenways Road, in Adyar, in late 1930-early 1940's but it did not survive long. During its short life it changed hands and names too. It was located near the Jiddu Krishnamurthy estate in what is now known as `Bishop's Gardens'. Tamil cinema owes much to a trio of enterprising men, Muthuswami Iyer, A. K. Sekhar, a brilliant art director, and K. Ramnoth, the forgotten genius of South Indian cinema.

Muthuswami Iyer was a journalist, magazine editor and publisher, adman, studio-owner and filmmaker. He directed many movies in Madras, Bombay and elsewhere. He along with Ramnoth and Sekhar, made a formidable threesome and a brilliant creative team in the early decades of Tamil cinema. At first, Iyer worked as a journalist with the now defunct, evening newspaper, The Mail. He reviewed English movies and nurtured an increasing interest in cinema as a medium of artistic expression. He gave up his job with The Mail and with limited finances promoted an English movie and fine arts monthly magazine, Sound and Shadow. His art designer and layout-man, was none other than Appakonam Kula Sekhar, who soon came to be known as A. K. Sekhar.

Shortly after the magazine was in circulation, a diminutive, modest, bespectacled young man, a B. A. degree-holder from Poojapura, Trivandrum, employed in Madras as an apprentice with the Kodak Company, knocked at the doors of Iyer's office, with an article on photography. It was so brilliant that Iyer not only accepted it but also offered the surprised young man a job with Sound and Shadow, which he accepted at once! His name was K. Ramnoth.

The Muthuswami Iyer- Ramnoth- Sekhar trio worked round-the-clock to make the magazine interesting and viable, not an easy task in the early 1930s. A rich impresario, lover of fine arts, talent scout and lawyer of Mylapore, G. K. Seshagiri, financially backed the magazine. One morning in 1933 a letter from distant Kolhapur, a Princely State then, arrived at the magazine office. The letter, which was to change the lives of the trio, and that of many others, was signed, `V. Shantaram', partner, `Prabhat Films'. Shantaram, one of the greatest filmmakers of the country, wrote to Sound and Shadow seeking help to make a Tamil film using the sets and props of his Hindi film, "Sairandhri'' (1933, India's first colour film). The film had not done well and the company was trying to cut its losses by launching ``Seetha Kalyanam''(1933) in Tamil.

Seshagiri, V. Sundaram Iyer, his children, S. Rajam, Jayalakshmi and seven-year-old prodigy, S. Balachandar, and members of an amateur drama troupe, boarded a train at Madras to Miraj (a railway junction) en route to Kolhapur. Also travelling with them was a lean, ascetic-looking but brilliant musician who had recently relocated in the city in search of greener pastures. He stayed with the lawyer and taught Carnatic music to Rajam and Jayalakshmi. He was to help them compose the music for the film. As the train chugged on to its destination, he was blissfully unaware that he was on his way to fame and fortune! His name was Papanasam Sivan!

The trio worked untiringly to promote their venture "Karthikeya Studios" at Adyar , with finance provided by a Nattukottai Nagarathar, popularly known as Nattukottai Chettiar. It was a modest enterprise, lacking even the barest of technical equipment such as a 35mm movie camera, required to run a movie studio. It was indeed a lucky break when the well-to-do auditor-turned-filmmaker, Bommireddi Narasimha Reddi, soon to create Telugu cinema history as B. N. Reddi, drove into the studio to meet the enterprising threesome. He had just incorporated his film production company under the name `Rohini Pictures' in association with the sadly neglected Grand Old Man of South Indian Cinema and a pioneer in Indian films, H. M. Reddi. The two had planned their maiden movie and were looking for a studio. Even at the first meeting BN (as he was familiarly known) was more than impressed by Ramnoth and Sekhar. The meeting had far reaching consequences not only in the lives of BN, Ramnoth and Sekhar but also in the history of South Indian cinema. BN hired the studio for a sum of Rs. 16,000. With disarming honesty and transparency, Ramnoth told BN that he needed the money in advance! BN's admiration and regard for that creative genius rose and he at once paid the full amount.

Ramnoth took the next train to Bombay and after a week returned to Madras with a used Mitchell 35-mm movie camera, some lights, and small items for the studio! And there was enough money left to run the studio! What charming times! Where have they vanished? Why? Today one cannot get even a tripod for that money! (The Telugu film that was produced at Karthikeya Studio by Rohini Pictures was the classic of the 1930s — "Grihalakshmi''(1938). The film had the brilliant actress Pasupuleti Kannamba in the title role. The multi-faceted film personality, Chittoor V. Nagaiah, took his bow in cinema in a minor role in this movie. "Grihalakshmi'' was a hit all over the South, even in areas where none spoke or understood a word of Telugu. Nagaiah attracted the attention of crowds and critics and stepped firmly on the rungs of the ladder to success...

In "Sundaramurthy Nayanar''(1938), also shot at their studio, Ramnoth created film history with a scene that stunned and thrilled moviegoers. In what was truly a miracle, a torrent of paddy fell over the parched, famine-stricken land! The audiences cheered wildly in the movie houses and many burnt camphor as an offering to the gods! Some marvelled at how the scene was done! Ramnoth shot the scene with miniatures. It was the first time miniature photography was used in Tamil cinema.

Ramnoth devoleped sound and photo graphy techniques. Ramnoth was from kerala, But he setteled in Madras. The owner of wale pictures studio, P.V.Das was invited Ramnath as Technician for his studio. Ramnath was father of the sound and lighting techniques for the south film indrustry. He was desghined wale pictures studio, that was the first studio of the telugu indrustry. He worked with famous dircterB.N.Reddy for vande maataram film. He belived that ,the technician is the life for cinema. So he was started 'cine technicians assosiation of south india' in 1940. Everyyear this institute giving best technician award in the name of Ramnath. He was died in 1956 at the age of 45 yers what ever it may be south film indrustruy will be very thankfull to Ramnoth.

Filmography

Director:

1. Kathanayaki (1955)
2. Rihaee (1954)
3. Sugam Engay (1954)
4. Viduthalai (1954)
5. Manithan (1953)
6. Thayi Ullam (1952)
7. Ek Tha Raja (1951)
8. Marmayogi (1951)
9. Beedala Patlu (1950)
10. Ezhai Padum Padu (1950)
11. Kanniyin Kathali (1949)
12. Paduka Pattabhishekham (1936)
13. Markandeya (1935)

Cinematographer:

1. Oka Talli Pillalu (1953)
2. Kanchana (1952)
3. Beedala Patlu (1950)
4. Kalpana (1948)
5. Bhakta Potana (1942)
6. Devatha (1941)
7. Sumangali (1940)
8. Vande Mataram (1939)
9. Grihalakshmi (1938)
10. Sasirekha Parinayam (1936)
11. Seeta Kalyanam (1934)

Writer:

1. Devatha (1941) (writer)
2. Sumangali (1940) (writer) (as A.K. Ramnoth)
3. Vande Mataram (1939) (screenplay)

ERANKI SHARMA

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Director, Miscellaneous Crew
Director:

1. Sitadevi (1982)
2. Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba (1979)
3. Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)

Miscellaneous Crew:

1. Aaina (1977) (associate director) (as E. Sharma)

VIJAYA LALITHA

Filmography

Actress:

1. Hathkadi (1995) (as Vijaya Lalita) .... Lata (Mayor's wife)
2. Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam (1991)
3. Adadani Saval (1983)
4. Devudu Mamayya (1981)
5. Kamalamma Kamatam (1979)
6. Shri Ram Vanvas (1977)
7. Vichithra Dampathyam (1971)
8. Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) (as Vijaya Lalitha) .... Cabaret Dancer
9. Goodachari 116 (1967)
10. Saakshi (1967)

SARAT BABU

Actor Sarath Babu has played a variety of roles in the past 28 years. Many of these got him awards and rewards and the actor is still going strong. He has acted with some of the best-known directors in the industry and is looking to perform meatier roles in the years to come. Sarath Babu talks about his experience in the industry and intentions for the future.

While at college, I wanted to be a police officer. When I was doing my final year I had to wear glasses and the dream was shattered. My friends goaded me try my hand in films. Entering filmdom was a cakewalk for me. May be that was what the Almighty had decided for me.

After finishing college, I went to a function where I saw the giants of the silver screen — K. Balachander and Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. There I think K.B. saw me. He asked Singeetham whether he knew me. Director Rao called me and introduced me to K.B. sir.

He asked me whether I was interested in acting. I said yes. He asked me to come to his office the very next day. I was given a role in the film `Nizhal Nijamagirathu'.

The first shot was at Hyderabad. I was not nervous, as I knew that I was safe in the hands of K.B. sir. After that, I acted in some of his best films such as `Nool Veli'.

I have done nearly 200 films in all the South Indian languages and a couple of films in Hindi and one in English.

In these, Telugu and Tamil films share nearly 80 films each and 20 plus in Kannada and a few in Malayalam and two in Hindi.

I just finished an English film `Waking Dreams' and the film is to be released in November at the New York International film festival and then later in India.

It is centred around two families, one Indian and other American. I am the only actor from India and I represent the Indian family and all other actors are from the U.S. An Indian named Deepika is the director.

The film has come out well and I am waiting for its Indian release.

My grandchildren can watch all my movies. But I would like them to watch the best among the lot - `Nool Veli', `Mullum Malarum', `Udiripookal', `Salangai Oli' and `Amirthavarshini' (Kannada).

When the film `Nenjathai Killathe' went for the National awards, Hrishikesh Mukerjee was the chairman of the awards committee. I got a letter from him saying I missed the supporting actor award by a whisker. For me, that was the biggest award. I have also received eight `Nandi' awards from the Andhra Pradesh Government for best actor and supporting actor. I cherish these awards. I was shooting for a bilingual film in Rajamundry. K. Balachander came to Chennai to edit `Nool Veli'. When he returned, he patted me on the shoulders and said I had done my character in the best possible way and he mentioned a particular scene where he said my performance was excellent. That was more than an Oscar award for me.

I feel I was blessed in getting different roles in different languages. I like Sivaji Ganesan, S.V. Rangarao, Sanjeev Kumar, M.R. Radha and Savithri.

Apart from acting, I would like to do some other work in filmmaking. I may try my hand at direction and production. But that too only after five years. Till then I feel I am only a director's actor.
Sarathbabu

Filmography

Actor:

1. Waking Dreams (2008/II) (completed) .... Dr. Kumar
2. Shankardada Zindabad (2007)
3. Rocky: The Rebel (2006) .... Rocky's father
4. Asthram (2006)
5. Evandoi Srivaru (2006) .... Master
6. Sri Ramadasu (2006) .... Bhadrudu
7. Kalvanin Kadhali (2005) (as Sarath Babu)
8. Gajendra (2004)
9. Shock (2004) .... Dr. Rajan
10. Arul (2004)
11. Swethanagu (2004) .... Professor
12. Ninney Ishta Paddaanu (2003)
13. Kasthuriman (2003)
14. Istam (2001) .... Chakravarthy
15. Daddy (2001/I)
16. Annayya (2000) .... Rangarao
17. Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi (1996) .... Vishnu Murthy
18. Suryaputrulu (1996)
19. Sisindri (1995)
20. Ghatotkachudu (1995) .... Koteswara Rao
21. Muthu (1995) .... Zamindar
22. Hello Brother (1994)
23. Ankuram (1993)
24. Aapathbandavudu (1992) .... Sripathi
25. Annamalai (1992) .... Ashok
26. Vadinagari Gajulu (1992)
27. Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) .... Gopalakrishna
28. Kokila (1989)
29. Bava Marudula Sawal (1988)
30. Chinni Krishnudu (1988)
31. Dabbevariki Chedu (1987)
32. Samsaaram Oka Chadarangam (1987)
33. Velaikkaaran (1987)
34. Kalyana Thamboolam (1986)
35. Muddula Manavaraalu (1986)
36. Anveshana (1985) .... James
37. Pagal Nilavu (1985) .... Peter
38. Swathi (1985)
39. Swathi Muthyam (1985)
40. Sagara Sangamam (1983) .... Ragupathy
41. Sitaara (1983) .... Sitaara's Brother
42. YamaKinkarudu (1982) .... Kishore
43. Pelleedu Pillalu (1982) .... Durga's husband
44. 47 Natkal (1981)
45. Radha Kalyanam (1981) .... Dr. Anand
46. Seethakoka Chilaka (1981) .... David
47. Idi Kathakaadu (1979)
48. Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)
49. Guppedu Manasu (1979)
50. Ninaithale Inikkum (1979) .... Guest
51. Utharipookal (1979) .... Prakash
52. Maro Charithra (1978)
53. Mullum Malarum (1978) .... Kumaran
54. Stree (1973)

RANGANATH

Filmography

Actor:

1. Sundarakanda (2008) (filming)
2. Annavaram (2006)
3. Nijam (2003) .... Venkateswarlu (Seetaram's father)
4. Manmadhudu (2002)
5. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) .... Ramachandra Naidu's father
6. Ammaye Navvithe (2001) .... Seshadri Naidu
7. Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
8. Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi (2001)
9. Premante Idera (1998) .... Venkatramayya (Shailaja's father)
10. Brundavanam (1992)
11. Kodama Simham (1990)
12. Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
13. Rudranetra (1989)
14. Kokila (1989)
15. Mutyamantha Muddu (1989)
16. Antima Theerpu (1988)
17. Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988)
18. Donga Mogudu (1987)
19. Veta (1986)
20. Vijetha (1985) .... Narasimham's eldest son
21. Adavi Donga (1985)
22. Chiranjeevi (1985)
23. Shri Datta Darshanam (1985) .... Karthaveeryarjuna
24. Ee Chaduvulu Makkodu (1984)
25. Khaidi (1983)
26. Aalyashikaram (1983)
27. Adavallu Aligithe (1983)
28. Ee Charitra Ae Siratho (1982)
29. Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)
30. Intinti Ramayanam (1979)
31. Andame Anandam (1977)
32. Panthulamma (1977)
33. America Ammayi (1976)
34. Secretary (1976)
35. Zamindarugari Ammayi (1975)

BOINA SUBBA RAO

Filmography

Director:

1. Priyamainasrivaaru (1997)
2. Mangalya Balam (1985)
3. SamsaraBandam (1980)

CHARU HASAN

Trivia: Brother of Kamal Hassan

filmography as: Actor,

1. Mounam (1995)
2. Veera (1994) .... Devi's Dad
3. Prardhana (1991)
4. Randam Varavu (1990) .... Sivanandji
5. Adharvam (1989) .... Thevalli
6. Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987) .... Swamy
7. Vedam Puthithu (1987) (as Charuhasan) .... Neelkanth Sastry
8. Tabarana Kathe (1986) (as Charuhasan) .... Tabara
9. Rugma (1983) .... Raman Shenoy
10. Nenjathai Killathe (1981) .... Pratap's Boss
11. Subhodayam (1980)
Self:
1. Show (2002) .... Professor

J.V.RAMANA MOORTHY

Brother of actor Somayajulu J.V..

Filmography

Actor:

1. Arya (2004)

2. Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)

3. Karthavyam (1991) .... Principal Ramakrishna

4. Kobbari Bondam (1991)

5. Naku Pellam Kavali (1987)

6. Sirivennela (1986)

7. Shri Datta Darshanam (1985)

8. Ananda Bhairavi (1984)

9. Subhalekha (1982) .... Jagannatham

10. Aakali Rajyam (1981)

11. Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu (1981)

12. Saptapadhi (1980)

13. Subhodayam (1980)

14. Idi Kathakaadu (1979)

15. Guppedu Manasu (1979)

16. Dongala Dopidi (1978)

17. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)

18. Maro Charithra (1978)

19. Siri Siri Muvva (1978)

20. M.L.A. (1957)

SULAKSHANA

Filmography
Actress:

1. Dabbevariki Chedu (1987)
2. Gatti Melam (1985)
3. Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) .... Bhairavi
4. Allulu Vasthunnaru (1984)
5. Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
6. Aayiram Nilavae Vaa (1983)
7. Subhodayam (1980) .... Geetha

Costume and Wardrobe Department:

1. Baaghi (2000) (dress designer)

Costume Designer:

1. Souten Ki Beti (1989)

VISWANATHAM

Filmography

Actor:

1. Alluda Mazaaka...! (1995) .... Poojari
2. Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
3. Yamaleela (1994)
4. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
5. Prema Entha Madhuram (1991)
6. Appula Appa Rao (1991)
7. Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)
8. Chantabbai (1986) .... Tham
9. Aalaapana (1986)
10. Vijetha (1985)
11. Anveshana (1985) .... Jatkabandi vaadu
12. Ladies Tailor (1985)
13. Srivaariki Premalekha (1984) .... Marichembu
14. Subhalekha (1982)
15. Shankarabharanam (1979)

JIT MOHAN MITRA

Filmography

Actor:

1. Prema Entha Madhuram (1991)
2. Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
3. Sruthi Layalu (1987) .... Anjaneyulu
4. Sirivennela (1986)
5. Sur Sangam (1985) (as Jitmohan Mitra)
6. Srivaariki Premalekha (1984) .... Hanumaanlu
7. Sagara Sangamam (1983) .... Film Choreographer
8. Subhalekha (1982) .... Keshava Rao
9. Shankarabharanam (1979)
10. Pranam Kareedu (1978)

DUBBING JANAKI

Filmography

Actress:

1. Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)
2. Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
3. Swathi Kiranam (1992)
4. Golmaal Govindan (1992)
5. Prema Entha Madhuram (1991)
6. Swarnakamalam (1988)
7. Aradhana (1987)
8. Swathi Muthyam (1985)
9. Puttadi Bomma (1983)
10. Sagara Sangamam (1983) .... Kamala Haasan's mother
11. Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)
12. Saptapadhi (1980)
13. Shankarabharanam (1979)
14. Seetamalakshmi (1978)

PUSHPA KUMARI

Filmography

Actress:

1. Subhalekha (1982) .... Sujatha's mother
2. Shankarabharanam (1979)
3. Indradhanusu (1977)

TULASI

Alternate Names:
Baby Tulasi

Filmography

Actress:

1. Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992) .... Meera
2. Jeevana Ganga (1988)
3. Dhoorathu Pacchai (1987)
4. Muchataga Mugguru (1985)
5. Preminchu Pelladu (1985)
6. Anubandham (1984)
7. Disco King (1984)
8. Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
9. Manthrigari Viyyankudu (1983)
10. Trisulam (1983)
11. Ee Pillaku Pellavuthundha (1983)
12. Subhalekha (1982) .... Lakshmi
13. Nalugu Sthambalata (1982)
14. Nyayam Kavali (1981) (as Baby Tulasi) .... Padma15. Shankarabharanam (1979) .... Sankaram
16. Seetamalakshmi (1978)

RAJYA LAKSHMI

She is well known as sankarabharanam rajya lakshmi.She played daughter role to sankarabharanam sankara sashtry in this movie.After that she played so many roles with chandra mohan and others.Now she is doing character roles and mother roles.

Filmography

Actress:

1. Chess (2006/I) .... Rajalakshmi
2. Priyasakhi (2005) (as Raja Lakshmi)
3. Swarabhishekam (2004)
4. Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989)
5. Samsaram (1988)
6. Vivaaha Bhojanambu (1988) .... Sita Rama Rao's Sister
7. Pasivadi Pranam (1987) .... Lakshmi
8. Amritamgamaya (1987) .... Sarada
9. Ivide Thudangunnu (1984) .... Indu
10. Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
11. Abhilasha (1983/I) .... Susheela
12. Adavallu Aligithe (1983)
13. Neti Bharatam (1983)
14. Aakrosam (1982) .... Nirmala
15. Pooviriyum Pulari (1982) .... Nandini
16. Thrishna (1981) .... Sridevi
17. Shankarabharanam (1979)

MANJU BHARGAVI

Manju Bhargavi gave her first Kuchipudi performance at the age of five, training under Guru Vempatti Chinna Satyam, imbibing and perfecting difficult and intricate features of Kuchipudi. Forming her own troupe in 1978, she has given over 2000 performances around the world, in Canada, USA, Malaysia, Kenya, etc., including on national television. Internationally famous musical film 'Shankarabharanam' is a feather in her cap. She is the Chairperson of Kuchipudi Syllabus Committee of Dance exams in Karnataka. She also runs a dance school in Bangalore with about 40 students. She has conducted two Dance Festivals and is working to start a Kuchipudi Research Centre in Bangalore. Some of her numerous award winning performances were at Kuchipudi Festivals in Calcutta (1986), in Nagpur (1989), dance festivals in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, etc.

Filmography

Actress:

1. Ninne Pelladatha (1996)

2. Yamaleela (1994)

3. Sagara Sangamam (1983)

4. Shankarabharanam (1979) .... Ratnaprabha

5. Yamagola (1975) .... Menaka