01/28/08 ~ Early Tollywood

1.28.2008

Seetha has worked with some of the leading stars of the South Indian cinema. Her focus is now in small screen. She is synonymous with the success of the soap opera "Penn". Seetha talks about her career in cinema.
Till now I have done over 125 films in all South Indian languages. Even today, I remember my first day of shooting for "Aan Pavam," directed by R. Pandiarajan. I was studying in class 10 when I was asked to work in films. The director saw me in a video, taken during my friend's wedding. He made enquiries and approached me. Though I was not keen in acting, my father wanted to see me on the silver screen. After working in "Aan Pavam," I decided that I must do justice to my roles.
After my entry into films I became busy and in fact I worked all days for years till I got married. For about 12 years I did not work, as I wanted to take care of my children.
Some of my best films were "Pennmani Aval Kannmani" and "Puthiyapathai" in which I liked my character very much. I liked my role in "Unnal Mudiyum Thambi" and in the recent film "Parijatham." I enjoyed my character in "Pranam," a Telugu film.
I got offers in small screen even when I was busy in films. But it was not possible for me to give dates. When I came back after a lay off for nearly twelve years, I felt small screen was best suited to me. And I told producers and directors that I would not work on holidays and my schedules would be only from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. I also said a big NO to working in locations outside Chennai. My first serial was "Velan".
When Radhika wanted me to work in "Chitti" I excused myself as I did not want to go outdoors. Even now, I come back home after 6 p.m. The basic thing is I am enjoying each and every day of my work.

Seetha Parthiban
Filmography

Actress:

1. Bunny (2005)
2. Gangotri (2003) (as Seeta)
3. Puthiya Pathai (1999)
4. Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
5. Muddula Mamaiah (1989) (as Seeta) .... Lakshmi
6. Mutyamantha Muddu (1989) .... Vidyadhari
7. Swara Kalpana (1989)
8. Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988) .... Kamalam
9. Dabbevariki Chedu (1987)
10. Aan Paavam (1985)

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E V V SATYANARAYANA

EV V Satyanarayan (born June 2, 1956) is a critically acclaimed Telugu Indian film director, writer and producer.
EVV Satyanarayana worked as an assistant director with Jandhyala. Later, he turned a director through ‘Prema Khaidi’ and brought out several excellent films like, ‘Aame, Kanyadanam, Okato Tareeku, Chaala Bagundi, Thaali’ and others.

His films like ‘Jambalakidi Pamba, Aa Okkati Adakku, Appula Appa Rao, Hello Brother, Varasudu, Intlo Illalu-Vantintlo Priyuralu, Maavidakulu’ were super hits and became one of the top directors of the Telugu film industry.

Later he started his own banner called EVV Cinema and brought out several good films in his own direction. Especially, his latest film ‘Kitakitalu’ on his banner in his own direction was a very big hit and proved that EVV could achieve a big hit at any time.

Satyanarayana E.V.V.
Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Director, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Actor
Director:

1. Sooryavansham (1999)
2. Aavida Maa Aavide (1998)
3. Maavidakulu (1998)
4. Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997)
5. Adhirindhi Alludu (1996)
6. Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi (1996)
7. Alluda Mazaaka...! (1995)
8. Ayanaku Iddaru (1995)
9. Aame (1994)
10. Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
11. Hello Brother (1994)
12. Aa Okkati Adakku (1993)
13. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
14. Varasudu (1993)
15. 420 (1992)
16. Seetharathnamgari Abbayi (1992)
17. Appula Appa Rao (1991)
18. Chevilo Puvvu (1990) (first filmed episode)
19. Prema Khaidi (1990)

Writer:

1. Sooryavansham (1999) (screenplay)
2. Maavidakulu (1998) (story)
3. Judwaa (1997) (story)
4. Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997) (screen adaptation)
5. Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi (1996) (writer)
6. Aame (1994) (story)
7. Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994) (story)
8. Hello Brother (1994) (story)
9. Aa Okkati Adakku (1993) (writer)
10. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993) (story)
11. 420 (1992) (screenplay) (story)
12. Appula Appa Rao (1991) (story)

Miscellaneous Crew:

1. Hai Hai Nayaka (1989) (associate director)
2. Indrudu Chandrudu (1989) (associate director)
3. Aha Naa Pellanta (1987) (associate director)
4. Nalugu Sthambalata (1982) (associate director)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:

1. Rendu Rella Aaru (1985) (assistant director)
2. Rendu Jella Seetha (1983) (assistant director)

Actor:

1. Indrudu Chandrudu (1989) .... Police Inspector Chasing