Rajanala kaleswara rao was played famous vilion roles in telugu and tamil films.he acted hundreds of films in his career.he played as vilion in so many janapada films with N.T.R and kantha rao.He is very famous for sword fightings in cinema.he played differant charectors like kamsa,jarasandha,mayal phakir,and social charectors.
Filmography
# Hello Brother (1994) .... Rajanala
# Bhale Tammudu (1985) .... Villain
# Nakili Manishi (1980)
# Saptaswarulu (1969)
# Varakatnam (1968)
# Apoorva Piravaigal (1967)
# Farz (1967) (as Raj Nala)
# Goodachari 116 (1967)
# Shri Krishnavataram (1967/I)
# Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (1967)
# Palnati Yudham (1966) .... Narasingaraju
# Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
# Satya Harishchandra (1965/II) .... Kaati Kapari
# Bobbili Yudham (1964) .... Vijaya Rama Raju
# Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
# Narthanasala (1963) .... Duryodhana
# Paruvu Prathishta (1963)
# Gundamma Katha (1962)
# Dakshayagnam (1962/I) .... Indra
# Siri Sampadalu (1962)
# Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)
# Usha Parinayam (1961)
# Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
# Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960)
# Raja Makutam (1959/I)
# Suvarna Sundari (1957/I)
# Kutumba Gauravam (1957/I) .... Relangi's son
# Vinayaka Chaviti (1957) .... Sathadhana
# Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/I)
# Jayasimha (1955)
.# Pratigna (1953)
Kotha Bangaru Lokam Copied Scenes
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RAJANALA KALESWARA RAO |
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C S R ANJANEYULU |
CSR ANJANEYULU WITH SVR Date of Death:
8 October 1963, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Generations of Telugu filmgoers fondly remember the doyen of mythological roles as CSR Anjaneyulu. He immortalised the varied roles that he essayed.The CSR Centenary Celebrations Committee and Kinnera Art Theatres are jointly organising the celebrations on July 11 at the Thyagaraya Gana Sabha, Chikkadapally.
Much before CSR's foray into cinema, his contribution to theatre was immense. His debut role as Lord Krishna in the play Radha Krishna paved way for many memorable roles such as Lord Rama, Ramadasu and Thukaram. He carved a niche for himself in social dramas by donning the roles of Shylock, Gireesham and Bhavani Shankarm.
He entered films through Draupadi Vastrapaharana. He catapulted to fame with his distinct style of acting and unique voice skills. Be it the role of Lord Venkateshwara in Venkateshwara Mahathyam or the lead role in Thukaram, CSR's potrayal left the audience with a sense of fulfilment and divine communion.
With over 175 movies to his credit, including Chudamani, Sumathi, Thaliprema, Gruhapravesham, Padukapattabhishekam, Jayaprada, Laila Majnu, Ratnamala, Pathaalabhairavi, Chakrapani and importantly, the role of Shakuni inMayabazaar, CSR handled the entire gamut of varied roles with finesse, that was held in awe by his contemporaries and the succeeding generations alike.
Filmography1. Babruvahana (1964)
2. Bobbili Yudham (1964) .... Lakshmanna
3. Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961) .... Badarayana Praggada
4. Bhakta Raghunath (1960)
5. Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960/I)
6. Illarikam (1959)
7. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958) .... Rao Bahadur Ramadasu
8. Ettuku Pai Ettu (1958) .... Kailasam
9. Suvarna Sundari (1957/I)
10. Maya Bazaar (1957/I) .... Sakhuni
11. Bhagya Rekha (1957)
12. Bhale Ammayilu (1957)
13. Chiranjeevulu (1956)
14. Bhakta Markandeya (1956/I)
15. Bhale Ramudu (1956)
16. Jayam Manade (1956)
17. Prema Pasam (1956)
18. Kanyasulkam (1955) .... Ramappa Pantulu
19. Rojulu Marayi (1955) .... Zamindar Sagarayya
20. Ante Kavali (1955)
21. Anta Manavalle (1954) .... Chidambaram
22. Chakrapani (1954) .... Chakrapani
23. Iddaru Pellalu (1954)24. Kanyadana (1954)
25. Kanyadanam (1954)
26. Sati Sakkubai (1954)
27. Chandirani (1953/I)
28. Chandirani (1953/II)
29. Devadasu (1953)
30. Paropakaram (1953/I)
31. Vayyari Bhama (1953)
32. Dharmadevata (1952/I)
33. Manavati (1952)
34. Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)
35. Prema (1952)
36. Patala Bhairavi (1951)
37. Agni Pareeksha (1951) .... Kumaravarma
38. Akasharaju (1951)
39. Navvite Navaratnalu (1951)
40. Saudamini (1951/I)
41. Maya Rambha (1950) .... Narada
42. Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1950) .... Paramanandaiah
43. Vali Sugriva (1950)
44. Laila Majnu (1949/I)
45. Jeevitham (1949)
46. Laila Majnu (1949/II)
47. Bhakta Siriyala (1948)
48. Ratnamala (1947)
49. Grihapravesham (1946) .... Ramana Rao
50. Mayalokam (1945)
51. Paduka Pattabhishekham (1945) .... Lord Rama
52. Bhakta Kabir (1944)
53. Sumati (1942)
54. Choodamani (1941) .... Madhusudhan
55. Talliprema (1941) .... Krishna Rao
56. Balaji (1939) .... Venkateshwara
57. Jayapradha (1939)
58. Tukaram (1938) .... Tukaram
59. Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1936) .... Krishna
60. Ramadasu (1933) .... Ramadasu
61. Rama Paduka Pattabhishekam (1932) .... Lord Rama
Music Department:
1. Sumati (1942) (playback singer)
2. Talliprema (1941) (playback singer)
3. Balaji (1939) (playback singer)
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DAGGUPATI VENKATESH Profile |
Venkatesh also known as "Victory Venkatesh" graduated with an MBA degree from Monterey Institute of International Studies, USA. After his return to India, he wanted to get into production. He became an actor in telugu films. His father, D. Rama Naidu and his brother D.Suresh Babu successfully runs one of the most prestigious banners in Telugu Cinema, Suresh Productions. He is married to Neeraja(Madanapalle,Chittoor District) and has a son Arjun Ramnath(6) and three daughters, Aashritha(19), Hayavahini(14) and Bhavana(8).He is won of the family heroes of telugu film industry.
Venkatesh debuted through Kaliyuga Pandavulu in the year 1986. The movie was not only a hit but also got him his first Nandi award, which is a rare accomplishment for an actor who has just completed his debut film. At an early phase of his career, Venkatesh got to work with Kasinadhuni Viswanath, who is considered a great classical director. Just two years old as an actor, Venkatesh acted in Swarnakamalam directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath. The movie got him his second Nandi. Varasudochadu, released in the same year, was another trophy. After a few flops, he got a break in the form of Bobbili Raja. Added to the name and performance of Venkatesh was delightful Divya Bharati, good comedy and melodious music. Bobbili Raja was a musical hit and also entertained audience from all sections because of it's ingredients. In Shathruvu, Venkatesh played angry young lawyer who takes law into his hands after failing to fight the corruption through the court. Venkatesh has also worked with famed Bollywood director (originally Telugu) Ram Gopal Varma in the film Kshana Kshanam, which was a huge success at the box office[citation needed]. Chanti, a remake of Tamil movie Chinna Tambi, happened in 1991. Chanti was definitely a challenging project for Venkatesh. Chanti was a box office hit and Venkatesh's career benefitted hugely by it. Starting with Chanti, he went for continuous remakes - that got him branded as a "remake actor". Anari was the remake of Chanti in Bollywood's Hindi cinema. Venkatesh started becoming a family hero and turned out a huge fan following among women. Venkatesh has acted in a lot of blockbusters. His recent film, Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule is a hit.
* 1986, Nandi Award for Best Male Debut, Kaliyuga Pandavulu
* 1986, Kinnera Award for Best Actor, Kaliyuga Pandavulu
* 1988, Kinnera Award for Best Actor, Brahma Putrudu
* 1988, Nandi Award for Best Actor, Swarnakamalam
* 1989, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu), Prema
* 1989, Nandi Award for Best Actor, Prema
* 1991, Madras Filmfans Award for Best Actor, Coolie No.1
* 1991, Cinegoers Award for Best Actor, Coolie No.1
* 1991, Bagyanagar Award for Best Actor, Shatruvu
* 1992, Cinegoers Award for Best Actor, Sundarakanda
* 1992, Yuvavahini Award for Best Actor, Sundarakanda
* 1993, Cinegoers Award for Best Performance, Abbai Garu
* 1993, Kalasagar Award for Best Actor, Abbai Garu
* 1996, Vamsee Berkley Award for Best Actor, Dharma Chakram
* 1996, Kalasagar Award for Best Actor, Dharma Chakram
* 1996, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu), Dharma Chakram
* 1996, Nandi Award for Best Actor, Dharma Chakram
* 1998, Kinnera Award for Best Actor, Ganesh
* 1998, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu), Ganesh
* 1998, Nandi Award for Best Actor, Ganesh
* 2000, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu), Jayam Manade Raa
* 2000, Nandi Award for Best Actor, Kalisundam Raa
* 2006, Santosham Best Actor Award, Sankranthi
2009
Marma Yogi
2008
Chintakayala Ravi Ravi
2007
Tulasi Tulasi Ram
Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Ganesh
2006
Lalshmi Lakshmi Narayana
2005
Subhas Chandra Bose Ashok/Subash Chandra Bose
Sankranthi Raghavendra Winner, Santosham Best Actor Award
Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Soggadu Cameo
Gharshana DCP Rama Chandra
Malliswari Prasad
2003
Vasantham Ashok
2002
Gemini Gemini
Vasu Vasu
2001
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Venkateswarlu aka "Venky"
Prematho Raa Chandra Sekhar
Devi Putrudu Krishna/Balaram
2000
Jayam Manade Raa Abhiram/Rudrama Naidu/Mahadeva Naidu Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Kalisundam Raa Raghu Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor
1999
Seenu Seenu
Raja Raja
1998
Premante Idera Murali
Ganesh Ganesh Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Surya Vamsham Harischandra Prasad/Bhanu
1997
Pellichesukondam Anand
Premichukondam Raa Giri
Chinnabbai Chinnabbai alias Sundaram
1996
Pavithra Bhandam Vijay
Sarada Bullodu Vijay
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu Sriram
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya Ravi Chandra
Dharma Chakram Rakesh Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
1995
Takdheervala Hindi
Pokiri Raja Balaraj Raja
1994
Muddula Priyudu Raju
Super Police Vijay
1993
Abbaigaru Dora Babu
Kondapalli Raja
Anari Hindi
1992
Sundarakanda Venkateswarlu
Chinarayudu Chinarayudu
Chanti Chanti
1991
Kshana Kshanam Chandu
Suyra IPS Surya
Coolie No.1 Raju alias Bharath
Shatruvu Ashok
1990
Bobbili Raja Raja
Aggi Ramudu
1989
Two Town Rowdy Shakthi
Dhruva Naksthram Dhruva Kumar
Ontari Poratam
Prema Pruthvi Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Varasudochadu Raghu
Swarna Kamalam Chandra
Brahma Putrudu
Raktha Tilakam
1987
Sreenivasa Kalyanam Srinivas
Vijetha Vikram Vikram
Trimurthulu
Bharatamlo Arjunudu
Ajeyudu Murali
1986
Brahma Rudrulu Prasad
Kaliyuga Pandavulu Vijay
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RAMGOPAL VARMA |
Early years
Ram Gopal Varma was born to Krishnam Raju and Suryamma. He was a dropout from V.R.Siddhartha Engineering College in Vijayawada before taking up a career initially as the owner of a video shop and then became one of India's leading film directors. He was not a regular at classes, but was known more as a big movie buff during his college days and used to analytically watch both American and Indian films through repeat viewings. He and his uncle were crazy about movies and would often skip classes to watch them in spite of beatings from his mother. He used to get very excited each time he saw the ‘Directed by’ and ‘A Film by’ title card and had the same passion when he saw his own name on the title card of his debut Shiva. There was no support from his family and even his uncle thought he was crazy.
He is highly influenced by Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather, however has his own style. He doesn’t bother with reviews and says, “Why should I worry about what the faceless reviewer thinks about my film? If he doesn’t like it, there is nothing that I could do about it.” Varma also does not respect any film awards and never attends award functions, regardless of whether he is nominated.
He is currently working on a project Amaanush a remake of X-Men, a story which was conceived by noted storywriter Chandra Ram Malvotta from Bangalore
Career
Ram Gopal Varma started his film career in the Hyderabad film industry as an assistant director for the films Raogarillu and Collectorgari Abbai produced by S.S.Creations. Ram Gopal Varma made a huge mark in the telugu industry with his debut film Shiva , a violent stylized crime drama with a college backdrop. At the age of 28, with no film background and training, he was able to convince Nagarjuna, then a young telugu star to do his debut movie. Nagarjuna liked the narration of the script and energy displayed by Varma, and produced the movie himself. Shiva became a landmark film for the Telugu industry and was later remade by Varma in Hindi, but was not able to repeat the same commercial success as that of the original.
His another bilingual (Telugu/Hindi) film Kshana Kshanam (starring Venkatesh and Sridevi in the lead) was loosely based on a Hollywood flick Romancing the Stone and was another huge blockbuster for the young Varma. Raatri (a bilingual horror flick with Revathi in the lead),Antham (a hard hitting bilingual crime drama with Nagarjuna and Urmila Matondkar in the lead, all failed to repeat the commercial success of his first two films.
Govinda Govinda (with Nagarjuna and Sridevi in the lead) became controversial because the villain of the film steals the diamond studded crown from the sacred Lord Venkateshwara idol. Despite it being purely fiction, the scene was considered sacrilegious. Indian censor boards asked Varma to delete this scene and the movie became a dud at the box-office.
One of his release Gaayam with newcomer Jagapati Babu and Urmila Matondkar was about the politics of a city, most people consider it to be Vijayawada during his college days in the city. The screenplay was provided by popular Tamil film director Mani Ratnam, and Ratnam wrote the script based on The Godfather. It became a huge success and put Varma back on top.
He would then start his own production banner Varma corporation limited and produced Telugu films such as Money, Money Money, Gulabi, Wife of Mr. Vara Prasad, Anaganaga oka roju, Deyyam (with the last two directed by Varma himself). His assistant directors Krishna Vamsi, Shiva Naageshwar Rao and Teja who worked as a cinematographer for his movies, later became big names in the telugu industry.
While popular Indian Cinema was either over the top action films or glamorous love stories, his movies were more deep and realistic. Though Indian Cinema has always produced ace movie-makers who reveled in the portrayal of realism, he is credited for bringing realistic films into the mainstream and creating his own niche as a maker of stylish yet realistic commercial cinema.
He has been known for remaking his own movies. He remade Shiva(Telugu) into Shiva(Hindi) then re-remade the same movie in 2006 as Shiva 2006(Hindi) with a different cast and tasted commercial failure. He then remade Raatri(Telugu) as Raat(Hindi). He made Antham(Telugu) into Drohi(Hindi).
His first success in Bollywood started with the commercial blockbuster Rangeela, a romantic drama. Urmila Matondkar became a big Bollywood star overnight. A. R. Rahman also became a star in Bollywood with this film. Attempting to recreate the success of Rangeela, Varma followed Rangeela with Daud, a romantic adventure, which was a huge dud.
Varma decided to switch tracks and released the ground breaking film Satya, a film based on the Mumbai underworld. The film was brutally realistic as Varma did extensive research on Mumbai organized crime and shot the film documentary style along Mumbai slums, chawls and streets. Made with a shoe string budget and non-stars, this film made famous actors like Manoj Bajpai, J.D Chakravarthy, and writers like Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap and music composers like Sandeep Chowta and Vishal Bharadwaj. The film was widely considered Varma’s first true masterwork, and with the film Varma single-handedly created a genre which would be popularly known as the ‘Mumbai-noir’. Some critics bashed Varma for his glorification of Mumbai hoodlums, causing Varma to add a cautionary message during the end credits of the film. Varma decided afterwards to only direct films in Bollywood from then onwards. The mega blockbuster film spawned many imitations in Bollywood, but all were largely inferior.
Another hard hitting masterpiece followed shortly after with ‘Shool’, written and produced by Varma. The film looked into the life of a police officer, in the harsh rural setting of Bihar. The film repeated Varma favorite Manoj Bajpai and was a commercial and critical success.
With movies like Kaun, Bhoot and his award winning masterpiece Company he cut out song and dance sequences commonplace in Bollywood films, so as not to interrupt the flow of the narration. He is also known to be very particular about the background scores and for a long time collaborated with composers Sandeep Chowta and Vishal Bharadwaj.
Ram Gopal Varma often criticises the popular Bollywood film fraternity. He does so with sarcastic humor. His films almost always deal with the contemporary and urban. The scheme is mostly set in the city of Mumbai, however, the scope is allowed to expand as per the story. He is also known for introducing new actors and technicians in his films, rather than using established actors and technicians. He often uses Indian stage actors in his films rather than Bollywood stars. Critics say his movies don't just sketch a macro perspective but go deeper into the minds of the protagonists attempting to uncover their motivations.
His recent release Naach, which Ram Gopal Varma called his best film yet, was a self reflective piece and was an intense drama about the relationship between an idealistic choreographer who wants to revolutionize the film world and an ambitious actor who just wants to become rich and famous. The film did not do well commercially but was a critical success. In a recent interview with the Indian Express newspaper the filmmaker criticized Indian audiences saying "I gave Ayn Rand to a Municipal School."
His next film as a director was Sarkar and released in June 2005. The film had the father-son Bollywood superstar duo Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan playing a father-son role in the film. Varma had said that Sarkar was a mix of Marlon Brando from the The Godfather, and the real life tale of respected Mumbai politico Bal Thackeray. Amitabh Bachchan played the character of Sarkar who is a self righteous and powerful politician.
He spends most of his time these days producing small budget films for his production house Varma Corp, for most of which he often is the ‘ghost director’. He produces films at a rapid rate that is unfamiliar to the Indian Film Industry. He has had many successes including Ab Tak Chhappan - based on the life of infamous Mumbai police officer Daya Nayak, 'D' - a prequel to his earlier hit "Company" based on real life Mumbai ganglord Dawood Ibrahim and Ek Hasina Thi. Also with the Darna series, 'Darna Mana Hai' and 'Darna Zaroori Hai', he created an innovative path breaking Bollywood horror series but unfortunately both met with critical and commercial failure. Varma is still primarily known for his 'Mumbai noirs'. His Production company - popularly known as "Factory" recently started making a remake of legendary Hindi movie (King of all remakes) - Sholay starring Amitabh Bachchan (for the role of Gabbar Singh) and many other Bollywood stars.
Awards and nominations
Ram Gopal Varma has won the Nandi award (Awards given by Government of Andhra Pradesh yearly) for Best Director thrice for 'Shiva','Kshana kshanam'and 'Prema Katha'.
He also has won Best Director (in Bollywood) four times for Satya, Jungle, Company and Bhoot.
Relationships
Allegedly Ram gopal varma has had numerous relationships with the actresses he has discovered, most notably Urmila Matondkar, Antara Mali. Ram Gopal Varma counters these rumors by saying that all the heroines in his films are his sisters. He also has one daughter from an earlier marriage (to someone outside film-industry, but which did not last long).
FILMOGRPHY
Shiva (1989)
• Kshana Kshanam (1991)
• Raat (1992)
• Antam (1992)
• Drohi (1992)
• Gaayam (1993)
• Govindha Govindha (1993)
• Rangeela (1995)
• Great Robbery (1996)
• Deyyam (1996)
• Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
• Daud: Fun on the Run (1997)
• Satya (1998)
• Prema Katha (1999)
• Kaun (1999)
• Mast (1999)
• Jungle (2000)
• Company (2002)
• Bhoot (2003)
• Naach (2004)
• Sarkar (2005)
• Shiva (2006)
• Darna Zaroori Hai (Story 2) (2006)
• Nishabd (2007)
• Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay (2007)
• Sarkar 2
Productions
Money (1993)
• Money Money (1994)
• Gulabi (1996)
• W/O V.Varaprasad (1998)
• Dil Se (1998)
• Shool (1999)
• Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001)
• Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
• Road (2002)
• Darna Mana Hai (2003)
• Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon! (2003)
• Ek Hasina Thi (2004)
• Ab Tak Chhappan (2004)
• Gayab (2004)
• Vaastu Shastra (2004)
• D (2005)
• Mr Ya Miss (2005)
• Shabri (2005)
• Shock (2006)
• Darna Zaroori Hai (2006)
• Darwaaza Bandh Rakho (2006)
• Go (2007)
• Zabardast (2007)
• Leelai (2007)
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AKKINENI NAGARJUNA Profile |
Name: Akkineni Nagarjuna
Nick name: Nag
Born: August 29, 1959 (12:27)
Birth Place: Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Hindu
Education
Schooling: Hyderabad Public School
Intermediate: Little flower school, Abids, Hyderabad
B.E (Mechanical) : Guindy Engg. College, Madras
MS (Automobile) : University of Michigan, USA
Family
Father: Sri.Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR)
Mother: Smt. Annapoorna
First Marriage: Lakshmi (18 February 1984)
Second Marriage: Amala (11 June 1992)
Sons: Naga Chaitanya (Born on 23 November 1986-Mother-Lakshmi-Birth Place-Hyderabad), Akhil (Born on 8 April, 1994-Mother-Amala-Birth Place-San Jose,USA)
Other Family Members
Mr.Venkat Akkineni (brother) Ms.Satyavathi (Sister) Mr.Yarlagadda surendra (Bava) Mr.Sumanth (Nephew, Premakadha fame) Ms.Supriya (Niece, Akkada ammayi-Ikkada abbai fame) Mr.Chalasani Ramesh (Bava)
Mother tongue:Telugu
Address:
Plot No.959-A. Road No.48, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033
First Shooting: Sep 20, 1985 at Annapurna Studios
Debut Movie: Vikram, 23rd May 1986
Fast Facts: • First film Vikram released on 23-05-1986
• Child artist in Sudigundaalu
• Sang a song in Sitaramaraju - Vinudu Vinudu Ee cigarette
Akkineni Nagarjuna Born August 29, 1959 in Chennai, India), often known as Nagarjuna, is a popular Telugu Cinema actor and a successful producer. He is the son of veteran actor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who was an actor in the 60's and 70's.
Nagarjuna was born to Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Annapurna Akkineni. Nagarjuna did his schooling at Hyderabad Public School and later went to Little Flower Junior College to do his intermediate. After that, he went on to do mechanical engineering in the highly-reputed College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai(also called as Anna University). He later attended the University of Michigan, Anne Arbor, where he got a masters degree in Automobile engineering.
He has two sons, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil Akkineni(featured in Sisindri).
His first movie Vikram released on May 23, 1986 was a remake of the Hindi film Hero. After acting in four films, he acted in Majnu as a tragedy hero; similar roles were known to be his father's forte. He acted with his father in the movie Collectorgari Abbayi. His first big hit was Akhari Poraatam co-starring Sridevi that ran for 100 days in 12 centers. Geethanjali a love story directed by Maniratnam followed by Shiva an action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma were highly successful and established him as one of the top heroes. He was known for encouraging new directors such as Ram Gopal Varma by giving them a chance to make movies with him. He also made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi remake of Shiva. Movies such as President Gari Pellam and Hello Brother gave him the status of a mass hero. After that, Ninne Pelladutha directed by Krishna Vamsi followed and was a huge hit. Later, he took up the challenge of portraying Annamacharya, the legendary singer/poet of medieval times in the movie Annamayya It ran for 100 days in 42 centers and is one of the biggest hits in Tollywood. He won the National Award for this role in Special Jury. He is the only actor in Tollywood to receive this award.
In 2004, Nagarjuna had two releases, Nenunnanu and Mass, both which went on to become super hits. In 2005, Nagarjuna had one release, Super. Super didn't reach upto the exceptations. In 2006, Nagarjuna had two releases, Sri Ramadasu, a period film based on the life of great saint-composer Ramadasu, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and Boss, I Love You. Sri Ramadasu was a big hit at box office however Boss, I Love You was a flop. His next project is Don, which is directed by Raghava Lawrence. After the Don he worked in a multistarrer movie with Manchu Vishnuvardhan babu in Krishnarjuna in the direction of P.Vasu. It didn't do well at Box-Office. Now, he is working in "King", Sreenu Vytla is the Director and Cute looking Trisha is the heroine. It was rumored that Nagarjuna is going to do a film "Power" in Lawrence Direction where Nag's close friend and Bollywood turned Tollywood Heroine Tabu is doing a cameo role.
Trivia
* He revived his father’s production Annapurna Studios which has become one of the most successful production companies of recent times in Tollywood.
* Nagarjuna never hesitates to experiment when he produces films.He gave a chance to a newcomer who had no prior experience in movies to direct him. The newcomer didn't disappoint him and went on to become one of the finest directors of Indian film industry. The director is none other than RamGopal Verma. Nag is also known for his swiftness in decision making. He agreed to work with Krishna Vamsi(director) after seeing 10-minute-rushes of the director's film Gulabi. His decision proved to be bang on target as they made the blockbuster movie Ninne Pelladutha.
* Nagarjuna never works after 6pm. If there is night shoot, he has to be informed 4 days earlier.
* Nag is not very keen on acting in Tamil films despite the fact that he has a huge fan following in Tamilnadu.His films like Geethanjali and Shiva had seen excellent runs in Tamil nadu. His re-entry in Tamil however was marred by the listless movie,Ratchagan. Nag however got raving reviews for his performance in Ratchagan and obviously the screenplay/story of the movie was a letdown.
* He also own's a major share in MAA TV.
Awards
* Vamsi Berkley Award-Vikram-1986
* Bharathamuni-Geetanjali-1989
* Andhrapradesh Cinegoers Award-Geetanjali-1989
* Vamsi Berkley Award-Shiva-1989
* Cinema Express Award-Shiva-1989
* Film Fare Award-Shiva-1989
* Akruthi Film Award-Ninne Pelladutha-1996
* Bangaru Nandi- Andhra Pradesh State Government
* Award-Annamayya-1997
* Bharathamuni Award-Annamayya-1997
* Screen Videocon Award-Annamayya-1997
* National Award- Central Government Special Jury Award-Annamayya-1997
* Andhra Pradesh Film Journalists Association Award-Azad-2000
* Bngaru Nandi- Andhra Pradesh State Government Award (Sharing with Sri.Chiranjeevi)-Santosham & Manmadhudu-2002
* MAA TV Cinema Award for Most Successful Hero of the Year-Santosham & Manmadhudu-2002
FILMOGRAPHY
2008
King
Krishnarjuna Lord Krishna
2007
Don
2006
Boss - I Love You Gopal Krishna
Sri Ramadasu Gopanna/Sri Ramadasu
2005
Super Akhil Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
2004
Mass Ganesh
Nenunnanu Venu
2003
LOC Kargil Maj. Padmapani Acharya,
2 Rajputana Rifles
Shivamani 9848022338 Shivamani
2002
Manmadhudu Abhiram
Agni Varsha Yavakri
Santosham Karthikeya aka Karthik Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor
2001
Snehamante Idera Aravind
Akasa Veedhilo Chandu
Bava Nachadu Ajay
Eduruleni Manishi Surya Murthy/Satya Murthy
2000
Azad Azad
Ninne Premista Srinivas
Nuvvu Vastavani Chinni
1999
Ravoyi Chandamama Sashi
Seetaramaraju Ramaraju
1998
Zakhm Raman Desai
Chandralekha Seeta Rama Rao
Auto Driver Jagan
Aavida Maa Aavide Vikranth
Angaarey Raja
1997
Ratchagan Ajay
Annamayya Annamayya Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor
Winner, National Film Award for Special Jury
1996
Ninne Pelladutha Seenu
Mr. Bechara Ajay
Ramudochhadu Ram
Vajram Chakri
1995
Criminal Ajay Kumar
Gharana Bullodu Raju
Sisindri
1994
CriminalAjay Kumar
Hello Brother Deva/Ravi Varma
Govinda Govinda
1993
Allari Alludu Kalyan
Varasudu Vinay
Rakshana Bose
1992
President Gari Pellam
Drohi Raghav/Shekhar Hindi
Antham Raghav
Kudha Gawah Insp. Raja Mirza
1991
Killer Eeshwar
Jaitrayatra
Santhi Kranthi
Chaitanya Chaitanya
Nirnayam Vamsi Krishna
1990
Shiva Shiva Hindi
Iddaru Iddare
Neti Siddhaartha
Prema Yuddham
1989
Shiva Shiva Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Agni
Geethanjali Prakash
Vicky Daada Vikram
Vijay
1988
Janaki Ramudu
Murali Krishnudu Murali Krishna
Chinna Babu
Aakhari Poratam Vihari
1987
Kirayi Dada
Agni Putrudu
Collector Gari Abbai
Sankeertana
Majnu
Aranyakanda
1986
Captain Nagarjuna
Vikram Vikram
As Producer
* Super (2005) (producer)
* Mass (2004) (producer)
* Satyam (2003) (producer)
* Manmadhudu (2002) (producer)
* Yuvakudu (2000) (producer)
* Prema Katha (1999) (producer)
* Ninne Pelladatha (1996) (producer)
* Sisindri (1995) (producer)
* Shri Ranganeethulu (1983) (producer)
* Premaabhishekam (1981) (producer)
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MEGASTAR CHIRANJEEVI |
MEGASTAR CHIRANJEEVI PROFILE:
Name: Chiranjeevi
Original Name: Konidella Sivasankara Varaprasad
Nick Name: Chiru, Chiranjeevi, Megastar
Born: August 22nd, 1955
Zodiac Sign:Virgo
Height: 5' 9 "
Birth Place: Mogalturu, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Family:
Father: Sri Venkat Rao
Mother: Anjana Devi
Brothers: Nagendra Babu, Pavan Kalyan
Sisters: Vijaya Durga & Madhavi
Wife: Surekha
Daughters: Sushmita (12.03.1982) & Srija (09.11.1988)
Son: Ramcharan Tej (27.03.1985)
Education: B.Com (Narsapur College), Diploma in film acting
Facts:
• Obtained Diploma in acting on 30th June 1978
• First Film acted: Punadi Rallu
• First Film Released on: 22nd September 1978
• First 100 Days film: Manavuri Pandavulu
• First heroine: Reshmaroy
Debut Film: Pranam Khareedu (telugu)
God: Hanuman
Heroine:Hema Malini
Plays he acted in: Chaiman, Rajeenama, Light Veligindi
First cinema person to meet when he went to Madras for acting: Laxmi Deepak
First Film acted: Punadi Rallu
First Film Released: Pranam Khareedu
First Heroine: Reshma Rai
First Producer to give remuneration: Jaya Krishna (Rs 1,116/-)
First Clap: Love in Singapore
Number of films before marriage:11
First Duel Role: Nakili Manishi
First Shield Received: Manavoori Pandavulu
First Outdoor film: Punadi Rallu (Rajahmundry)
First shield distribution: Manishiko Charitra
First film with more costumes: Gudhachari No. 1
First special getup: Chattaniki Kallulevu (as a Negro in a song)
First Wig film: Raktha bandham
First guest dance film:Prema Natakam
Unreleased films:Vaddi Kasula vaadu, Chinna Puli - Pedda Puli
Chiranjeevi, the Megastar of Tollywood today, was born on 22nd August of 1955 in Mogalturu, a small village in 'West Godavari' District in Andhra Pradesh to Sri Venkat Rao and Anjana Devi. He grew up in his native village with his grand parents, while his family was elsewhere because of his father's occupation. The sense of discipline and hard work which he still embraces were introduced at a very young age in his life and the tough childhood he had, being the eldest in his family, have helped him to handle many such events of higher proportion with great expertise in the later stages of his life.
Little did he imagine, even in the wildest of his dreams that he would, one day, be a Megastar and rule the Telugu Film Industry. Years later, this youngster, dearly called "Chiru" in the Film Industry, with his hard work and dedication to his profession could make it really big in the field hitting the limelight, with an unparallel fan following emulating his every act, word, dress and dance. What makes this ordinary human being such an extraordinary one - Hardwork and Dedication!
Varaprasad’s education was nomadic accounting to his father Venkat Rao’s frequent transfers to Ongole, Bapatla, Chirala, Nellore etc, which didn’t really defer Vara Prasad as he gained a great friend circle wherever he was. Varaprasad is really fortunate for his father has constantly encouraged him after having discovered the undaunted liking of his son towards cultural activities.
Varaprasad did his schooling in Nidadavolu, Gurajala, Ponnuru, Mangalagiri and Mogalturu. He also won first prize for his first performance as Parandamayya Panthulu. After high school, Varaprasad joined Bi.P.C in P.R.Sharma Jr. College at Ongole. Following that he finished his B.Com from Narasapur college.
After graduation, Varaprasad moved to Madras to seek a career in his chosen field of acting in the Film Industry. To get himself ready for the camera, he joined in a film institute. This was in 1977.
Chiranjeevi tied the wedding knot to Surekha, daughter of eminent yesteryear comedian Allu Ramalingayya, on 20th of February, 1980. The auspicious time was 11:50 AM. The couple is blessed with 2 daughters, Susmitha and Srija and a son, Ram Charan Teja.
Films like 'Kothala Raayudu', 'Punnami Naagu', 'Mogudu Kaavali', 'Kiraayi Rowdeelu', 'Subhalekha', 'Maga Maharaju', 'Intlo Raamayya-Veedhilo Krishnayya', 'Abhilasha', 'Manthri Gaari Viyyankudu' etc are the super-hits in his first phase.
The films ala Vijetha, Magadheerudu, KondaveetiRaja, Chantabbayi, Challenge, Rakshasudu, DongaMogudu showed his versatility in performance.
The film Pasivadi Pranam, released in 1987, gave Chiranjeevi a super stardom. New style of dances were introduced. Chiranjeevi created waves with his steps which is known as "Break Dance". In the same year he acted in SwayamKrushi in the direction of kalatapasvi K. Viswanath and won Nandi Award for his performance.
Chiranjeevi is a Saleable Product, Chiranjeevi is a Hot cake - is what both industry people and the spectators chant beyond any doubt. He gave super duper hits such as YamudikiMogudu, AthakiYamudu Ammayiki Mogudu.
Chiru became Supreme Hero with Yamudiki Mogudu. The title "Megastar" was used for the first time while publicizing K.S.Rama Rao’s movie Marana Mrudangam which released in August 1988. In the same year was released Rudraveena directed by K.Balachander, which bagged the "Nargis Dutt" award for Chiranjeevi in the national arena.
The first half of 90’s decade peaked Chiranjeevi’s career graph to soaring heights for every movie released rewrote the box-office history. Gang Leader, Rowdi Alludu, Jagadeka Veerudu-Athiloka Sundari, Gharana Mogudu are only a few to be cited.
Unfortunately, even the much bright star, Sun, encounters a phase of eclipse. And Chiranjeevi is no exception. Movies like Mechanic Alludu, SP Parasuram, Big Boss, Rickshavodu proved to be commercially disastrous. Mugguru Mongallu, Alluda Majaka did average at the box office. Big Boss and Rikshavodu were mere formula films. The controversy raked by Alluda Majaaka for some double-intender dialogues and few scenes affected Chiranjeevi’s image among his fans.
Chiranjeevi threw a self-declared 'gap' after Rickshavodu to have a self-scanning of his conscience and thus emerged out with much mature and versatile portrayal with the film Hitler followed by 'Master', 'Baavagaaru Baagunnara', 'Choodaalani Vundi', ''Sneham Kosam', 'Sneham Kosam', 'Iddaru Mithrulu', 'Annayya', 'Indra', 'Stalin', 'Shankar Dada MBBS' and Chiranjeevi fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Shankar Dada Zindabad.
Chiranjeevi didn’t limit himself only to Telugu spectators. He is well acclaimed by Bollywood for his films 'Prathibandh', 'Aaj ka Goondaraj'. The dubbed version of 'Gang Leader', The hunters of the Indian treasure, introduced Chiranjeevi to foreign spectators as well.
Charity and Services:
On October 2, 1998, he founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT), which includes Chiranjeevi Blood and Eye Banks. It is the state's largest recipient of Blood and Eye Donations. The Blood Bank of the CCT helped over 80,000 people and the Eye Bank has helped about 1000 people in the state of Andhra Pradesh since its opening.
So far around 3.5 lakh people have pledged their eyes to CCT so far, giving 1600 people eye sight through CCT. CCT has also won the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" by the AP State Government for the past 4 years.
On June 10, 2006, The President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at the Jubilee Hills Check post in Hyderabad.
Recently chiranjeevi charitable trust has reached one more landmark by crossing the one lakh mark in collecting the blood and more than 96,000 people were helped with blood by this blood bank.
Chiranjeevi Trivia:
* Chiranjeevi won Southern Filmfare Award (Best Actor) for seven years
* Chiranjeevi is one of the highest paid actors in India.
* Chiranjeevi's "Thriller" music video is one of the most viewed videos on Youtube.
* Chiranjeevi's old hit movies are given to the distributors and exhibitors for free when ever they loose money on his new movie. And his old movies are still good grossers at box office
Awards
In January 2006, Mr Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India. In November 2006, Chiranjeevi was awarded with a honorary doctorate by Andhra University for his services to the Telugu film industry and for his social work, A P Govt Nandi Awards for Swayankrushi (1987) and Apatbandhavudu (1992). Over 10 Filmfare Awards won.
Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust, 6-3-345/16, Hindi Nagar, PanjaGutta, Hyderabad - 500 034Telephone: (040)-335 3114
Filmography
1.Pranam Kareedu (Reshma Roy-22/09/78)
2.Manavoori Pandavulu (09/11/78)
3.Tayaramma Bangarayya (Madhavi-12/01/79)
4.Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba (Madhavi-01/03/79)
5.Kotta Alludu (villain) - 31/05/79
6.I love You (Suvarna-01/06/79)
7.Poonadi Rallu (21/06/79)
8.Idi Katha Kaadu (Jayasudha-29/06/79)
9.Sri Rambantu (Geeta-03/07/79)
10.Kothala Raayudu(Madhavi-15/09/79)
11.Agni Samskaram(Madhavi-21/02/80)
12.Kottapeta Rowdy (guest) -07/03/80
13.Chandipriya(Suvarna-07/03/80)
14.Aarani Mantalu(Kavita-15/03/80)
15.Jathara(Indrani-19/04/80)
16.Mosagadu (villain)-22/05/80
17.Punnami Naagu(Menaka-13/06/80)
18.Nakili Manishi(Sangeeta & Sunita -01/08/80)
19.Kaali(Fatafat Jayalakshmi-19/09/80)
20.Thathayya Premaleelalu(Geeta & Seema-19/09/80)
21.Love In Singapore(Meslin-27/09/80)
22.Prema Tarangalu(Sujatha-24/10/80)
23.Mogudu Kaavali(Gayatri-15/11/80)
24.Rakta Sambandham(Suvarna-13/12/80)
25.Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu(Suvarna-15/01/81)
26.Paravathi Parameshwarulu(Prabha-06/02/81)
27.Todu Dongalu(Geeta-12/02/81)
28.Tirugu Leni Manishi(Fatafat Jayalakshmi-03/04/81)
29.Prema Natakam (guest) -18/04/81
30.Nyayam Kavali(Radhika-15/05/81)
31.Ooriki Ichina Maata(Kavita-24/06/81)
32.Rani Kasula Rangamma(Sridevi-01/08/81)
33.47 Rojulu(Jaya Prada-03/09/81)
34.Srirasthu Subhamasthu(Swapna-26/09/81)
35.Priya(Radhika (guest)-23/10/81)
36.Chettaniki Kallu Levu(Madhavi-30/10/81)
37.Kirayi Rowdylu(Radhika-24/12/81)
38.Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya(Madhavi-23/04/82)
39.Bandipotu Simham(sumangali-21/05/82)
40.Subhalekha(Sumalatha-11/06/82)
41.Idi Pellantara(Radhika-16/07/82)
42.Sitadevi(Rajani-30/07/82)
43.Radha My Darling(Vijaya Kala-30/07/82)
44.Tingu Rangadu(Geetika-01/10/82)
45.Patnam Vachina Prativrathalu(Radhika-01/01/82)
46.Billa Ranga(Syamala Gowry-15/10/82)
47.Yamakinakarudu(Radhika-22/10/82)
48.Mondigatam(Radhika-06/11/82)
49.Manchupallaki(Suhasini-19/11/82)
50.Bandhalu Anubandhalu(Suhasini-26/11/82)
51.Prema Pichollu(Radhika-14/01/83)
52.Pelletoori Monagadu(Radhika-05/02/83)
53.Abhilasha(Radhika-11/03/83)
54.Aalyashikaram(Sumalatha-07/05/83)
55.Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu(Radhika-09/06/83)
56.Puli Bebbuli(Radhika-16/06/83)
57.Gudachari No.1(Radhika-30/06/83)
58.Magamaha Raju(Suhasini-15/07/83)
59.Roshagadu(Madhavi-29/07/83)
60.Maa Inti Premayanam(Madhavi-11/08/83)
61.Simhapoori Simham(Radhika & Madhavi-20/10/83)
62.Khaidi(Madhavi, Sumalatha-28/10/83)
63.Mantri Gari Viyankudu(Poornima Jayaram-04/11/83)
64.Sangarshana(Nalini-29/12/83)
65.Allulu Vasthunnaru(Geeta-11/02/84)
66.Goonda(Radha-23/02/84)
67.Hero(Radhika-23/03/84)
68.Devanthakudu(Vijaya Shanti-12/04/84)
69.Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu(Vijaya Shanti-28/06/84)
70.Challenge(Vijaya Shanti & Suhasini-09/08/84)
71.Intiguttu(Nalini-14/09/84)
72.Naagu(Radha-11/10/84)
73.Agnigundam(Sumalatha-23/11/84)
74.Rustum(Urvasi-21/12/84)
75.Chattam Tho Poratam(Madhavi & Sumalatha -11/01/85)
76.Donga(-Radha14/03/85)
77.Chiranjeevi(Vijaya Shanti-18/04/85)
78.Jwala(Bhanupriya & Radhika -14/07/85)
79.Puli (Radha -26/07/85 )
80.Raktha Sindhuram (Radha -24/08/85)
81 .Adavi Donga (Radha -19/09/85 )
82 .Vijetha (Bhanupriya -23/10/85 )
83 .Keerathakudu (Suhasini -10/01/86 )
84 .Kondaveeti Raja (Vijaya Shanti & Radha -31/01/86)
85 .Magadheerudu (Jaya Sudha -07/03/86 )
86 .Veta (Jaya Prada -28/05/86 )
87 .Chantabbai (Suhasini -22/08/86)
88 .Rakshasudu (Suhasini & Radha -02/10/86)
89 .Dairyavanthudu (Vijaya Shanti -27/11/86 )
90 .Chanakya Shapadham (Vijaya Shanti -18/12/86)
91.Donga Mogudu (Radhika, Madhavi & Bhanupriya-09/01/87)
92 .Aradhana (Suhasini -27/03/87)
93 .Chakravarthy (Bhanupriya -04/06/87 )
94 .Pasivadi Pranam (Vijaya Shanti -23/07/87 )
95 .Swayam Krushi (Vijaya Shanti -03/09/87)
96 .Jebu Donga (Radha, Bhanu Priya -25/12/87)
97 .Manchi Donga (Vijaya Shanti & Suhasini-14/01/88)
98 .Rudraveena (Sobhana -04/03/88)
99 .Yamudiki Mogudu (Vijaya Shanti & Radha-29/04/88)
100 .Khaidi No.786 (Bhanupriya -10/06/88 )
101 .Marana Mrudangam (Radha & Suhasini -04/08/88)
102 .Trinetrudu (Bhanupriya -22/09/88 )
103 .Yudda Bhoomi (Vijaya Shanti -11/11/88)
104 .Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (Vijaya Shanti-14/01/89)
105 .State Rowdy (Radha & Bhanupriya -23/03/89)
106 .Rudranetra (Vijaya Shanti & Radha -16/06/89)
107 .Lankeshwarudu (Radha -27/10/89)
108 .Kondaveeti Donga (Radha & Vijayashanti -09/03/90)
109 .Jagadekaveerudu Athilokasundari (Sridevi -09/05/90)
110 .Kodama Simham (Radha, Sonam & Vani Vishwanath -09/08/9)
111 .Prathibandh (Hindi) (Juhi Chawla -28/09/90)
112 .Raja Vikramarka (Amala & Radhika -14/11/90)
113 .Stoovertpuram Police Station (Vijaya Shanti & Nirosha-09/01/91)
114 .Gang Leader (Vijaya Shanti -09/05/91)
115 .Rowdy Alludu (Sobhana & Divaya Bharati -18/10/91)
116 .Gharan Mogudu (Nagma & Vani Vishwanath -09/04/92)
117 .Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (Hindi) (Menakshi Seshadri -10/07/92)
118 .Aapathbandavudu (Menakshi Seshadri -09/10/92)
119 .Mutamestri (Meena & Roja -17/01/93)
120 .Mechanic Alludu (Vijaya Shanti -27/05/93)
121 .Mugguru Monagallu (Roja, Nagma & Ramya Krishna -07/01/94)
122 .S.P.Parshuram (Sridevi -16/06/94)
123 .The Gentleman (Hindi) (Juhi Chawla -18/11/94 )
124 .Alluda Mazaaka...! (Ramya Krishna & Rambha -26/02/95 )
125 .BigBoss (Roja -15/06/95)
126 .Rikshavodu (Nagma & Soundarya-14/12/95)
127 .Hitler (Rambha -04/01/97)
128 .Master (Sakshi Sivanand & Roshini -03/10/97)
129 .Bavagaru Bagunnara..? (Rambha -09/04/98)
130 .Choodalani Vundi (Soundarya & Anjala Zhaveri -27/09/98)
131 .Sneham Kosam (Meena -01/01/99)
132.Iddaru Mitrulu (Saakshi Sivanand,Rambha & Ramya Krishna-30/04/99)
133 .Annayya (Soundarya & Simran -07/01/00)
134 .Mrigaraju (Simran, Sanghvi & Rambha -11/01/01)
135 .Manjunatha (Meena & Soundarya -22/06/01 )
136 .Daddy (Simran & Ashima Bhalla -04/10/01 )
137 .Indra (Sonali Bendre, Arti Agrawal -24/07/02)
138 .Tagore (Jyothika, Shriya -18/09/03)
139 .Anji (Namratha Sirodkar -15/01/04)
140 .Shankar Dada MBBS (Sonali Bendre -15/10/04)
141 .Andarivadu (Tabu & Rimmi Sen -04/06/05 )
142. Jai Chiranjeeva(Sameera reddy_-21/12/05)
143.Stalin(Trisha-20/09/06)
144.Shankardada Zindabad (Nisha Kothari-2007-Shankar Prasad)
