Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
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Sirivennela Sitaramasastri (born 20 May 1955) is an Indian lyricist
known for his works in Telugu Cinema
.
He is a multiple winner of Nandi Award for Best Lyricist
and Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu. He was the key note speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's
celebrations held in Chicago
between 2 and 4 July 2009 He is currently the highest paid film lyricist
in Andhra Pradesh. Recently, He was also felicitated by the Bay area Telugu association
district of the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
. While pursuing his habit of poetry writing, he worked with the state-owned Telephone department for a living before he started writing film-songs. He discontinued studying medicine in Andhra Medical College
.
His father Dr C V Yogi was a multi faceted scholar who worked as a lecturer in Anakapalli (AMAL College) and Kakinada
(Ideal College).
Sitarama Sastri currently resides in Hyderabad along with his wife and two sons.
Sirivennela
. The songs in the movie were so phenomenally popular that the name of this movie got tagged to his given name
.
The songs of this movie are wonderful and rich in meaning that each of the songs is remembered to this day as landmarks in Telugu film-music.
A particular highlight of the movie is the song Vidhata Thalapuna, sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
and P. Susheela
. The song is about Aum
, the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, from which the Veda
traditions originated. Other notable songs include Adibhikshuvu Vadinedi Koredhi and Ee gali Ee Nela.
. Another director Krishna Vamsi
formulated a story and made a movie Chakram based on 'Jagamanta kutumbam' song written by Sirivennela.
Apart from being a lyricist, Sitarama Sastri is also a philosopher, thinker and a crusader through his songs for social reformation.
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
known for his works in Telugu Cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
.
He is a multiple winner of Nandi Award for Best Lyricist
Nandi Award for Best Lyricist
The following is a list of recipients of the Nandi Award for Best Lyricist....
and Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu. He was the key note speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's
celebrations held in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
between 2 and 4 July 2009 He is currently the highest paid film lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
in Andhra Pradesh. Recently, He was also felicitated by the Bay area Telugu association
Background
Chembolu Sitarama Sastri hails from the town of Anakapalli in VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
district of the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. While pursuing his habit of poetry writing, he worked with the state-owned Telephone department for a living before he started writing film-songs. He discontinued studying medicine in Andhra Medical College
Andhra Medical College
Andhra Medical College is one of the premier Medical colleges in India. It is affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences.It is the oldest medical college in Andhra Pradesh & 6th oldest in INDIA.-History:...
.
His father Dr C V Yogi was a multi faceted scholar who worked as a lecturer in Anakapalli (AMAL College) and Kakinada
Kakinada
Kakinada is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad. It is also the headquarters of East Godavari district. It is nicknamed "Fertilizer City" , "Pensioner's Paradise" and "Second Madras"...
(Ideal College).
Sitarama Sastri currently resides in Hyderabad along with his wife and two sons.
Sirivennela
His first work in films were the songs for K. Viswanath'sKasinadhuni Viswanath
Kasinadhuni Vishwanath is an Indian film director and actor from Telugu Cinema. He is a multiple winner of National Film Award and Nandi Award...
Sirivennela
Sirivennela
Sirivennela is a 1986 Telugu film based on Arts and was released in India in 1986. The movie was directed by K. Viswanath who is known for his presentation in the classical arts in the current societal status of India.-Plot:...
. The songs in the movie were so phenomenally popular that the name of this movie got tagged to his given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
.
The songs of this movie are wonderful and rich in meaning that each of the songs is remembered to this day as landmarks in Telugu film-music.
A particular highlight of the movie is the song Vidhata Thalapuna, sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas...
and P. Susheela
P. Susheela
Pulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
. The song is about Aum
Aum
Om or Aum Om or Aum Om or Aum (also , written in Devanāgari as and as , in Sanskrit known as (lit. "to sound out loudly"), ', or ' (also as ') (lit. "Auṃ form/syllable"), is a sacred/mystical syllable in the Dharmic or Indian religions, i.e...
, the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, from which the Veda
Vedas
The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism....
traditions originated. Other notable songs include Adibhikshuvu Vadinedi Koredhi and Ee gali Ee Nela.
Nandi Awards
| Year | Movie | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sirivennela Sirivennela Sirivennela is a 1986 Telugu film based on Arts and was released in India in 1986. The movie was directed by K. Viswanath who is known for his presentation in the classical arts in the current societal status of India.-Plot:... |
Aadi Bhikshuvu |
| 1987 | Sruthilayalu | Thelavaarademo swami |
| 1988 | Swarnakamalam Swarnakamalam Swarna Kamalam or Swarnakamalam is a 1988 critically acclaimed Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Venkatesh and Bhanupriya in the lead roles. The original soundtrack of the film was composed by Ilayaraja... |
Andela ravamidi padamuladaa |
| 1993 | Gaayam Gaayam Gaayam is a 1993 Telugu movie directed by Ram Gopal Varma, which established Jagapathi Babu as a star. The film's lyrics were written by Sirivennela and its music was composed by Sri. It starred Jagapathi Babu, Revathi, Urmila and Kota Srinivasa Rao... |
Surajyamavaleeni swarajyamendukani http://www.sirivennela-bhavalahari.org/?p=4312 |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Chilaka ee thoodu leeka http://www.sirivennela-bhavalahari.org/?p=1188 |
| 1996 | Sreekaram | Manasu kaastha kalatha padithe http://www.sirivennela-bhavalahari.org/?p=6478 |
| 1997 | Sindhooram Sindhooram Sindooram is a critically acclaimed, 1997 Telugu film, directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film features Ravi Teja, sanghavi and Brahmaji in lead roles... |
Ardha shathapdapu agnanaanee http://www.sirivennela-bhavalahari.org/?p=4528 |
| 1999 | Prema Katha | Devudu karunisthaadani http://www.sirivennela-bhavalahari.org/?p=9530 |
| 2005 | Chakram | Jagamantha kutumbham naadi http://www.sirivennela-bhavalahari.org/?p=4038 |
| 2008 | Gamyam Gamyam Gamyam is a 2008 Telugu film directed by Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi. Having returned from the United States with the sole intention of becoming a filmmaker, Jagarlamudi's inspiration for this film came mainly from the film Easy Rider and the book The Motorcycle Diaries... |
Entha varaku endu koraku http://www.sirivennela-bhavalahari.org/?p=2440 |
Honours
- He is a winner of the Bronzed Llama for which he is noted for in his home town of Anakapalli.
Lyric Style
Although he is more popular for his film songs, he has also written devotional and patriotic songs. He has written over a thousand songs on Lord Shiva. Some of his patriotic songs inspired movies like Gayam directed by Ram Gopal VarmaRam Gopal Varma
Ram Gopal Varma is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer...
. Another director Krishna Vamsi
Krishna Vamsi
Krishna Vamsi Pasupuleti is an award-winning Indian film director in Telugu Cinema.-Early life and background:...
formulated a story and made a movie Chakram based on 'Jagamanta kutumbam' song written by Sirivennela.
Apart from being a lyricist, Sitarama Sastri is also a philosopher, thinker and a crusader through his songs for social reformation.
Partial filmography
| Year | Movie | Cast | Music | Song(s) |
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| 1986 | Sirivennela Sirivennela Sirivennela is a 1986 Telugu film based on Arts and was released in India in 1986. The movie was directed by K. Viswanath who is known for his presentation in the classical arts in the current societal status of India.-Plot:... |
Sarvadaman Banerjee, Suhasini | K V Mahadevan | Vidhata talpuna, Chandamam ravey, Merisey taralona, Aadi Bhikshuvu, Ee gali ee nela, Prakruthi Kanthaku |
| 1987 | Swayam Krushi Swayam Krushi Swayamkrushi is a Telugu movie released on 3 September 1987 . It was made on Poornodaya Movie Creations by Edida Nageshwara Rao and directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath and had Chiranjeevi act in Kasinadhuni Viswanath's direction for the second time after Subhalekha. It also had Vijayashanti,... |
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Ramesh Naidu Ramesh Naidu Pasupuleti Ramesh Naidu was a South Indian music director. His major works were in Telugu films in the 1970s and 1980s. The music he did for the film Megha Sandesham is consideredas his best score.-Biography:... |
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| 1988 | Swarnakamalam Swarnakamalam Swarna Kamalam or Swarnakamalam is a 1988 critically acclaimed Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Venkatesh and Bhanupriya in the lead roles. The original soundtrack of the film was composed by Ilayaraja... |
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Ilayaraja | |
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K V Mahadevan | |
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R D Burman | ||
| 1992 | Gaayam Gaayam Gaayam is a 1993 Telugu movie directed by Ram Gopal Varma, which established Jagapathi Babu as a star. The film's lyrics were written by Sirivennela and its music was composed by Sri. It starred Jagapathi Babu, Revathi, Urmila and Kota Srinivasa Rao... |
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Anathineeyara, Sruthi neevu, Thelimanchu | |
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Sri Murthy | |
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Koti | ||
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Mahesh Babu Mahesh Babu Mahesh Babu born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975 is an Indian film actor from Telugu Cinema. Born to Legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in the movie Needa... , Bhumika Chawla Bhumika Chawla Bhumika Chawla is an Indian actress. She made her film debut in the Telugu film Yuvakudu and has since then worked in various Indian film industries and appeared in over thirty films in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi and Malayalam... |
Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work... |
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| Allari | Allari Naresh Allari Naresh Allari Naresh is an Indian film actor who stars in Tollywood films. He is the son of Telugu veteran director and producer EVV Satyanarayana. He got the tag Allari before his name after the success of his first film. But his debut film in Tamil, Kurumbu which was a remake of Allari.-Film... , Swetha Agarwal |
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| 2003 | Ela Cheppanu Ela Cheppanu Ela Cheppanu is a Telugu film starring Shriya and Tarun, directed by Ramana. It is the remake of the Bollywood hit movie Tum Bin.-Cast:*Tarun ... Sekhar*Shriya ... Priya... |
Tarun, Shriya Saran Shriya Saran Shriya Saran , also known by the mononym Shriya, is an Indian film actress and model. She has worked in several of the regional industries of Indian cinema, having acted in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language films, as well as a few films in English, Malayalam and Kannada... |
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| 2004 | Varsham Varsham -Box-office performance:*The film had celebrated a 50-day run in 125 centres and a 100-day run in 68 centres.-Box-office performance:*The film had celebrated a 50-day run in 125 centres and a 100-day run in 68 centres.-Box-office performance:... |
Prabhas, Trisha Krishnan Trisha Krishnan Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom... |
Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad is a music composer and playback singer in Telugu and Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well.- Awards :... |
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| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana is a 2005 Telugu Film. The movie stars Siddharth and Trisha Krishnan in the pivotal roles. The film is directed by Prabhu Deva... |
Sidharth Siddharth Narayan Siddharth Suryanaraynan , popularly known and credited as Siddharth, is an Indian film actor, playback singer and screenplay writer. After his business management studies, Siddharth chose to work in film making and worked as an assistant director before making his acting debut in the 2003 Tamil... , Trisha Krishnan Trisha Krishnan Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom... |
Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad is a music composer and playback singer in Telugu and Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well.- Awards :... |
Chandrullo Unde kundhelu, Niluvaddam ninu, Something Something, Aakasam thaakela, Paaripoke Pittaa, Adhirey adhirey |
| Happy | Allu Arjun Allu Arjun Allu Arjun is an Indian film actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has won two Nandi, two Filmfare and a CineMAA Award for his performances in Arya, Parugu and Vedam.-Personal life:... , Genelia D'Souza Genelia D'Souza Genelia D'Souza is an Indian actress, model, and host. She has appeared in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam language films. After gaining wide attention in a Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, D'Souza began her acting career with Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003... |
Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan... |
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| Chakram | Prabhas, Asin Asín Asín is a municipality located in the Cinco Villas comarca of the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, located a few kilometers west of Orés. According to the 2004 census , the municipality has a population of 106 inhabitants.... , Charmy, Prakash Raj Prakash Raj Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to... |
Chakri Chakri (music director) Chakradhar is an Indian music composer and singer. He works for Tollywood.-Early life:Chakri was born in Warangal district, Andhra Pradesh. He has one brother and three sisters.-Career:... |
Jagamantha Kutumbam&aii songs | |
| 2006 | Bommarillu Bommarillu Bommarillu is a 2006 Telugu romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Bhaskar, and produced by Dil Raju. The two leading roles were played by Siddharth Narayan and Genelia D'Souza. The other two significant parts, the parents of one of the leading characters, were played by Prakash Raj and... |
Siddharth Narayan Siddharth Narayan Siddharth Suryanaraynan , popularly known and credited as Siddharth, is an Indian film actor, playback singer and screenplay writer. After his business management studies, Siddharth chose to work in film making and worked as an assistant director before making his acting debut in the 2003 Tamil... , Genelia, Prakash Raj Prakash Raj Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to... |
Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad is a music composer and playback singer in Telugu and Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well.- Awards :... |
Nammaka Thappani |
| 2007 | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule is a 2007 Telugu language film, written and directed by Tamil film director Selvaraghavan, making his directorial debut in the Telugu film industry. The film stars Venkatesh and Trisha Krishnan in the lead and Kota Srinivasa Rao and Sriram) in supporting roles... |
Venkatesh Daggubati Venkatesh Venkatesh Daggubati is an Indian film actor who stars in Tollywood films. He is the son of veteran Tollywood film producer, former MP, Dr. D. Ramanaidu. He is often credited as Victory Venkatesh in films and is one of the lead actors in Telugu Cinema. He has won seven Nandi Awards and four... , Trisha Krishnan Trisha Krishnan Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom... |
Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan... |
Allanthe Dooraana, Manasa Manninchamma |
| 2008 | Gamyam Gamyam Gamyam is a 2008 Telugu film directed by Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi. Having returned from the United States with the sole intention of becoming a filmmaker, Jagarlamudi's inspiration for this film came mainly from the film Easy Rider and the book The Motorcycle Diaries... |
Allari Naresh Allari Naresh Allari Naresh is an Indian film actor who stars in Tollywood films. He is the son of Telugu veteran director and producer EVV Satyanarayana. He got the tag Allari before his name after the success of his first film. But his debut film in Tamil, Kurumbu which was a remake of Allari.-Film... , Sharwanand, Kamalinee Mukherjee Kamalinee Mukherjee Kamalinee Mukherjee is an Indian actress. She has predominantly appeared in Telugu films as well as in a few Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada language films.... |
Anil R, Murthy ES | Entha Varaku |
| Shashirekha Parinayam | Tarun, Genilie | Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work... |
Ninne Ninne, Ila Entha sepila, Yedo Yedo both versions | |
| Jalsa Jalsa Jalsa is a 2008 Telugu film directed by Trivikram Srinivas, who returns after directing the hit Athadu, and produced by Allu Aravind, under the Geetha Arts banner. The film stars Pawan Kalyan, Ileana D'Cruz and Parvati Melton in pivotal roles. The soundtrack of the film, composed by Devi Sri... |
Pawan Kalyan Pawan Kalyan Pawan Kalyan ; is an Indian film Actor, Director, Screenwriter and Action choreographer in Telugu cinema... , Ileana Ileana Ileana is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "of Troy." It is derived from the Greek name Helen. It has been adapted for Romanian and Spanish . The names Ileanne and Yleanne are in English... |
Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad is a music composer and playback singer in Telugu and Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well.- Awards :... |
Jalsa, My Heart Is Beating, You and I, Chalore Chalore Chal | |
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Allu Arjun Allu Arjun Allu Arjun is an Indian film actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has won two Nandi, two Filmfare and a CineMAA Award for his performances in Arya, Parugu and Vedam.-Personal life:... |
Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work... |
Parugulu, Hrudayam | |
| Kotha Bangaru Lokam Kotha Bangaru Lokam Kotha Bangaru Lokam is a Telugu movie which got released on 9 October 2008 on the eve of Vijaya Dasami. The film starring Varun Sandesh and Shweta Prasad was directed by debutant Srikanth Addala under the production of Dil Raju... |
Varun Sandesh Varun Sandesh Varun Sandesh Jeedigunta is a south Indian actor and singer who started his film career through Sekhar Kammula's film Happy Days. He was the youngest actor in that film when he was chosen to do the lead role of Chandu.... , Shweta Prasad Shweta Prasad Shwetha Basu Prasad is an Indian film actress. She started her career as a child actress in Hindi films and television series and went on to play lead roles in Telugu cinema. For her performance in the 2002 film Makdee, she won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.-Early life:Prasad was... , Prakash Raj Prakash Raj Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to... , Ahuti Prasad |
Mickey J Meyer Mickey J Meyer Mickey J Meyer is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a soundtrack composer in contemporary Telugu Cinema and is based in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.... |
Nenani Neevani, Nee Prasnalu Neeve, Ok Anesa | |
| 2009 | Mahatma Mahatma (film) Mahatma is a 2009 Telugu film written and directed by noted director Krishna Vamsi. This film stars Srikanth in the lead role. The film was to release on 2 October which is Gandhi Jayanti holiday but due to censoring issues, the film's release was postponed a week for 9 October 2009.-Plot:Dasu is... |
Srikanth, Bhavana | Vijay Anthony | Indiramma inti Peru kadura Gandhi, Emjaruguthondhi |