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MAHESH BABUthe super star

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Mahesh Babu 1Krishna (actor) 6Namrata Shirodkar 20Raja Kumarudu 23Yuvaraju 25Vamsi (film) 26Murari (film) 28Takkari Donga 30Bobby (2002 film) 32Okkadu 33Nijam 37Naani 38Arjun (2004 film) 40Athadu 43Pokiri (2006 film) 47Sainikudu 51Athidhi (film) 55Khaleja 58Dookudu 60

ReferencesArticle Sources and Contributors 62Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors 64

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Mahesh Babu 1

Mahesh Babu

Mahesh Babu

Mahesh at Univercell Inaguaration 2010Born Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu9 August 1974[1] [2] Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

Other names Prince,Superstar

Occupation Actor

Years active 1979-1991 and 1999-present

Height 6'3

Spouse Namrata Shirodkar

Website

[3]

Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu (born:August 9, 1974 in Madras, India) is an Indian film actor, actor in tollywood.[4]

He is the son of the former Telugu actor Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna. He has worked in a number of criticallyand commercially successful films and has established himself as one of the leading actors in contemporary Telugucinema.He started his film career as a child actor in his father's film Needa. He made his debut as a lead actor in 1999 withRajakumarudu (1999) and then went on to star in films such as Murari (2001), Okkadu (2003), Athadu (2005) andPokiri (2006). He is the brand ambassador for Thumbs Up, Navratna, UniverCell, Amrutanjan[5] , Provogue, Ideaand Vivel[6] in Andhra Pradesh.[7] [8]

Early lifeMahesh Babu was born on 9 August 1974[9] in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to actor Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna andSmt. Indira Devi. He has four siblings: Ramesh Babu, Padmavathi, Manjula and a younger sister, Priyadarshini. Hedid his schooling at St Bede's School in Chennai and obtained an Honours Degree in Commerce (B.Com.,) fromLoyola College, Chennai. Mahesh Babu acted in seven of his father's films as a child actor. His first child acting rolewas in the film Needa.

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Personal lifeMahesh dated his co-star in the movie Vamsi, Bollywood actress and former Miss India (Miss Universe India)Namrata Shirodkar for two years. They got married on February 10, 2005,[10] and have a son named GauthamKrishna.[11]

Career

1999-2004Mahesh Babu debuted in 1999 with the K. Raghavendra Rao film Raja Kumarudu opposite Preity Zinta, opened wellat the box office and is commercially successful whilst earning Mahesh the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.[12]

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In 2000, Mahesh Babu appeared in Y.V.S Chowdary's Yuvaraju,and in Vamsi. Both movies were declared average atthe box office.[14]

In 2001, he starred with Sonali Bendre in Krishna Vamsi's Murari, which emerged as a critical as well as a hugecommercial success.[15] His performance earned him the Nandi Special Jury Award. His next movie Takkari Dongaopened to positive reviews.[16] Mahesh's performance earned him the Nandi Special Jury Award.Later that year, he starred with Arthi Agarwal in Bobby, directed by Sobhan. The movie was commerciallyunsuccessful at the box-office.His next film Okkadu (2003) opposite Bhoomika Chawla, produced by M.S. Raju and directed by Gunasekhar wascritically acclaimed and a biggest box-office success of that year whilst earning his first Filmfare Best Actor Award(Telugu).[15] [17] [18] The film collected a share of 7 crores in its opening week in Andhra Pradesh.[19] In the sameyear, he appeared in Teja's film Nijam was critically acclaimed and earned him Nandi Award for Best Actor.[20] In2004, he paired up with Amisha Patel in S. J. Suryaah's Naani. This was the Telugu version of the Tamil film,New.[21] [22] Later that year, he again appeared in Gunasekhar movie Arjun opposite Shriya Saran did well at the boxoffice and earned him another Nandi Special Jury Award.

2005-presentHis 2005 film with Trisha Krishnan, titled Athadu directed by Trivikram Srinivas was declared sensational hit inindia as well as in USA and became one of the highest grossers of the year in tollywood and his performance earnedhim second Nandi Award for Best Actor.[23] He next appeared opposite Ileana D'Cruz in the action flick Pokiri(2006) directed and produced by Puri Jagannadh is a critically acclaimed and all time Telugu film Industry recordhit. The film was a huge financial success, emerging the highest grossing Telugu film of all time in the year 2006with 66.5 Crores. The film completed 100 days in as many as 200 centres in the andhra pradesh and neighbouringStates, including 17 centers in Hyderabad alone and silver jubilee in a record 63 centres.[24] [25] [26] In the same year,he again starred with Trisha in Gunasekhar's film Sainikudu opened well in india, ending up as an averagegrosser.[27]

In October 2007, he appeared with Amrita Rao in Surender Reddy's Athidhi which was a commercial Hit.[28] Thefilm opened with a gross collection of 12.5 crores in the first week of its release.[29]

He next signed a film with Trivikram Srinivas titled Khaleja opposite Anushka Shetty. Mahesh Babu had planned totake a gap of six months after Athidhi. Due to unexpected circumstances, the film was postponed several times andtook two years to be completed. Khaleja was released on 7 October 2010.[30] The film received mixed reviews. [31]

and ended up as an average grosser.[32] [33] [34]

His current film Dookudu by Sreenu Vaitla's is scheduled to release in May 2011, after which he will be working forPuri Jagannath's next venture, tentatively titled The Business Man. He agreed to do a Tamil film Ponniyin Selvanwith noted Indian film maker Mani Ratnam, where he likely to play King Aditya Karikalan.[35]

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Filmography

Films (child artist)• Needa (1979) produced by Dr. K. Rama Koteswara Rao• Poratam (1983)• Sankharavam (1987)• Bazaar Rowdy (1988)• Mugguru Kodukulu (1988)• Gudhachari 117 (1989)• Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989)• Bala Chandrudu (1991)

Films and awards

Year Title Role(s) Awards Notes

1999 RajaKumarudu

Raja Winner, NandiAward for BestMale Debut

2000 Yuvaraju Srinivas

Vamsi Vamsi

2001 Murari Murari Winner, NandiSpecial JuryAwardNominated,Filmfare BestActor Award(Telugu)

2002 TakkariDonga

Raju Winner, NandiSpecial JuryAward

Bobby Bobby

2003 Okkadu Ajay Varma Winner, FilmfareBest Actor Award(Telugu)Winner,Santosham BestYoung PerformersAward

Remade in Tamil as Ghilli

Nijam Seetaram Winner, NandiAward for BestActor

2004 Naani Naani Simultaneously filmed in Tamil asNew[36] [37]

Arjun Arjun Winner, NandiSpecial JuryAward

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2005 Athadu Nanda Gopal Winner, NandiAward for BestActor

2006 Pokiri Pandu(KrishnaManohar)

Winner, FilmfareBest Actor Award(Telugu)Winner,Santosham BestActor AwardTelugu

Remade in Tamil Pokkiri, in Hindi asWanted and in Kannada as Porki. Thefilm was screened at the IIFA filmfestival held in Dubai in 2006.

Sainikudu Siddhartha

2007 Athidhi Athidhi Nominated,Filmfare BestActor Award(Telugu)Nominated,Santosham BestActor AwardNominated,CineMAA Awardfor Best Actor –Male

2010 Khaleja SeetharamaRaju

2011 Dookudu Filming

TheBusinessMan

Pre-production

2012 PonniyinSelvan

Mani Sharma Pre-Production, Tamil Film 2012 Veerudu ManiSharma

Pre-Production,Telugu Film

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Krishna (actor)

Superstar Krishna

Born Ghattamaneni Sivarama KrishnaMay 31, 1943 Guntur, India

Other names Super Star, Nata Sekhar

Spouse Indira Devi, Vijaya Nirmala

Children Ramesh Babu, Padmavathi, Manjula, Mahesh Babu, Priyadarshini

Website

http:/ / superstarkrishna. info

Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna (Telugu: ఘట్టమనేని శివరామ కృష్ణ) (born May 31, 1943), commonlyreferred to as Super Star krishna, is one of Tollywood's most prolific actors. A prolific risk taker, his derring-doshave played an instrumental role in enabling the Telugu film industry take a giant leap forward.Having acted in more than 350 movies, He is credited with introducing many firsts in Telugu film Industry like firstColour movie (Tene Manasulu (1965)), first Cinemascope movie (Alluri Seetharama Raju ), first 70mm movie(Simhasanam), first DTS Movie (Telugu Veera Levara). He is very experimental and the first ever hero to introducecowboy and James Bond style to Telugu screen. In addition to acting he also directed 17 feature films and producedmany films under his Padmalaya Film Studio banner. He was also elected as a Member of Parliament from Eluruunder Congress Party. In 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributionstowards Indian Cinema.

Early lifeKrishna was born on May 31, 1943 to Ghattamaneni Veeraraghavayya Chowdhary and GhattamaneniNagaratnamma in a remote village called Burripallem, near Tenali in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He wasthe eldest of the five children from a middle income agrarian family. He could not afford to have convent education,so he attended the school in his village to get his primary education before moving to Tenali and Narsapur to do hisS.S.C and Intermediate. Impressed by his scholastic achievements, his father raised money to send his son to theprestigious C.R.R. college in Eluru to finish degree in BSc. There, he shared a room with another aspiring actor andfamous real estate person Murali Mohan, who later became star in their own right. Krishna played an active role invarious cultural events organized by his college. His performance in the play "Cheesina Paapam Kaasiki Velleena"brought him critical acclaim, thus encouraging him to pursue acting more seriously.

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Film career

1962–1977After graduating in Science from C. R. Reddy College in Eluru. Offers did not come his way easily and he had to becontent with playing insignificant roles in films like Padandi Mundhuku,Kulagothralu and Paruvu Prathishta. It wasduring these unsettling times that he bumped into an advertisement, which mentioned that Babu Movies wasscouting profiles for their next film Tene Manasulu. Like several wannabe actors of his time, Krishna quicklyresponded to the advertisement and got selected to play one of the male leads amidst tight competition. Half waythrough the film Adurthi Subba Rao, the film director was subject to lot of pressure by its distributors (Navayuga) todrop Krishna from the film. But Adurthi persisted with his choice and released the film as planned. Its phenomenalsuccess helped Krishna trespass the archetypal show-biz struggle as Adurthi repeated the cast for his next filmKannemanasulu. Krishna was also selected to play the lead role in Sunderlal Nehta and Doondee's Gudachaari 116during this time. Though Kannemanasulu failed at the box-office, the unexpected success of this action flickestablished Krishna in the industry and he was often chosen to play the lead role in what came to be known as crimepictures in cinema patois. Krishna grabbed every opportunity that came his way and several hits followed in the nextfew years. Though action films were his forte, Krishna also delivered in soft films like Marapurani Katha,Atthagaaru Kotthakodalu, and Undamma Bottu Pedathaa. The upcoming actor also got a chance to work with moreestablished actors like N.T.R. and A.N.R. in films like Sthree Janma, Niluvu Dopidi, Vichithra Kutumbam, AkkaChellellu and Manchi Kutumbam during this period. Success did not get into his head and Krishna consciously chosenot to increase his remuneration even after becoming one of the minimum guaranteed stars in the industry. Mostproducers, who made films with Krishna, repeated him in their next projects regardless of how their earlier filmsfared. Some became so endeared with his consummate professionalism that they even tried pitting him against actorshigher up in the echelon (Retired action hero Kantha Rao recently confessed this in his bio-graphy). But Krishna hadno time for these behind the scene endeavors as he was super busy acting in multiple shifts round the years.Krishna also set up his flag-ship production house Padmalaya films and produced several high budget films likeMosagallaki Mosagaadu, Pandanti Kapuram, Devudu Chesina Manushulu and Alluri Seetharama Raju after a lowprofile maiden home production Agnipariksha. Huge casting was a standard feature in all these films and theproduction standards of these movies were far ahead of their times. With in a very short period, Padmalaya wasrecognized as a leading production house and its films were the biggest hits of the calendar years 1972, 1973 and1974. Krishna also set up another production house VijayaKrishna movies with his soul-mate Vijaya Nirmala andproduced some critically acclaimed films like Meena and Devadasu on it.In spite of producing such high profile movies, Krishna continued working for producers with moderate budgets.With these tight budgets, the film-makers sometimes could not provide the padding that is often required for a film'scommercial success and hence some of Krishna's films released in 1971, 1972 and 1973 bit the dust. Though thesefailures reduced his success rate in early seventies, the years 1974 and 1975 can be considered as the real quietperiod in his professional life. Except Cheekati Velugulu, none of his films released in these years made any impactat the box-office as people were reluctant to watch Krishna in softer roles after his riveting portrayal of AlluriSeethaa Rama Raju in the eponymous film. Krishna was also seriously taken aback with the box-office failure of hislabor of love Devadasu, which was released in 1974. The year also saw Krishna straining his relationship with N. T.Rama Rao ("N.T.R"), as the latter was against the idea (however congratulated him for his efforts) of Krishnamaking Alluri Seetharama Raju and Devadasu respectively. Critics started questioning his box-office salability andmost of them even predicted his career to end soon.

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1978–1989Krishna showed great resolve during these testing times and with supreme self-belief, he released his lavishly madehome production Paadi Pantalu for Sankranthi 1976. The film, which dealt with several agrarian issues of its time,was a run away hit at the box-office. Krishna was also equally appreciated for his performance in Raja RajeswariCoffee Vilas Club, his second film in the famous Vijaya banner. Krishna also produced and released another moviecalled Rama Rajyamloo Raktha Paasam in 1976. This is another instance where Krishna showcased his ability toably deal with exigencies when he changed the film's title and supplied new publicity material overnight to allregions when censor officials refused to certify the film unless they did so. The officials, apparently, opined that theoriginal title Rama Rajyamloo Raktha Paatham; was too provocative and a dig on the prevailing socio-politicalunrest. Krishna did two roles in this average farer, which revolves around how two siblings unite their estrangedparents. Kolleti Kapuram, Bhalee Dongalu and Devudee Gelichaadu are other films in which he acted in 1976.While K.B. Thilak's Kolleti Kapuram was critically acclaimed for its thought provoking dialogues and for capturingthe serenity of Kolleru Lake in West Godavari district, Bhalee Dongalu, a re-make of the Hindi film ChorMachaayee Shoor, hit the bull's eye. But Devudee Gelichaadu left a sour pill in Krishna's mouth that year. Krishnabecame a top newsmaker again in the same year when he announced Kurukshethram as his next home production.This surprised N.T.R. the most as he also wanted to make a movie Daana Veera Soora Karna based on the epic. Therelationship between the two strained further when Krishna expressed his inability to drop his project and bothstarted producing their films at frenetic pace. While Daana Veera Soora Karna was made with a limited budget andfeatured N.T.R. in all the keyroles, Kurukshethram was made on a larger canvass with a huge casting ensemble.Though Daana Veera Soora Karna had an emphatic victory over its rival during Sankranthi season in 1977,Kurukshethram proved Krishna bravado once again. His good run at the box-office continued with Saavaasagalluand the actor further penetrated into the urban mass segment with the super-hit film Dongalaku Donga.Krishna's career reached greater heights between the years 1978 and 1986. During this period, Krishna acted inseveral hit movies, increased his fan-following manifold, maintained an edge over his junior rivals and made hisseniors run for their money. More importantly, Krishna's stature also increased a lot due his philanthropy. In 1978,Krishna acted in hit films like Anna Dammula Sawaal, Kumara Raja and Agent Gopi and other commerciallysuccessful films like Indradanassu and Allari Bulloodu. The craze for him was so great that some of his flop filmslike Mugguroo Mugguree created records before petering out at the box-office. Six of his films fared very well in1979. While Viyyalavaari Kayyaalu, Mandeegundelu, Hema-Heemeelu and Kottha Alludu set the cash registersringing, Burripalem Bulloodu was another commercially successful film in Krishna's repertoire. Krishna and Sridevibecame a hit-pair in 1980 and the two acted together in Gharana Donga, Maama Allulla Sawaal, ChuttaalunnaaruJagrattha, and Ram Robert Rahim. Krishna also scored big against all his competitors when his Ooriki Monagaadubecame the biggest hit among all films released during Sankranthi in 1981. This film is a watershed event in his lifeas it increased his craze and fan following in several remote areas too. Krishna was also the most consistent hero in1981 as almost all his films performed well at the box-office. 1982 was another eventful year in his life and hestarted it with the super-hit film Bangaaru Bhoomi, which was an improvisation of his Paadipantalu. Towards theend of the year, Krishna became the fastest to complete 200 films in a lead role. He also became a studio owner andproduced Eeenaadu as it's maiden venture. This film was another feather in his cap and the satirical film acted as acatalyst in bringing a regime change in AP. A string of super successful films like Mundhadugu, Kiraayi Kotigaadu,Adavi Simhaalu, Sakthi and Prajaarajyam catapulted him to the top position in 1983. Krishna's reign at thebox-office continued in 1984 with films like Iddharu Dongalu, Bangaaru Kaapuram, Mukyamanthri and the lavishlymade Kanchukaagada. This high profile movie opened splendidly and illustrated Krishna's box-office prowess bycollecting Eighty Two Lakh Rupees in its first week. The Superstar ended the year on a high note with his last filmfor the year Dongalu Baabooy Dongalu, running for 100 days run in a single theater in Vijayawada.Krishna's career was at its pinnacle in 1985. The Superstar acted in swash buckling hits like Agniparvatham, Palnati Simham, Vajrayudham in this year. Krishna's fantastic portrayal of the larger than life characters created by the writer duo Paruchuri Brothers helped these films have spectacular runs at the box-office. In fact, his performances in

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these roles were so graceful and his histrionics so natural that fans across the state either started or re-named some oftheir associations/fan clubs on the characters names. He also acted in other hit films Suryachandra,PacchaniKapuram and Mahasangramam with his peer Sobhan Babu. Krishna started 1986 on a low key as audience turneddown both his early releases Krishnagaaradi and Brahmasthram. But he bounced bank with his maiden directorialventure Simhaasanam. Made with a budget of about four crore rupees in two languages and released on agrand-scale in more than 150 theaters in A.P. alone, Simhaasanam collected One and half crore rupees in its firstweek and completed its direct hundred days run in six major cities in the state.Khaidhi Rudrayya was another smash musical hit in his career and the film created several records at the box-office.The Superstar continued his slugfest against his political beliefs by satirizing some of the policies of Telugu DesamParty in his home production Naa Pilupee Prabhanjanam. Disgruntled supporters and leaders of this regional Partyprotested against screening of this film in several places. But their ruckuses, ironically, generated more publicity forit and helped the film succeed. Though Krishna starred in the record breaking Muddayi, and in other hits likeDongodocchaadu and Thandri Kodukula Challenge, 1987 was, by and large, a disappointing year in his career assome of his highly expected movies like Sardar Krishnama Naidu, Viswanatha Nayakudu, Maa Voori Magaadu andMakutamleeni Mahaaraaju fared dismally. Despite these professional setbacks, Krishna would still cherish the yearbecause his elder son Ramesh Babu debuted as a full fledged actor with Saamraat on October 2. 1988 was anothermediocre year in his professional life because only four Kaliyuga Karnudu, Aswaddhama, Rowdy No 1 and &Mugguru Kodukulu of his ten releases had some kind of impact at the box-office. The next year, however, was a verygratifying one for the Superstar because he not only acted in successful films like Koduku Diddina Kapuram,Saahasamee Naa Oopiri, Gudachaari 117 and Goondaarajyam (collected approximately 74 Lakh rupees in its firstweek) but also for getting elected to the lower house of the Parliament from Eluru (W.G.) in the general electionsheld in 1989.

1990 – PresentThe years 1990–1992 can be termed as the darkest period in his life because nothing went right for him both duringthis period. None of his films, barring Nagaasthram, fared well at the box-office and the actor took his longest breakfrom work after Raktha Tharpanam, his last directorial venture in Telugu, tanked at the marquee. Ramesh's failure tocapitalize on his blockbuster Bazaar Rowdy would have presumably upset him further during those unsettling times.Like other years ending with number 3 in the last two decades, 1993 also proved lucky to this Superstar and he cameback strongly with the unexpected super success of Pacchani Samsaaram. But it was Vaaraasudu, his second releasein the year, which made him the cynosure of the film fraternity again. The super-hit film, in which Krishna played asupporting role after a long time, however, incurred the wrath of his fans as it contained some scenes, which theythought, deprecated his image. In fact, the dissent was so great that the film-makers had to reach out to them throughthe print media requesting them to patronize the movie after chopping of those scenes and adding an action episodeon him. But it was the film Number 1, which was another important turning point in his career as it helped him tocross-over to a new segment of audience. Released amidst tight competition during the festive season in January1994, the film featured Krishna wearing flashy outfits and dancing with verve and energy. Audience, who wereinundated with the lengthy dialogues in his movies, welcomed this image makeover and gave two-thumbs up for it.The film went on to become a phenomenal success and paradoxically, several producers requested him to appear in asong to help their film's cause. Amma Dongaa! (1995) was another thumping success in his career and the actor,instead of treading carefully to consolidate his re-gained stardom, went on a signing binge again while others weredrastically reducing the number of films they acted to maximize revenues for each of their films. A string of flopsfollowed Superstar Krishna and though Krishna became the fastest to reach the 300 films milestone (in a lead role),he was no longer a box-office phenomenon. This time, time was also not on his side to increase his personal stock ashe was in his early fifties by then. The aged war-horse has since then been doing supporting roles in severalinsignificant films.

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Personal lifeAfter he graduated from college, he married Indira Devi on November 1, 1962, with whom he has five children: twosons, Ramesh Babu (film producer) and actor Mahesh Babu; and three daughters; Padmavati, Manjula (filmproducer) and Priyadarshani. She provided him emotional support during his salad days. In 1965, she gave birth totheir first child Ramesh Babu. In 1968, Krishna's daughter Padmavathi was born and in 1969, Krishna married hisfrequent leading lady Vijaya Nirmala.[1] and this created fodder for the gossip columns as they were still married totheir respective spouses with children. Krishna continues to be married to his first wife Indira Devi and would havethree more children with her: Manjula in 1970, Mahesh Babu in 1975, and Priyadarshini in 1979. He never hadchildren with Vijaya Nirmala but he apparently raised her son Naresh from her first marriage as his own. He alsosupported Vijaya Nirmala's directorial aspirations by starring in the films she directed and was later proud when shemade the Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific female director in 2002. Today he continues to act in smallbut significant roles in Telugu films. His son Mahesh Babu has also become one of the top actors in the industrytoday. He has stated that Mahesh will not enter into any political business what-so-ever.

Awards• Received NTR National Award for the year 2003.• Conferred with Padma Bhushan Award in 2009 by Govt. of India

Filmography

No. Movie name Heroine Director Date of release

1 Taene Manasulu Sukanya Adurthi Subba Rao 31.03.65

2 Kanne Manasulu Adurti Subbarao 22.07.65

3 Gudachari 116 Jayalalitha K. S. R. Das 11.08.66

4 Iddaru Mongallu Sandhya rani B. Vittalacharya 03.03.67

5 Saakshi Vijaya Nirmala Bapu 01.01.67

6 Marapurani Katha Vanisri V. Rama Chandra Rao 27.07.67

7 Stree Janma Vijayalakshmi K. S. Prakasa Rao 31.08.67

8 Upayamlo Apayam Vijayalakshmi T. Krishna 07.09.67

9 Private Master Sukanya Kasinadhuni Viswanath 14.09.67

10 Ave kallu Kanchana A. C. Trilok Chandar 14.12.67

11 Asadhyudu K. R. Vijaya Ramachandra Rao 12.01.68

12 Niluvu Dopidi Jayalalitha C. S. Rao 25.01.68

13 Manchi Kutumbam Vijaya Nirmala V. Madhusudhan Rao 15.03.68

14 Circar Express Vijaya Nirmala Krishnan 12.04.68

15 Amayakudu Jamuna Addala Narayan Rao 17.05.68

16 Attagaru Kothakodalu Vijaya Nirmala A. Sanjeevi 14.06.68

17 Lakshmi Nivasam Vanisri V. Madhusudhan Rao 19.07.68

18 Nenante Nene Kanchana V. Ramachandra Rao 06.09.68

19 Undamma Bottu Pedata Jamuna Kasinadhuni Viswanath 28.09.68

20 Chelleli Kosam Chandra kala M. Mallikharjuna Rao 31.10.68

21 Vintha Kapuram Kanchana V. C. Subba Rao 03.11.68

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22 Manchi Mitrulu Geethanjali T. RamarAo 12.01.69

23 Love in Andhra Vijaya Nirmala Ravi 20.02.69

24 Bhale Abbailu K. R. Vijaya Peketi 19.03.69

25 Bommalu Cheppina Katha Geethanajali G. Viswanatham 04.04.69

26 Mahabaludu Vanisri Ravikant Nagaich 18.04.69

27 Sabash Satyam Rajasri G. Viswanath 19.04.69

28 Astulu Anthastulu Vanisri V. Rama Chandra Rao 15.05.69

29 Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka Vijaya Nirmala K. S. R. Das 16.05.69

30 Vichitra Kutumbam Vijaya Nirmala K. S. Praskasa Rao 28.05.69

31 Muhrutha Balam Jamuna M. Mallikharjuna Rao 13.06.69

32 Jarigina Katha Kanchana K. Babu Rao 04.07.69

33 Jagat Kiladilu Vanisri I. S. Murthy 25.07.69

34 Anna Dammulu Sandya Rani V. Ramachandra Rao 29.08.69

35 Karpoora Harathi Vanisri V. Ramachandra Rao 28.11.69

36 Bandipotu Bheemanna Vijaya Nirmala M. Mallikharjuna Rao 25.12.69

37 Akka Chellelu Vijaya Nirmala A. Sanjeevi 01.01.70

38 Maa Nanna Nirdhoshi Vijaya Nirmala K. V. Nanadhana Rao 30.01.70

39 Malli Pelli Vijaya Nirmala C. S. Rao 14.02.70

40 Vidhi Vilasam Vijaya Nirmala Tapi Chanakya 12.03.70

41 Amma Kosam Vijaya Nirmala B. V. Prasad 26.03.70

42 Talibottu Vijaya Nirmala T. Madhava Rao 27.03.70

43 Pelli Sambandham Vijaya Nirmala K. Vara Prsada Rao 02.04.70

44 Pelli Koothuru Vijaya Nirmala V. Rama Chandra Rao 17.04.70

45 Maa Manchi Akkayya Rajasri V. Rama Chandra Rao 15.05.70

46 Paga Sadista Vijaya Nirmala K. S. Kutumba Rao 28.05.70

47 Agni Pariksha Vijaya Nirmala K. Vara Prasad Rao 10.07.70

48 Akhandudu Bharathi V. Rama Chandra Rao 24.07.70

49 Pacchani Samsaram Vanisri P. Lakshmi Deepak 07.08.70

50 Rendu Kutumbala Katha Vijaya Nirmala V. Sambha Siva Rao 30.10.70

51 Allude Menalludu Vijaya Nirmala P. Pullayya 05.11.70

52 Andarki Monagadu Bharathi M. Mallikharjuna Rao 13.02.70

53 Prema Jeevulu Rajasri K. S. R. Das 05.03.71

54 Master Kiladi Vijaya Nirmala M. Mallikharjuna Rao 03.04.71

55 Attalu Kodallu Vanisri P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.04.71

56 Pattukunte Laksha Vijaya lalitha B. Hari Narayana 08.05.71

57 Nammaka Drohulu Chandrakala K. V. S. Kutmba Rao 08.07.71

58 Anuradha Vijaya Nirmala P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 23.07.71

59 Bangaru Kutumbam Rajasri K. S. R. Das 13.08.71

60 Mosagallaku Mosagadu Vijaya Nirmala K. S. R. Das 27.08.71

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61 Nenu Manishine Kanchana G. V. R. Seshagiri Rao 16.10.71

62 Chalaki Rani Kiladi Raja Vijaya Lalitha Vijay 29.10.71

63 Jamesbond 777 Vijaya Lalitha K. S. R. Das 03.12.71

64 Monagadostunnadau Jagartta Jyothi Lakshmi K. V. S. Kutmba Rao 03.01.72

65 Raj Mahal Vijaya Lalitha B. Hari Narayana 06.04.72

66 Antha Mana Manichike T. Padmini Bhanumathi 19.04.72

67 Maa Oori Monagallu Vijaya Lalitha Vijay 05.05.72

68 Guduputani Subha P. Lakshmi Deepak 26.05.72

69 Hantakulu Devanthakulu Jyothi Lakshmi K. S. R. Das 02.06.72

70 Kodalupilla K. R. Vijaya M. Mallikharjuna Rao 29.06.72

71 Menakodalu Jamuna B. S. Narayana 07.07.72

72 Bale Mosagadu Vijaya Nirmala P. Sambhasiva Rao 12.07.72

73 Pandanti Kapuram Vijaya Nirmala P. Lakshmi Deepak 21.07.72

74 Nijam Nirupista Vijaya Lalitha S. Janaki Ram 04.08.72

75 Inspector Bharya Chandrakala P. V. Satya Narayana 25.08.72

76 Abbaigaru Ammaigaru Vanisri V. Rama Chandra Rao 31.08.72

77 Kattula Rattayya Venniradai Nirmala K. S. R. Das 26.10.72

78 Maa Inti Velugu Chandra kala Vijay 01.11.72

79 Praja Nayakudu Vijaya Nirmala V. Madhusoodana Rao 10.11.72

80 Marapu Rani Talli Vanisri K. S. Praksa Rao 16.11.72

81 Illu illalu Vanisri P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 07.12.72

82 Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu Vijaya Nirmala K. S. R. Das 13.01.73

83 Mallamma Katha Saradha A. Sanjeevi 27.04.73

84 Talli Kodukulu Kanchana C. Chandraskehar 31.05.73

85 Nindu Kutumbam Vijaya Lalitha P. Sambasiva Rao 22.06.73

86 Srivaru Maavaru Vanisri Narayana 28.06.73

87 Sneha Bhandham Jamuna P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 10.07.73

88 Puttinillu Mettinillu Chandra kala Pattu 24.07.73

89 Neramu Siksha Bharati Kasinadhuni Viswanath 27.08.73

90 Devudu Chesina Manushulu Vijaya Nirmala V. Rama Chandra Rao 09.08.73

91 Mamatha Jamuna P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 06.09.73

92 Mayadari Malligadu Manjula Adurti Subba Rao 05.10.73

93 Pasi Hrudayalu Chandra kala M. Mallikharjuna Rao 25.10.73

94 Vintha Katha Vani sri V. S. Bose 02.11.73

95 Ganga Manga Vani sri V. Rama Chandra Rao 30.11.73

96 Meena Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 28.12.73

97 Galipatalu Vijaya Nirmala D. Prakasha Rao 01.03.74

98 Peddalu Marali Jamuna P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 28.03.74

99 Utthama illalu Chandrakala P. Sambhasiva Rao 18.04.74

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100 Alluri Seetharama Raju Vijaya Nirmala V. Rama Chandra Rao 01.05.74

101 Manushulu Matti Bommalu Jamuna B. Bhskar 31.05.74

102 Radhamma Pelli Saradha Dasari Narayana Rao 06.07.74

103 Gowri Jamuna P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 01.08.74

104 Adambaralu Anubhandalu Saradha C. S. Rao 09.08.74

105 Deergha Sumangali Jamuna K. Hemandhara Rao 28.08.74

106 Intiniti Katha Chandrakala K. Satyam 19.08.74

107 Danavanthulu Gunavanthulu Vijaya Nirmala K. Varaprasad Rao 06.09.74

108 Satyaniki Sankellu Vani sri K. S. Prakash Rao 06.10.74

109 Devadasu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 06.12.74

110 Abimanavathi Vanisri Doondi 28.02.75

111 Kothakapuram Bharathi P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 18.04.75

112 Soubhagyavathi Sarada P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 01.05.75

113 Chikativelugulu Vanisri K. S. Prakash Rao 11.07.75

114 Rakthasambandhalu Manjula M. Mallikarjuna Rao 29.08.75

115 Santanam Soubhagyam Vijaya Nirmala D. S. Prakashrao 24.10.75

116 Gajula Kishtayya Zarina Wahab[2] Adhurti Subba Rao 09.10.75

117 Devudulanti Manishi Manjula C. S. Rao 22.11.75

118 Padipantalu Vijaya Nirmala P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.01.76

119 Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club Jaya Prada Bapu 20.02.76

120 Manavoori Katha Jaya Prada K. Hemambarada Rao 12.05.76

121 Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam Vijaya Nirmala P. Sambasiva Rao 25.06.76

122 Kolleti Kapuram Prabha K. B. Tilak 15.09.76

123 Bhale Dongalu Manjula K. S. R. Das 29.10.76

124 Devude Gelichadu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 26.11.76

125 Kurukshethram Vijaya Nirmala K. Kameswara Rao 14.01.77

126 Savasagallu Jayachithra Boinasubbarao 16.02.77

127 Eenatibandham ye Natidho Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 08.06.77

128 Janmajanmala Bandham Vanisri P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 28.07.77

129 Panchaithi Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 02.09.77

130 Dongalaku Donga Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 27.09.77

131 Manushulu Chesina Dongalu Manjula M. Mallikarjuna Rao 19.10.77

132 Manassakshi Bharathi P. Sambasiva Rao 02.12.77

133 Indradhanasu Sarada K. Bapayya 14.01.78

134 Patnavasam Vijaya Nirmala P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 03.02.78

135 Allari Bullodu Jaya Prada G. C. Sekhar 23.02.78

136 Annadammula Saval Jayachitra K. S. R. Das 02.03.78

137 Agent Gopi Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 14.04.78

138 Dongala Dopidi Sripriya M. Mallikarjuna Rao 12.05.78

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139 Mugguru Muggure Jayachithra S. D. Lal 27.05.78

140 Chalmohana Ranga Deepa B. Bhaskar 29.06.78

141 Dongala Veta Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 14.07.78

142 Simha Garjana Latha Kommineni 26.08.78

143 Cheppindi Chestha Jayachitra S. S. Gopinath 21.09.78

144 Kumara Raja Jaya Prada P .Sambasiva Rao 06.10.78

145 Athani kante Ghanudu Jaya Prada G. C. Sekhar 01.12.78

146 Moodu Puvvulu Aaru Kayalu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 05.01.79

147 Iddaru Asadhyule Geeta K. S. R. Das 26.01.79

148 Viyyalavari Kayyalu Jaya Prada Katta Subba Rao 24.02.79

149 Hema Hemeelu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 23.03.79

150 Dongalaku Saval Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 18.05.79

151 Kotha Alludu Jaya Prada P. Sambasiva Rao 31.05.79

152 Yevadabbasommu Sripriya K. S. R. Das 12.07.79

153 Mandegundelu Jaya Prada K. Bapayya 05.10.79

154 Muthaiduva Jayachitra A. C. Trilokachandar 12.10.79

155 Sanku Tirtham Jaya Prada Vijaya Nirmala 18.10.79

156 Burripalem Bullodu Sridevi Beeram Mastan Rao 16.11.79

157 Captain Krishna Sripriya K. S. R. Das 17.12.79

158 Samajaniki Saval Sridevi S. P. Rajaram 28.12.79

159 Bhale Krishnudu Jaya Prada K. Raghavendra Rao 14.01.80

160 Devudichina Koduku Sridevi K. S. R. Das 14.02.80

161 Kothapeta Rowdy Jaya Prada P. Sambasiva Rao 07.03.80

162 Gharana Donga Sridevi K. Raghavendra Rao 29.03.80

163 Mama Allulla Sawal Sridevi K. S. R. Das 10.04.80

164 Adhrustavanthudu Sridevi G. C. Sekhar 09.05.80

165 Ram - Robert - Rahim Sridevi Vijaya Nirmala 31.05.80

166 Sirimallenavvindi Sujatha Vijaya Nirmala 17.06.80

167 Chuttalunnaru Jagratha Sridevi, Kavitha B. V. Prasad 08.08.80

168 Ragile Hrudayalu Jaya Prada M. Mallikarjuna Rao 29.08.80

169 Kiladi Krishnudu Vijayashanti Vijaya Nirmala 12.09.80

170 Bandodu - Gundamma Jaya Prada Dasari Narayana Rao 03.10.80

171 Hare Krishna - Hallo Radha Sripriya Sridhar 16.10.80

172 Maa inti Devatha Padmapriya Padmanabham 01.11.80

173 Ammaiki Mogudu-Mamaki Yamudu Rajanisarma Amrutham 20.11.80

174 Allari Bava Jaya Prada P. Sambasiva Rao 12.12.80

175 Bangaru Bava Sridevi Katta Subba Rao 31.12.80

176 Ooriki Monagadu Jaya Prada K. Raghavendra Rao 14.01.81

177 Thodu Dongalu Madhumalini K. Vasu 12.02.81

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178 Gurusishyulu Sridevi Bapayya 21.03.81

179 Rahasya Gudachari Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 27.03.81

180 Bhogi Mantalu Rathi Vijaya Nirmala 09.05.81

181 Bhoga Bagyalu Sridevi P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 05.06.81

182 Gadasari Atha-Sogasari Kodalu Sridevi Katta Subba Rao 20.06.81

183 Jatagadu Jaya Prada Boina Subba Rao 18.09.81

184 Antham kaadidi Aarambham Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 16.10.81

185 Mayadari Alludu Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 12.11.81

186 Nayudu gari Abbai Ambika B. B. Prasad 31.12.81

187 Bangaru Bhumi Sridevi P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.11.82

188 Bangaru Koduku Sridevi K. S. R. Das 19.02.82

189 Krishnaarjunulu Sridevi Dasari Narayana Rao 26.03.82

190 Doctor-Cini Actor Jayasudha,Kavitha Vijaya Nirmala 09.04.82

191 Nivurugappina Nippu Jaya Prada K. Bapayya 24.06.82

192 Prema Nakshathram Sridevi P. Sambasiva Rao 06.08.82

193 Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu Raadhika Sarathkumar Katta Subba Rao 28.08.82

194 Jagannatha Radhachakralu Jaya Prada V. Madhusudhana Rao 27.08.82

195 Pagabattina Simham Jaya Prada, Prabha, Geeta P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 03.09.82

196 Krishnavataram Sridevi, Vijayashanti Bapu 22.09.82

197 Yekalavya Jaya Prada Vijaya Reddy 07.10.82

198 Shamshare Shankar Sridevi K. S. R. Das 21.10.82

199 Kalavari Samsaram Sridevi K. S. Ramireddy 03.12.82

200 Eenadu P. Sambasiva Rao 17.12.82

201 Bejawada Bebbuli Radha Vijaya Nirmala 14.01.83

202 Oorantha Sankranthi Sridevi Dasari Narayana Rao 12.02.83

203 Mundadugu Jaya Prada K. Bapayya 25.02.83

204 Kirai Kotigadu Sridevi A. Kodandarami Reddy 17.03.83

205 Chattaniki Veyikallu Jayasudha, Madhavi Vijaya Nirmala 31.03.83

206 Adavi Simhalu Sridevi K. Raghavendra Rao 24.04.83

207 Siripuram Monagadu Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 01.06.83

208 Amayakudu Kaadhu Asadhyudu Jayasudha Vijaya Nirmala 30.06.83

209 Ramarajyamlo Bhimaraju Sridevi A. Kodandarami Reddy 28.07.83

210 Sakthi Jayasudha, Radha K. Raghavendra Rao 02.09.83

211 Prajarajyam Jaya Prada M. Mallikarjuna Rao 29.09.83

212 Lankebindelu Jayasudha Vijaya Nirmala 10.11.83

213 Poratam Jayasudha Kodi Rama Krishna 09.12.83

214 Iddaru Dongalu Radha K. Raghavendra Rao 14.01.84

215 Yuddham Jaya Prada, Sujatha Dasari Narayana Rao 14.01.84

216 Raktha Sambandham Radha, Jayanthi Vijaya Nirmala 16.02.84

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217 Pulijoodam Jayasudha P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 30.03.84

218 Mukhyamanthri Ambika Vijaya Nirmala 27.04.84

219 Nayakulaku Saval Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 6.6.1984

220 Kirai Alludu Jayasudha M. Balaiah 24.07.84

221 Bangaru Kapuram Jayasudha, Jaya Prada P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 09.08.84

222 Uddhandudu Oorvasi, Sumalatha P. Sambasiva Rao 30.08.84

223 Kanchu Kagada Sridevi A. Kodandarami Reddy 28.09.84

224 Dongalu Baboi Dongalu Radha, Ambika K. S. R. Das 06.12.84

225 Agni Parvatam Radha, Vijayashanti K. Raghavendra Rao 11.01.85

226 Maha Sangramam Jaya Prada A. Kodandarami Reddy 12.02.85

227 Andharikante Monagadu Jayasudha T. Krishna 25.04.85

228 Palnati Simham Jayasudha, Radha A. Kodandarami Reddy 07.06.85

229 Vajrayudham Sridevi K. Raghavendra Rao 05.07.85

230 Pachani Kapuram Sridevi Thathineni Ramarao 07.09.85

231 Suryachandra Jaya Prada Vijaya Nirmala 11.10.85

232 Maha Manishi Radha, Jaya Prada M. Balaiah 14.11.85

233 Krishna Garadi Jaya Prada Vijayabapineedu 03.01.86

234 Brahmasthram Vijayashanti G. Rammohana Rao 14.02.86

235 Simhasanam Jaya Prada, Radha, Mandakini Krishna 21.03.86

236 Jayam Manade Sridevi K. Bapayya 10.04.86

237 Prathibhavanthudu Bhanupriya Prabhakar Reddy 16.05.86

238 Khaidi Rudrayya Sridevi A. Kodandarami Reddy 05.06.86

239 Krishna Paramathma Radha Vijaya Nirmala 29.08.86

240 Naa Pilupe Prabahanajam Keerthi P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 10.09.86

241 Parasuram Keerthi Vijaya Nirmala 03.11.86

242 Santhi Nivasam Radha, Suhasini G. Rammohana Rao 04.12.86

243 Tandri Kodukula Challenge Radha, Sumalatha M. Mallikharujna Rao 14.01.87

244 Dongodochhadu Radha Kodi Rama Krishna 19.02.87

245 Makutam Leni Maharaju Sridevi K. Bapayya 13.03.87

246 Tene Manasulu Jaya Prada, Suhasini Rajendra Singh Babu 24.03.87

247 Sardar Krishnama Naidu Vijayashanti A. Kodanda Rami Reddy 11.06.87

248 Muddai Vijayashanti, Radha K. S. R. Das 03.07.87

249 Sankharavam Bhanupriya, Rajani Krishna 16.07.87

250 Viswanatha Nayakudu Jaya Prada Dasari Narayana Rao 14.08.87

251 Maa Oori Magadu Sridevi K. Bapayya 30.10.87

252 Muddu Bidda Rajani P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 04.12.87

253 Donga garu Swagatham Vijayashanti G. Rammohana Rao 31.12.87

254 Kaliyuga Karnudu Jaya Prada Krishna 14.01.88

255 Chuttalabbai Radha, Suhasini Kodi Rama Krishna 26.01.88

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256 Dorakani Donga Rajani K. S. R. Das 07.04.88

257 Rowdy No1 Radha S. S. Ravichandra 16.06.88

258 Jamadagni Radha Bharati Raja 28.07.88

259 Aswadhama Vijayashanti B. Gopal 28.07.88

260 Maharaja sri Mayagadu Sridevi Vijayabapineedu 09.09.88

261 Agni Keratalu Bhanupriya Tatineni Rama Rao 30.09.88

262 Mugguru Kodukulu Radha Krishna 20.10.88

263 Praja Prathinidhi Jayasundha, Sobhana Dasari Narayana Rao 09.12.88

264 Rajakeeya Chandarangam Jayasudha P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.01.89

265 Atta Mechina Alludu Jaya Prada Kodi Rama Krishna 19.01.89

266 Manchi Kutumbam Radha G. Ram Mohan Rao 09.02.89

267 Gunda Rajyam Vijayashanti Kodi Rama Krishna 02.03.89

268 Paardhudu Radha K. S. R. Das 01.04.89

269 Gudachari 117 Bhanupriya Kodi Rama Krishna 22.04.89

270 Sahasame Naa Oopiri Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 25.05.89

271 Ajatha Satruvu Radha Vijaya Nirmala 20.07.89

272 Sarwabhoumudu Radha S. S. Ravichandra 27.08.89

273 Koduku Diddina Kapuram Vijayashanti Krishna 21.09.89

274 Rikshawala Radha Krishna 15.12.89

275 Inspector Rudra Yamuna K. S. R. Das 12.01.90

276 Aayudham Radha K. Murali Mohan Rao 25.05.90

277 Prajala Manishi Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 29.06.90

278 Anna Tammudu Gowthami Krishna 27.07.90

279 Vishnu Sithara V. Prasad 21.09.90

280 Nagastram Vijayashanti Krishna 11.11.90

281 Parama sivudu Radha Anil kumar 11.01.91

282 Indra Bhavanam Meena Krishna 03.05.91

283 Alludu diddina Kapuram Sobhana Krishna 21.07.91

284 Naa ille naa Swargam Roopa Ganguly K. R. Reddy 05.12.91

285 Raktha Tarpanam Varsha Krishna 15.01.92

286 Pachani Samsaram Amani Bharadwaja 09.01.93

287 Varasudu Geetha E. V. V. Satyanarayana 06.05.93

288 Rowdy Annayya Rambha Bharadwaja 17.09.93

289 Kirayi Gunda Bhanu Priya S. S. Ravichandra 27.09.93

290 Number One Soundarya S. V. Krishna Reddy 14.01.94

291 Raitu Bharatam Vani Viswanath Tripuraneni Chitti 02.03.94

292 Gharana Alludu Mala sri Muppalnei Shiva 07.04.94

293 Doragariki Donga Pellam Vijayashanti S. S. Ravichandra 07.07.94

294 Yes Nenante Nene Sheena, Rambha Vijaya Nirmala 05.08.94

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295 Police Alludu Mala sri Balayya 14.10.94

296 Amma Donga Soundarya Sagar 12.01.95

297 Super Mogudu Ramya Krishna Sarath 21.04.95

298 Dear Brother Gowthami P. Prabhakar 18.05.95

299 Real Hero Ravali Manne Radha Krishna 21.07.95

300 Telugu Veera Levara Roja Selvamani E. V. V. Satyanarayana 29.09.95

301 Bharata Simham Nagma Sagar 28.12.95

302 Sampradayam Indraja S. V. Krishna Reddy 11.01.96

303 Puttinti Gowravam Soundarya Vijaya Nirmala 16.02.96

304 Jagadeka Veerudu Soundarya, Indraja, Prema Sagar 03.05.96

305 Rendu kutumbala Katha Kasturi Vijaya Nirmala 09.11.96

306 Ramudochadu Suhasini A. Kodandarami Reddy 25.04.96

307 Bobbili Dora Sanghavi, Vijaya Nirmala B. Kameswara Rao 13.02.97

308 Osey Ramulamma Dasari Narayana Rao 07.03.97

309 Adhirindhi Guru Prema, Ranjitha Sagar 27.03.97

310 Encounter Roja Selvamani Nimmala Shankar 14.08.97

311 Sambhavam Roja Selvamani A. Mohana Gandhi 14.01.98

312 Vaibhavam Roja Selvamani A. Mohana Gandhi 14.01.98

313 Prathista Ravali R. Tarani Rao 21.01.98

314 Maanavudu Daanavudu Soundarya, RamyaKrishna Krishna 14.01.99

315 Sultan Sarath 27.05.99

316 Raja Kumarudu K. Raghavendra Rao 31.07.99

317 Ravanna B. Gopal 03.03.00

318 Yee Taram Nehru Prema Sivanagu 11.08.00

319 Vamsi B. Gopal 16.10.00

320 Dadagiri 2001

321 Pandanti Samsaram Charulatha Krishna 18.05.01

322 Chandra Vamsam Jaya Prada V. Umakanth 15.02.02

323 Vachina Vadu Suryudu M. Gopal Krishna 09.08.02

323 Fools Jayasudha Dasari Narayana Rao 06.02.03

324 Taarak Bala Sekharan 03.04.03

326 CBI Officer D. Ranga Rao 18.02.04

327 Santhi Sandesam P. Chandra Sekhar Reddy 09.07.04

328 24 Gantalu D. Ranga Rao 30.07.04

329 Evaru Nenu? Radha, Ramyasri Bhimeswara Rao Manjuluri 10.02.05

330 Sravanamasam Vijaya Nirmala Posani Krishna Murali 26.02.05

331 Ayodhya Kodi Ramakrishna 21.04.05

332 Sardar Papanna Pratani Ramakrishna Goud 25.08.06

333 Amma Nanna Lekunte Seema Y. Ashok Reddy 03.03.07

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334 Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Nagesh Naradasi 12.04.07

335 Gundamma Gari Manavadu B. Jaya 12.05.07

336 Chandrahas Siva Sakthi Dutta 29.06.07

337 Shirdi

338 Baladur Uday Shankar 14.08.08

339 Nerramu Siksha Jayasudha, Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 24.06.09

340 Soldier Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala, Balaji Vijaya Nirmala 2009

341 Kanthaswamy (Telugu: Mallanna) Krishna, Vikram, Shriya Susi Ganeshan 15.08.09

References[1] "Krishna" (http:/ / www. totaltollywood. com/ profiles/ profiles. php?category=1& id=krishna). TotalTollywood. . Retrieved March 6, 2011.[2] "With love from Andhra to Hindi cinema" (http:/ / timesofindia. indiatimes. com/ articleshow/ 920719248. cms). The Times of India. Bennett,

Coleman & Co. Ltd. September 6, 2001. . Retrieved March 6, 2011.

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Namrata Shirodkar

Namrata ShirodkarBorn January 22, 1972Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Occupation Actress, model

Years active 1998 - 2004

Spouse Mahesh Babu (February 2005 - present)

Children Gautam Krishna Ghattamaneni[1]

Namrata Shirodkar (Marathi: नम्रता शिरोडकर, born 22 January 1972 in Mumbai, India) is an Indian actress and model.

Biography

Early life and familyBorn on 22 January 1972 in a moderate Marathi-speaking family, Namrata Shirodkar is an Aquarian. She used tolive in Khar, an elite suburb in Mumbai. Her sister is the actress Shilpa Shirodkar. She is the granddaughter offamous Marathi actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in Brahmachari (1930s), and was the first actress to weara swimsuit and gambol in a pool.

Modelling careerNamrata worked as a model, and was crowned Miss India in 1993.[2] She represented India in the Miss Universepageant and came in sixth place.[3] She was featured on VH1's The Greatest: 40 Dumbest Celebrity Quotes Ever forher answer at the 1993 Miss Universe contest to a question asked by Michael Dorn: "I would not want to live foreverbecause I don't believe that one can live forever. And so, I don't think I would want to live forever!"[4] The sameyear, she also represented India in the Miss Asia Pacific contest and was chosen first runner-up.[3]

Acting careerShe made her debut with a small role in super hit film Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998), along with Salman Khanand Twinkle Khanna. She then went on to star in the hit Vaastav.[5] Her performance was appreciated and shebecame a known name in Bollywood.She has played mainly supporting roles in films. Films like Pukar, Hera Pheri and Astitva went on to do well.[6] Shewas nominated for the IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in Pukar.[7] Since then her filmshave not done well at the box office.In 1999, she starred opposite Megastar Mammootty in the Malayalam film Ezhupunna Tharakan. In 2004, shestarred opposite MegaStar Chiranjeevi in a Telugu Movie "ANJI " In 2004 she went back into the spotlight when sheplayed the role of Jaya Bakshi in Bride and Prejudice. She played Aishwarya Rai's elder sister in the film. The filmwas a hit overseas particularly in the UK but failed to do well in India.[8] She has since left the industry after hermarriage.

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Personal lifeShe began dating Tollywood actor Mahesh Babu in 2000 after the filming of Vamsee.[9] They married on 10February 2005. Shirodkar now lives in Hyderabad with her husband.[10] Their first child, a boy named GautamKrishna Gattamaneni was born on 31 August 2006.[1]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes

1997 Purab Ka Laila Paschim Ka Chaila

1998 Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai Pooja Special Appearance

1998 Mere Do Anmol Ratan Kiran

1998 Hero Hindustani Nikki

1999 Kachche Dhaage Ragini Pandit

1999 Ezhupunna Tharakan Aswathy Malayalam film

1999 Vaastav: The Reality Sonia

2000 Pukar Pooja Mallapa Nominated for the IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award

2000 Hera Pheri Ms. Chinga

2000 Vamsi Fashion student Telugu film

2000 Astitva Revati Marathi-Hindi Film

2000 Aaghaaz Gittika

2001 Albela Nina

2001 Tera Mera Saath Rahen Suman Gupta

2002 Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality Sonu Raghunath Shivalkar

2002 Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Raksha

2002 Maseeha Pinky

2003 Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye Mona

2003 Tehzeeb Aloka

2003 LOC Kargil Lt. Col. Y.K. - Joshi's wife

2004 Charas: A Joint Effort Pia

2004 Anji Swapna/Sapna Telugu Film

2004 Insaaf: The Justice Mrs. Kunti V. Prasad

2004 Bride and Prejudice Jaya Bakshi

2004 Rok Sako To Rok Lo Sandra (Narrator)

2009 Helloo India

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August 2007.[3] "geocities.com" (http:/ / web. archive. org/ web/ 20071213173916/ http:/ / www. geocities. com/ rahul83_99/ namrata. html). 1993 Miss

Universe results. Archived from the original (http:/ / www. geocities. com/ rahul83_99/ namrata. html) on 2007-12-13. . Retrieved 8 August2007.

[4] "vh1.com" (http:/ / www. vh1. com/ photos/ gallery/ ?fid=1541125& pid=2081013). The Greatest: 40 Dumbest Celebrity Quotes Ever. .Retrieved 21 February 2008.

[5] "boxofficeindia.com" (http:/ / web. archive. org/ web/ 20070712092112/ http:/ / www. boxofficeindia. com/ 1999. htm). Vaastav is a hit!.Archived from the original (http:/ / www. boxofficeindia. com/ 1999. htm) on 12 July 2007. . Retrieved 8 August 2007.

[6] "boxofficeindia.com" (http:/ / web. archive. org/ web/ 20070702104821/ http:/ / www. boxofficeindia. com/ 2000. htm). Year 2000, box officeperformance. Archived from the original (http:/ / www. boxofficeindia. com/ 2000. htm) on 2 July 2007. . Retrieved 8 August 2007.

[7] "imdb.com" (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ name/ nm0794363/ awards). Nomination for Pukar. . Retrieved 8 August 2007.[8] "imdb.com" (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0361411/ business). Bride and Prejudice business in the UK. . Retrieved 8 August 2007.[9] "indiaglitz.com" (http:/ / www. indiaglitz. com/ channels/ hindi/ interview/ 6267. html). Mahesh and Namrata dating!. . Retrieved 8 August

2007.[10] "indiaglitz.com" (http:/ / www. indiaglitz. com/ channels/ hindi/ interview/ 6267. html). Namrata Shirodkar marries Mahesh Babu. .

Retrieved 8 August 2007.

External links• Namrata Shirodkar (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ name/ nm0794363/ ) at the Internet Movie Database

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Raja Kumarudu

Raja Kumarudu

Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao

Starring Preity ZintaMahesh Babu

Release date(s) 28 June 1999

Country India

Language Telugu

Raja Kumarudu is a Telugu movie, released in 1999. The film stars Preity Zinta and Mahesh Babu. The filmreceived positive reviews and is commercially successful.[1]

SynopsisRaj Kumar (Mahesh Babu) goes on holiday in Khandala and stays with his uncle Dhanunjay (Prakash Raj). Hecomes across Rani (Preity Zinta) and falls for her. However he ends up teasing her and she begins to despise him.She is determined to avoid him but he won't leave her alone. Raj Kumar saves Rani from some thugs and she isimpressed by his heroism. After spending some time together she begins to like him and eventually love him.Unfortunately his uncle(Prakash Raj) has made other plans for him, where-in he reveals the actual past of the hero'sparents and his family. He mentions the challenge that he made with his in-laws to get the hero married with hisdaughter. Complying to this, the hero informs the heroine that their relationship needs to end there.On going back along with his uncle to the village for his uncle's daughter, to his joy he sees that it's none other thanthe heroine herself.The rest of the movie revolves around the plot that is woven by him and his uncle to gain the heroine's hand andre-uniting the uncle with his family. This is done in a comical sense and is fun to watch.

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Cast• Mahesh Babu ... Raj Kumar• Preity Zinta ... Rani• Prakash Raj ... Dhanunjay• Jayaprakash ... Sarvarayudu• Sumalatha ... Dhanunjay's wife

Release• The film released with 78 prints in 116 screens.[2]

Box-office• The film had a 50 days run in 69 centres and 100 days run in 44 centres *The film collected a share of Rs.10.51

crores from Andhra Pradesh.[3]

• The film was dubbed in Hindi as Prince No. 1 and dubbed in Tamil as Kaadhal Vennila.[4]

References[1] http:/ / www. cinegoer. com/ rajakumarudu. htm[2] CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Maheshbabu's Debut Film Rajakumarudu (http:/ / www. cinegoer. com/

rajakumarudu. htm)[3] Rajakumarudu shares. (http:/ / i28. tinypic. com/ 95y5br. jpg)[4] http:/ / www. webcitation. org/ query?url=http:/ / www. geocities. com/ bbreviews/ kvennilaa. html& date=2009-10-25+ 13:19:34

External links• Raja Kumarudu (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0285940/ ) at the Internet Movie Database

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Yuvaraju

Yuvaraju

Directed by Y.V.S Chowdary

Produced by Burugapally Sivarama Krishna

Written by Y.V.S. Chowdary,Chintapalli Ramana

Starring Mahesh Babu,Simran Bagga,Sakshi Shivanand

Music by Ramana Gogula

Cinematography Ajay Vincent

Release date(s) 14 April 2000

Country India

Language Telugu

Yuvaraju (Telugu: యువరాజు) is a 2000 Tollywood film directed and produced by YVS Chowdary. This filmgave Mahesh Babu the tag "Prince", as Yuvaraju means prince. The film had a 100-day run in 34 centres.Yuvaraju is a romantic-based movie in which Srinivas (Mahesh Babu) just returns to India and joins a college inHyderabad. There is this sexy dame called Srivalli (Saakshi Sivand) that attracts him with her looks. As we proceeda little bit we come to know that there is a friend for Srivalli called Vamsi (Venkat) in abroad whom she regards asher best friend and keeps him close to her heart as when a plane crashed 20 years back these two are the onlysurvivors of the tragedy.Finally Srinivas and Srivalli comes to know that they are in love with each other. They break the news followed by alavish engagement ceremony. For the placid viewers then comes the excitement in the form of Srilata (Simran) whoarrives in nick of time to attend the engagement. Srivalli comes to know that these guys know each other in abroadfrom the brief observation at her engagement ceremony.The rest of the story is about who is Srilatha and what happens to Vamsi' love.

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Vamsi (film)

Vamsi

Directed by B.Gopal

Produced by G. Adiseshagiri Rao

Written by Satyanand,Gopalakrishna Paruchuri,Venkateswara Rao Paruchuri

Starring Mahesh BabuNamrata ShirodkarKrishna

Music by Mani Sharma

Cinematography Ajayan Vincent

Editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao

Release date(s) October 4, 2000

Country India

Language Telugu

Vamsi (also known as Vamsee, Vamshi, or Vamshee) is a 2000 Tollywood film written by Satyanand [1] anddirected by B.Gopal [2] which has Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar in the lead roles.[3]

PlotVamsi (Mahesh Babu) is a fashion designer and has a show coming up but his model breaks her ankle so Shilpa(Namrata Shirodkar), who fell in love with Vamsi, takes the model's place and wins.The story is more about Arjun (Krishna) taking revenge on the baddies which includes Shilpa's father (Nassar) andKota Srinivasa Rao.[3]

Cast• Mahesh Babu as Vamsi• Brahmanandam as Killer• Namrata Shirodkar as Shilpa, fashion student• Mayuri Kango as Sneha• Krishna as Arjun• Tanikella Bharani• Kota Srinivasa Rao

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• Nassar

Soundtrack• Oho Sonia[4]

• Vecha Vechaga[4]

• Abc Datindo[4]

• Vienchukunte[4]

• Koilamma[4]

• Saregama[4]

Video ReleaseReleased on VCD in 2004[5]

References[1] http:/ / www. imdb. com/ name/ nm0766463/[2] http:/ / www. imdb. com/ name/ nm0044584/[3] IdleBrain.com (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ movie/ archive/ mr-vamsi. html), film cast, crew, plot, production informations, Retrieved

10-22-2008[4] raaga.com (http:/ / www. raaga. com/ channels/ telugu/ moviedetail. asp?mid=A0000161), Vamsi track listings, Retrieved 10-21-2009[5] rental.bigflix.com (http:/ / rental. bigflix. com/ bigflix/ ShowMovie/ Telugu/ 2004/ Vamshi,), VCD informations, Retrieved 10-21-2008

External links

• Vamsee (2000) at IMDB (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/tt0484003/ )

• Vamsi (2000) at Telugupedia (http:/ / www. telugupedia.com/ wiki/ index. php?title=Vamsi)

• Vamsi (2000) at BhratMovies (http:/ / www.bharatmovies. com/ telugu/ info/ Vamsi. htm)

• Vamsi (2000) at TotalTollywood (http:/ / www.totaltollywood. com/ movies. php?id=930)

• Vamsi (2000) at CineGoer (http:/ / www. cinegoer. com/ tollydb/ vamshi2000.htm)

• Vamsi (2000) at IMovies4you (http:/ / imovies4you. com/vamsi-2000-telugu-movie-online-and-download/ )

• (2000) at TollyNation (http:/ / www. tollynation. com/ movie/ Vamsi/overview''Vamsi'')

Reviews• By Raju Shanbhag, Bellitere.com (http:/ / bellitere. com/ vamshi-movie-review. html), October 9 2008, "High

Voltage Entertainment!"• IdleBrain.com, complete review and analysis Vamsi (2000) (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ movie/ archive/

mr-vamsi. html)• Vamsi (http:/ / www. allmovie. com/ work/ 390514) at Allmovie

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Murari (film)

Murari

Directed by Krishna Vamsi

Produced by N Devi Prasad,Ramalingeswara Rao

Written by Sobhan (dialogues)Krishna Vamsi (story & screenplay)

Starring Mahesh BabuSonali BendrePrakash RajLaxmiSatyanarayana

Music by Mani Sharma

Release date(s) 17th February, 2001

Country  India

Language Telugu

Murari(Telugu: మురారి) is a telugu film directed by Krishna Vamsi starring Mahesh Babu and Sonali Bendre. Thisis the first movie of stunt master Peter Hein he is action director for this film.

Plot summaryCirca 1800's a Jamindar (Prakash Raj) insults Durga Devi by stealing her idol in the temple in a state ofintoxication.An enraged Devi kills him and put a curse on his heirs that she is going to take one family member eachevery 48 years. And one male heir dies accidentally at the end of every 48 years. And the present year denotes end ofanother 48 years and now it's the turn of Murari (Mahesh Babu). In another village, there lives Vasundhara (SonaliBendre). She too lives with a big combined family.Both the families of Murari and Vasundhara are releated byblood, but separated due to the family feuds.They both fall in love and these both families makes the formalarrangement of marriage But once his grandmother,who returns from her Teerdha Yatra, upon being informed by thefamily poojari that Murari is the one who would be subjected to death by Devi this year, refuses for the marriage.Then she reveals the dark secret that is kept under wraps that once in every 48 years, one of the family members aretaken by Devi as bali.Murari overcomes the curse by Devi by performing the puja and marries his sweetheartVasundhara.

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Cast and crewCast :

• Mahesh Babu• Sonali Bendre• Lakshmi• Prasad Babu• Kaikala Satyanarayana• Gollapudi Maruti Rao• Annapurna• Sivaji Raja• Anitha Chowdary

• Music: Mani Sharma• Stunts: Peter Hein• Camera: Bhupati• Editing, Story, Screenplay & Direction: krishna Vamsi• Producer: Nandigam Gopi• Theatrical Release Date: 17 February 2001

Box-office performance• The film turned out to be a hit running for 50 days in 50 centres.[1]

• It had a 100 day run in 34 centres.[2]

• The film had a 175-day run in 2 centres.[3]

• This was Sonali Bendre's first Telugu Film• Was dubbed into Tamil due to Sonali Bendre's popularity

References[1] Cycle Stand - Telugu Cinema Trade Story (http:/ / idlebrain. com/ trade/ tsynop/ tradestory6. html)[2] Cycle Stand - Telugu Cinema Records - Murari 100 days centers (http:/ / idlebrain. com/ trade/ records/ murari. html)[3] CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Maheshbabu's 175-Day Centres List (http:/ / www. cinegoer. com/ maheshbabu175.

htm)

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Takkari Donga[1]

Takkari DongaDirected by Jayanth C. Paranjee

Produced by Jayanth C. Paranjee

Written by SatyanandJayanth C. Paranjee

Starring Mahesh BabuBipasha BasuLisa Ray

Music by Mani Sharma

Cinematography Jayanan Vincent

Release date(s) 12 January 2002

Country India

Language Telugu

Takkari Donga (Telugu: టక్కరిదొంగ) is a Telugu language film that released on 12 January 2002 and wasdirected by Jayant Paranjee. Mahesh Babu, Lisa Ray and Bipasha Basu play the lead roles. This movie was dubbedinto Hindi as Choron Ka Chor.

Cast & crewMahesh Babu as RajaLisa Ray as BhavanaBipasha Basu as ManasaRahul Dev as ShakeelTanikella Bharani as Doobey.Music : Mani SharmaCamera : Jayanan VincentEditor : Marthand K VenkateshDialogues : Satyanand Story :SatyanandScreenplay :Jayant C ParanjiLyrics : Chandra Bose, Vennelakanti, Kula Sekhar & Bhuvana ChandraArt : Ashok KumarFights : VijayanDirection : Jayant C ParanjiProducer : Jayant C ParanjiBanner : Jayanth Filmmark Synergies

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SynopsisMovie starts off with Shaka (Rahul Dev) killing his own brother for particular information, which is also known toanother man Veeru Dada. In the encounter Veeru Dada (Ashok Kumar) jumps off into a river from a cliff.After 18years, we have Veeru Dada with a leg cut off giving info to Raja (Mahesh Babu), a mischievous thief who robs offthe money from banks in a style. Raja gives Veeru Dada a share of 50% for all his tip offs. Raja becomes moredaring as the price tag on his head increases by thousands. There is another mischievous thief Panasa (Bipasha Basu)along with uncle follows Raju so that she can dupe him and escape with all the looted money of Raja. As the thingsgo on a frolicking way between Panasa and Raja, the desperate Shaka is searching for Veeru Dada in all the places.Veeru Dada realizes that Shaka would kill him soon. Hence, Veeru Dada offers a big diamond to Raja and asks himto escort her daughter Bhuvana (Lisa Ray) to his brother Dharma's place.The journey starts here. We have the couplegoing to a remote village on horses. Panasa and her uncle are following the lead pair. The bank managers too aredesperately trying to catch Raja. What Shaka wants from Veeru Dada? Who is Raja? What will happen to Panasa?You must watch this technically extraordinary visual and aural feast on a big screen with DTS effect.

Awards• Winner, Nandi award for Mahesh Babu - Special Jury• Winner, Nandi award for Vijayan - Best Fight Master• Winner, Nandi award for Mastre Kaushik Babu - Best child actor• Winner, Nandi award for Jayanan Vincent - Best cinematography• Winner, Nandi award for Madhusudham Reddy - Best audiographer

External links• Takkari donga at IMDB [2]

References[1] http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ images/ wp-7cowboy800. jpg[2] http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0307541/

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Bobby (2002 film)Bobby is a 2002 Telugu film which starred Mahesh Babu, Arti Agarwal, Prakash Raj, and Raghuvaran. Sobhandirects this film, Mani Sharma wrote the music.

PlotThe film was an average hit. Mahesh Babu is the son of a rich businessman, he meets Arti Agarwal in a club andfalls in love with her. They later find put that their fathers are arch rivals. Aarti Agarwals mother was killed in anaccident involving their fathers. therefore they don't talk to each other. Aarti Agarwal and Mahesh Babu elope. butdue to unavoidable circumstances they come back and are injured in a bomb blast. Then their fathers apologize andmake up and in the end Aarti Agarwal and Mahesh Babu are married.

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Okkadu

Okkadu

Directed by Gunasekhar

Produced by M.S. Raju

Written by Gunasekhar,Paruchuri Brothers

Starring Mahesh BabuBhumika ChawlaPrakash RajMukesh RishiGeetha

Editing by A. Sreekar Prasad

Release date(s) January 15, 2003

Language Telugu

Budget Rs.22 crores

Okkadu (Telugu: ఒక్కడు) is a 2003 Tollywood blockbuster which was directed by Gunasekhar. It stars MaheshBabu, Bhoomika Chawla, and Prakash Raj. Music was composed by Mani Sharma and editing was done by A.Sreekar Prasad. M.S. Raju produced this film. This movie was later remade into the Tamil movie Gilli. This film wasreleased on January 15, 2003. The film was subsequently remade into Oriya as '"Mate Anidela Lakhye Phaguna"'starring Sabyasachi and Archita.(P/B Kunu (9556062691))

PlotAjay Varma(Mahesh Babu), is a young Kabbadi player who goes to Kurnool to take part in a match. There, he savesSwapna Reddy (Bhoomika Chawla), from Obul Reddy (Prakash Raj), who is in love with Swapna and wants tomarry her against her wishes. Ajay tries to comfort her because Obul Reddy killed both brothers of Swapna. Ajaybrings Swapna to his house in Hyderabad and decides to send her abroad to save her from Obul Reddy. This iscomplicated by the fact that Swapna falls in love with Ajay and that Ajay's father is the police inspector in charge offinding Swapna. The movie has Charminar as its integral part. Whether Ajay and Swapna unite is the crux of thestory.

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Cast• Mahesh Babu ... Ajay Varma ("Varma" comes only in the credits at the end)• Bhoomika Chawla ... Swapna Reddy• Mukesh Rishi ... Assistant Commissioner of Police (Father of Ajay)• Prakash Raj ... Obul Reddy• Geetha ... Mother of Ajay• niharika ... sister of ajay

Crew• Director: Gunasekhar• Screenplay: Gunasekhar• Story: Gunasekhar• Dialogue: Paruchuri Brothers• Producer: M.S. Raju• Music: Mani Sharma• Cinematography: Sekhar V. Joseph• Choreography: Raju Sundaram & Lawrence• Art Direction: Ashok• Editing: A. Sreekar Prasad• Stunts : Vijayan

MusicThe music for the film was composed by Mani Sharma. The lyrics were written by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri.• Hare rama (sung by Shankar Mahadevan)• Nuvvemmaya Chesavokaani (Shreya Ghosal)• Sahasam Swasaga (Mallikharjun)• Cheppave Chirugaali (Sujitha and Udit Narayan)• Hai re hai (Karthik and K. S. Chitra)• Atharintiki (Hariharan, Shreya Ghosal and the Priya sisters)

ProductionM.S. Raju,who is known to produce films with technicians/actors when they were down with failures, decided tomake a film with director Gunasekhar,whose previous venture Mrugaraju bombed at the box office.[1] Mahesh Babuwas selected as the hero after his performance in Murari which inspired M.S. Raju.[1]

Release• The film released on 15 January 2003 in 165 screens.[2]

• The audio was released on 19 December 2002.[3]

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Box-office performance• The film collected a share of Rs.7 crores in its opening week in Andhra Pradesh.[4] It collected a total share of

over Rs.29 crores.[5]

• The film had a successful 50-day run in 144 centres.[6]

• The film had a successful 100-day run in 100 centres.[7]

• The film had a 175 day run in 7 centres.[8]

Awards

Filmfare Awards• Best Film - M.S. Raju• Best Director - Gunasekhar• Best Actor - Mahesh Babu• Best Music Director - Mani Sharma

Santosham Film Awards• Best Film - M.S. Raju• Best Villain - Prakash Raj• Best Art Direction - Ashok

Trivia• The movie was remade into Tamil, under the name Ghilli (2004), starring Vijay and Trisha Krishnan, which went

on to become one of the best films of Vijay.• The film was made into Kannada as Aajay (2006) starring Puneet Rajkumar and Prakash Raj, however it didn't

reach the success level of Ghilli or Okkadu.• The first 15 minutes of the movie, is an adaptation of the hollywood classic West Side Story.• The movie is remade into Oriya as "Mate Anidela Lakhye Phaguna" starring Sabyachi, Sidhant, Archita, Anita

Das & Chandan.

References[1] Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ celeb/ interview/ interview_msraju. html)[2] Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ trade/ records/ okkadureleasecenters. html)[3] Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ news/ 2000march20/ news232. html)[4] Okkadu Opening Week Collections (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ trade/ records/ okkadurecords. html)[5] Telugu mid-year report (http:/ / www. hinduonnet. com/ thehindu/ mp/ 2003/ 07/ 24/ stories/ 2003072400060202. htm)[6] OKKADU's 50 days Centers (http:/ / www. nonstopcinema. com/ nsc/ boxoffice/ display. php?id=14)[7] Okkadu 100 days centers (http:/ / www. nonstopcinema. com/ nsc/ boxoffice/ display. php?id=29)[8] Maheshbabu's 175-Day Centres List (http:/ / www. cinegoer. com/ maheshbabu175. htm)

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External links• Okkadu (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0366840/ ) at the Internet Movie Database• idlebrain.com (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ movie/ archive/ mr-okkadu. html), movie review• idlebrain.com (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ audio/ areviews/ okkadu. html), music review• Lyrics Of Okkadu (http:/ / musicmazaa. com/ telugu/ lyrics/ movie/ Okkadu. html) At MusicMazaa.com

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Nijam

NijamDirected by Teja

Produced by Teja

Written by Teja

Starring Mahesh BabuRakshithaRaasiGopichand

Music by R P Patnaik

Editing by Sankar

Release date(s) India 23 May 2003

Country India

Language Telugu

Nijam (Truth) (Telugu: నిజం) is a Telugu film released in 2003, starring Mahesh Babu and Rakshitha in lead roles.Teja directed this film. Mahesh Babu won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for this film. and the film was dubbedinto Hindi as meri adalat and was remade into oriya as ARJUNA

PlotThis film tells about an innocent boy, who along with his mother undergoes injustice and also loses his father in thisprocess. The mother in this situation plays the role of a trainer and a guide to her son in making him strongphysically and emotionally to fight back.The criminals involved in the crime of his father's death are killed one after the other by the mother and the son in aplanned and scientific manner.

ReceptionThe movie was praised by critics and was a Super hit at box office.

External links• Nijam [1] at the Internet Movie Database

References[1] http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0368896/

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Naani

Naani

The two characters of the film (as portrayed by actors Mahesh Babu and Amisha Patel respectively) in a scene from the film.Directed by S .J. Suryaah

Produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni

Starring Mahesh BabuAmisha PatelDevayaniRaghuvaran

Music by A. R. Rahman

Release date(s) may 14 2004

Language Telugu

Budget Rs.14 crores

Naani (Telugu: నాని) is a Tollywood film released in 2004. Directed by S. J. Suryaah, the film stars Mahesh Babu,Amisha Patel, Devayani and Raghuvaran. The film was simultaneously filmed in Tamil as New.[1] [2]

PlotAfter feeling that he is being repeatedly humiliated and unwanted by his Mother and brother. Naani an eight year oldgoes to a Scientist who turns him into a 28 year old man and he goes to work in a Toy Company and is pursued byPriya (Amisha Patel) daughter of company's chief at the toy company and gets married to her and has a child. Hismother meanwhile played by Devayani starts looking for him and lodges a complaint in police station that her son ismissing. Meanwhile Naani learns of his mother's love for him and turns back to the Scientist asking him to be turnhim back into a child. But the Scientist's reverse process does not work and he ends being an eight year old with hismother during Day and as an adult as Priya's husband in night. "Naani" is all about the how Naani manages his duallife.Naani did not fair well at the box offices but still managed to get good vogue among the youth due to its freshand awakening music and by charismatic direction of S.J.Surya

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CharactersThe main characters are:• Naani (Mahesh Babu) - an 8-year-old boy who is turned into an adult overnight after drinking a potion given by a

Scientist, although he retains his boyish charm and inexperience, and gains amazing physical abilities. As anadult, he gets a job at a toy company.

• Priya (Amisha Patel) - Naani's beautiful wife and intelligent daughter of company's chief in the toy company.• Scientist (Raghuvaran) - who turns Naani into an adult.• Naani's mother (Devayani)

Soundtrack

NaaniSoundtrack album by A. R. Rahman

Released 2004

Recorded Panchathan Record Inn

Genre Feature Film Soundtrack

Producer A. R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman chronology

New(2004)

Naani(2004)

Dil Ne Jise ApnaKahaa(2004)

Track # Song Singer(s) Lyrics

1 Naani Vayase Karthik, Blaaze, Sunitha & Tanvi Veturi & Blaaze

2 Chakkera S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Sirivennela

3 Pedave Palikina Unnikrishnan, Sadhana Sargam Chandra Bose

4 Vasta Nee Venuka Hariharan, Harini Sirivennela

5 Naaku Nuvvu Hariharan , Poornima Sirivennela & Blaaze

6 Spiderman Kunal Ganjawala , Poornima Sirivennela

7 Markandeya Shankar Mahadevan , Nithyasree Mahadevan Veturi

References[1] "Devyani as the mother of Mahesh Babu" (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ news/ 2000march20/ news233. html). Idlebrain.com. 2003-03-08. .

Retrieved 2011-03-11.[2] "Mahesh-Surya film in progress" (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ news/ 2000march20/ news233. html). Idlebrain.com. 2003-02-22. . Retrieved

2011-03-11.

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Arjun (2004 film)

ArjunDirected by Gunasekhar

Produced by G. Ramesh Babu

Written by Gunasekhar

Starring Mahesh BabuShriya SaranKeerthi ReddyPrakash RajRaja

Music by Mani Sharma

Cinematography Sekhar V. Joseph

Editing by A. Sreekar Prasad

Release date(s) 18 August 2004

Country India

Language Telugu

Budget Rs. 18crores

Arjun (Telugu: అర్జున్) ( Dubbed into Tamil as Varenda Madhuraiku and Dubbed into Malayalam as Arjun andDubbed into Hindi as Maidaan-E-Jung ) is a Tollywood film released on 18 August 2004, and was directed byGunasekhar. This is the second time Mahesh Babu and Gunasekhar have teamed up after delivering the blockbusterOkkadu. Shriya Saran, Keerthi Reddy, Raja and Prakash Raj play other roles.

PlotArjun(Mahesh Babu) and his twin sister Meenakshi(Keerthi Reddy) finish college. During college days Meenakshifalls in love with her classmate, which she expresses later to her family when she is shown proposals from others.Arjun sets out to Madurai in Tamil Nadu where Uday is about to get married who also awaits for Meenakshi, toelope with. Arjun makes a dramatic appearance, with no apparent disapproval from the parents Meenakshi getsmarried to Uday. Meanwhile Arjun meets a girl, Shriya Saran who happens to be from Madurai too. After themarriage Uday's parents (Prakashraj, Saritha) secretly plan to kill Meenakshi as they had lost a chance to grab amillionaire's property by the arranged marriage. How Arjun meets the plans to kill his sister and saves each time isthe crust of the story. In this film, the name of the character played by Mahesh Babu is not revealed till the end. Theother roles call him with the name of the relation, but none call him Arjun, and this is revealed only at the end.

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SoundtrackThis film consists of 6 songs, all composed by Mani Sharma:1. Okka Matta (Picturized on Mahesh)2. Oh Cheli (Picturized on Sriya and Mahesh)..this song was shot in Moscow.3. Madhura Madhura (picturized on Keerthi Reddy and Mahesh in the temple setting)4. Raa Raa (Sriya and Mahesh: shot outside the temple setting)5. Hey Pilla (picturized on Mahesh and sriya)6. Dum Dumare (picturized on Mahesh, Sriya, and Keerthi Reddy)

Cast• Mahesh Babu ... Arjun• Shriya Saran ... Roopa• Keerthi Reddy ... Meenakshi• Raja ... Uday• Prakash Raj ... Bala Nayagar• Saritha ... Andal

Crew• Director: Gunasekhar• Screenplay: Gunasekhar• Story: Gunasekhar• Dialogue: Paruchuri Brothers• Producer: G. Ramesh Babu• Music: Mani Sharma• Choreography: Raju Sundaram & Raghava Lawrence• Editor: A. Sreekar Prasad• Director of Photography: Sekhar V. Joseph• Lyrics: Veturi Sundararama Murthy• Art Director: Thotta Tharani• Stunts: Vijayan

ProductionThe film was produced by Mahesh's brother Ramesh. This was Mahesh's last film released before he tied the knotwith Namratha Shirodhkar. On the other hand, this was the first movie (and the last as on July 2008) for KeerthiReddy after his marriage.The Madurai Meenakshi temple shown in this film is a colossal set of the real one. It was created by art directorPadma Sri Thotta Tharani.The film was later dubbed in Tamil as Varenda Maduraiku.

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Box-office performanceThe dubbed version of the movie released later in Tamil Nadu was an average grosser there. The film was released in40 prints and it had a 50-day run in 35 centres and a 100-day run in 14 centres.

External links• Arjun [1] at the Internet Movie Database

References[1] http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0907619/

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Athadu

Athadu

Directed by Trivikram Srinivas

Produced by Jayabheri Kishore,Murali Mohan

Written by Trivikram Srinivas

Starring Mahesh Babu,Trisha Krishnan,Prakash Raj,Sonu Sood,Sayaji Shinde,Brahmanandam

Music by Mani Sharma

Cinematography K.V. Guhan

Editing by Sreekar Prasad

Distributed by Jayabheri arts

Release date(s) 10 August 2005

Running time 172 min.

Country  India

Language Telugu

Budget 18 crores

Athadu (అతడు)( dubbed in Tamil as Nandhu and in Malayalam as Target) is a 2005 Telugu film produced byJayabheri Kishore and Murali Mohan and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The movie stars Mahesh Babu, TrishaKrishnan, Sonu Sood and Prakash Raj. The movie soundtrack was scored by Mani Sharma. The film released on 10August 2005. The film went on to become one of the highest grossing films in Tollywood. Athadu has also beenremade in Hindi as Ek The Power of One and in Bengali as Wanted.

PlotNanda Gopal / Nandu(Mahesh Babu) is a professional assassin who partners up with Malli (Sonu Sood). He charges 1.5 crore for a murder. A party leader, Shiva Reddy (Sayaji Shinde) wants someone to attempt an assassination on him so that he could get more votes through sympathy. Shiva Reddy's colleague Baji Reddy hooks him up with Nandu for a deal. On the day of the murder attempt, before Nandu gets to shoot Shiva Reddy, someone else fatally shoots Shiva Reddy. Nandu did not pull the trigger so he knows it was not him. Within minutes, police surround the

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building. Just before the exit of the building, a big car accident occurs on the street with Nandu's car. Nandu assumesthat Malli got trapped and died in the accident. So Nandu goes to the top of the skyscraper. With the police behindhim and in front of him, he is helpless. Suddenly a train comes and Nandu uses a rope to jump from the skyscraper tothe train.There, Nandu meets Pardhu (Rajiv Kanakala), a talkative guy. Pardhu reveals that he ran away from his village,Basarlapudi, when he was young. Pardhu explains that he is finally returning to his village. Later that same evening,while aiming for Nandu, the police accidentally shoot Pardhu. Nandu escapes and not knowing what to do next, heremembers Pardhu's background. Nandu goes to Basarlapudi and Pardhu's family, thinking he is Pardhu, acceptshim.Meanwhile, a CBI officer, Anjaneya Prasad (Prakash Raj), investigating the murder of Shiva Reddy comes acrossNandu alias Pardhu. He suspects Nandu of Shiva Reddy's murder.He tries taking Nandu's fingerprintsunconventionally but Nandu outsmarts him. Soon clues lead to Malli but he is dead.Meanwhile, in Barslapudi, after the marriage of the grand-daughter was over, the CBI come because they find outthat Nandu is not Pardhu and suspect that Nandu is the killer. Nandu learns of the situation and flees. After the CBIleave, Nandu returns to explain everything: who is he and how the real Pardhu got killed. At first the family showsno interest in helping Nandu to find the real assassin as they are all shocked but the grandfather (Nassar) helpsNandu by giving him a gun.

Mahesh Babu and Trisha from the film.

Nandu calls Baji Reddy and demandsto know who killed Shiva Reddy. Atfirst, Baji Reddy refuses but afterNandu tells him that he recorded theirfirst conservation on the phone, BajiReddy reveals everything. It was Malliwho killed Shiva Reddy for 2 crores.He faked his death by sending adrunkard in the car at the time of theaccident. Nandu records thisconversation and immediately leavesfor the old church, where Malli is. Nandu and Malli meet and Nandu has the gun loaded before Malli. But the samepolicemen who killed Pardhu barge in. Nandu manages to kill all of them and also kill Malli. Nandu hands over therecorded cassette to the CBI officer. The CBI officer goes directly to Bajji Reddy's office and tells him that he willhand him over to the police. Baji Reddy tells him that he has no concrete evidence. The CBI officer tells him that thetape is evidence enough for Siva Reddy's hot headed son,who has vowed vengeance for his father's death.Trappedwithout any recourse,Baji Reddy commits suicide. In the last scene, Nandu immerses Pardhu's ashes and the CBIofficer lets him go to Pardhu's real family, where he plans to stay forever.

Cast• Mahesh Babu ... Nanda Gopal alias Nandu alias Pardhu• Trisha Krishnan ... Puri• Sonu Sood ... Malli• Prakash Raj ... Anjaneya Prasad (CBI Officer)• Nassar ... Satya Narayana Murthy• Brahmanandam ... Uncle of Puri• Sunil ... Ramana• Sayaji Shinde ... Shiva Reddy• Rajiv Kanakala ... Pardhasaradhi alias Pardhu

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• Kota Srinivasa Rao ... Baji Reddy• Uday Nair ... Puri's Kid Brother• Rahul Dev ... Sadhu• Ajay ... Pratap Reddy• Sudha ... Aunt (mom of puri)• Giri Babu ... Uncle (dad of puri)• K. Vishwanath.....CBI Officer• Dharmavarapu Subramanyam.....Uncle of Puri• Tanikella Bharani.....Naidu

Crew• Producer: Murali Mohan & Jayabheri Kishore• Director:: Trivikram Srinivas• Story: Trivikram Srinivas• Screenplay: Trivikram Srinivas• Dialogues: Trivikram Srinivas• Art: Thotta Tharani• Cinematography: K.V. Guhan• Stunts: Peter Hein• Music: Mani Sharma• Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant, Raju Sundaram, & Brinda• Editing: Sreekar Prasad

MusicThe film has 6 songs composed by Mani Sharma with lyrics by Sirivennela:• Adharaka Badule Cheppeti - Vishwa• Pillagali - Shreya Ghoshal• Avunu Nijam - K.K & Sunitha• Chandamama - Mahalakshmi Iyer & Ranjith• Neetho Cheppana - S.P. Balu & Chitra• Pilichina Raanantaava - Karthik & Kavita Krishnamurthy

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Awards

Nandi Awards• Best Actor - Mahesh Babu• Best Dialogue Writer -Trivikram Srinivas

Santosham Film Awards• Best Film - M. Rammohan

Filmfare Awards• Best Director - Trivikram Srinivas

ReleaseThe film was released with 6 prints in U.S.A.[1] and in 3 screens in Chennai.[2]

Box-office performance• The film netted Rs.10.5 lakhs from 3 screens in Chennai in its opening weekend debuting at no. 2.[2]

• It collected approximately Rs.230 million in its total run,thus becoming the sensational hit of 2005 inTollywood.[3] Its satellite rights were sold for Rs.18 million.[4]

• The film had a 50 days run in 176 centres Athadu 50 days centres [5] and a 100-day run in 38 centres.[6] The filmhad a 175-day run in Sudarshan 35 mm, Hyderabad.,[7] grossing Rs.104.58 million from the theatre.[3]

References[1] Cycle Stand - Telugu Cinema Trade Story (http:/ / idlebrain. com/ trade/ tsynop/ athadu. html)[2] Chennai Box-Office (Aug 12-15) - Sify.com (http:/ / sify. com/ entertainment/ movies/ tamil/ boxoffice/ fullstory. php?id=13918651)[3] CineGoer.com - News Archives - January 2006 (http:/ / www. cinegoer. com/ archives/ january2006. htm#newsitem6)[4] Athadu satellite rights for 1.8 crores (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ news/ 2000march20/ news265. html)[5] http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ trade/ records/ athadu50dayscenters. html[6] Nonstopcinema Box Office - Athadu 100 days centers : Telugu movies, tollywood, cinema (http:/ / www. nonstopcinema. com/ nsc/

boxoffice/ display. php?id=218)[7] CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Maheshbabu's 175-Day Centres List (http:/ / www. cinegoer. com/ maheshbabu175.

htm)

External links• Athadu (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0471571/ ) at the Internet Movie Database• Athadu (http:/ / www. allmovie. com/ work/ 334049) at Allmovie• Lyrics Of Athadu (http:/ / musicmazaa. com/ telugu/ lyrics/ movie/ Athadu. html) Lyrics On MusicMazaa.com• More about Athadu (http:/ / telugu. 16reels. com/ movies/ Athadu-Movie. aspx) More about Athadu on

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Pokiri (2006 film)

Pokiri

Directed by Puri Jagannadh

Produced by Puri Jagannadh

Written by Puri Jagannadh

Starring Mahesh BabuIleana D'CruzPrakash RajSayaji ShindeAshish VidyarthiAliBrahmanandam

Music by Mani Sharma

Cinematography Shyam K. Naidu

Editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh

Distributed by Vaishno Academy

Release date(s) 28 April 2006

Running time 162 min.

Country India

Language Telugu

Budget 12 crores

Gross revenue 40 crores

Pokiri (Telugu: పోకిరి, English: Rogue/Goon) is a 2006 Indian Telugu film directed, written, and produced by PuriJagannadh. Mahesh Babu plays the lead role, and Ileana D'Cruz, Prakash Raj, Sayaji Shinde, and Ashish Vidyarthiplay supporting roles. Mani Sharma was the music director, Shyam K. Naidu handled cinematography, and the filmwas edited by Marthand K. Venkatesh. The film was released on 28 April 2006. It was remade in Tamil in 2007 asPokkiri, in Hindi as Wanted in 2009 and in Kannada as Porki in 2010, due to its impact on commercial cinema. Thefilm was screened at the IIFA film festival held in Dubai in 2006.[1] [2] The film is currently the third Highestgrossing Telugu language films of all time.

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PlotThe metro city is rife with the nefarious activities of land mafia. There are two rival gangs; one under Ali Bhai(Prakash Raj) who resides in Dubai and controls the operation through his siblings Ajju and Mona, and anotheroperated by local goon Narayan. Both threaten builders and land owners into giving them protection money orproperty, through force, extortion or murder. Sayed (Sayaji Shinde) arrives as the new Commissioner of Hyderabadand starts cracking down on crime.Pandu (Mahesh Babu), a thug, is abducted by Mallesh, a member of Ali's gang and his henchmen. Pandu has taken acontract from Narayan to beat up Mahesh, which he does. Ajju invites Pandu to join Ali Bhai's gang. Pandu declinesstating that he does not work for any gang, but is ready to do anything given enough money. Pandu falls in love withShruthi when he visits his cousin's (Ajay) aerobics class, but she mistakes him for a thug. Shruthi, a college student,lives with her widowed mother and younger brother. Bramhi (Brahmanandam) lives above Shruthi's house, andfrequently tries to convince Shruthi to marry him. Sub inspector Pashupathy (Ashish Vidyarthi), is a corrupt officerin the colony where Pandu and Shruthi live who often works with the land mafia. He is also on the payroll of AliBhai. He falls for Shruthi and decides to make her his mistress, even after multiple rejections by Shruthi.Pandu's first assignment with Ali's gang is to kill a member of Narayan's band. However, police show up at the spotwhere Pandu and the other gangsters are waiting. Pandu engages the cops long enough for the others to finish thetask and flee. He also helps Shruthi escape from Pashupathy. She is impressed by his kindness and friendship soonblossoms between the two, leading to the development of unspoken romantic feelings for each other. When Shruthitries to expresses her feelings they are attacked by members of Narayan's gang, whom Pandu finishes off. Shruthi isshocked to learn that Pandu is a gangster with no qualms about killing people.Pashupathy arranges for some thugs to pretend to rape Shruthi, so that no decent family will want to take her as theirdaughter-in-law; with no other option Shruthi and her mother will accept his demands. Pandu learns of this andassaults Pashupathy incognito, warning him that if he is found responsible for this incident then things will turn uglyfor him. After much ado and mental anguish, Shruthi accepts Pandu.Ali Khan comes to Hyderabad and kills Narayan. He also meets Pandu to discuss the killing of a minister by blowingup a balloon. Pandu disagrees with Ali Bhai's method as it would involve killing innocents. In the middle of theirargument police raid the club and arrest Ali Bhai. His gang members retaliate by creating a lewd video of the policecommissioner's daughter and releasing it to media. They also kidnap her, forcing the police to release Ali Bhai. AliBhai drugs the commissioner's daughter, causing her to reveal that her father placed a mole in Ali Bhai's gang. Theyfind that Pandu's uncle was a police inspector and the inspector's son, Krishna, is now a part of Pandu's gang. AliBhai kills Krishna in front of Pandu. However, it is revealed that the person who died was actually Ajay. The actualson of the retired inspector is Pandu. His father explains that Krishna has been masquerading as a corrupt mafia topenetrate the underworld gangs and wipe them out from the inside.Krishna/Pandu avenges his father's death by finishing off all members of Ali Bhai's gang including Ali Bhai andPasupathy.

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ProductionAyesha was approached to play the role of Shruti but declined the role, although later she portrayed the same role inthe Hindi remake of Pokiri, titled Wanted. The role of Shruti went to Ileana D'Cruz.[3] [4]

Cast• Mahesh Babu ... Pandu / Krishna Manohar• Ileana D'Cruz ...• Prakash Raj ... Ali Bhai• Nassar ... Inspector Suryanarayana• Ashish Vidyarthi ... Sub Inspector Pasupathi• Brahmanandam ... Brahmi - Software Engineer, Shruthi's neighbour• Subbaraju ... Nayar• Ali ... Beggar Association leader• Ajay ... Ajay• Jyothirana ... Mona• Master Bharath ... Ileana D'Cruz's little brother

Music

PokiriStudio album by Mani Sharma

Released 28 April 2006 (India)

Genre Feature film soundtrack

Label Aditya Music

Producer Mani Sharma

Mani Sharma chronology

Veerabhadra(2006)

Pokiri(2006)

Ashok(2006)

The film has six tracks composed by Mani Sharma. The music was launched on 30 March 2006 and was released instores on 6 April 2006.• 1 - "Jagadame" - Kunal Ganjawala• 2 - "Deva Devuda" - Naveen (similar to Ricky Martin's "Jaleo" song)• 3 - "Dole Dole" - Ranjith and Suchitra• 4 - "Gala Gala" - Nihal• 5 - "Ippatakinka" - Karthik and Suchitra• 6 - "Chododhantunna" - Karthik and Mahalakshmi Iyer

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ReceptionThe film was released on 397 screens, including 354 in Andhra Pradesh, 20 in Karnataka, 3 in Orissa, 3 in TamilNadu, 1 in Mumbai and 16 overseas. The net gross was nearly 40 Crore.[5] The film was later released in 30theatres in Orissa.[6] It debuted in Chennai with a 98.5% opening.[7]

Awards• Nandi Award for Best Popular Feature Film - Gold - 2006• Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - 2006• Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) - Puri Jagannadh - 2006

RemakesThe film has been remade by various Indian film industries. First a year later, Pokiri was remade in Tamil as Pokkiri,starring Joseph Vijay and Asin Thottumkal and directed by Prabhu Deva. Two years later, it was remade into Hindi,also directed by Prabhu Deva, as Wanted, starring Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia and produced by Boney Kapoor.Wanted turned out to be a huge success, becoming not only one of the biggest hits of 2009, but also one of thebiggest Bollywood hits of all time. All of the remakes have featured Prakash Raj as the villain Ali Bhai (Telugu,Tamil) and Ghani Bhai (Hindi). Pokiri has also been remade in Kannada, this time named Porkhi and starringDarshan, Pranitha, Devaraj, Ashish Vidyarthi while being directed by M. D. Sridhar and produced by BachcheGowda.

Pokiri(Telugu)(2006)

Pokkiri(Tamil)(2007)

Wanted(Hindi)(2009)

Porki(Kannada)

(2010)

Mahesh Babu Vijay Salman Khan Darshan

Ileana D'Cruz Asin Thottumkal Ayesha Takia Sangeetha Shetty

Prakash Raj Prakash Raj Prakash Raj Ashish Vidyarthi

Nassar Nassar Vinod Khanna Avinash

Sayaji Shinde Napoleon Govind Namdeo Devaraj

Ashish Vidyarthi Mukesh Tiwari Mahesh Manjrekar Shobaraj

References[1] "South films garnered limelight" (http:/ / www. iifa. com/ web07/ showcase/ 2006-filmfestival. htm). IIFA. 2007-05-02. . Retrieved

2011-01-13. "IIFA screens films from south and north"[2] "IIFA to showcase south films in Dubai" (http:/ / archives. chennaionline. com/ film/ Events/ 2006/ 06iifa. asp). Chennai Online. 2007-05-02.

. Retrieved 2011-01-13. "IIFA screens films from south and north from 2006"[3] "totaltollywood.com" (http:/ / www. totaltollywood. com/ news/ ttnews246. html). Ayesha Takia not in Pokiri. . Retrieved 4 November 2006.[4] "andhracafe.com" (http:/ / www. andhracafe. com/ index. php?m=show& id=67). Ayesha to let go Pokiri. . Retrieved 29 December 2006.[5] "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : `Pokiri' crosses magical 365-day mark" (http:/ / www. hindu. com/ 2007/ 05/ 02/ stories/

2007050219160200. htm). The Hindu. 2007-05-02. . Retrieved 2011-01-13. "The Mahesh Babu-starrer raked in Rs. 40 crores"[6] http:/ / www. nonstopcinema. com/ nsc/ headlines/ news_content. php?fileName=156 Pokiri 100 days in 200 centres, 163 direct][7] Chennai Box Office April 28-May 01 2006 (http:/ / sify. com/ movies/ tamil/ fullstory. php?id=14196386& cid=13525926)

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External links• Pokiri (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0816258/ ) at the Internet Movie Database• Pokiri Music Tracks (http:/ / www. teluguclick. com/ telugumusic/ categories. php?cat_id=42)• http:/ / www. cinegoer. com/ pokirirecords. htm

Sainikudu

Sainikudu

Directed by Gunasekhar

Produced by M.S.RajuC. Swapna Dutt

Written by Gunasekhar

Starring Mahesh Babu,Trisha Krishnan,Irfan Khan,Prakash Raj

Music by Harris Jayaraj

Cinematography Balasubramaniam

Editing by A. Sreekar Prasad

Distributed by Vyjayanthi Movies

Release date(s)

30 November 2006 29 November 2006 30 November

2006[1]

1 December 2006[2]

2 December 2006

Country India

Language Telugu

Budget Rs. 18 crores

Sainikudu (Telugu: సైనికుడు, translation: Soldier) is a Telugu ( Dubbed in Malayalam as Sulthan and Tamil asKumaran) film which was released on 30 November 2006[3] . Gunasekhar directed this film. The film stars MaheshBabu and Trisha in pivotal roles. The movie will also see Kamna Jethmalani in an item number as well as a cameoappearance[4] . The film also had Irfan Khan as the main antagonist[5] and Prakash Raj in a supporting role. HarrisJayaraj scored the music for the film. Balasubramaniam handled the camera work while Sreekar Prasad handles theediting. The music of the film was released on 21 October 2006. There was a lot of hype and expectation as this wasMahesh Babu's first film being released after the record breaking Telugu super hit movie Pokiri.

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Despite receiving mixed reviews, Sainikudu opened well in India, ending up as an average grosser[6] .

PlotThe film starts with floods at Rangasaipet in Warangal District. Houses, trains and people inundate in flood waterand Siddarth, (Mahesh Babu) a young man saves the people up to his maximum effort. Eight of his friends assist himin the rescue activity.On the other hand Chief Minister (Kota Srinivasa Rao) recommends the candidature of Pappu Yadav (Irfan Khan),for Assembly Elections. Pappu Yadav is a goonda who wishes to earn big through politics and power. To get theattention of people Pappu Yadav announces a sum of Rs.5 Crore for flood victims.The food that needs to reach the victims of the flood is taken elsewhere to be sold out, an illegal way of earningmoney by selling the food and as well backing up the flood relief fund into the pockets of the politicians. Siddharthgets to know this through one of his friend and saves the stock in time and take it to the flood victims fordistribution.This annoys Pappu Yadav for which Mondi Nani (Prakash Raj), Pappu's right hand, threatens Siddarth. A strifedevelops between Mondi Nani and Siddarth and the latter declares that his friend (Ajay) would be contesting in thenext Assembly Election opposite Pappu Yadav. Siddarth and his team get accolades from the people for this decisionand thus start campaigning. To cut the good-name of the group in the people and to win sympathy , Pappu Yadavconspires for a bomb blast allegation on Siddarth and Co. Mondi Nani works for him and the mission accomplishes.Pappu Yadav declares Siddarth and Co as terrorists and wins the election. Pappu Yadav becomes the Home Ministerand his marriage settles with Vara Lakshmi (Trisha Krishnan). Siddarth, with the help of many college studentskidnaps Varalakshmi from marriage hall in a dramatic sequence, demanding Pappu Yadav to let out his crimesbefore the court of law.Rest of the film shows Home Minister Pappu Yadav chasing Siddarth for getting his bride Varalakshmi back. ACP(Telangana Shakuntala) also assists him and spills a little comedy with her style of dialogues. The film has no twistsand turns and major part goes with chasing aspect.Finally, how Siddarth puts an end to the game of crooked politicians has to be seen on screen.

Cast• Mahesh Babu as ... Siddarth• Trisha Krishnan as ... Vara Lakshmi• Prakash Raj as ... Mondi Naani• Irfan Khan as ... Pappu Yadav• Kamna Jethmalani as ... Guest Appearance (song)• Ravi Varma as ...• Ajay as ... Ajay

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Crew• Director: Gunasekhar• Story: Gunasekhar• Dialogue: Paruchuri Brothers• Producers: M.S.Raju• Music Director: Harris Jayaraj• Art Direction: Anand Sai• Editor: A. Sreekar Prasad• Action Director: Peter Haynes• Cinematography: Balasubramaniam• Background Music: Harris Jayaraj• Lyrics: Veturi Sundararama Murthy, Kula Sekhar, & Chandrabose• Choreography: Raju Sundaram

Music

Sainikudu

Soundtrack album by Harris Jayaraj

Released 2006

Genre Feature film soundtrack

Harris Jayaraj chronology

VettaiyaaduVilaiyaadu

(2006)

Sainikudu(2006)

PachaikiliMuthucharam

(2007)

The film has six songs composed by Harris Jayaraj. The music of the film was released simultaneously in 10 chosenvenues from five different countries – India, USA, Australia, Singapore and Dubai on the morning of 21 October2006. The producer of the film, Ashwini Dutt, arranged the use of a satellite transmission to relay the live audiorelease across the globe[7] . The music proved to be extremely successful upon release[8] . The soundtrack washeavily influenced by A.R Rahman's 1998 soundtrack Dil Se.

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Song title Singers

Byla Bylamo Leslie Lewis, Anushka Manchandani, Sunitha Sarathy

Mayeraa S.P. Balasubramaniam, Unnikrishnan, Kavita Krishnamurthy

Aadapilla Aggipulla Hariharan, K. S. Chitra

Sogasu Choodu Shreya Ghoshal

Orugalluke Pilla Karunya, Malathi, Karthik, Harini

Go Go Adhigo KK

References[1] "Sainikudu in London" (http:/ / web. archive. org/ web/ 20070108033903/ http:/ / www. errabus. com/ comingsoon. htm). ErraBus (http:/ /

www. errabus. com). Archived from the original (http:/ / errabus. com/ comingsoon. htm) on 8 January 2007. . Retrieved 22 November 2006.[2] "Sainikudu in Singapore" (http:/ / web. archive. org/ web/ 20061224222230/ http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ abroad/ singapore-sainikudu.

html). idlebrain.com. Archived from the original (http:/ / idlebrain. com/ abroad/ singapore-sainikudu. html) on 24 December 2006. .Retrieved 29 December 2006.

[3] "Sainikudu to be released with 270 prints on Nov. 30" (http:/ / www. indiaglitz. com/ channels/ telugu/ article/ 27164. html). IndiaGlitz (http:// www. indiaglitz. com). . Retrieved 24 November 2006.

[4] "Irfan Khan, Kamna in Mahesh's Sainikudu" (http:/ / www. totaltollywood. com/ news/ ttnews781. html). TotalTollywood (http:/ / www.totaltollywood. com). . Retrieved 23 October 2006.

[5] "Irfan Khan in Sainikudu" (http:/ / www. totaltollywood. com/ news/ ttnews781. html). TotalTollywood (http:/ / www. totaltollywood. com). .Retrieved 3 July 2006.

[6] "3 letter sentiment working for Mahesh?" (http:/ / www. totaltollywood. com/ news/ ttnews1105. html). TotalTollywood (http:/ / www.totaltollywood. com). . Retrieved 3 July 2006.

[7] "Ashwini Dutt Innovations" (http:/ / www. idlebrain. com/ news/ 2000march20/ msraju-innovation. html). Idlebrain (http:/ / www. idlebrain.com). . Retrieved 23 November 2006.

[8] ""Sainikudu" slated for Nov. 30" (http:/ / www. indiaglitz. com/ channels/ telugu/ article/ 26841. html). IndiaGlitz (http:/ / www. indiaglitz.com). . Retrieved 24 November 2006.

External links• Sainikudu Telugu Mp3 Songs (http:/ / telugump3songs. net/ ?p=55/ ) at telugump3songs.net• Sainikudu (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0843372/ ) at the Internet Movie Database• Sainikudu Songs (http:/ / www. telugufm. com/ modules/ music/ MovieDetail. aspx?MID=10578) at

TeluguFM.com• Lyrics Of Sainikudu (http:/ / musicmazaa. com/ telugu/ lyrics/ movie/ Sainikudu. html) at MusicMazaa.com• Sainikudu photo gallery (http:/ / www. harsamay. com) at Harsamay.com

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Athidhi (film)

Athidhi

Directed by Surender Reddy

Produced by Ronnie Screwvala

Written by Vakkantham Vamsi

Narrated by Abburi Ravi

Starring Mahesh Babu,Amrita Rao,Murali Sharma,Ashish Vidyarthi,Kota Srinivasa Rao,NassarBrahmanandamMalaika Arora Khan

Music by Mani Sharma

Cinematography Sameer Reddy

Editing by Gowtham Raju

Distributed by UTV Motion Pictures

Release date(s) 18 October 2007

Running time 157 min.

Country India

Language Telugu

Athidhi (Telugu: అతిథి, English translation: Guest) is a blockbuster 2007 Telugu action film starring Mahesh Babuand Amrita Rao. Surender Reddy directed the movie. G. Ramesh Babu, brother of Mahesh Babu, produced it undertheir banner Krishna Pictures Private Limited. It was released on 18 October 2007. Following its great success, itwas dubbed into Tamil as Thani Kaattu Raja, and into Hindi as International Khiladi The Iron Man.

PlotA boy wanders through all of Delhi looking for a job. When selling balloons, he sees a girl and gives her a freeballoon. A few days later, during a storm, the girl finds the boy getting soaked. The girl then gives the boy anumbrella. The umbrella blows into a dangerous place where the girls parents are headed. The boy stops them. Theparents like him and the boy gets adopted by the parents. They name the boy "Athidhi" which means "guest." Oneday, while driving Athidhi to a hostel, they are stopped by a aspiring cop named Kaiser who mugs them, and shootsthe parents. In his rage, Athidhi lunges after the teen managing to take the teen's gun. Nearby witnesses see Athidhi

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with a gun and 2 dead people and think that Athidhi killed them. The police come and arrest Athidhi. The girl alsothinks that it was Athidhi who killed her parents and starts to hate him and thinks that she will never see him again.Thirteen years later, Athidhi (now Mahesh Babu) gets out of jail. In Delhi, he runs across a girl named Amrita(Amrita Rao). Amrita and Athidhi meet many times. Amrita starts to like Athidhi, but has to go back to Hyderabadbefore she can confess her love. When she goes to try tell him that she is leaving Athidhi gets annoyed. Hecontinuously tells her to leave him alone, when she keeps asking to get some coffee and slaps her. She runs awaycrying. Later Athidhi goes to Amrita's to say sorry but only finds her friend. She tells him that Amrita just wanted totell him that she's leaving. They then go to the cemetery seeing if she is there. Amrita's friend then explains that aboy named Athidhi killed Amrita's parents when she was young and Amrita goes to the cemetery to see their gravesall the time. Athidhi then finds out that she was the same girl that he met in his childhood and leaves for Hyderabadto find her. When Athidhi also arrives to Hyderabad a few days later, he learns that a don named Kaiser is fearedthere. Later in the film, he realizes that Kaiser was the teen who killed his adopted parents. Now Kaiser is trying tokill Amrita. Athidhi stops two attempts by Kaiser to murder Amrita. Meanwhile, a police officer (Murali Sharma) istrying to track down Kaiser. The police officer dies in an explosion in his house which was planned by Kaiser.Athidhi figures out later on that the inspector is the real Kaiser and the explosion was fake. Athidhi manages to killone of Kaiser's men. Kaiser then kidnaps Amrita and her cousin. Kaiser kills Amrita's cousin. Then Kaiser leadsAmrita to a dungeon and calls Athidi and tells him that he will kill Amrita if Athidhi doesn't rescue her in 12 hours.Then Athidi kidnaps his brother, and trades for Amrita. Amrita is severely cut and stuck in a certain air tank (Kaiserplanned), but is rescued. Kaiser is killed.

Cast• Mahesh Babu ... Athidi• Amrita Rao ... Amrita• Murali Sharma ... Inspector Ajay Sastry/Kaiser• Nassar ... Amritha's uncle• Kota Srinivasa Rao... Maccha Srinu• Ashish Vidyarthi... Danny Bhai• Subbaraju... Ganni Bhai• Venu Madhav... Cameo• Malaika Arora Khan ... Item number In The Song Rathraina

Crew• Director: Surender Reddy• Producer: G. Ramesh Babu• Music: Mani Sharma• Cinematography: Sameer Reddy• Editor: Gowtham Raju• Fights: Stun Siva• Assistant director: Govardhan Reddy

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Box office• The film was released worldwide with 500 prints.• The film opened with a gross collection of 22.9 crores in the first week of its release.[1]

AudioThere are six songs composed by Mani Sharma. The album was released on 27 September 2007. The album was aninstant hit.• "Khabaddarani" - Naveen, Rahul Nambiyaar• "Gona Gona" - Naveen, Rita• "Satyam Emito" - Deepu, Usha• "Khiladi Koona" - Karthik, Rita• "Rathraina" - Ranjith, Anushka• "Valla Valla" - Rahul Nambiyaar, Dharmna

DVD• The DVD was released on 10 October 2008.

External references• Athidi [2] at the Internet Movie Database

References[1] http:/ / www. andhravilas. com/ movienews. asp?id=42059[2] http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0954914/

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Khaleja

Mahesh Khaleja

Film poster

Directed by Trivikram Srinivas

Produced by Singanamala RameshC. KalyanS. Satya Rama Murthy

Written by Trivikram Srinivas

Starring Mahesh BabuAnushka ShettyPrakash RajSunilBrahmanandam

Music by Mani Sharma

Cinematography Yash Bhatt,Sunil Patel

Editing by A. Sreekar Prasad

Distributed by Geetha Arts

Release date(s) 7 October 2010

Country India

Language Telugu

Gross revenue 22 crore (US$4.88 million) in 1 month 13 crore (US$2.89 million) in 2 weeks[1]

Mahesh Khaleja (also known as Khaleja) is a 2010 Telugu film starring Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty directedby Trivikram Srinivas. It is the second collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Trivikram. Singanamala Rameshand C Kalyan produced the film as a Kanaka Ratna Movies production. Mahesh Babu plays the role of a cab driverin the film, while Prakash Raj plays a negative role. Sunil and Brahmanandam play key roles. Cinematography wasby Sunil Patel (Hum Tum and Bachna Ae Haseeno). The film's soundtrack was released on 27 September 2010; thefilm was released on 7 October 2010.

PlotRaju (Mahesh Babu) is a taxi driver. Whenever he meets Subhashini aka Subbu (Anushka Shetty), he suffers a hugeloss to his taxi. After one such encounter, Raju gets hospitalized. After his return from hospital, he takes two people(a geologist and his assistant, Dilaver Singh)in his taxi. The geologist forgets his wallet in the taxi and Raju followshim into the building to return it. To his shock, someone shoots and kills the geologist. The geologist's assistant, in abid to escape, jumps from the window and dies, destroying Raju's taxi in the process. Raju's manager suggests thatRaju go to Rajasthan, give Dilaver's life insurance money to his family, and ask them to reimburse the cost of histaxi's repairs.Meanwhile, Subbu’s father looks for a marriage alliance and finalizes the match with Amit, son of G.K. (Prakash Raj), as they both wanted to join hands in business. Amit takes Subbu to Rajasthan in a helicopter, presumably on a date. Finding some condoms with him, Subbu realizes his intentions and runs away from him. There again, coincidentally Subbu meets Raju (who is on his way to meet Dilaver's family). While they try to return to Andhra

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Pradesh, G.K.’s men attack Raju and stab him. However, some people whose village has suffered numerous deathsfrom a mysterious disease, take Raju as their savior, as he fits the description of the village oracle's prophecy of thearrival of a savior. Some comical coincidences appear to prove that Raju has divine powers. How Raju cracks themystery behind the disease, why G.K.'s men stabbed Raju, what G.K. has to do with the disease and the village, andhow Raju teaches a lesson to G.K. form the crux of the story.

Cast• Mahesh Babu as Alluri Seetarama Raju• Anushka Shetty as Subhashini• Prakash Raj as GK• Sunil as Baabji• Brahmanandam as Miriyam• Tanikella Bharani as DP• Ali as Tom• Shafi as Sidhappa• Rao Ramesh as village head• Penumatsa Subbaraju as Govardhan

Release and musicMahesh Babu had planned to take a gap of six months before the release of his next film after Athidhi. But, due tounexpected circumstances, the film was postponed several times and the film took two years to be completed. Themovie was ultimately released on 7 October 2010. The Censor Board gave the film a U/A Certification and asked theproducers to mute three words.[2] Sony Music purchased the audio rights for the film. The audio was released byMahesh Babu on September 27 at the Radio Mirchi. Mahesh, Trivikram and Mani Sharma released the audio atRadio Mirchi.

Dubbed versions• The film is to be dubbed into Tamil as Bhatra• The unknown Hindi version of the film is titled Jigar Khaleja. It has been released on DVD and VCD in India

and US

References[1] "Mahesh Khaleja Grosses Over 30 crores in Two Weeks" (http:/ / telugu. 16reels. com/ news/ Movie/

1811_Mahesh-Khaleja-Grosses-Over-30-crores-in-Two-Weeks. aspx). 16 Reels. October 22, 2010. . Retrieved November 11, 2010.[2] http:/ / 123telugu. com/ mnews/ Oct10/ Mahesh_Khaaleja_gets_certificate_3_audio_cuts_04101018. html

• http:/ / www. hindu. com/ 2010/ 09/ 28/ stories/ 2010092856070200. htm• http:/ / hindu. theuniversalwisdom. org/ khaleja-collections-first-week• http:/ / www. newsofap. com/ newsofap-26248-24-mahesh-babus-khaleja-movie-on-october-20th. html• http:/ / www. heyandhra. in/ 2010/ 09/ mahesh-khaleja-business-budget/

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External links• Mahesh Khaleja at IMDb (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt1582519/ )

Dookudu

DookuduDirected by Srinu Vaitla

Produced by Anil SunkaraGopichand Achanta

Written by Gopimohan

Starring Mahesh BabuSamanthaAbhimanyu SinghVennela Kishore

Music by Thaman

Editing by M. R. Varma

Language Telugu

Dookudu (Telugu: దూకుడు) is an upcoming Telugu film directed by Srinu Vaitla and being produced in the 14Reels Entertainment. It stars Mahesh Babu, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Abhimanyu Singh and Vennela Kishore. Musicis being composed by Thaman and editing is done by M. R. Varma. It is scheduled to release on May 27 2011• Mahesh Babu• Samantha• Prakash Raj• Arya• Vennela Kishore• bramhanandam

Crew• Director: Srinu Vaitla• Screenplay: Srinu Vaitla• Story: Gopimohan• Dialogue: Kona Venkat• Producer: Anil Sunkara,Gopichand Achanta• Music: Thaman• Cinematography: Prasad Murella• Editing: M. R. Varma• Stunts : Ram-Laxman

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MusicThe music for this film is being composed by Thaman. It is due for release on the 31st May 2011.

IncidentsDuring filming Dookudu in Turkey, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu passed the bombing site only a couple of minutesbefore the bomb blast. Despite the bomb blast, the team successfully filmed the necessary shots in Turkey.

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