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- Music Department
Makhdoom Mohiuddin was born on 4 February 1908 in Medak, Andhra Pradesh, British India. He is known for Gaman (1978), Mandi (1983) and Bazaar (1982). He died on 15 February 1969 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Music Department
Abid Hasan was born on 11 June 1911 in Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India. Abid is known for Gumnaami (2019). Abid died on 5 April 1984 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
V. Madhusudan Rao was born on 27 July 1917 in Peyyeru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, British India [now India]. V. Madhusudan was a director and writer, known for Superman (1980), Aatma Balam (1964) and Raktha Sambandham (1962). V. Madhusudan died on 11 January 2012 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Producer
- Writer
Madhusudhana Rao D. was born on 27 July 1917 in Peyyeru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Madhusudhana Rao was a producer and writer, known for Todi Kodallu (1957), Donga Ramudu (1955) and Premalekhalu (1977). Madhusudhana Rao died on 26 March 2006 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Writer
- Director
Narasa Raju D.V. was born on 15 July 1920 in Muthyalampadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madras, India. Narasa Raju was a writer and director, known for Raja Makutam (1959), Karu Diddina Kapuram (1986) and Alibaba 40 Dongalu (1970). Narasa Raju died on 28 August 2006 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Music Department
- Writer
- Director
Acharya Athreya was born on 7 May 1921 in Sullurupeta, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a writer and director, known for Vagdanam (1961), Jayabheri (1959) and Sri Venkateswara Mahathyam (1960). He died on 9 September 1989 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Music Department
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Rama Rao M.S. was born on 3 July 1921 in Moparru, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Sarangadhara (1957), Panduranga Mahatyam (1957) and Naa Illu (1953). He was married to Lakshmi Samrajyam. He died on 20 April 1992 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ajit Khan was born on 27 January 1922 in Golconda, Hyderabad State, British India. He was an actor, known for Zanjeer (1973), Awara Badal (1964) and Shareef Budmaash (1973). He died on 22 October 1998 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Allu Ramalingaiah was born on 1 October 1922 in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Kalpana (1977), Kaadhalan (1994) and Kiraathakudu (1986). He was married to Kanaka Ratnam. He died on 30 July 2004 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Born into a farmer's family, Rama Rao Taraka Nandamuri got his bachelors of arts degree and took a job with the government. Married to Nandamuri Basavatarakam, he began acting in films, his first being Mana Desam (1949), in which he played a police officer. His first movie as a hero was Palletoori Pilla (1950), which was a huge hit. His subsequent movies--Showkar (1950), Pathala Bhairavi (1951), Malliswari (1951) and Chandraharam (1953)--established him as the premier hero in the Telugu film industry. He acted in a mythological role as Lord Krishna for the first time in Mayabazar (1957) and acted in most of the major roles in "Ramayana" and "Mahabharatam", even in Tamil films. He acted in a total of 254 films, including some Tamil and Hindi films. He suffered some career reversals in the late 1960s and early 1970s, but came back with a bang in the late 1970s with some major hits like Adavi Ramudu (1977), Yamagola (1977), Vetagadu (1979). Some of his major hits in the early 1980s include Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980), Bobbili Puli (1982), Kondaveeti Simham (1981). He became the first superstar of the Telugu films a position which was held by Chiranjeevi till around 2001. An intensely emotional person, he also directed films, built a studio and produced films. He established the TeluguDesam party in 1982 and within a year became the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was an avid advocate of Telugu Pride and made sure his native state. He married Lakshmi Parvathi in 1993. He was re-elected by a landslide in 1994, but was ousted from power by an internal party coup in which his son-in-law and the present Chief Minister, Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, took over in 1995. He died less than six months later, in 1996 because of heart attack. His son Nandamuri Balakrishna is a famous actor in Telugu films. He is survived by six sons and three daughters.- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Akkineni Nageswara Rao was born on 20 September 1923 in Venkataraghavapuram, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Meghasandesam (1983), Laila Majnu (1949) and Devadasu (1953). He was married to Annapurna Akkineni. He died on 22 January 2014 in Hyderabad, India.- Actor
- Producer
Kanta Rao was born on 16 November 1923 in Kodada, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963), Narthanasala (1963) and Pratigya (1953). He died on 22 March 2009 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Producer
- Music Department
- Writer
M.S. Reddy was born on 15 August 1924 in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, British India [now Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India]. He was a producer and writer, known for Ramayanam (1996), Ramaiah Thandri (1975) and Palnati Simham (1985). He died on 11 December 2011 in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Suryakantham was born on 28 October 1924 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, British India [now India]. She was an actress, known for Chakrapani (1954), Gundamma Katha (1962) and Chiranjeevulu (1956). She was married to Peddibhotla, Chalapathi Rao. She died on 17 December 1996 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Kolli Pratyagatma was born on 31 October 1925 in Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Kolli was a director and writer, known for Bachpan (1970), Palletoori Bava (1973) and Raja Aur Runk (1968). Kolli died on 8 June 2001 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Janardhana Rao Arja was born on 21 December 1926 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Thyagayya (1981), Sankarabharanam (1980) and Lava Kusa (1963). He died on 4 November 2007 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- J.V. Somayajulu was born on 30 June 1928 in India. He was an actor, known for Thyagayya (1981), Sankarabharanam (1980) and Aditya 369 (1991). He died on 27 April 2004 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
K. Viswanath was born on 19 February 1930 in Peddapulivarru, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a writer and director, known for Sagara Sangamam (1983), Sutradhaarulu (1990) and Sruthilayalu (1987). He was married to Kasinadhuni Jayalakshmi. He died on 2 February 2023 in Hyderabad, India.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Balaiah M. was born on 9 April 1930 in Chavapadu, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Kirayi Alludu (1984), Chelleli Kapuram (1971) and Kurukshetra (1977). He was married to Mannava Kamaladevi. He died on 9 April 2022 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- O.V. Vijayan was born on 2 July 1930 in Vilayanchanthannoor, Kerala, India. O.V. was a writer, known for Arimpara (2003) and Kadal Theerathu (1988). O.V. was married to Theresa Gabriel. O.V. died on 30 March 2005 in Hyderabad, India.
- Music Department
- Writer
- Soundtrack
C. Narayana Reddy was born on 29 July 1931 in Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India. He was a writer, known for Arundhati (2009), Buddimantudu (1969) and Papam Pasivaadu (1972). He was married to Suseela. He died on 12 June 2017 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Raavi Kondala Rao was born on 11 February 1932 in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, British India. He was an actor and writer, known for Bhairava Dweepam (1994), Brindavanam (1992) and Challani Needa (1968). He was married to Radha Kumari. He died on 28 July 2020 in Hyderabad, India.- Ramana Murthi J.V. was born on 20 May 1933 in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, British India. He was an actor, known for Maut Ka Badla Maut (1985), Arya (2004) and Manasa Veena (1984). He died on 22 June 2016 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- Annapurna Akkineni was born on 14 August 1933 in India. Annapurna was a producer, known for Kalyani (1979). Annapurna was married to Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Annapurna died on 28 December 2011 in Hyderabad, India.
- Producer
- Actor
Edida Nageshwara Rao was born on 24 April 1934 in Kothapeta, East Godavari, India. He was a producer and actor, known for Sagara Sangamam (1983), Swathi Muthyam (1986) and Sankarabharanam (1980). He died on 4 October 2015 in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Actor
- Producer
Kaikala Satyanarayana was born on 25 July 1935 in Kauthavaram, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Kurukshetramu (1977), Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963) and Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977). He was married to Kaikala Satyanarayana. He died on 23 December 2022 in Hyderabad, India.- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
C.S. Rao was born on 20 December 1935 in Draksharamam, Andhra Pradesh, British India. He was a writer and producer, known for Akhandudu (1970), Pranam Kareedu (1978) and Mahalakshmi Mahima (1988). He was married to Surya . He died on 14 April 2020 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Veturi Sundara Ramamurthy was born on 29 January 1936 in Kollur, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, British India [now India]. Veturi Sundara is known for Godavari (2006), Kantri (2008) and Manthrigari Viyyankudu (1983). Veturi Sundara died on 22 May 2010 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Producer
- Actor
- Director
Daggubati Ramanaidu is a multilingual Indian film producer. He is the founder of Suresh Productions and holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most films produced by an individual, having produced more than 150 films in 13 Indian languages.
He has also served as a member of parliament for the Baptala constituency of Guntur District in the 13th Lok Sabha from 1999-2004.
In 2009 Ramanaidu received the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement in the film industry for his outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema, and in 2012 he was conferred with the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, the Padma Bhushan, in recognition for his contribution to Telugu cinema.
Ramanaidu contributes a substantial part of his earnings to numerous philanthropic purposes including the Ramanaidu Charitable Trust that was founded in 1991.- Actress
- Music Department
Jamuna was born on 30 August 1936 in Hampi, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. She was an actress, known for Milan (1967), Kurukshetramu (1977) and Kurukshetra (1977). She was married to Juluri Ramana Rao. She died on 27 January 2023 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Director
- Writer
Vijaya Baapineedu was born on 22 September 1936 in Andhra Pradesh, British India. He was a director and writer, known for Big Boss (1995), Gang Leader (1991) and Khaidi No. 786 (1988). He died on 12 February 2019 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Actor
- Writer
Rajababu was born on 15 October 1937 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Yaadgaar (1984), Goodachari 116 (1967) and Bhishma (1962). He was married to Punyamurthula Lakshmi Ammalu. He died on 7 February 1983 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Yusuf Khan was born on 1 May 1940 in Egypt. He was an actor, known for Karz (1980), Naseeb (1981) and Don (1978). He died in 1985 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Debu Bose was born on 2 December 1942 in British India. He was an actor, known for Dream Girl (2009), Sahari Bagha (1985) and Arjun (2005). He died on 22 August 2018 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Vijaya Nirmala was born on 20 February 1944 in Tamilnadu, British India. She was an actress and director, known for Kurukshetramu (1977), Bhookailas (1958) and Panduranga Mahatyam (1957). She was married to Krishna and Krishna Murthy. She died on 27 June 2019 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Chalapathi Rao was born on 8 May 1944 in Balliparru, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Kiraathakudu (1986) and Ganesh (1998). He died on 24 December 2022 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Krishna was born to Veeraraghavayya Chowdhary and Nagaratnamma Ghattamaneni in a remote village called Burripallem, near Tenali in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was the 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 his S.S.C and Intermediate. Impressed by his scholastic achievements, his father raised money to send his son to the prestigious C.R.R. college in Eluru. There, he shared a room with two aspiring actors, Shoban Babu and Murali Mohan, who later became stars in their own right. Krishna played an active role in various 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. After he graduated from college, he married Indira Devi on November 1, 1962. She provided him emotional support during his salad days. In 1965, she gave birth to their first child Ramesh Babu Ghattamaneni about the same time when Krishna made his feature film debut with "Tenemanasulu", which became a big hit and made him an overnight star. He soon developed a reputation as a trend-setter by starring in the first Telugu detective film "Gudachari 116." He was the hero of the first Telugu cowboy film in "Mosagallkau Mosagadu." He played a James Bond type in "Agent Gopi" and became known as "Andhra James Bond" during that time. He also starred in "Alluri Sitarama Raju," which is the first color scope film. He later starred in the first 70 MM film that he also produced and directed titled "Simhasanam." "Simhasanam" was the first of 17 feature films he directed.
In 1968, Krishna's daughter Padmavathi was born. In 1969, Krishna married his frequent leading lady Vijaya Nirmala and this created fodder for the gossip columns as they were still married to their respective spouses with children. Krishna continues to be married to his first wife Indira Devi and would have three more children with her: Manjula Ghattamaneni in 1970, Mahesh Babu in 1975, and Priyadarshini in 1979. He never had children with Vijaya Nirmala but he apparently raised her son Naresh from her first marriage as his own. He also supported Vijaya Nirmala's directorial aspirations by starring in the films she directed and was later proud when she made the Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific female director in 2002. Krishna established the prestigious "Padmalaya Studios" with his brothers in 1983 and has won respect for donning several hats as actor, producer, director, distributor and exhibitor. He also acted in many political targeted movies. During Rajiv Gandhi times, he was inclined towards Congress and even won from the Eluru constituency. After the death of Rajiv Gandhi, Krishna quit politics and has continued to be involved in films and supporting his son Mahesh Babu's success as an actor.- Art Director
- Additional Crew
- Actor
Ramalingeswararao Kondapaneni was born on 17 February 1945 in Tenali, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an art director and actor, known for Raktha Sindhuram (1985), Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973) and Ram Robert Rahim (1980). He was married to Savitri. He died on 15 July 1995 in Hyderabad, India.- Chandramohan was born on 23 May 1945 in Pamidimukkala, Madras Province, British India. He was an actor, known for Kurukshetramu (1977), Padaharella Vayasu (1978) and Holi (2002). He died on 11 November 2023 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- Actor
- Director
Devadas Kanakala was born on 30 July 1945 in Yanam, Andra Pradesh, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Chalicheemalu (1978), Bharath Ane Nenu (2018) and Criminal (1994). He was married to Kanakala, Lakshmi. He died on 2 August 2019 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Rallapalli was born on 15 August 1945 in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, British India. He was an actor, known for Athadu (2005), Manthrigari Viyyankudu (1983) and Maatho Pettukoku (1995). He died on 17 May 2019 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- Nuthan Prasad was born on 12 December 1945 in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Kiraathakudu (1986), Veta (1986) and Maut Ka Badla Maut (1985). He died on 30 March 2011 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Narayan Das Narang was born on 27 July 1946 in Hyderabad, India. He was a producer, known for The Ghost (2022), Prince (2022) and Love Story (2021). He died on 19 April 2022 in Hyderabad, India.
- Lakshman Rao Kondavalasa was born on 10 August 1946 in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Happy (2006), Thoranai (2009) and Varudu (2010). He was married to Kamala. He died on 2 November 2015 in Hyderabad, India.
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Dasari Narayana Rao was born on 4 May 1947 in Palakol, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a director and writer, known for Meghasandesam (1983), Kante Koothurne Kanu (1998) and Gorintaku (1979). He was married to Dasari Padma. He died on 30 May 2017 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Ramakrishna V. was born on 20 August 1947 in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is known for Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977), Ninne Pelladatha (1996) and Seeta Kalyanam (1976). He was married to Jyothi Khanna. He died on 16 July 2015 in Venkatagiri Colony, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India.- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
J. Williams was born on 26 August 1948 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. J. was a cinematographer and director, known for Hello Madras Girl (1983), Madalasa (1978) and Jeevante Jeevan (1985). J. died on 20 February 2005 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay was an acclaimed Indian stage and film actor who had appeared in over 70 films acting in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema since the late 1970s. He was perhaps best known for his roles in the multi-award-winning Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Swades (2004), and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). All three movies were directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. He is also remembered for his earlier roles in Raj Kapoor's blockbuster final film Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985), the Ramsay brothers' cult horror film Veerana (1988) in which he plays a priest, and Shekhar Kapur massively acclaimed Bandit Queen (1994) as well as the popular TV series Mahabharat (1988). He was also nominated for his role on Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by the International Indian Film Academy for his performance in a comic role.
He has a M.A in Ancient History and Archaeology from the T.D Degree College in 1970-71. - Director
- Writer
- Actor
Kodi Ramakrishna was born on 23 July 1949 in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a director and writer, known for Arundhati (2009), Gudachari No.1 (1983) and Devi Putrudu (2001). He died on 22 February 2019 in Hyderabad, India.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
K. Vasu was born on 7 January 1951 in Hyderabad, India. K. was a director and writer, known for Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (1986), Pakkinti ammayi (1981) and America Alludu (1985). K. was married to Ratnakumari. K. died on 26 May 2023 in Hyderabad, India.