Tollywood Records

Some Interesting Trend setting Movies in Telugu Film Industry

1. First Telugu Talkie Movie – Bhaktha Prahlada (1932)
2. First Telugu movie to be Dubbed into another language – Keelu Gurram (1949)
3.First Telugu movie to be screened at an International Film Festival – Malliswari (1951)
4.First National Award winning movie – Pedda Manushulu (1954)
5. First Dual Role movie – Iddaru Mithrulu (1961)
6. First Eastman Color movie – Amara Silpi Jakkana (1964)
7. First color movie – Thene Manasulu (1965)
8.First Cinemascope film – Alluri Seetarama Raju  (1974)
9.First 70 mm Telugu movie – Simhasanam (1986)
10. First Movie Filmed By Steadicam – Shiva (1989)
11.First Science Fiction movie – Aditya 369 (1991)
12.First Indian Horror Movie – Raathri (1992)
13. First movie with High-level CGI – Ammoru (1995)
14.First sequel Movie – Money Money (1995) 
15.First movie  to have been recorded in dts – Master (1997)
16.First Biopic Movie – Rakta Charitra (2010) 
17.First Film by Canon 5D cam and finished with zero Budget – Dongalamuta (2011)
18.First Movie Filmed By Flow Cam Technology – Ice Cream (2014) 
19.First Movie To Be Distributed By Auction Process – Anukshanam (2014) 
20.First Stereoscopic 3D movie – Rudhramadevi (2015)

Ram Gopal Varma's Wife & Personal life

RGV was born on 7th April 1962 to Krishnam Raju (sound recordist) and Suryamma. Varma is a Civil Engineer by profession and graduated from the V.R.Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada. 

Ram Gopal Varma also known as RGV is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer.

Personal life

Varma is divorced and now single. He has a daughter.

Ram Gopal Varma is married to Ratna Varma (Present they Divorced)

 and the couple gave birth to a daughter named Revathi Varma.

Ram Gopal Varma's daughter Revathi Varma married to Pranav, a doctor.

RGV Family 

Watch here RGV's Latest Interview Frankly with TNR

Nandamuri Balakrishna wife Vasundara devi

Vasundhara Devi's Father was owner of SRMT (Kakinada)

Vasundhara Devi married Actor/Politician Nandamuri Balakrishna, he is the sixth son of veteran Telugu actor, and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N T Rama rao   in 1982 . 

The couple gave birth to two daughters named Brahmani, Tejaswini and a son named Taraka Rama Mokshagna Teja. 

Her elder daughter, Brahmani, is an alumnus of Santa Clara University and Stanford University.

Brahmani is married to Nara Lokesh, son of politician TDP president and present Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu.

second daughter is  married to the grandson of senior TDP leader MVVS Murthy aka GITAM Murthy. MVVS Murthy is the founder of Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) university.

Rama Rajamouli Life Story

Rama (Costume designer) is wife of star Director SS Rajamouli
Rama (w/o SS Rajamouli) made her debut as costume designer with Sye film. She got very good appreciation for the costumes she designed for Prabhas in Chatrapati. Though officially known as costume designer.

Marriage Life of Rama

Rama Rajamouli is 4 years elder to Rajamouli. It is 2nd marriage for her and 1st marriage for Rajamouli.
Karthikeya is her son. While the daughter is adopted. But the best thing is Rajamouli treats them as his own.

Talking about his personal life in an interview given to a newspaper, Rajamouli never felt it like a jerk to talk about his personal life. He stated that his wife Rama is a divorcee and with a son at the time he proposed to her. She is the sister of Keeravani's wife. The star-director stated that Rama being divorced was neither a reason nor restraint for him, when he proposed to her. He complimented her being in charge of their family and finances, as he is always busy with writing and making films.

Oh dear dashing director SS Rajamouli, take a bow!!!

Surya's 24 Movie Review

24 is an Indian Tamil-language science fiction thriller film, written and directed by Vikram Kumar, released on  6th may 2016, 

Our site Rating : 3.9/5 

Status - Blockbuster

My suggestion : Visual wonder in Indian screen, Must watch.

Here is the Reviews of the Movie 

One of the most amazing actors in contemporary India is Surya. If anyone has an iota of doubt, watching 24 will wipe that doubt off.

Only problem I have with him is dubbing. In Tamil his own voice makes him a perfect actor capable of delivering every nuance through his modulation. But when it comes to Telugu dubbing, the effect is reduced by half.Some times literally bad voice choices make his acting look bad. I think it is time for Surya to learn Telugu and dub for himself. With the kind of following he has in Telugu heart land, we deserve his original voice.

Hope Surya is listening.

By- Mahesh Kathi

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Enjoyable fantasy entertainer- 24 movie !
Just watched Surya's 24 movie(The movie is a science-fiction, which revolves around a time machine).

Enjoyed the movie.Must watch for director's brilliant screen play and Surya's (Especially in Villain(Athreya) role) screen presence and his wonderful performance in 3 different Roles.Especially Kids will enjoy this movie.

Bilingual movie "24" stars Suriya in triple roles and Samantha and Nithya Menon played female leads in the flick, written and directed by Vikram Kumar

Positives:
Amazing story telling and screen play ,award winning performance by Surya .
Stunning visuals and the shocking interval break.

Director made Time Travel understanding simple & brilliant for all levels of audience.

It has all the ingredients to impress both Suriya fans and non-fans

Downside :

Too long needs trimming .Surya's repeated dialog with heroine Samanta "Basically I am a watch mechanic" goes overboard. and some silly romance between them .

Thanks
Gopi chillakuru

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Rating : 4/5

Back to the Future to Edge of Tomorrow....World cinema Time travel meedha enno experiments chesindi...okelaa vunnaa...vetikave goppavi

Kaani Indian cinema lo commercial hangulatho mana telugu cinema "Aditya 369" tarvatha malli evaru aa prayogam cheyyaledhu...chesina chinnapaati budget cinemaale

Kaani vikram kumar alaantivemi aalochinchaledhu...Janam sthaayi enti...Commercial viability entha...anni pakkana padesi...Janala brilliance ni gouravinchentha goppa ga raasi...anthakanna goppaga theesaadu.

Asalu aa script ni nammi...Flops lo vunna aalochinchakunda experiment chesi...Okko paathra ki praana prathishta chesaadu SURYA.

Art direction, VFX, Cinematography anni Hollywood standards lo vunnaayi

Only disappointment is Music

Sankar, Rajamouli sthaayiki edhigipoyaadu ani balamga nammuthunnaanu

Manam proud ga feel avvaalsina Indian cinema 24.

Must watch...miss ayithe chala miss ayinatte

Biggest Mistake Surya and Vikram Kumar made was ...they didnt promote this film as India's Biggest science fiction film...First 20 mins is mind blowing.

-By Sai Rajesh (Hrudayam kaleyam Director)

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Brilliant story,screenplay,and the screen presence of ‪Surya‬ makes the movie super good.The way director utilises every small object in the movie is brilliant.Like we saw Vikram earlier Movie Manam where Times plays an important role the Movie #24 has the same Time Playing the key role in the movie.
‪Athreya‬ character is too good.
‪‎Boring‬ love scenes and not good music
But the director vikram and Hero surya takes the movie to the next level. Climax and interval scene are the highlights of the movie.Dont miss the beginning
-By Nagaraju Raviraju
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‎Janatha‬ Garage, Jr NTR's 26th Movie

Janatha Garage Movie release Talk/Review 
One Site for All Info Rating 3.75/5
Hat trick Hits for NTR

Retweeted Harish Shankar .S (@harish2you):

Intense Performance of @tarak9999 unique writing of @sivakoratala Terrific BGM of @ThisIsDSP & last bt nt least
@Mohanlal makes JG

Mahesh Kathi

#JanathaGarrage is a Mohan Lal film with JrNTR playing a major role. From God Father to Sarkar we have seen such stories. So, nothing new or different about this film except for NTR being an environmental activist in the first half. Second half is predictable and unnecessarily lengthy.

Focus on story telling.Few good scenes.Some meaningful dialogues. Arresting performances. Brilliant cinematography keeps us engaged. DSPs music goes well with the routine. In comparision with recent mess of films, it's a relief. Watch it with least expectations. You will come out happy.

Janatha Garage Update on 25th Aug 2016
JanathaGarage will be the first Indian film to be screened at Regal Union Square Stadium 14, Newyork.
Some Private companies declared Holiday on Janatha Garage Release date on Sep 1st  

Update on 10-08-2016
JanathaGarage‬ Grand Audio Launch on Aug 12th!

The super Successful combo is back!

Gorgeous Kajal Aggarwal is doing a special song with  Young Tiger NTR

Janatha Garage Update on 6th July 2016

Watch Janatha Garage Teaser  on Eid mubarak

Janatha Garage Update on 19th may 2016

Janatha Garage1st Look

Janatha Garage Update on 13th may 2016
Special photo shoot was held for the first look of ‪JanathaGarage‬... 

Costliest & famous photo shooter ‪Dabooratanani‬ captured stylish pics of ‪NTR‬... First look going to be a blast for Tarak fans 

Janatha Garage Update on 9th may 2016
NTR son Abhay's First Visit To Janatha Garage set

Janatha Garage Update on 1st may 2016

Buzz is that the movie was sold out to Rs.14 crores in Nizam area to Abhishek Pictures. Vizag area's rights were given to Gayatri Films for 5.2 crores. It was already reported that Nellore area's rights were sold out to Rs.2.34 crores. All these are said to be career's best numbers for NTR in respective areas.

Janatha Garage

Janatha Garage is an upcoming 2016 Telugu-language (TOLLYWOOD) action Movie directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar, and C. V. Mohan under their banner Mythri Movie Makers. Jr NTR is playing the role of an IIT student in the film and Mohanlal will be seen as his uncle.The film features Samantha and Nithya Menen as two female leads.

The makers announced that the tentative release date of the film is August 12th, 2016. Jr NTR has achieved 50 crore mark with his recent release Nannaku Prematho. This helped the actor to get more business for the ongoing film Janatha Garage. The latest buzz is that Janatha garage business is completed successfully in all the areas.

Opening Shot on March 15th

Chiranjeevi 150th Film Katthilantodu

Update on  29-04-2016
Finally it's On - One and Only Mighty Megastar Chiranjeevi 150th Movie started today

Konidela Production Company announces Chiranjeevi's 150th film. 
MegaPowerStar Ram Charan, along his mother, Surekha Konidela, launched their in-house brand,the Konidela Production Company today at their new office.
Their first project would be the much-anticipated Megastar Chiranjeevi's 150th film which is going to direct by Mega Director V.V. Vinayak who gave super hit to Chiru as "Tagore".
The project has already hit the floors and will be a remake of the Tamil superhit Kathi , as the film was starred by Tamil Super Star Ilayadalapathi Vijay. Mega Producer Mr. Allu Arivnd powered on the project during it's first shot which was directed by Mr.Naga Babu. The shoot began with it's first clap by Mr.Paruchuri Venkateshwara Rao.
The music will be done by Tollywood's rockstar DSP and Rathnavelu (Randy) takes the onus of Cinematographer of the project. The film is aimed to be a Pongal 2017 release.
The private launch event, held at Konidela Production Company's office, was graced by Industry stalwarts Allu Arjun, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Naga babu, Allu Arvind, Koratala Siva, Sharath Marar, Gemini Kiran, DVV D

Update on  28-04-2016

Chiranjeevi fixes the launch date & time for his 150th

Chiranjeevi’s most anticipated 150th film has finally rolled out with the official launch to take place on April 29 at 1:30 P.M. This auspicious time was fixed by the actor himself after consulting few pundits for this VV Vinayak directorial. Produced by his son Ram Charan, the shooting will however begin from June month.

Titled as Katthilantodu, it is the official remake of the Kollywood blockbuster Kaththi directed by AR Murugadoss with Vijay in the main lead. So far, the music director was alone fixed to be Devi Sri Prasad. Chiru will can dual role for which he has sported a thick beard. After 9 years of waiting, he has finally come up with his 150th film with much care and plans to be successful.

Balakrishna 100th Film

News update on 3rd March
The latest is that single episode of this historic epic Gutamiputra Satakarni is going to cost a whopping Rs 8 Crore, say sources in the know. 

News update on 22nd April
Here's The Logo & Thematic Poster of NBK's 100th Film "GautamiPutra Satakarni" Directed by our Bestie Krish Director (Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi) produced by Saibabu Jagarlamudi & Y. Rajeev Reddy on First Frame Entertainment banner & Music by Devi Sri Prasad
Design: Anil & Bhanu (AB Core Design)

The film is based on life history of 2nd century CE, Satavahana ruler Gautamiputra Satakarni. The film is a prestigious project to Nandamuri Balakrishna as his 100th film which was officially announced 8th April 2016, on eve of Ugadi at Andhra Pradesh State Upcoming Capital Amaravati. Movie Opening event held at Hyderabad on 22nd April with celebrities K Chandrasekhar Rao, Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Ali, K Raghavendra Rao, Dasari Narayana Rao, Hema, Krish, Sai Korrapati, Sriwass, Boyapati Srinu, Nagineedu, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Akkineni Ramesh Prasad.

Nandamuri Balakrishna Speech at Gautamiputra Satakarni Movie Launch

‪‎Chiranjeevi‬ Speech at Gautamiputra Satakarni Movie Launch

Telangana CM KCR Speech at Gautamiputra Satakarni Movie Launch

Samantha Birthday

Happy birthday Samantha

Samantha (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) (born 28 April 1987) is an Indian actress and model. One of the most popular and highest-paid South Indian actresses, she has established a career in the Telugu and Tamil film industries, and is a recipient of 3 Film fare Awards.

Born to a Malayali mother(Ninette) and a Telugu father(Prabhu),She was brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and have two elder brothers Jonathan and David. As part of her education,she completed her schooling from Holy Angels Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, T. Nagar. Samantha graduated with a commerce degree from Stella Maris College, Chennai.
 Let's wish her Happy birthday and may God bless her with good health and peace.

P.Susheela Birthday

Pulapaka Susheela Also known as	Gandharva Gayaki, Gaana Saraswathi, Kannada Kogile

South Indian Nightingale Pulapaka Susheela turns 80 on this 13th November . We all have been listening to her voice from over 60 years and we will continue to listen to her.
Susheela is all rounder,can sing Classical, Semi Classical, Off beat, pathetic, lullabies, devotional,melody , beat any kind she can sing. She worked with several great maestros and sang for several stars from 1950s to 2000. 
P.susheela born On Nov 13, 1935 . Vizianagaram , Andhra Pradesh Let's wish her Happy birthday and may God bless her with good health and peace.

Kumari 21F Telugu Movie

Young Tiger NTR will be releasing the special song of the film Kumari 21F, producer Sukumar (Director of his film Nannaku Prematho) and director Surya Pratap have made moves to get a teaser released first. Young Tiger will be releasing the teaser of the film on October 2nd at 3.30 pm in a special media meet and will also share the teaser on his Social Network  twitter timeline. Like the way big Bollywood stars are promoting other heroes and productions of their friends, even Jr NTR is likely to repeat same here in Tollywood. 

All the Best Kumari 21F Team

Mahesh Babu Mother

Mahesh Babu Mother Smt. Indira Devi
Indira Devi married Super star Krishna  on 1st November 1961. The couple gave birth to Ramesh Babu, Padmavathi, Manjula, Mahesh Babu and Priyadarsini. 

Mahesh Babu with his mother Indira Devi Garu 

Superstar Krishna

Ghattamaneni krishna (Siva Rama Krishna Ghattamaneni May 31, 1943) was born to Ghattamaneni Veera Raghavaiah and Nagaratnamma. krishna have two brothers and two sisters.and he Hails from Burripalem, a village near Tenali town.

Education: B.Sc, from the Reddy College in Eluru.

Krishna have Three sons Ramesh.Naresh and PRINCE Mahesh Babu, and Three daughters Padmavathi, Manjula, Priyadarsini.

Superstar Krishna  completes 50 years in Tollywood on 31-03-2015. 

Great achievement!!

Krishna Popularly Known as Superstar Krishna is also know as Andhra James Bond.In his career Krishna acted 31 in the direction of KSR Das and 28 films in the direction of Vijaya Nirmala. Coming to the heroines, Vijayanirmala acted the most number of films - 47, followed by Jayaprada (43), Sridevi (31).

Krishna gets the credit for being the part of the following films which are the first in the Tollywood for
• First social color film was - Tenemanasulu
• First scope film was - Alluri Sitaramaraju

• First cowboy film was - Mosagallaku Mosagadu

• First Fuji color film was - Bhale Dongalu

• First ORW Color film was - Gooduputtani

• First RO film was - Kolleti Kapuram

• First scope techno vision film was - Sakshi

• First 70 MM film was - Simhasanam

Superstar Krishna has been felicitated with India's most prestigious award Padma Bhushan for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema.

His First film released is - Tenemanasulu
His First film as director is - Simhasanam
Number of films as director is: 17More than 350 total number of films superstar Krishna acted to date

Eega dubbed into SWAHILI language

Director Raja Mouli Share his Happy Moment on FACE BOOK

Happy to announce that Eega is the first Telugu film that has been dubbed into SWAHILI language widely spoken in East Africa and released in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi & Congo with the title "INZI" and tag line- 'Kisasi Cha Mwisho' which means "Fly"- 'The Ultimate Revenge'. This film has been released by Steps Entertainment, Tanzania.

Congrats to Eaga Team once again 

Manchu Manoj Marriage fixed with Pranitha Reddy

Mohan Babu, has come out on his elder son Manchu Manoj’s wedding. 

Actor Mohan Babu has declared that Manchu Manoj would soon marry Pranathi Reddy,who is his childhood friend. Pranathi is Viranica’s(Manchu Vishnu’s wife) classmate. Pranathi has studied engineering (Mechanical ) in BITS Pilani. Later, she did a course in chartered accountancy (CA) in New York.

Pranathi got close to Manchu’s family throughManchu Vishnu’s wife. Mohan Babu has met Pranathi’s parents, Satyanarayana & Praveena a couple of days ago and talked about Manoj’s wedding with Pranathi Reddy.

 Manchu Manoj and Pranathi Reddy will soon get married on a good day. Mohan Babu himself announced this as he wanted to share this happy news with all his fans and also to his kith and kin officially.

Yesterday(March -01) Manoj posted in social Media "My life's Love Pranathi.. engagement on 4th.. she's my Devatha,,"

Dasari Narayana Rao is make a film with Pawan Kalyan.

Some interesting news for all the fans of Powerstar Pawan Kalyan. 
Darsakaratna Dasari Narayana Rao is all set to make a film with Pawan Kalyan. To begin with, Dasari won’t be directing this film, but he will be the producer of this untitled movie. Sources close to Dasari’s camp revealed that the director has narrated a storyline to Pawan Kalyan and the actor was impressed with it.  

Mohan Babu gaaru playing Main Villian role...

Akkineni Nagarjuna’s First Wife

Lakshmi vijay  Raghavan is first wife of Actor  Akkineni Nagarjuna, She is the sister of another Popular Hero Venkatesh and Film producer Suresh Babu. and daughter of renowned Film producer late Dr D.Ramanaidu.
Now She is separated from her husband Nagarjuna. and Nagarjuna married another actress Amala  (Amala was co star of his hit films Shiva , Nirnayam..)
Lakshmi Ramanaidu is  an interior designer based in Chennai

Family Photo of RAMANAIDU with Laxmi

 From Left - Sitting : D.Lakshmi (Suresh Babu’s Wife) , D.Suresh Babu, Dr. D. Ramanaidu, Master Arjun (Venkatesh's son), D.Rajeswari, D.Venkatesh Babu, D.Neeraja (Venkatesh's Wife), Bhavana, Sharat Raghavan, Laxmi Vijay Raghavan (Nagarjuna’s First Wife)

 From left -Standing : Ashritha, Mr.Rana, Master Abhiram, Havya Vahini, Malvika, NagChaitanya

Lakshmi is the mother of Akkineni Naga Chaitanya

Naga Chaitanya was born in Hyderabad, but moved to Chennai with his mother Lakshmi. After his parents split, he stayed with his mother Lakshmi till he was 19, before shifting to Hyderabad.

Here is the latest Photo of  Hero Naga Chaitanya with his mom Laxmi

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