Yesteryear’s screen heroine and pan-India actress Jamuna’s death on Friday morning has evoked a flood of condolence messages from Tollywood, cutting across political camps. In her heyday, Jamuna, who passed away aged 86, had starred alongside Ntr, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaggayya, Krishna, Sobhan Babu and Krishnam Raju. And in her later years, she had worked in movies with the younger generation of Telugu stars.
Taking to Twitter, Balakrishna and Ntr Jr, the late Ntr’s son and grandson, respectively, condoled Jamuna’s passing.
“As a bubbly mischievous girl, fiery sister-in-law, homemaker and above all. as the on-screen Satyabhama of Telugu people, Jamuna garu is unforgettable. My homage to the departed soul,” Balakrishna tweeted.
His nephew and ‘Rrr’ star Ntr Jr tweeted: “For almost 30 years she reigned over the silver screen. Prayers for her soul.”
Actor Chiranjeevi stated: “Although her mother tongue was Kannada, she conquered the hearts of Telugu...
Taking to Twitter, Balakrishna and Ntr Jr, the late Ntr’s son and grandson, respectively, condoled Jamuna’s passing.
“As a bubbly mischievous girl, fiery sister-in-law, homemaker and above all. as the on-screen Satyabhama of Telugu people, Jamuna garu is unforgettable. My homage to the departed soul,” Balakrishna tweeted.
His nephew and ‘Rrr’ star Ntr Jr tweeted: “For almost 30 years she reigned over the silver screen. Prayers for her soul.”
Actor Chiranjeevi stated: “Although her mother tongue was Kannada, she conquered the hearts of Telugu...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The year began on a tragic note with the death of actor-producer Ramesh Babu, elder brother of popular actor Mahesh Babu, in January.
Ramesh Babu was known for films such as Bazaar Rowdy, Mugguru Kodukulu and others. After his retirement from acting in 1997, he had become a producer.
April saw the death of three veteran Tollywood personalities. Director Sarath passed away at the age of 74 after battling cancer. Sarath, who made his directorial debut in 1986 with Chadastapu Mogudu, made over 20 films in his career. He predominantly worked with actors Nandamuri Balakrishna and Suman.
While he delivered superhits such as Vamshanikokkadu, Sulthan, Peddannayya, and Vamshoddharakudu, he directed Suman in films Bava Bavamaridi, Peddinti Alludu, and Chinna Alludu.
The same month, veteran actor M. Balayya passed away at the age of 94. He had acted in more than 300 films and was popular for playing the role of elderly and other important roles in several super hit movies.
Ramesh Babu was known for films such as Bazaar Rowdy, Mugguru Kodukulu and others. After his retirement from acting in 1997, he had become a producer.
April saw the death of three veteran Tollywood personalities. Director Sarath passed away at the age of 74 after battling cancer. Sarath, who made his directorial debut in 1986 with Chadastapu Mogudu, made over 20 films in his career. He predominantly worked with actors Nandamuri Balakrishna and Suman.
While he delivered superhits such as Vamshanikokkadu, Sulthan, Peddannayya, and Vamshoddharakudu, he directed Suman in films Bava Bavamaridi, Peddinti Alludu, and Chinna Alludu.
The same month, veteran actor M. Balayya passed away at the age of 94. He had acted in more than 300 films and was popular for playing the role of elderly and other important roles in several super hit movies.
- 12/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
TollywoodMarking the end of an era for Telugu cinema, a number of actors, directors, and producers — who made their mark through hundreds of films and were regarded as pillars of the industry — breathed their last this year.Rajeswari ParasaThe year 2022 had been momentous for Telugu cinema, which brought out several blockbusters and even soared to unprecedented international acclaim with SS Rajamouli’s Rrr. The industry’s success, however, has been tinged with an air of gloom, having simultaneously lost several legendary actors and veteran film personalities to its name. Marking the end of an era for Tollywood, a number of actors, directors, and producers — who made their mark through hundreds of films and were regarded as pillars of the industry — breathed their last this year. Here is a list of noted Telugu film personalities who bid adieu in 2022. Ramesh Babu Actor-producer Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu passed away at the age of...
- 12/27/2022
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
CinemaThe actor had appeared in hundreds of films in a career spanning over six decades, and was last seen in the 2022 film ‘Bangarraju’. Tnm StaffChalapathi Rao: Twitter/BA Raju's TeamSenior Tollywood actor Chalapathi Rao passed away on the morning of Sunday, December 25, at his residence in Hyderabad. He suffered a cardiac arrest, according to reports. He was 78 years old. The actor was known for playing supporting roles including those of a comedian and villain in many Telugu movies. Chalapathi Rao is survived by his wife Indumathi, two daughters and his son Ravi Babu, who is also an actor and a filmmaker. Chalapathi Rao is among many veteran actors from the Telugu film industry who passed away this year, including Kaikala Satyanarayana, Krishna and Krishnam Raju. Chalapathi Rao was born in Balliparru village of Krishna district in 1944. He reportedly entered the Telugu film industry with the encouragement of senior actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
- 12/25/2022
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
DeathThe actor, who was 87 years old and acted in over 750 films, died due to age-related ailments and was undergoing treatment since last year.Tnm StaffFileImageThe funeral of veteran Tollywood actor Kaikala Satyanarayana was held with full state honours in Hyderabad on Saturday, December 24. The funeral was held at the Jubilee Hills Mahaprasthanam. The actor, who was 87 years old, died due to age-related ailments and was undergoing treatment since last year. However, in the early hours of Friday, December 23, the actor breathed his last. Kaikala Satyanarayana was a versatile actor with a career spanning six decades, during which he acted in over 750 films. Following his death, Cinematography Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav passed an order announcing that the actor’s last rites would be conducted with full state honours. The funeral procession began from Satyanarayana’s home in Film Nagar to the Mahaprasthanam in Jubilee Hills on Saturday morning. The last rites...
- 12/24/2022
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of veteran Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana, who passed away earlier in the day.
“Pained by the passing away of noted film personality Shri Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu. He was popular across generations for his remarkable acting skills and diverse roles. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” the prime minister tweeted.
Satyanarayana, who had started his career as N.T. Rama Rao’s double in the 1950s, acted in around 750 films.
He had also acted in Subhash Ghai’s Hindi blockbuster “Karma”.
“Pained by the passing away of noted film personality Shri Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu. He was popular across generations for his remarkable acting skills and diverse roles. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” the prime minister tweeted.
Satyanarayana, who had started his career as N.T. Rama Rao’s double in the 1950s, acted in around 750 films.
He had also acted in Subhash Ghai’s Hindi blockbuster “Karma”.
- 12/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
DeathKaikala Satyanarayana appeared in about 800 movies in a career spanning six decades, and was last seen in the 2019 film ‘Maharshi.’Tnm StaffFilephotoVeteran Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana passed away in the early hours of Friday, December 23, due to age-related ailments. The actor passed away at his residence in Hyderabad’s Film Nagar neighbourhood. The 87-year-old actor had been ill since last year. He was being treated at home, and he passed away on Friday after his health condition worsened. Kaikala Satyanarayana is a veteran Telugu actor who appeared in about 800 movies in a career spanning six decades. Satyanarayana was born on July 25, 1935 in Kavutaram village of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. He is said to have developed an inclination towards acting after completing his graduate degree in Gudivada. Satyanarayana initially proved his acting mettle by acting in plays in his neighbourhood. He started his film career with the film Sipayi Koothuru...
- 12/23/2022
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
Tollywood veteran Kaikala Satyanarayana died in the wee hours on Friday at his home in Filmnagar. He was 87 and suffering from age-related ailments over the past several days.
Born on July 25, 1935 in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Satyanarayana debuted with Telugu movie ‘Sipai Koothuru’ in 1959.
Satyanarayana went on to act in around 800 movies in a career spanning six decades. Although he excelled as the quintessential bad man in the movies, he was also feted for his portrayal of mythological characters, especially Lord Yama, the Hindu god of death.
From Nt Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao, Krishna to Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, and Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Satyanarayana acted alongside the entire gamut of Tollywood film stars spanning several generations. He last appeared in 2019 Mahesh Babu starrer ‘Maharshi’.
Tollywood stars and personalities from all walks of life in the two Telugu states have condoled the death of Satyanarayana who was famed for his acting prowess and kind-heartedness.
Born on July 25, 1935 in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Satyanarayana debuted with Telugu movie ‘Sipai Koothuru’ in 1959.
Satyanarayana went on to act in around 800 movies in a career spanning six decades. Although he excelled as the quintessential bad man in the movies, he was also feted for his portrayal of mythological characters, especially Lord Yama, the Hindu god of death.
From Nt Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao, Krishna to Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, and Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Satyanarayana acted alongside the entire gamut of Tollywood film stars spanning several generations. He last appeared in 2019 Mahesh Babu starrer ‘Maharshi’.
Tollywood stars and personalities from all walks of life in the two Telugu states have condoled the death of Satyanarayana who was famed for his acting prowess and kind-heartedness.
- 12/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Chennai, Jan 15: Director S.V. Krishna Reddy, who has been away from filmdom since his last release - 2009 Telugu comedy "Masth" - is back to make a sequel to the 1994 Telugu blockbuster "Yamaleela".
"I have been thinking about it for some time now. I intend to start working on it soon, but before that I need to get my casting right," Krishna Reddy told Ians.
"'Yamaleela' worked because of the performances of its lead actors, and therefore, I need to rope in good performers," he added.
Ali and veteran actor K. Sathyanarayana played the lead roles in "Yamaleela", which also featured Indraja, Manju Bhargavi and.
"I have been thinking about it for some time now. I intend to start working on it soon, but before that I need to get my casting right," Krishna Reddy told Ians.
"'Yamaleela' worked because of the performances of its lead actors, and therefore, I need to rope in good performers," he added.
Ali and veteran actor K. Sathyanarayana played the lead roles in "Yamaleela", which also featured Indraja, Manju Bhargavi and.
- 1/15/2014
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Jan 5: Telugu actor Meka Srikanth, known for working in successful family entertainers such as "Pelli Sandadi" and "Vinodam", feels such films are not made any more in the industry and that he misses featuring in them.
"We don't make family entertainers like directors E.V.V. Satyanarayana and S.V. Krishna Reddy made many years ago. In fact, I feel we have stopped producing good family entertainers and are only focussing on churning out commercial films," Srikanth told Ians.
Srikanth worked in clean family entertainers with Satyanarayana and Krishna Reddy in films like "Taali" and "Ooyala", respectively.
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"We don't make family entertainers like directors E.V.V. Satyanarayana and S.V. Krishna Reddy made many years ago. In fact, I feel we have stopped producing good family entertainers and are only focussing on churning out commercial films," Srikanth told Ians.
Srikanth worked in clean family entertainers with Satyanarayana and Krishna Reddy in films like "Taali" and "Ooyala", respectively.
"I.
- 1/5/2014
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Nobel laureate of Indian origin Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, noted theatre personality Ebrahim Alkazi were today conferred Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award by President Pratibha Patil here today.Music maestro A R Rahman and Bollywood star Aamir Khan, classical vocalist Pandit Channulal Mishra and prominent hotelier Capt C P Krishnan Nair were among those honoured with Padma Bhushan awards at a glittering ceremony at the Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan here.Pratap Chandra Reddy, founder chairman of Apollo Hospitals, was also conferred the Padma Vibhushan.The entire Ashoka Hall reverberated with applause as sportspersons Saina Nehwal and Virendra Sehwag walked up to the podium to receive their Padma Shri awards from the President.Hockey national Ignace Tirkey, dhrupad exponent Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar, businesswoman Anu Aga, multi-lingual actress Arundhati Nag, former Cbi director D R Karthikeyan, plant scientist Palpu Pushpangadan and eye surgeon Vikas Mahatme were among those who were awarded Padma Shri.
- 4/1/2010
- Filmicafe
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