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Savitri, also known as Savitri Ganesan, was an Indian film actress, director, producer, singer and race car enthusiast who predominantly worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She also worked in Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada movies. Starring in more than 250 films. "Mahanati" (i.e.,) Greatest of all actresses by the Telugu Cinema and famously referred to as the "Nadigaiyar Thilagam" (i.e.,) Doyenne of all actresses by the Tamil Cinema. Her performance in the 1957 Telugu Epic film "Mayabazar" skyrocketed her to stardom.
Savitri was born on 6 December 1934 in a Telugu family in Chirravuru, Guntur district of present-day Andhra Pradesh.Her father died when she was six months old, after which her mother took Savitri and an older sibling, Maruti to live with an aunt and uncle. Her uncle, Kommareddy Venkataramaiah enrolled her in classes when she began to show a talent for dance.
Savitri acted in dance dramas as a child, including some work with a theatre company run by Jaggayya. She made an unsuccessful speculative trip to find film work in Madras at the age of 14 when she was deemed to be too young to play heroine roles, but in 1950 was cast as the female lead in Samsaram. That role did not become actuality because she became too excited, necessitating numerous retakes and eventually her replacement in the part. She was given a minor speaking role in the film and in the next year had two more minor roles, in Roopavati and Patala Bhairavi, before getting her big break as the second heroine in Pelli Chesi Choodu. She, later on, was propelled to stardom with critically acclaimed roles in blockbusters such as Devadasu and Missamma.
Savitri won several awards for her performance. She also received the prestigious Rashtrapathi Award. In 2011, the Government of India issued a postage stamp in commemoration of Savitri.
While Savitri was married to Gemini Ganesan, the couple separated in the meantime. They had two children together. Savitri passed away in 1981 after slipping into a coma for 19 months; she was suffering from diabetes and hypertension.- Actor
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Considered as the greatest comedian Telugu film industry ever produced, Brahmanandam is a native of Muppala village near Sattenapalli, Brahmanandam completed his M.A. (Telugu) and worked as a Lecturer in Telugu before Jandhyala introduced him to the silver screen with a role in the movie 'Chantabbai (1986).'
Much before that, he won the Best Supporting Actor in an inter-collegiate competition in Narasaraopet in 1968 and won the fancy dress competition award for portraying the character of 'Modabbayi.' After a brief hiatus, he was given a role by D. Rama Naidu in 'Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)' and Brahmanandam never looked back.- Writer
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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.- Actress
- Producer
- Music Department
Sharada was born on 12 June 1945 in Tenali, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970), Nimajjanam (1976) and Thulabharam (1968).- 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.- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Aluri Chakrapani was born on 5 August 1908 in Tenali, Guntur, District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Aluri was a writer and producer, known for Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976), Manithan Maravillai (1962) and Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952). Aluri died on 24 September 1975.- Actor
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A.V.S. Subramanyam was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and director, known for Roommates (2006), Uncle (2000) and Ori Nee Prema Bangaramkanu (2003). He died on 8 November 2013 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Music Department
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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
- Director
Mukkamala was born in 1920 in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and director, known for Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963), Mayabazar (1957) and Maradalu Pelli (1952). He died in 1987.- Music Department
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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.- Actor
- Music Department
Vemuri Gaggaiah was born on 15 August 1895 in Vemuru, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Seeta Rama Jananam (1944), Shri Krishna Leelalu (1935) and Markandeya (1938). He was married to Ramalakshmi. He died on 30 December 1955 in Vemuru, Guntru District, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Nagayya was born in 1944 in Desavarampeta, Guntur district, India. He was an actor, known for Bhaagamathie (2018), Vedam (2010) and Jaffa (2013). He died on 27 March 2021 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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- Actor
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Madhavapeddi Satyam was born in 1922 in Brahmanakoduru, Bapatla, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960), Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962) and Beedhi Basavanna (1967).- Art Director
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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.