Chittajallu Krishnaveni, who introduced NTR to Telugu films, passes away - a look at her famous movies
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Chittajallu Krishnaveni, who introduced NTR to Telugu films, passes away - a look at her famous movies

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Notable Telugu actress Chittajallu Krishnaveni, breathed her last on Sunday, February 16, leaving behind a legacy. Chittajallu Krishnaveni's famous movies Chittajallu Krishnaveni's most famous films as an actress comprise Malli Pelli, Bhakta Prahlada, Bhishma, Brahma Ratham, and Gollabhama. Chittajallu Krishnaveni and NTR Chittajallu Krishnaveni's enormous contributions to the Telugu film industry does not stop right there. Chittajallu Krishnaveni introduced NTR to the Telugu film industry with their production “Mana Desam”, which is based on the Bengali novel ‘Vipradasu’.She also introduced Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao as music director and P. Leela as playback singer.

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Remembering Krishnaveni, a forerunner in Telugu cinema
1 month, 1 week ago

Remembering Krishnaveni, a forerunner in Telugu cinema

The Hindu  

On Sunday, February 16, the news of the passing of veteran actress, singer and producer C. Krishnaveni, 100, in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, was met with fond tributes by members of the Telugu film industry. As one of the industry’s earliest female actors and producers, she launched actors and composers who carved a niche for themselves in the following decades, the …

Telugu Film Producers Council Pays Tribute to Veteran Actress, Producer Krishnaveni
1 month, 1 week ago

Telugu Film Producers Council Pays Tribute to Veteran Actress, Producer Krishnaveni

Deccan Chronicle  

The Telugu Film Producers Council has expressed deep condolences on the passing of veteran actress, producer, singer, and studio owner, C. Krishna Veni, who passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 102 in Hyderabad. She later married Mirzapuram Raju and took over the management of Shobhanachala Studios, playing a key role in the growth of the Telugu …

Actor-producer C Krishnaveni, who introduced NTR, Ghantasala, dies at 102; Pawan Kalyan, Vishnu Manchu pay condolences
1 month, 1 week ago

Actor-producer C Krishnaveni, who introduced NTR, Ghantasala, dies at 102; Pawan Kalyan, Vishnu Manchu pay condolences

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Telugu actor and producer C Krishnaveni died in Hyderabad on Sunday, Movie Artistes Association Vice-President Madala Ravi said. She introduced former Chief Minister and versatile actor NT Rama Rao to the film industry through her film Mana Desam, in which she also acted. I express my deepest condolences to her family members.” Deputy CM, actor Pawan Kalyan released a …

Veteran Telugu Actress and Producer C Krishnaveni Dies at 102
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Veteran Telugu Actress and Producer C Krishnaveni Dies at 102

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Veteran actress and film producer C. Krishnaveni passed away at the age of 102 due to age-related ailments. Born on December 24, 1924, in Pangidi, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, Krishnaveni began her career as a drama artist before transitioning to films. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu condoled Krishnaveni's death. In a post on 'X', he said, …

Veteran Telugu producer C Krishnaveni who launched NTR dies at 102
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1 month, 1 week ago

Veteran Telugu producer C Krishnaveni who launched NTR dies at 102

India Today  

Veteran Telugu actor-producer C Krishnaveni died in Hyderabad on Sunday, February 16 at the age of 102. The legendary icon played a pivotal role in introducing former Chief Minister and legendary actor NT Rama Rao to the film industry through Mana Desam, a film in which she also starred. MAA President Vishnu Manchu shared a post on X and wrote, …

Veteran Telugu actor Chandra Mohan dies at 82: Ram Charan, Jr NTR extend condolences
1 year, 4 months ago

Veteran Telugu actor Chandra Mohan dies at 82: Ram Charan, Jr NTR extend condolences

Firstpost  

Marking his beginning in the Telugu film industry in 1966 with the film Rangula Ratnam, Chandra Mohan in a career spanning around five decades has worked in over 900 films. Tributes pour in for late actor Chandra Mohan Jr NTR while taking to his X handle expressed heartfelt condolences to the celebrated actor’s family. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/2IvyZjPSrv — Sai …

Legendary Telugu actress Jamuna passed away
2 years, 2 months ago

Legendary Telugu actress Jamuna passed away

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telugu film industry has woken up to the shocking news of the passing away of legendary actress Jamuna on Friday. She later went on to act in around 200 movies across multiple languages — Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam. Some of her well-known films include Tenali Ramakrishna, Ramudu Bheemudu, Ma Inti Mahalakshmi, Mooga Manasulu, Missamma, Illarikam, Keelu …

Veteran actor Chalapathi Rao passes away
2 years, 3 months ago

Veteran actor Chalapathi Rao passes away

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: On Sunday morning, the Telugu film fraternity woke up to a sorrowful news of the passing away of Chalapathi Rao. Fondly called as 'Babai' by co-stars, Chalapathi Rao was part of more than 620 films in supporting roles, villain and as character artiste. He is best known for his supporting characters in films like State Rowdy, Donga Ramudu, Allari …

Telugu Actor Kaikala Satyanarayana Dies at 87, Chiranjeevi, Allu Arjun, Others Offer Condolences
2 years, 3 months ago

Telugu Actor Kaikala Satyanarayana Dies at 87, Chiranjeevi, Allu Arjun, Others Offer Condolences

News 18  

Veteran Telugu actor and former Parliamentarian Kaikala Satyanarayana died at his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad in the early hours of Friday after a brief illness, said his family members. May his soul rest in peace🙏— Ram Charan December 23, 2022 Mahesh Babu wrote, “Extremely saddened by the passing away of #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏— …

Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR mourn actor Krishna's death: 'Tribute to the personality that made Telugu film industry proud'
2 years, 4 months ago

Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR mourn actor Krishna's death: 'Tribute to the personality that made Telugu film industry proud'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Ghattamaneni Krishna, known in the Telugu industry as ‘superstar’, died on Tuesday in Hyderabad. Many celebrities such as Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Rakul Preet Singh, Nani and Radikaa Sarath Kumar among others took to Twitter to share their condolences. A heartfelt tribute to the personality that made Telugu film industry proud! My deepest condolences to @urstrulyMahesh sir, family and …

Kamal Haasan is heartbroken at Superstar Krishna's demise, says 'I share the grief of my brother Mahesh Babu'
2 years, 4 months ago

Kamal Haasan is heartbroken at Superstar Krishna's demise, says 'I share the grief of my brother Mahesh Babu'

India Today  

Superstar Krishna is no more. Kamal Haasan also took to Twitter to hail Superstar Krishna's contribution to Telugu cinema. He also expressed his sympathies towards Mahesh Babu and wrote in Telugu that roughly translates to, "Krishna, who was the supreme star of Telugu cinema, has passed away. I share the grief of my younger brother @urstrulyMahesh who is suffering from …

Popular south actor Nallenai Chitra dies of heart attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Popular south actor Nallenai Chitra dies of heart attack

Hindustan Times  

Well-known yesteryear actor Nallenai Chitra, who starred in several southern films over the years, died of a heart attack in her home in Chennai on Saturday. After making her debut via Tamil cinema, Chitra went on work in Malayalam cinema during 1980s and 1990s. Some of her most popular work in Malayalam include films such as Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Parampara, …

Kannada actress Jayanthi passes away at 76
3 years, 8 months ago

Kannada actress Jayanthi passes away at 76

India TV News  

Eminent multi-lingual film actress Jayanthi, who had acted in more than 500 films in her close to five decades of career in the tinsel town, passed away on Monday, her family sources said. She made an indelible mark in the Telugu film industry and had acted with iconic Telugu actor, N T Rama Rao who later became the Chief Minister …

Kannada Actress Jayanthi Passes Away in Her Sleep Aged 76, Film Industry Condoles Demise
3 years, 8 months ago

Kannada Actress Jayanthi Passes Away in Her Sleep Aged 76, Film Industry Condoles Demise

News 18  

Actress Jayanthi, a senior artiste in the Kannada film industry, passed away in her sleep on Monday in Bengaluru, reports have confirmed. She was a prominent name in the Kannada film industry from 1960 to late ’80s and featured in over 500 films in languages like Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi. Karnataka: Veteran Kannada actor Abhinaya Sharade Jayanthi …

The women of Telugu cinema, from ‘Pelli Choopulu’ to ‘Krishna and his Leela’ and ‘Bhanumathi & Ramakrishna’
4 years, 8 months ago

The women of Telugu cinema, from ‘Pelli Choopulu’ to ‘Krishna and his Leela’ and ‘Bhanumathi & Ramakrishna’

The Hindu  

For the many who do not follow Telugu cinema, any mention of this industry will bring up a larger-than-life imagery, one where hero-centric movies reign supreme. Recent films like Krishna and his Leela, and Bhanumathi & Ramakrishna are examples, including a few from the years previous, like Pelli Choopulu, Mental Madhilo, Malli Raava and Chi la Sow. Fresh brew Tharun …

Veteran actress Jayaprada remembers Sridevi, says she was her own competition
7 years ago

Veteran actress Jayaprada remembers Sridevi, says she was her own competition

India TV News  

Remembering legendary actress Sridevi, Jayaprada said that the Chandni actress was her own competition and she had set a goal for herself at every step in her life. It was a healthy competition," recalled Jayaprada while paying rich tributes to Sridevi at a condolence meeting in Hyderabad on Sunday night. The former MP along with several personalities from Telugu film …

RIP Sridevi: Rajinikanth to Raveena Tandon, film fraternity mourns the legend's loss
7 years ago

RIP Sridevi: Rajinikanth to Raveena Tandon, film fraternity mourns the legend's loss

India Today  

North and South Indian superstars may not have much in common, but when it comes to the legendary Sridevi, everyone from Kamal Haasan to Jeetendra, Rajinkanth to Rishi Kapoor, echo the same sentiments. CHIRANJEEVI Both Kamal and Rajinikanth were spotted at Anil Kapoor's house in Mumbai where they met the grieving family, while another southern legend, Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi, also …

Sridevi's demise: President, Vice President, PM condole legendary actress's death
7 years, 1 month ago

Sridevi's demise: President, Vice President, PM condole legendary actress's death

India TV News  

President Ram Nath Kovind today expressed grief over the death of legendary Bolllywood actress Sridevi, saying that the shocking news has left "millions of fans heartbroken". Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said, Sridevi, who acted in Telugu, Hindi and several other regional films, had captivated the cine-goers with her beauty, dancing and acting skills, and had earned countless fans." …

Sridevi is Bollywood's irreplaceable superstar: Why there can never be anyone like the talented actor
7 years, 1 month ago

Sridevi is Bollywood's irreplaceable superstar: Why there can never be anyone like the talented actor

Firstpost  

The sudden demise of the legendary actress Sridevi at the age of 54 following a cardiac arrest in Dubai is far more shocking than one would expect. One of the most popular child artists in the south in the 1960s, Sridevi’s first major Hindi film appearance was in Julie where she played the younger sister of the lead, Lakshmi. For …

Sridevi passes away: K Raghavendra Rao, Ram Gopal Verma discuss near-fatal incident in 1967 film Naa Thammudu
7 years, 1 month ago

Sridevi passes away: K Raghavendra Rao, Ram Gopal Verma discuss near-fatal incident in 1967 film Naa Thammudu

Firstpost  

Sridevi was and will always be the most versatile actress the Indian film industry ever saw. Ace director Raghavendra Rao, also known for playing a major role in Sridevi’s cult movies from both down south and in Bollywood, is a man of few words. Naa Thammudu, was a 1967 Telugu film in which Sridevi and Shobhan Babu played key roles …

Sridevi dies at 54: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, K Raghavendra Rao and other Tollywood celebs mourn death
7 years, 1 month ago

Sridevi dies at 54: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, K Raghavendra Rao and other Tollywood celebs mourn death

India TV News  

Besides Bollywood celebrities such Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma, several Tollywood stars have come out to mourn Sridevi’s untimely and shocking death. Kamal Haasan Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan reacting to legendary actress Sridevi's sudden death expressed his shock on Sunday morning. With her death Telugu film industry lost a versatile actor, several characters she depicted in many films would be remembered …

In pictures: Sridevi (1963 -2018)
7 years, 1 month ago

In pictures: Sridevi (1963 -2018)

The Hindu  

Veteran actor Sridevi, whose career spanned more than four decades in four different film industries, passed away in the early hours of Sunday due to a cardiac arrest. Sridevi and Kamal Haasan in 16 Vayathinile Here, Sridevi stars in Thulavarsham, a Malayalam film, with Sudhir K. Balachander’s Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu with Kamal Haasan and Prathap Pothen and M.S. Here, Sridevi …

Sridevi passes away: Right from her 16 Vayathinilie days, the actress won fans' hearts
7 years, 1 month ago

Sridevi passes away: Right from her 16 Vayathinilie days, the actress won fans' hearts

Firstpost  

What was it about Sridevi which made her the icon she is? There is a striking scene in Sridevi’s 1991 sleeper Telugu hit Kshana Kshanam, directed by Ram Gopal Varma: A bank heist film, each time she was stressed out, Sridevi would mutter, “Devuda Devuda"… making the audiences want to reach out and pull her out of whatever peril she …

Sridevi, gone too soon: Empress of South to Bollywood's box-office queen
7 years, 1 month ago

Sridevi, gone too soon: Empress of South to Bollywood's box-office queen

India Today  

It is a sad day for Indian cinema. After Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan, she is yet another actress from the South to have completed 50 glorious years in the world of cinema. Having worked in a male-dominated industry five decades, Sridevi literally stood tall with her earnest performances, ethereal beauty, amazing comic timing and her lively dance performances. When she regains …

South Indian actress Krishna Kumari passes away at 85
7 years, 2 months ago

South Indian actress Krishna Kumari passes away at 85

India TV News  

Popular South Indian actress Krishna Kumari, who was 85-year-old reportedly passed away today. The south Indian actress later acted in as many as 50 Telugu, Tamil and Kannada movies. She has shared screen space with renowned stars including NT Rama Rao, Krishnam Raju, Kanta Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaggayya, Dr Rajkumar, Sivaji Ganesan and others. The actress was married to …

Bollywood actress to feature in Chiranjeevi's next film?
7 years, 10 months ago

Bollywood actress to feature in Chiranjeevi's next film?

Deccan Chronicle  

After making a comeback with Khaidi No 150, legendary actor Chiranjeevi is concentrating on his next project, which will be helmed by Surender Reddy. We had earlier reported that the film, based on Telugu freedom fighter Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy would be made as a Tamil-Telugu bilingual. A source tells us, “The team is considering a Bollywood heroine to play Chiranjeevi’s …

Chiranjeevi is back with Khaidi No 150: How the megastar came to rule the Telugu film industry
8 years, 2 months ago

Chiranjeevi is back with Khaidi No 150: How the megastar came to rule the Telugu film industry

Firstpost  

Growing up in the Madras of the ‘80s one was familiar with cinema and hence with the names Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, followed by that of Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi. Today, the Telugu film industry runs out of Hyderabad, but back in the black-and-white era up to the 80s, these films were produced out of the Chennai studios. He entered southern …

Telugu actor Uday Kiran “ends life”
11 years, 2 months ago

Telugu actor Uday Kiran “ends life”

The Hindu  

January 06, 2014 07:53 am | Updated June 02, 2016 04:58 am IST - HYDERABAD Telugu actor Uday Kiran committed suicide by hanging himself in his flat at Srinagar colony, Punjagutta here on Sunday night, the police said on Monday. Kiran’s wife Vishita and neighbours rushed him to Apollo hospital at Jubilee Hills after finding his body hanging to the …

Krishnan Thoothu 1940
11 years, 11 months ago

Krishnan Thoothu 1940

The Hindu  

Also known as Sri Krishnan Thoothu, this film was produced by SM. However, this film earned its place in the history of Tamil cinema for the debut in Tamil cinema of a brilliant multilingual actor, Pasupuleti Kannamba. Kannamba became a major star with the Telugu film Grihalakshmi, directed by the ‘Grand Old Man of South Indian Cinema,’ H.M. Reddy, and …

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