Chittor V. Nagaiah – The Famous Director

Chittoor V. Nagaiah (born Vuppaladadiyam Nagaiah) was a multilingual Indian film actor, thespian, composer, director, producer, writer and playback singer from Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian film journalist and the editor of Film India, Baburao Patel, described Nagiah as The Paul Muni of India.In his honor, the Mahati Chittor Nagaiah Kalakshetram of arts was established … Read more

Garikapati Varalaxmi Was a Famous Telugu Heroine

Varalakshmi, born Garikapati Varalaxmi(13 September 1926 – 26 November 2006, was a veteran Telugu and Tamil actress, stage artist, singer and director. She is well remembered for her arrogant roles in movies. Varalakshmi was born in 1926 in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India. She left home to act on stage in Vijayawada, when she was 11 years old. She acted along … Read more

Surabhi Kamalabai – The First Telugu Heroine

Surabhi Kamalabai was a Telugu drama and film actress. She has the distinction of being the first Telugu heroine in a talky film with Bhakta Prahlada (1931 film), directed by H. M. Reddy. She played the role of Leelavathi, the wife of Hiranyakasipa. Since then she acted in about 30 films, including Savitri, Patala Bhairavi … Read more

Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu – Father of Telugu cinema

Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, known widely as the father of Telugu cinema, was an Indian artiste and film maker. Naidu was a pioneer in the production of silent Indian films and talkies. Starting in 1909, he was involved in many aspects of Indian cinema’s history, like travelling to different regions in Asia to promote film work. … Read more

H.M.Reddy – Director of First ever Telugu Full Lenght Talkie Movie

H. M. Reddy was an Indian film producer, and director known for his works in Telugu cinema. He directed the first south Indian talkie film Kalidas shot in Tamil and Telugu. He then produced and directed the first full length Telugu sound film, Bhakta Prahlada in 1932. H. M. Reddy (Hanumappa Muniappa Reddy) Born – June 12, … Read more