Sometimes, the numbers are enough. 155 movies in 13 languages, produced in 52 years. By one man. Daggubati Ramanaidu. The start to his career epitomises the man. Over five decades ago, a writer had an innovative story about identical twins. It was a dual role for the lead actor, rare for those times. Many big … Continue reading Ramanaidu – Literally a One Man Industry
Tag: Telugu Films
ANR Award to AB
This was probably the grandest ANR Award ceremony. But there was a poignancy about the evening. He was not there. This was the first award conferred since Mr. Akkineni Nageswarar Rao left this world. Nothing would have made him happier than the award being given to Amitabh Bachchan. Mr. Nageswara Rao admired his talent and … Continue reading ANR Award to AB
K Balachander – This Neer Kumizhi (Water Bubble) is Forever
His name may mean ‘new moon’, but Balachander was a full moon of the Indian film firmament that hardly waned for fifty years. His silver glow reflected on over a 100 films in 5 languages. Incredibly, he directed nearly 80 of them; some makers may have done more films, but none grappled with such varied … Continue reading K Balachander – This Neer Kumizhi (Water Bubble) is Forever
కాని లోకానికి మీతో పనివుంది నాగేశ్వర రావు గారు
నిన్న 'నాకింక లోకం తో పనిఏముంది' అనేసారు ఏ ఎన్ ఆర్. కోపం తో కాదు. బాధ, నిస్పృహల తో కాదు. పరిపక్వమైన తృప్తి తో. నిండైన ఆయన అసాధారణ జీవితంలో అనితర సాధ్యమైన విజయాలెన్నో. ఐనా కష్టాలూ లేకపోలేదు. సగటు మనిషికి వచ్చే వాటికంటే ఒక పాలు ఎక్కువేనేమో. కాని సగటు మానవుడికి లా ఆయనకు దైవం దాపు లేదు. అక్కినేని గారు నాస్తికులు. తన జీవితానికి తానే బ్రహ్మ. నలభై సంవత్సరాల క్రితం చనిపోవలసింది. … Continue reading కాని లోకానికి మీతో పనివుంది నాగేశ్వర రావు గారు
Eega: We can fly, and how!
Uncommon housefly. Every once in a while comes a film that doesn’t just stun and awe, but redefines the rules. Shiva did it for the super strong hero. Eega does it for the physically weak hero. The film is a virtuoso display of the strength of concept. It’s like a breathtaking body-building show for the … Continue reading Eega: We can fly, and how!
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