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1. Rama Rajamouli


r/a/m/a/0/r/rama-rajamouli.png Rajamouli, the famous director known for his astonishing and astounding work in the movie Bahubali. He knew his wife Rama for a long time since Rama was music manager for M. M. Keeravani’s (Rajamouli’s cousin) wife Sreevalli’s sister. Rama was already wedded when the couple first met, and she even had a kid. Sometime around the year 2000, Rama and her then-spouse filed for a split-up, which led to an unpleasant conclusion but appreciatively left her as the solitary guardian of her lad. During this rough period of her life, Rajamouli remained by her side. During the passage of time, he realized that the circumstances were developing positively for him to make an offer to Rama. S.S. Rajamouli lastly proposed to Rama aroun...
Rajamouli, the famous director known for his astonishing and astounding work in the movie Bahubali. He knew his wife Rama for a long time since Rama was music manager for M. M. Keeravani’s (Rajamouli’s cousin) wife Sreevalli’s sister. Rama was already wedded when the couple first met, and she even had a kid. Sometime around the year 2000, Rama and her then-spouse filed for a split-up, which led to an unpleasant conclusion but appreciatively left her as the solitary guardian of her lad. During this rough period of her life, Rajamouli remained by her side. During the passage of time, he realized that the circumstances were developing positively for him to make an offer to Rama. S.S. Rajamouli lastly proposed to Rama aroun...
Date of Birth: 15-07-1969
Age: 54
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills:
Date of Birth: 15-07-1969
Age: 54
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu

2. Sowmya Sharma


13-03-2018/sowmya-sharma.jpg Sowmya Sharma is an Indian voice-over artist, RJ, and screenwriter, popular amongst the regional audience for her work in movies like Kavacham (2018), Saakshyam (2018), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion(2017), Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016), Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), etc. Mostly known for her major involvement in Telugu TV shows, short films, and Tollywood movies, Sowmya has been a part of quite a few blockbusters over the years.  Currently residing in Hyderabad, Sowmya is married to Anand Ranga, a renowned Telugu film director. Due to the quality of her work which has often been admired by the spectators and critics, she has won the Nandi award not just once, but twice. ...
Sowmya Sharma is an Indian voice-over artist, RJ, and screenwriter, popular amongst the regional audience for her work in movies like Kavacham (2018), Saakshyam (2018), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion(2017), Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016), Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), etc. Mostly known for her major involvement in Telugu TV shows, short films, and Tollywood movies, Sowmya has been a part of quite a few blockbusters over the years.  Currently residing in Hyderabad, Sowmya is married to Anand Ranga, a renowned Telugu film director. Due to the quality of her work which has often been admired by the spectators and critics, she has won the Nandi award not just once, but twice. ...

3. Bhumika Chawla


bhumika-chawla.jpg Bhumika Chawla or Rachna Chawla is an Indian actress born on 21 August 1978 in New Delhi. Bhumika was born in a Punjabi family, and her father was in the army. Bhumika did her schooling from New Delhi and later moved to Mumbai with her family in 1997. She made her debut in the South film industry with Yuvakudu in 2000 where she played the role of Sindhu. Before her debut in the Telugu film industry, she used to do Ads and video albums. Bhumika won Filmfare Award for Best Actress- Telugu for her role as Madhumitha in Khushi (2001). Meanwhile, Bhumika also made her debut in the Tamil film industry with the movie Badri as the role of Janaki opposite actor Vijay. One of her films Okkadu in 2003 was one of the hig...
Bhumika Chawla or Rachna Chawla is an Indian actress born on 21 August 1978 in New Delhi. Bhumika was born in a Punjabi family, and her father was in the army. Bhumika did her schooling from New Delhi and later moved to Mumbai with her family in 1997. She made her debut in the South film industry with Yuvakudu in 2000 where she played the role of Sindhu. Before her debut in the Telugu film industry, she used to do Ads and video albums. Bhumika won Filmfare Award for Best Actress- Telugu for her role as Madhumitha in Khushi (2001). Meanwhile, Bhumika also made her debut in the Tamil film industry with the movie Badri as the role of Janaki opposite actor Vijay. One of her films Okkadu in 2003 was one of the hig...
Date of Birth: 21-08-1978
Age: 45
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 21-08-1978
Age: 45
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Female
Language: Tamil
Skills: Movie Actress

4. Karthik (Singer)


karthik--28singer-29.png Karthik is an Indian playback singer. He was born November 7, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Karthik has sung in many languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and Hindi. He is known to be a very versatile singer. In the Tamil language, he has sung for over 1000 songs, his highest for any language followed by Telugu in which he has sung over 500 songs. Karthik had the love for music since his childhood days. He is trained in Carnatic Music and had got trained for it since long. He was a regular participant of IIT Madras fest Saarang. Karthik always wanted to work with A.R. Rahman and his dream came true when one of his friends Srinivas, who was constantly working with Rahman recommended Karthi...
Karthik is an Indian playback singer. He was born November 7, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Karthik has sung in many languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and Hindi. He is known to be a very versatile singer. In the Tamil language, he has sung for over 1000 songs, his highest for any language followed by Telugu in which he has sung over 500 songs. Karthik had the love for music since his childhood days. He is trained in Carnatic Music and had got trained for it since long. He was a regular participant of IIT Madras fest Saarang. Karthik always wanted to work with A.R. Rahman and his dream came true when one of his friends Srinivas, who was constantly working with Rahman recommended Karthi...
Date of Birth: 07-11-1980
Age: 43
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills:
Date of Birth: 07-11-1980
Age: 43
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil

5. Mickey J Meyer


22-05-2017/mickey-j-meyer.png Mickey J Meyer is an Indian origin talented persona. He took birth in Hyderabad and is on the voyage of Carnatic music since then. He contributed mainly to Telugu and Kannada cinema. He completed his degree in music at Trinity College of music and studied at St. Mary’s College. Meyer’s sense of music stands different and is a harmonious mixture of western as well as traditional Indian. Mickey got his music inspiration from A.R Rahman. His music dream came into light after passing out from Trinity College of Music. His career as music director began from the movie Pothe Poni, which was followed by 10th Class. After this, he gave music in Notebook. Success came to his life while working with Sekhar Kammula for ...
Mickey J Meyer is an Indian origin talented persona. He took birth in Hyderabad and is on the voyage of Carnatic music since then. He contributed mainly to Telugu and Kannada cinema. He completed his degree in music at Trinity College of music and studied at St. Mary’s College. Meyer’s sense of music stands different and is a harmonious mixture of western as well as traditional Indian. Mickey got his music inspiration from A.R Rahman. His music dream came into light after passing out from Trinity College of Music. His career as music director began from the movie Pothe Poni, which was followed by 10th Class. After this, he gave music in Notebook. Success came to his life while working with Sekhar Kammula for ...
Date of Birth: 30-11-1982
Age: 41
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Date of Birth: 30-11-1982
Age: 41
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu

6. Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao


k/o/t/a/g/i/kotagiri-venkateswara-rao.png Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao- The most wanted editor for the directors of Indian Cinema. He was born in David in Krishna district which is located in Andhra Pradesh. Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao is a film editor in Telugu cinema industry. He is not only an editor but he also produces a lot of films. He started his career in the year 1977. He lived in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. And he served as the president of Andhra Pradesh film federation along with his younger brother Kotagiri Gopal Rao. He had been in that post for almost six years. He married Sujatha and he has two daughters namely Padmaja and Neeraja. Unfortunately, his brother Kotagiri Gopal Rao died on 6th November 2012. His elder brother took care of his family after their...
Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao- The most wanted editor for the directors of Indian Cinema. He was born in David in Krishna district which is located in Andhra Pradesh. Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao is a film editor in Telugu cinema industry. He is not only an editor but he also produces a lot of films. He started his career in the year 1977. He lived in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. And he served as the president of Andhra Pradesh film federation along with his younger brother Kotagiri Gopal Rao. He had been in that post for almost six years. He married Sujatha and he has two daughters namely Padmaja and Neeraja. Unfortunately, his brother Kotagiri Gopal Rao died on 6th November 2012. His elder brother took care of his family after their...

7. Kamalakannan


k/a/m/a/l/a/kamalakannan.png Kamalakannan is an Indian Film Director & Actor primarily working in Tamil Film Industry. His most notable film is His debut & till date only film Madhubana Kadai (2012). Kamalakannan was born on 1989 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He had immense attraction towards various genres of Films from a very early age. He started as a director & editor for Short film Eduthutom. He also directed Uyir Uthir Kaalam & Solla Maranthuten (2013). The later received huge critical acclaim as well as won people’s choice award in Short Film gala conducted in 2013. He made his debut in Full Feature film industry with 2012 Socio-political Satire Madhubana Kadai. The film revolve...
Kamalakannan is an Indian Film Director & Actor primarily working in Tamil Film Industry. His most notable film is His debut & till date only film Madhubana Kadai (2012). Kamalakannan was born on 1989 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He had immense attraction towards various genres of Films from a very early age. He started as a director & editor for Short film Eduthutom. He also directed Uyir Uthir Kaalam & Solla Maranthuten (2013). The later received huge critical acclaim as well as won people’s choice award in Short Film gala conducted in 2013. He made his debut in Full Feature film industry with 2012 Socio-political Satire Madhubana Kadai. The film revolve...
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Director
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Director

8. Ram Charan


07-03-2017/ram-charan.png Ram Charan is a famous Tollywood actor and an entrepreneur. He is the son of legendary actor, Megastar Chiranjeevi and Surekha Konidela. He was born on 27 March, 1985 in Madras, now Chennai. He has two sisters namely Sreeja and Sushmita. He is the nephew of famous Indian producer, Allu Aravind. He married Upasana Kamineni, vice-chairman of Apollo group. Born with silver spoon in mouth, Ram Charan started his career with the movie Chirutha directed by Puri Jagannadh. The movie is a blockbuster and he has gained good marks for his movie. His next movie, Magadheera changed the dimensions of Tollywood box office. Directed by S.S.Rajamouli and Chiranjeevi playing a cameo role, Magadheera has been ...
Ram Charan is a famous Tollywood actor and an entrepreneur. He is the son of legendary actor, Megastar Chiranjeevi and Surekha Konidela. He was born on 27 March, 1985 in Madras, now Chennai. He has two sisters namely Sreeja and Sushmita. He is the nephew of famous Indian producer, Allu Aravind. He married Upasana Kamineni, vice-chairman of Apollo group. Born with silver spoon in mouth, Ram Charan started his career with the movie Chirutha directed by Puri Jagannadh. The movie is a blockbuster and he has gained good marks for his movie. His next movie, Magadheera changed the dimensions of Tollywood box office. Directed by S.S.Rajamouli and Chiranjeevi playing a cameo role, Magadheera has been ...
Date of Birth: 27-03-1985
Age: 39
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 27-03-1985
Age: 39
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor

9. Srinivasa Raju


s/r/i/n/i/v/srinivasa-raju.jpg Although Srinivasa Raju is an Andhra descendant, he left Tollywood and earned fame and popularity for directing few well-known Kannada movies such as ‘Sangathi’ (2008), ‘Kote’ (2011), ‘Nannavanu’ (2010) and ‘Dandupalya’ (2012). His first film ‘Sangathi' was a bad effort ffom him, except that the film had the best songs and a few good action scenes. The film boasted of good cinematography too. The director did not keep close attention on the script and narration and the film suffered a lot in the right execution. It could be that the debutant director Srinivasa Raju was a novice then. But his interest in film direction was closely watched and the viewers li...
Although Srinivasa Raju is an Andhra descendant, he left Tollywood and earned fame and popularity for directing few well-known Kannada movies such as ‘Sangathi’ (2008), ‘Kote’ (2011), ‘Nannavanu’ (2010) and ‘Dandupalya’ (2012). His first film ‘Sangathi' was a bad effort ffom him, except that the film had the best songs and a few good action scenes. The film boasted of good cinematography too. The director did not keep close attention on the script and narration and the film suffered a lot in the right execution. It could be that the debutant director Srinivasa Raju was a novice then. But his interest in film direction was closely watched and the viewers li...
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Writer, Director
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Writer, Director

10. Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti


n/0/s/u/d/h/n-sudhakar-reddy.jpg Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti is a cinematographer who has primarily been a part of Hindi, Telugu, and Marathi cinema and has also worked as a director, screenwriter, editor, and film producer in the same. Reddy initiated his vocation in filmmaking in 1999 as an associate camera director for Telugu movies such as Raja Kumarudu and Yamajathakudu, under the guidance of Ajayan Vincent. He was born and raised in a Telugu-speaking household in the Guntur district of the state of Andhra Pradesh and possesses a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in Photography from Hyderabad's renowned Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University. Reddy further went on to claim a master’s degree in diploma in Cinematography from Pune'...
Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti is a cinematographer who has primarily been a part of Hindi, Telugu, and Marathi cinema and has also worked as a director, screenwriter, editor, and film producer in the same. Reddy initiated his vocation in filmmaking in 1999 as an associate camera director for Telugu movies such as Raja Kumarudu and Yamajathakudu, under the guidance of Ajayan Vincent. He was born and raised in a Telugu-speaking household in the Guntur district of the state of Andhra Pradesh and possesses a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in Photography from Hyderabad's renowned Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University. Reddy further went on to claim a master’s degree in diploma in Cinematography from Pune'...
Date of Birth: 23-03-1976
Age: 48
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills:
Date of Birth: 23-03-1976
Age: 48
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu

11. Krishna Vamsi


Krishna-Vamsi.jpg Krishna Vamsi or also known as Vamshiramya, is an Indian film choreographer, producer, and director of Telugu films. He was born on July 27, 1962, in Tadepalligudem, India. He attended Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University. On June 12, 2003, Krishna got married to actress, Ramya Krishnan and they were blessed with a son named, Ritwik. He made his directorial debut with the 1995 musical hit Telugu film, Gulabi, starring Maheswari and J.D. Chakravarthy in the lead roles. The following year, he directed the Telugu romance film, Ninne Pelladata, which was produced by actor, Nagarjuna Akkineni, who also starred in the film. Ninne Pelladata gained the National Film Award for Best Fiction...
Krishna Vamsi or also known as Vamshiramya, is an Indian film choreographer, producer, and director of Telugu films. He was born on July 27, 1962, in Tadepalligudem, India. He attended Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University. On June 12, 2003, Krishna got married to actress, Ramya Krishnan and they were blessed with a son named, Ritwik. He made his directorial debut with the 1995 musical hit Telugu film, Gulabi, starring Maheswari and J.D. Chakravarthy in the lead roles. The following year, he directed the Telugu romance film, Ninne Pelladata, which was produced by actor, Nagarjuna Akkineni, who also starred in the film. Ninne Pelladata gained the National Film Award for Best Fiction...
Date of Birth: 27-07-1962
Age: 61
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Date of Birth: 27-07-1962
Age: 61
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu

12. Ahuti Prasad


Ahuti-Prasad.jpg Ahuti Prasad was a popular character actor in the Telugu film industry. He was born in the year 1958 in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. His original name was Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad. His parents were Ranga Rao and Hymavati. Ahuti Prasad started his career through the Telugu movie ‘Vikram’, in the year 1986. This was the debut movie of Akkineni Nagarjuna. Prasad was brought up in Raichur in Karnataka. While he was doing his Bachelor’s degree, he got interested in acting and started to dream about becoming a big star. After completing his graduation, he went to Hyderabad to join a film institute. It was run by the director V. Madhusudhan Rao. His debut movie was directed by hi...
Ahuti Prasad was a popular character actor in the Telugu film industry. He was born in the year 1958 in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. His original name was Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad. His parents were Ranga Rao and Hymavati. Ahuti Prasad started his career through the Telugu movie ‘Vikram’, in the year 1986. This was the debut movie of Akkineni Nagarjuna. Prasad was brought up in Raichur in Karnataka. While he was doing his Bachelor’s degree, he got interested in acting and started to dream about becoming a big star. After completing his graduation, he went to Hyderabad to join a film institute. It was run by the director V. Madhusudhan Rao. His debut movie was directed by hi...
Date of Birth: 02-01-1958
Date of Death: 04-01-2015
Age: 66
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 02-01-1958
Date of Death: 04-01-2015
Age: 66
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor

13. Uttej


24-06-2017/uttej.jpg Uttej is a popular actor cum assistant director in Telugu films. He was born in Nalgonda in Telangana. He is one among the few natural artists, who act without any over expressions. He was introduced to the cinema industry by the popular Indian director Ram Gopal Varma, in the year 1989 through the film Shiva. The film had Akkineni Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni in the lead roles and the music scoring is by Ilayaraja. Chakravarthy did the negative part in that movie. Among them, Uttej had a mini role. Krishna Vamsi motivated Uttej and provided him with lots of chances to improve his career. Uttej is a character artist cum comedian, who stands in the hearts of the Telugu audience. By his natural performance, he received the Nandi Award from...
Uttej is a popular actor cum assistant director in Telugu films. He was born in Nalgonda in Telangana. He is one among the few natural artists, who act without any over expressions. He was introduced to the cinema industry by the popular Indian director Ram Gopal Varma, in the year 1989 through the film Shiva. The film had Akkineni Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni in the lead roles and the music scoring is by Ilayaraja. Chakravarthy did the negative part in that movie. Among them, Uttej had a mini role. Krishna Vamsi motivated Uttej and provided him with lots of chances to improve his career. Uttej is a character artist cum comedian, who stands in the hearts of the Telugu audience. By his natural performance, he received the Nandi Award from...
Date of Birth: 15-08-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 15-08-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor

14. Akkineni Nagarjuna


a/k/k/i/n/e/akkineni-nagarjuna.jpg Akkineni Nagarjuna is a veteran Indian actor, TV presenter, and producer, who predominantly worked in the Telugu film and television industry. He was born on August 29, 1959, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in India. He has acted in over 90 films as a lead and supporting actor and has done cameo roles in both Bollywood and Tamil films. The brilliant actor won a total of 2 National Film Awards, 9 State Nandi Awards, and 3 Filmfare Awards. He is also an acclaimed actor in historical and biographical films.    Akkineni is the son of the prominent actor Nageswara Rao Akkineni, and his m...
Akkineni Nagarjuna is a veteran Indian actor, TV presenter, and producer, who predominantly worked in the Telugu film and television industry. He was born on August 29, 1959, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in India. He has acted in over 90 films as a lead and supporting actor and has done cameo roles in both Bollywood and Tamil films. The brilliant actor won a total of 2 National Film Awards, 9 State Nandi Awards, and 3 Filmfare Awards. He is also an acclaimed actor in historical and biographical films.    Akkineni is the son of the prominent actor Nageswara Rao Akkineni, and his m...
Date of Birth: 29-08-1959
Age: 64
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Actor
Date of Birth: 29-08-1959
Age: 64
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Actor

15. Puri Jagannadh


Puri-Jagannadh.jpg Puri Jagannadh wears many feathers to his cap including production, direction and screenplay writing. His main area of interest is Telugu films. He has received Nandi awards thrice in his career spanning more than a decade. During the year 2004, Jagannadh ventured into Bollywood with the flick, Shart: The Challenge. This film bombed at the box office. Bbuddah..Hoga Terra Baap is his directorial venture of 2011 and it has the credit of being recorded in Oscar library. Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies and Vaisho Academy are his productio...
Puri Jagannadh wears many feathers to his cap including production, direction and screenplay writing. His main area of interest is Telugu films. He has received Nandi awards thrice in his career spanning more than a decade. During the year 2004, Jagannadh ventured into Bollywood with the flick, Shart: The Challenge. This film bombed at the box office. Bbuddah..Hoga Terra Baap is his directorial venture of 2011 and it has the credit of being recorded in Oscar library. Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies and Vaisho Academy are his productio...
Date of Birth: 28-09-1966
Age: 57
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Hindi
Skills:
Date of Birth: 28-09-1966
Age: 57
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Hindi

16. Nagendra Babu


29-09-2017/nagendra-babu.jpg Nagendra Babu is a famous person in Telugu industry. He is an actor and producer. His actual name is Konidela Nagendra Babu. He is the brother of Megastar Chiranjeevi and Pawan kalyan. His father’s name is Venkat rao and mother’s name is Anjana Devi. Every one calls him as Mega brother. He is a film actor. He did more than 100 films as a hero, villain, and supporting roles like father. He got many awards. He has two children Varun Tej and Niharika. At present, Niharika is hosting one of the popular Dance show on ETV. Naga babu is currently appearing in serials and he is also a Judge for Jabardasth comedy show. Previously, he also worked as a Judge for some shows on ETV. He married with Padmaja and they were completed 25years of married life...
Nagendra Babu is a famous person in Telugu industry. He is an actor and producer. His actual name is Konidela Nagendra Babu. He is the brother of Megastar Chiranjeevi and Pawan kalyan. His father’s name is Venkat rao and mother’s name is Anjana Devi. Every one calls him as Mega brother. He is a film actor. He did more than 100 films as a hero, villain, and supporting roles like father. He got many awards. He has two children Varun Tej and Niharika. At present, Niharika is hosting one of the popular Dance show on ETV. Naga babu is currently appearing in serials and he is also a Judge for Jabardasth comedy show. Previously, he also worked as a Judge for some shows on ETV. He married with Padmaja and they were completed 25years of married life...
Date of Birth: 29-10-1961
Age: 62
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 29-10-1961
Age: 62
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor

17. AR Rajasekhar


a/r/0/r/a/j/ar-rajasekhar.png Bio coming soon......
Bio coming soon......
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Actor
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Actor