Home Awards Telugu Awards Cast & Crew

Telugu Awards Zee Kutumbam Awards 2011 - Cast & Crew

1. Shyamala Devi


31-05-2023/shyamala-devi.jpg Shyamala is a Telugu actress mostly seen in serials. She is from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Shyamala’s mother tongue is Telugu and she can speak English, Hindi and Telugu languages. She is an actress, model, and TV anchor. Shyamala had participated on Talent hunt show on Maa TV. Through this show, she got a chance in a Laya serial. After that she acted serials like Abhishekam, Happy Days. Those serials were encouraged her acting dreams. She is married and her husband’s name is Narasimha. He is also an actor. Later, she transformed her profession from actor to anchor. She said that her husband says about her that “she is the better anchor when compared to an actress”. She dreems to do characters like all different types of characters. When ...
Shyamala is a Telugu actress mostly seen in serials. She is from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Shyamala’s mother tongue is Telugu and she can speak English, Hindi and Telugu languages. She is an actress, model, and TV anchor. Shyamala had participated on Talent hunt show on Maa TV. Through this show, she got a chance in a Laya serial. After that she acted serials like Abhishekam, Happy Days. Those serials were encouraged her acting dreams. She is married and her husband’s name is Narasimha. He is also an actor. Later, she transformed her profession from actor to anchor. She said that her husband says about her that “she is the better anchor when compared to an actress”. She dreems to do characters like all different types of characters. When ...
Date of Birth: 13-12-1968
Age: 55
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills: Artists
Date of Birth: 13-12-1968
Age: 55
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills: Artists

2. Lakshmi Manchu


14-02-2017/lakshmi-manchu.jpg Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu is an Indian celebrity known for her acting and hosting skills, along with being a producer. She was born on 8 October 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father (Mohan Babu) and brothers (Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu) are accomplished actors. Her birth mother, Vidya Devi, is no more, but she has a step-mother, Manchu Nirmala Devi. She is quite a learned woman in the industry. She graduated in theater from Oklahoma City University. Later, she attended the film school at the University of Southern California. Lakshmi’s career kick-started with the role of Sarasvati, on the American comedy-drama television series titled ‘Las Vegas.’ She recurred in eleven episodes of the...
Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu is an Indian celebrity known for her acting and hosting skills, along with being a producer. She was born on 8 October 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father (Mohan Babu) and brothers (Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu) are accomplished actors. Her birth mother, Vidya Devi, is no more, but she has a step-mother, Manchu Nirmala Devi. She is quite a learned woman in the industry. She graduated in theater from Oklahoma City University. Later, she attended the film school at the University of Southern California. Lakshmi’s career kick-started with the role of Sarasvati, on the American comedy-drama television series titled ‘Las Vegas.’ She recurred in eleven episodes of the...
Date of Birth: 08-10-1977
Age: 46
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 08-10-1977
Age: 46
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actress

3. Nidhhi Agerwal


15-12-2019/nidhhi-agerwal.jpg An actor, model, and dancer, Nidhhi Agerwal was born on August 17, 1993, in the city of Bengaluru in Karnataka. Her mother is Indu Agerwal and her father, Rajesh Agerwal is a champion of Karate. She did her schooling from Vidyashilp Academy and Vidya Niketan School. She got her degree in Business Management from Christ University in Bengaluru itself. After graduation, she did modeling in Bengaluru and also participated in Miss Diva in 2014 and reached the finals. While modeling she was offered a few Kannada roles which boosted her confidence. To pursue her dream of being an actress, she soon shifted to Mumbai and prepared portfolios, joined acting and dancing classes and after two years struggle, or as she calls it- growt...
An actor, model, and dancer, Nidhhi Agerwal was born on August 17, 1993, in the city of Bengaluru in Karnataka. Her mother is Indu Agerwal and her father, Rajesh Agerwal is a champion of Karate. She did her schooling from Vidyashilp Academy and Vidya Niketan School. She got her degree in Business Management from Christ University in Bengaluru itself. After graduation, she did modeling in Bengaluru and also participated in Miss Diva in 2014 and reached the finals. While modeling she was offered a few Kannada roles which boosted her confidence. To pursue her dream of being an actress, she soon shifted to Mumbai and prepared portfolios, joined acting and dancing classes and after two years struggle, or as she calls it- growt...
Date of Birth: 17-08-1993
Age: 30
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Female
Language: Hindi
Date of Birth: 17-08-1993
Age: 30
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Female
Language: Hindi

4. Hamsa Nandini


Hamsa-Nandini.jpg Hamsa Nandini, born in December 1984, in the glorious city of Pune, was destined to become a star. She was brought up in Pune and then shifted to Mumbai for achieving her dream of becoming a model. She was named Poonam at the time of her birth, but due over the popularity of the name Poonam, she got rechristened to Hamsa Nandini. She was involved in the modeling career for an advertising agency since her 11th standard. Later, she graduated in Commerce and enrolled herself for a post graduation in Human Resources in 2009. She has a good voice and is well trained in Indian classical music. Her break started in 2012 when she was offered a role of modeling in the Celebrity Cricket League in a South Indian magazine. T...
Hamsa Nandini, born in December 1984, in the glorious city of Pune, was destined to become a star. She was brought up in Pune and then shifted to Mumbai for achieving her dream of becoming a model. She was named Poonam at the time of her birth, but due over the popularity of the name Poonam, she got rechristened to Hamsa Nandini. She was involved in the modeling career for an advertising agency since her 11th standard. Later, she graduated in Commerce and enrolled herself for a post graduation in Human Resources in 2009. She has a good voice and is well trained in Indian classical music. Her break started in 2012 when she was offered a role of modeling in the Celebrity Cricket League in a South Indian magazine. T...
Date of Birth: 08-12-1984
Age: 39
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Date of Birth: 08-12-1984
Age: 39
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu

5. Chaitra Rai


01-11-2019/chaitra-rai.jpg Chaitra Rai is an Indian-actress. She was born on 10th January 1990. She works in the Television Industry and also in the Film Industry. She primarily works in the Telugu Film Industry. She is born and brought up in Hyderabad, India. She has completed her schooling and graduation from Hyderabad. She has gained immense popularity after acting in the serial named as Mahalakshmi. Her father is a bank employee and her mother is a lecturer in the University of Hyderabad. She has also learned acting skills and performed in theatre. <...
Chaitra Rai is an Indian-actress. She was born on 10th January 1990. She works in the Television Industry and also in the Film Industry. She primarily works in the Telugu Film Industry. She is born and brought up in Hyderabad, India. She has completed her schooling and graduation from Hyderabad. She has gained immense popularity after acting in the serial named as Mahalakshmi. Her father is a bank employee and her mother is a lecturer in the University of Hyderabad. She has also learned acting skills and performed in theatre. <...
Date of Birth: 29-03-1990
Age: 34
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills: TV-Actress
Date of Birth: 29-03-1990
Age: 34
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Female
Language: Telugu
Skills: TV-Actress

6. K Raghavendra Rao


k/0/r/a/g/h/k-raghavendra-rao.jpg K. Raghavendra Rao is a producer, screenwriter, choreographer and film director, who made his mark in Telugu cinema. A couple of films that he made in Hindi had mainly Jeetendra in lead roles. K. Raghavendra Rao and Jeetendra had worked together in twelve films and every film was declared a hit in 1980’s. He also directed some Kannada films. He was the director, who gave Sridevi her first major success in the Hindi cinema with Himmatwala. Later on, every time she was teamed with Jeetendra, it resulted in blockbuster hits. It was Ra...
K. Raghavendra Rao is a producer, screenwriter, choreographer and film director, who made his mark in Telugu cinema. A couple of films that he made in Hindi had mainly Jeetendra in lead roles. K. Raghavendra Rao and Jeetendra had worked together in twelve films and every film was declared a hit in 1980’s. He also directed some Kannada films. He was the director, who gave Sridevi her first major success in the Hindi cinema with Himmatwala. Later on, every time she was teamed with Jeetendra, it resulted in blockbuster hits. It was Ra...
Date of Birth: 23-05-1942
Age: 81
Star Sign: Gemini
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 23-05-1942
Age: 81
Star Sign: Gemini
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Director

7. Boyapati Srinu


boyapati-srinu.jpg Boyapati Srinu, also spelled Boyapati Sreenu, is an Indian film director. Boyapati Srinu hails from Pedakakani, situated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He has made his laudable contributions in the Telugu movie field.  Srinu completed his college studies from JKC College in Guntur. His family was into photo studio business. Boyapati Srinu started his career as a photographer and then he became a journalist. He did it as a part-time for the Eenadu daily. Posani Krishna Murali, a Telugu actor, and relative of Boyapati Srinu brought him into the film industry.  Boyapati Srinu moved to Hyderabad with his cousin, and he too...
Boyapati Srinu, also spelled Boyapati Sreenu, is an Indian film director. Boyapati Srinu hails from Pedakakani, situated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He has made his laudable contributions in the Telugu movie field.  Srinu completed his college studies from JKC College in Guntur. His family was into photo studio business. Boyapati Srinu started his career as a photographer and then he became a journalist. He did it as a part-time for the Eenadu daily. Posani Krishna Murali, a Telugu actor, and relative of Boyapati Srinu brought him into the film industry.  Boyapati Srinu moved to Hyderabad with his cousin, and he too...
Date of Birth: 25-04
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 25-04
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Director

8. Raja Vannem Reddy


08-04-2017/raja-vannem-reddy.jpg Raja Vannem Reddy is a Telugu film director and screenwriter based in India. In 2000, he worked on Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi, directed by Raja Vannem Reddy, written by V. Shekhar, Editor Mohan, and Rajendra Kumar, and starring Meka Srikanth, Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam, and Roja. In 2004, Raja worked on Mee Intikosthe Emistaaru Maa Intikoste Emi Testaaru, directed by Raja Vannem Reddy, starring Aditya Om, Sangeetha, Mohammad Ali, and Krishna Bhagavan. In 2006, he worked on Aadivaram Aadavaallaaku Selavu, directed by Raja Vannem Reddy, written by Dasari Narayana Rao, Raja Vannem Reddy, and P. Rajendra Kumar, and starring Brahmanandam, Venu Madhav, and Prakash Raj. In 2008, Donga Sachinollu, directed by Raja Vannem Reddy, starring K...
Raja Vannem Reddy is a Telugu film director and screenwriter based in India. In 2000, he worked on Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi, directed by Raja Vannem Reddy, written by V. Shekhar, Editor Mohan, and Rajendra Kumar, and starring Meka Srikanth, Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam, and Roja. In 2004, Raja worked on Mee Intikosthe Emistaaru Maa Intikoste Emi Testaaru, directed by Raja Vannem Reddy, starring Aditya Om, Sangeetha, Mohammad Ali, and Krishna Bhagavan. In 2006, he worked on Aadivaram Aadavaallaaku Selavu, directed by Raja Vannem Reddy, written by Dasari Narayana Rao, Raja Vannem Reddy, and P. Rajendra Kumar, and starring Brahmanandam, Venu Madhav, and Prakash Raj. In 2008, Donga Sachinollu, directed by Raja Vannem Reddy, starring K...
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Director
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Director

9. Sai Kumar


Sai-Kumar3.jpg He was born on July 27, 1960 in Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh. His original name was Pudipeddi Saikumara Sarma. His father P.J.Sharma was a leading dubbing artist and actor. Sai Kumar also followed him starting as a child dubbing artist. He has very exceptional command on Telugu language, he has marvellous calibre in Dialogue delivery and clarity in Telugu diction. He dubbed for leading Telugu actors like Suman (top Telugu hero in 1990’s) and Rajashekar. Later he himself became an actor and played lead roles in many movies. Presently he was acting in important supporting characters.He was married to Surekha kumar and couple have a son and a daughter. His son Aadi is presently a budding film hero in Tollywood....
He was born on July 27, 1960 in Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh. His original name was Pudipeddi Saikumara Sarma. His father P.J.Sharma was a leading dubbing artist and actor. Sai Kumar also followed him starting as a child dubbing artist. He has very exceptional command on Telugu language, he has marvellous calibre in Dialogue delivery and clarity in Telugu diction. He dubbed for leading Telugu actors like Suman (top Telugu hero in 1990’s) and Rajashekar. Later he himself became an actor and played lead roles in many movies. Presently he was acting in important supporting characters.He was married to Surekha kumar and couple have a son and a daughter. His son Aadi is presently a budding film hero in Tollywood....
Date of Birth: 27-07-1960
Age: 63
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Dubbing
Date of Birth: 27-07-1960
Age: 63
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Dubbing

10. K M Radha Krishnan


14-11-2019/k-m-radha-krishnan.jpg K M Radha Krishnan is an Indian film industry music composer, playback singer and a lyricist. He is known for the work he has done in movies Anand, Chandamama, and Godavari. He is trained in Carnatic music by Vengamamba. He got the Nandi award by the state government of Andhra Pradesh in 2006 and was a jury member for Nandi award in 2010. He was born in Gadwal, Telangana. Radha Krishnan’s father KV Mohan, who worked at All India Radio always inspired him to pursue music as a career. KV Mohan was a theatre actor and has done almost 500 stage shows. Radha Krishnan wanted to be a singer in his childhood, but soon he realized that he is better in music composing. He completed a diploma from Hyderabad Music College ...
K M Radha Krishnan is an Indian film industry music composer, playback singer and a lyricist. He is known for the work he has done in movies Anand, Chandamama, and Godavari. He is trained in Carnatic music by Vengamamba. He got the Nandi award by the state government of Andhra Pradesh in 2006 and was a jury member for Nandi award in 2010. He was born in Gadwal, Telangana. Radha Krishnan’s father KV Mohan, who worked at All India Radio always inspired him to pursue music as a career. KV Mohan was a theatre actor and has done almost 500 stage shows. Radha Krishnan wanted to be a singer in his childhood, but soon he realized that he is better in music composing. He completed a diploma from Hyderabad Music College ...

11. Muthyala Subbaiah


m/u/t/h/y/a/muthyala-subbaiah.png Muthyala Subbaiah is a director in the Telugu film industry. Responsible for movies like Oka Chinna Maata (1997) and Pelli Chesukundam (1997) he is famous for his use of intense emotions that create the drama and passion that make his movies popular. He is know as Sentiment Subbaiah for it. Born in the village of Parlapalli in the Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh Muthyala Subbaiah is the oldest child of four of farmers Sankaraiah Subbaiah and Seshamma Subbaiah. He worked a lot to leave his humble beginnings. He has a Bachelor’s degree in commerce He married his spouse Parvathi and has three children with her, two sons and one daughter none of whom chose to join the f...
Muthyala Subbaiah is a director in the Telugu film industry. Responsible for movies like Oka Chinna Maata (1997) and Pelli Chesukundam (1997) he is famous for his use of intense emotions that create the drama and passion that make his movies popular. He is know as Sentiment Subbaiah for it. Born in the village of Parlapalli in the Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh Muthyala Subbaiah is the oldest child of four of farmers Sankaraiah Subbaiah and Seshamma Subbaiah. He worked a lot to leave his humble beginnings. He has a Bachelor’s degree in commerce He married his spouse Parvathi and has three children with her, two sons and one daughter none of whom chose to join the f...
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Director
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Director

12. Anchor - Ravi


a/n/c/h/o/r/anchor---ravi.png Ravi is an anchor and Voice jokey (VJ) who was born on the 19th of September in Hyderabad, India. During his school days, Ravi used to anchor, After he completed schooling Ravi joined the Army to survey the county close to Pune. After six of training with the Army, Ravi left to pursue his tertiary education and attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Before he kicked off his career as an anchor, Ravi used to work as a choreographer. He has hosted various shows as an anchor some of which include 'Dhee juniors,' 'family circus,' and 'one show.' He is famous for hosting 'something special' with fellow anchor co-host Lasya Manjunath. Apart from anchoring shows Ravi also appeared in the 2017 movie ‘Idi M...
Ravi is an anchor and Voice jokey (VJ) who was born on the 19th of September in Hyderabad, India. During his school days, Ravi used to anchor, After he completed schooling Ravi joined the Army to survey the county close to Pune. After six of training with the Army, Ravi left to pursue his tertiary education and attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Before he kicked off his career as an anchor, Ravi used to work as a choreographer. He has hosted various shows as an anchor some of which include 'Dhee juniors,' 'family circus,' and 'one show.' He is famous for hosting 'something special' with fellow anchor co-host Lasya Manjunath. Apart from anchoring shows Ravi also appeared in the 2017 movie ‘Idi M...
Date of Birth: 19-09-1990
Age: 33
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Anchor
Date of Birth: 19-09-1990
Age: 33
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Anchor

13. A. Kodandarami Reddy


11-04-2017/a.-kodandarami-reddy.jpg Telugu Cinema had one of the most talented film director named as A. Kodandarami Reddy. He was born in Nellore, Tamil Nadu. Some hits were delivered by him during the 80s and 90s. He is associated with the prominent actor, Chiranjeevi, and they came out with many blockbusters like Nyayam Kavali, which was indeed a great hit. He is married to Bharathi and their first son was named Sunil, a businessman. In 2007, he produced and directed the film, Godava under his production house, to launch his son, Vaibhav Reddy, who is also an actor. Currently, he is working on the career launch of his son Sumanth. During his initial days in the industry, he wanted to be an actor but did not show up well and hence became a di...
Telugu Cinema had one of the most talented film director named as A. Kodandarami Reddy. He was born in Nellore, Tamil Nadu. Some hits were delivered by him during the 80s and 90s. He is associated with the prominent actor, Chiranjeevi, and they came out with many blockbusters like Nyayam Kavali, which was indeed a great hit. He is married to Bharathi and their first son was named Sunil, a businessman. In 2007, he produced and directed the film, Godava under his production house, to launch his son, Vaibhav Reddy, who is also an actor. Currently, he is working on the career launch of his son Sumanth. During his initial days in the industry, he wanted to be an actor but did not show up well and hence became a di...
Date of Birth: 01-07-1950
Age: 73
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills:
Date of Birth: 01-07-1950
Age: 73
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu

14. Dasari Narayana Rao


29-03-2017/dasari-narayana-rao.jpg Dasari Narayana Rao is an Indian cinema director who has mainly worked in Telugu movies and has credit to some Bollywood movies too. He was born on 4 May 1947 in Palakol, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has done his graduation in BA and had an interest in acting and directing since then. He has performed in many drama competitions. Most of the films he has done in his career have laid emphasis on corruption, gender discrimination and injustice. He has done over 150 films as a director and also produced 53 films. He got married to Dasari Padma, producer and they have a son, Arun Kumar Desai, who is an actor. In his early life, he had launched a newspaper, Udayam, which got very famous...
Dasari Narayana Rao is an Indian cinema director who has mainly worked in Telugu movies and has credit to some Bollywood movies too. He was born on 4 May 1947 in Palakol, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has done his graduation in BA and had an interest in acting and directing since then. He has performed in many drama competitions. Most of the films he has done in his career have laid emphasis on corruption, gender discrimination and injustice. He has done over 150 films as a director and also produced 53 films. He got married to Dasari Padma, producer and they have a son, Arun Kumar Desai, who is an actor. In his early life, he had launched a newspaper, Udayam, which got very famous...
Date of Birth: 04-05-1944
Age: 79
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 04-05-1944
Age: 79
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Movie Actor

15. Chandrabose


chandrabose.jpg Born on 10th May in Andhra Pradesh, Chandrabose is a Tollywood lyricist and singer. He got a degree in Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Hyderabad. He started his career as a singer with Doordarshan but with no success after which he switched to being a lyricist. He was introduced to the director of the movie Gharana Alludu, Muppalaneni Shiva by his father’s close friend. With some help from M.M. Sreelekha, a well- renowned music director, Chandrabose wrote his first movie song Manchu Kondalloni Chandramaa in 1995. He then went on to write music for many other movies such as Pellam Oorelithe (2003), Avu...
Born on 10th May in Andhra Pradesh, Chandrabose is a Tollywood lyricist and singer. He got a degree in Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Hyderabad. He started his career as a singer with Doordarshan but with no success after which he switched to being a lyricist. He was introduced to the director of the movie Gharana Alludu, Muppalaneni Shiva by his father’s close friend. With some help from M.M. Sreelekha, a well- renowned music director, Chandrabose wrote his first movie song Manchu Kondalloni Chandramaa in 1995. He then went on to write music for many other movies such as Pellam Oorelithe (2003), Avu...
Date of Birth: 10-05
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Male
Language: Hindi
Skills: Lyricist
Date of Birth: 10-05
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Male
Language: Hindi
Skills: Lyricist

16. Pradeep Machiraju


m/a/c/h/i/r/machiraju-pradeep.jpg He was born on 23rd of October in Amalapuram, east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He was brought up in the capital city Hyderabad. He was born to Mr Panduranga Machiraju and Mrs Bhavani Machiraju and couple have two children among whom pradeep was younger and he has an older sister.He was very good at studies; He did his schooling in St Alphonas School, and Intermediate education in St Mary's college. He completed his degree of B.Tech Electronics from Vignaan Institute of Technology in Hyderabad.He was also known as Mirchi pradeep. Pradeep started his career as an event promoter. His energy and enthusiasm made him a Radio Jockey. He worked as a RJ in radio Mirchi for some time. He left the job and joined a L...
He was born on 23rd of October in Amalapuram, east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He was brought up in the capital city Hyderabad. He was born to Mr Panduranga Machiraju and Mrs Bhavani Machiraju and couple have two children among whom pradeep was younger and he has an older sister.He was very good at studies; He did his schooling in St Alphonas School, and Intermediate education in St Mary's college. He completed his degree of B.Tech Electronics from Vignaan Institute of Technology in Hyderabad.He was also known as Mirchi pradeep. Pradeep started his career as an event promoter. His energy and enthusiasm made him a Radio Jockey. He worked as a RJ in radio Mirchi for some time. He left the job and joined a L...
Date of Birth: 23-10-1985
Age: 38
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Anchor
Date of Birth: 23-10-1985
Age: 38
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills: Anchor