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    • Sivaji Ganesan
    Born : October 01 , 1928
    Place: Soorakkottai, Tanjore, Madras Presidency, British India (now Tamil Nadu, India)
    Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji Ganesan is acknowledged as one of the greatest Indian actors of all time and among the most imitated one by other actors. He was known for his versatility and the variety of roles he depicted on screen, which gave him also the Tamil nickname Nadigar Thilagam (transl. the pride of actors). In a career that spanned close to five decades, he had acted 288 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Sivaji Ganesan is the only Tamil actor to have played the lead role in over 250 films.

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    Chiranjeevi's Remake Telugu movies: A Journey Through Hits and Misses in Telugu Cinema
    Chiranjeevi's Remake Telugu movies: A Journey Through Hits and Misses in Telugu Cinema Megastar Chiranjeevi has acted in nearly 50 remake films throughout his career, delivering numerous super hits and blockbusters in Telugu cinema. These remakes have been a significant factor in his rise to megastar status. Looking at the importance of remakes in his career, some were disasters, while others became industry hits. [toc] Bhola Shankar This movie is a remake of the Tamil super hit film "Vedalam." It turned out to be a disaster at the box office. Bhola Shankar was directed by Meher Ramesh. GodFather Chiranjeevi acted in the remake of the Malayalam super hit "Lucifer." Released in 2022 during the Dasara festival under the title "GodFather," this film, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal in Malayalam, achieved moderate success in Telugu. Khaidi No. 150 Chiranjeevi's comeback film "Khaidi No. 150" was a remake of the Tamil super hit "Kaththi." The movie achieved massive success at the box office. Anji The movie "Anji," starring Chiranjeevi, was directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. Inspired by the Hollywood film "Indiana Jones," the movie turned out to be a disaster. Despite high expectations, it didn't perform well at the box office. Shankar Dada Zindabad Directed by Prabhudeva, "Shankar Dada Zindabad" is a remake of the Hindi super hit "Lage Raho Munna Bhai." Unfortunately, this film turned out to be a disaster. Shankar Dada M.B.B.S A remake of the Hindi film "Munna Bhai M.B.B.S," "Shankar Dada M.B.B.S" was a huge success in Telugu, thanks to Chiranjeevi's performance. Tagore A remake of the Tamil film "Ramana," "Tagore" was a blockbuster in Chiranjeevi's career. The film was directed by V. V. Vinayak. Mrugaraju Inspired by the Hollywood movie "The Ghost and the Darkness," "Mrugaraju" directed by Gunasekar turned out to be a disaster at the box office. Sneham Kosam "Sneham Kosam," directed by K. S. Ravikumar, was a remake of the Tamil movie "Natpukkaga." It didn’t achieve much commercial success. Hitler A remake of the Malayalam film "Hitler" starring Mammootty, this movie was another blockbuster success for Chiranjeevi, pleasing his fans with his performance. Mugguru Monagallu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, "Mugguru Monagallu" is a remake of the Hindi film "Yaadon Ki Baaraat." Despite Chiranjeevi playing three roles, the movie was not a big commercial success. Mechanic Alludu Inspired by the movie "Sriranganithulu," "Mechanic Alludu" failed to make a significant impact at the box office, although Chiranjeevi's performance was praised. Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj "Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj" is a Hindi remake of the Telugu super hit "Gang Leader." It was a major success in Hindi. Gharana Mogudu A remake of the Kannada film "Anuraga Aralithu," "Gharana Mogudu" brought another blockbuster success for Chiranjeevi. Pasivadi Pranam Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, the movie "Pasivadi Pranam," starring Megastar Chiranjeevi, was a remake of the Malayalam film "Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal," originally starring Mammootty. "Pasivadi Pranam" was an industry hit at the box office, establishing Chiranjeevi as the number one hero in Tollywood. Chakravarthy Directed by Raviraja Pinishetty, the movie "Chakravarthy" was a remake of the Tamil film "Gnana Oli," starring Sivaji Ganesan. Unfortunately, the film turned out to be a disaster at the box office. Aradhana Directed by Bharathiraja, the movie "Aradhana" was a remake of the Tamil film "Kavithai Neram," directed by Bharathiraja and starring Sathyaraj. This film was a disaster at the box office. Donga Mogudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, the movie "Donga Mogudu" was a remake of the Hollywood film "Trading Places." It turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office. A few years later, the same concept was reworked as "Rowdy Alludu," which was also a super hit. Veta Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, the movie "Veta" was a remake of the Hollywood super hit "The Count of Monte Cristo." The film ended up as a disaster at the box office. Stuartpuram Police Station Directed by Yandamoori Veerendranath, "Stuartpuram Police Station" starring Chiranjeevi was inspired by the Hindi film "Ardh Satya" starring Om Puri. The film was a disaster at the box office. Raja Vikramarka Directed by Raviraja Pinishetty, "Raja Vikramarka" starring Chiranjeevi was a remake of the Tamil film "My Dear Marthandan," starring Prabhu. The film turned out to be a flop at the box office. Pratibandh "Pratibandh," directed by Raviraja Pinishetty, was Chiranjeevi's first Bollywood film. It was a remake of the Telugu movie "Ankusham," directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and starring Rajasekhar. The film was a blockbuster success in Hindi as well. Trinetrudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, "Trinetrudu" was a remake of the Hindi film "Jalwa," starring Naseeruddin Shah. The film turned out to be a flop at the box office. Khaidi No. 786 Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu, "Khaidi No. 786" starring Chiranjeevi was a remake of the Tamil film "Amman Kovil Kizhakale," starring Vijayakanth. The film was a blockbuster at the box office. Adavi Donga Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, "Adavi Donga" starring Chiranjeevi was inspired by the Hollywood and Hindi film "Tarzan." The movie was a blockbuster at the box office. Chiranjeevi The film "Chiranjeevi," starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and titled after his screen name, was a remake of the Kannada film "Nane Raja," starring Ravichandran. The movie was a disaster at the box office. Naagu Directed by Tatineni Prasad, the movie "Naagu" was a remake of the Hindi film "Teesri Manzil" starring Shammi Kapoor. Inti Guttu The movie "Inti Guttu," starring Chiranjeevi, was a remake of the MGR starrer "Panakkara Kudumbam." The film was a hit at the box office. Devanthakudu "Devanthakudu" was a remake of the Kannada film "Gelupu Nannade," starring Ambarish. This film recorded good success. Hero Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu, "Hero" starring Chiranjeevi was inspired by the Hollywood movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Khaidi Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, the movie "Khaidi" starring Chiranjeevi was inspired by the Hollywood film "First Blood" starring Sylvester Stallone, with several modifications. This movie catapulted Chiranjeevi into the league of star heroes. Abhilasha Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, the movie "Abhilasha" was a remake of the Hollywood movies "The Man Who Dared" and "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt." The film was a blockbuster at the box office. Prema Pichollu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, the movie "Prema Pichollu" was a remake of the Hindi film "Shaukeen," starring Mithun Chakraborty. The film turned out to be a flop at the box office. Bandhalu Anubandhalu The movie "Bandhalu Anubandhalu" was a remake of the Kannada film "Aval Hejje," starring Vishnuvardhan. It was an average performer at the box office. Manchu Pallaki Directed by Vamsy, the movie "Manchu Pallaki" was a remake of the Tamil film "Palaivana Solai," starring Suhasini in the lead role. The film was a super hit at the box office. Yamudiki Mogudu The movie "Yamudiki Mogudu" was inspired by the Hollywood films "Dirty Harry" and "Mad Max." It achieved good results at the box office. Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu "Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu" was a remake of the Kannada hit "Pattanakke Banda Patniyaru." The film was a success at the box office. Chattamtho Poratam The movie "Chattamtho Poratam,"  starring Chiranjeevi and directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, was a remake of the Tamil film "Sattam Oru Iruttarai," starring Vijayakanth. It was a commercial success in Telugu. 47 Rojulu Directed by K. Balachander, the movie "47 Rojulu" was simultaneously made in Tamil as "47 Naatkal." This film marked Chiranjeevi's debut in the Tamil industry and was a commercial success. Mogudu Kaavali "Mogudu Kaavali," starring Chiranjeevi and directed by Katta Subbarao, was a remake of the Hindi film "Manchali," starring Sanjeev Kumar. The film performed well at the box office. The concept inspired the movie "Subramanyam for Sale" starring Sai Dharam Tej. Mosagadu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, "Mosagadu" featured Shobhan Babu, Chiranjeevi, and Sridevi in the lead roles. It was a remake of the Hindi film "Khaan Dost" starring Raj Kapoor and Shatrughan Sinha. The film was a super hit at the box office. Prema Tarangalu "Prema Tarangalu" was a remake of the Hindi film "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar," starring Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna. In the Telugu version, Krishnam Raju played Amitabh’s role, while Chiranjeevi played Vinod Khanna's role. The film was successful at the box office. Punnami Naagu "Punnami Naagu" was a remake of the Kannada hit "Hunnimeya Rathriyalli." The movie was a hit at the box office. Idi Katha Kaadu Directed by K. Balachander, "Idi Katha Kaadu" featured Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Sarath Babu, and Jayasudha in lead roles. It was a remake of the Tamil film "Avargal," starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, and Ravi Kumar. The film was a success at the box office, and Chiranjeevi impressed with his negative role. Manavoori Pandavulu Directed by Bapu, the movie "Manavoori Pandavulu," starring Krishnam Raju, Murali Mohan, and Chiranjeevi, was a remake of the Kannada film "Paduvarahalli Pandavaru." The film was a success at the box office.
    September 25 , 2024
    Game Changer Teaser Set to Drop in Lucknow: Ram Charan's High-Stakes Film Heads North for Pan-India Impact! Following 'RRR', the highly anticipated film 'Game Changer' starring Ram Charan, directed by renowned director Shankar and produced by Telugu producer Dil Raju, is set to be a political action entertainer scheduled to release as a festive gift on January 10. As the release date approaches, the film's team is focusing on promotions, including locking in the date for the teaser release. It has been announced that the teaser will be released in Uttar Pradesh. Despite having two Telugu states, why is the teaser launch event planned in the North? It seems there is a master plan behind this decision. When is the teaser? In the upcoming film 'Game Changer,' Bollywood beauty Kiara Advani stars as the heroine alongside another heroine, Anjali, who plays a significant role. The film features Naveen Chandra, Sunil, Srikanth, Bollywood actor Harry Josh, Kollywood actors SJ Suryah, Samuthirakani, and Kannada actor Jayaram in key roles. Karthik Subbaraj provides the story, and Sai Madhav Burra delivers the dialogues. Recently, the movie team has fixed the teaser release for November 9th and announced that the launch event will take place in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Why in Lucknow? Initially, the 'Game Changer' teaser launch event was planned to be held in Hyderabad. However, due to local conditions and permissions, the venue was shifted to Lucknow. Given the film's pan-India release, nationwide promotions are deemed crucial. The movie team believes that starting the official promotions in the North could enhance accessibility and engagement with the audience there. Moreover, starting from the teaser release, the team plans to keep the buzz alive by releasing updates every two weeks. Ram Charan is performing dual roles, and it remains to be seen if the teaser will reveal the looks of these two characters. The First of its Kind! Tamil cinema's leading director, Shankar, has directed numerous blockbuster hits such as 'Gentleman', 'Premikudu', 'Bharateeyudu', 'Jeans', 'Oke Okkadu', 'Boys', 'Aparichitudu', 'Sivaji', and 'Robo', which were all popular in Telugu through dubbing. 'Game Changer' marks Shankar’s first direct Telugu film, and it is also his first collaboration with Ram Charan. Known for making films with strong messages, Shankar has crafted 'Game Changer' in the same vein, and it appears the teaser has been cut to introduce its theme. It will be interesting to see how much the teaser excites the audience. A Highlight for the Film! Recently, the 'Game Changer' team released a special poster hinting at an upcoming teaser. It sparked interest with an image of Charan sitting at a table with numerous gangsters charging towards him, suggesting it's the film’s introduction scene. Rumors suggest this mob fight will give viewers goosebumps similar to 'RRR' and is expected to be a major highlight of the film. After the fight, Charan reportedly boards a helicopter, followed by the song 'Ra Macha Macha.' Record Business? Trade circles predict 'Game Changer' will do substantial business in the Telugu states, with potential theatrical business around ₹150 crores from Andhra Pradesh, Ceded, and Nizam areas. Originally, such high business figures were not anticipated when the film was scheduled for a December release. However, with the release now set for Sankranthi, the business expectations have significantly increased, according to film circles.
    November 06 , 2024
    Tragic Loss for Rajendra Prasad: Daughter Gayatri's Sudden Death Leaves the Film Industry in Shock A severe tragedy has struck the home of actor Rajendra Prasad. His daughter, Gayatri (38), passed away early Saturday morning due to a cardiac arrest. This incident has shocked the entire Telugu film industry, and deep condolences are being expressed to Rajendra Prasad. Upon hearing this news, actors Shivaji Raja, Saikumar, Victory Venkatesh, former MLA Errabelli Dayakar Rao, and director Anil Ravipudi visited him. Rajendra Prasad is deeply distressed as Gayatri was his only daughter. https://twitter.com/Theteluguone/status/1842470053838524558 Rajendra Prasad has often discussed how much he loved his daughter Gayatri at various events. Currently, those videos are going viral on social media. In the videos, he mentioned that he had not spoken to Gayatri for several years following her love marriage. He expressed that a son without a mother sees his mother in his daughter. He emotionally shared that he saw his deceased mother in her, stating that his daughter was like a second mother to him. He revealed that he did not cry when his mother passed away, but he couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to his daughter. Currently, these videos are circulating widely online. https://twitter.com/Marx2PointO/status/1842423836060406267 Condolence from Telugu Stars "Gayatri's death has deeply saddened Rajendra Prasad's family. I hope her soul rests in peace and I express my heartfelt condolences to their family," - Jr. NTR "My deep condolences to Rajendra Prasad’s family. This tragedy will always be remembered with sorrow. I pray God gives them strength," - Varun Tej "The loss of a daughter who saw her mother in her is an immense grief for Rajendra Prasad. I extend my deepest sympathies to their family and pray that God gives them the strength during this difficult time," - Sai Dharam Tej "Gayatri's death is truly heartbreaking. I extend my deep sympathies to Rajendra Prasad and his family. May her soul find peace," - Navdeep "My condolences to Rajendra Prasad’s family. Words cannot match their pain. It is very saddening," - Keerthy Suresh "I extend my sympathies to my brother Rajendra Prasad. I pray that their family finds the strength to face this catastrophic time," - Naresh "The sudden death of Rajendra Prasad’s daughter Gayatri has profoundly disturbed me. I hope her soul finds peace and I extend my deepest sympathies to their family. May God grant them the strength to overcome this immense sorrow," - AP Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan "The death of Rajendra Prasad’s daughter Gayatri is very distressing. I pray for her soul’s peace and extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family members," - AP Minister Lokesh Renowned actor Rajendra Prasad, who gained fame as a comic hero in Telugu cinema with films directed by Bapu like Sneham (1977), has also acted in movies like 'Aha Naa Pellanta', Ladies Tailor, Appula Apparao, April 1 Vidudala, Mayalodu, and 'Aa Naluguru'. Known for his comedic roles at a time when only character actors were expected to perform comedy, he proved that a hero could also entertain with humor. He has worked with legendary directors like Jandhyala, Relangi Narasimha Rao, EVV Satyanarayana, and Bapu. Over a career spanning more than 45 years, Rajendra Prasad has acted in over 200 films and continues to excel as a character artist. He has played roles in successful films like Srimanthudu, Kausalya Krishnamurthy, Nannaku Prematho, and Mahanati. Rajendra Prasad also acted in the Hollywood film Quick Gun Murugun, showcasing his versatility as an actor, producer, and music director. He demonstrated his unique ability in experimental roles, notably playing a female character in the film Madam. Rajendra Prasad married Vijaya Chamundeswari, the daughter of famous actress Ramaprabha.
    October 05 , 2024
    Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' Sets Records with ₹20 Crore Song and Massive OTT Deal The upcoming film 'Game Changer', featuring the stellar combination of star director Shankar and mega power star Ram Charan, is set to release as a Sankranthi gift. Bollywood beauty Kiara Advani stars opposite Charan. As part of the movie promotions, two songs have recently been released to a great response. The makers are now gearing up to release a third song, which is currently causing quite a stir due to its extravagant budget. Let’s take a look at the details. Rs. 20 Crores for a Single Song! The first two songs from 'Game Changer', 'Jaragandi Jaragandi' and 'Ra Macha Macha', have received a positive reception. Particularly, 'Ra Macha Macha' has garnered millions of views on YouTube and is trending nationwide. The makers are now preparing to launch the third single by the end of October or the first week of November. While the first two songs were energetic, the third single is set to be a melody. According to the latest buzz, the budget for this third song is over Rs. 20 crores, though this has yet to be confirmed by the makers. The Budget of Three Hit Films! Recent Telugu releases 'Aay', 'Committee Kurrollu', and 'Mathu Vadalara 2' have been successful and well-received by audiences. These films were made on modest budgets and have achieved good box office returns. The combined budget of these three films is estimated at around Rs. 20 crores. Rumors that a single song from 'Game Changer' cost Rs. 20 crores are sparking debate. Reports suggest that the second single 'Ra Macha Macha' also had a budget of Rs. 6-10 crores, with hundreds of dancers performing in various costumes. The hefty spending on songs alone is drawing criticism. Does Shankar Need to Change His Approach? Tamil star director Shankar is known for the spectacular songs in his films, which have been a hallmark of movies like 'Bharateeyudu', 'Jeans', 'Oke Okkadu', 'Aparichitudu', 'Shivaji', 'Robo', 'Snehithudu', and 'Robo 2.0'. Shankar tries to provide a new experience to the audience by shooting songs in beautiful international locations. However, after a series of flops, there's growing concern among producers about Shankar's recent track record. The film community suggests that if Shankar doesn't adjust his approach, producers may be reluctant to work with him due to the high financial risks. Record Price for OTT Rights! The OTT rights for 'Game Changer' have reportedly been sold for a record price. Amazon Prime has acquired the streaming rights for Rs. 110 crores for the South Indian languages alone. The makers are also in talks to sell the Hindi digital rights to another streaming service. It is estimated that the total earnings from OTT could reach Rs. 150 crores. Even though 'Game Changer' is still two months away from release, selling the OTT rights for such a high amount is unprecedented in the industry. Thandel vs Game Changer 'Game Changer' is officially set to release on January 10 as a Sankranthi gift. On the other hand, Naga Chaitanya’s 'Thandel' is also being prepped for a Sankranthi release. The industry buzz is keen on the clash between the heirs of Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna, who have faced off several times before. After the global success of 'RRR', Ram Charan is looking to solidify his stature with 'Game Changer'. Meanwhile, Chaitanya is determined to hit a success with 'Thandel' after the mixed responses to his recent projects. The battle between Charan and Chaitanya will be one to watch.
    October 18 , 2024
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