Dhulipala
Also Known As: Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry, Dhulipala
Biography: Dhulipala (born Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry) (24 September 1921 – 13 April 2007) was an Indian film actor and thespian, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was noted for playing mythological roles, particularly the role of Shakuni. He began his acting career at the young age of 13. He worked in about 300 films. He shot to fame with Bheeshma and Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam acting along with N. T. Rama Rao.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Adult: No
Birthday: September 24, 1921
Age: 103 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: April 13, 2007
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Daana Veera Soora Karna
Overview: A retelling of Mahabharata through the perspectives of KARNA and DURYODHANA. The film uses dialogue and poetry written in Classical Telugu/ Grandhika Basha.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1977-11-02
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Muddula Mogudu
Overview: Durga, daughter of a millionaire, marries Prasad, a writer she is a fan of. However, financial troubles drive the couple apart. Will they reunite?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1983-01-27
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Yugapurushudu
Overview: When Pushpagiri learns that his daughter has given birth to a son, he asks Dhanunjay, his nephew, to bring them home. However, Dhanunjay plans to kill the young one.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1978-07-14
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Samrat Ashoka
Overview: The life story of emperor Ashoka.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1992-05-28
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Vichitra Jeevitham
Overview: Chandra Shekar "Chandram" loves and marries Gowri. Soon, Chandram gets a job in an estate owned by Surendra Nath a decadent person who behaves like a gentleman and provides good hospitality. Later, once Gowri is alone, tries to molest her but Chandram arrives in time, and the quarrel ensues into the death of Surendra Nath. Chandram is sentenced to death but, on the way to prison, the police van meets with an accident and all occupants are dead.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1978-04-14
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Bhaktha Prahlada
Overview: Prahlada, Lord Vishnu's staunch devotee, is born to Hiranyakashipu (S.V. Ranga Rao) his father. Hiranyakashipu is determined to dissuade his son from worshipping Lord Vishnu, as the Lord killed his brother, Hiranyaksa. To prevent Prahlada's devotion, Hiranyakashipu is willing to go to any extent.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Bhama Vijayam
Overview: Bhama Vijayam is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Somasekhar and Radha Krishna, and directed by C.Pulliah. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film is based on Gollabhama (1947) which itself is based on the stories of Kaasi Majililu written in Telugu by Madhira Subbanna Deekshitulu.
Genres: Drama Family Fantasy Romance
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1967-06-29
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Desa Drohulu
Overview: Desa Drohulu (transl. Traitors) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film, produced and directed by Bolla Subba Rao under the Sri Rama Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Kanta Rao, and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1964-05-07
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MonagadOstunnadu Jagratha
Overview: MonagadOstunnadu Jagratha is a 1972 Telugu Eastman color action film, directed by K.V.S. Kutumba Rao and produced by Y.V. Rao. The film had musical score by Satyam. The action scenes were shot in the villages of Rajasthan.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1972-01-13
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Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Overview: 1979 Telugu Film
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1979-09-28
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Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Overview: It is an Epic story based on the book Virata Parva of Mahabharatha. After 12 years of Vanavasam, the Pandavas spend their 13th year of exile the Agnaadhavasam in an incognito state with disguised identities at the court of Virata. Follows how they end their exile & the marriage celebration of Uttara and Abhimanyu.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1979-05-28
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Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Overview: The film depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in the Mahabharata, focusing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1966-01-13
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Bhishma
Overview: Bhishma is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language Hindu Epic film, based on the life of Bhishma from the epic Mahabharata.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1962-04-19
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Sri Krishnavataram
Overview: The life story of Sri Krishna.
Genres: Drama History Music
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1967-10-12
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Mahamantri Thimmarusu
Overview: Timmarusu the prime minister in Krishnadevaraya's court, is envied by Hamvira, who hopes to overthrow him. After being falsely accused of attacking the king, Timmarusu must prove his innocence.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1962-07-26
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Maayani Mamata
Overview: Mayani Mamata (transl. Immortal Affection) is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Bhamidipati Bapaiah Panthulu under the Bhavani Pictures banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1970-08-13
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Magaadu
Overview: Two brothers are raised amidst difficulties, but one becomes a cop while the other takes to crime and becomes a gangster. Fate puts them against each other, which leads to disastrous consequences. It is a remake of Hindi film Deewaar (1975).
Genres: Crime Action Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1976-05-19
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Mattilo Manikyam
Overview: Mattilo Manikyam (Telugu: మట్టిలో మాణిక్యం) is a 1971 Telugu drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by actor Chalam. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1971.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Narthanasala
Overview: This film deals with the Virata Parvam (Book of Virata) of the epic Mahabharatam dictated by Vyasa Maharshi.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1963-10-11
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Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
Overview: The film is based on Hindu scripture Ramayana which shows Hanuman's devotion towards Rama. It begins with the crowning ceremony of Rama & Sita.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1975-01-10
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Choodalani Vundi
Overview: Ramakrishna (Chiranjeevi) is a mechanic whose life changes when he meets Priya (Anjala Zaveri) at a train station. She sees him and feels some inexplicable connection and runs away with him to flee her father, Mahendra's (Prakash Raj) goons. They end up living in the forest with their son, but her father, who is an underworld don, kidnaps her so that he can marry her off to another don's son. Ramakrishna confronts her father and in the ensueing struggle Priya takes the bullet shot at her husband and dies. Their son, because of the shock, loses his voice and Ramakrishna is jailed. Mahendra takes the boy away to Kolkata, where the story originally started. Rama Krishna with the help of Padmavathi (Soundarya) reunites with his son.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1998-09-11
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Pandava Vanavasamu
Overview: After the Pandavas are forcefully exiled by their enemies, they must get together and fight back in order to reclaim their land.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1965-01-14
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Karunamayudu
Overview: A 160-minute version of the life of Jesus Christ filmed entirely with a cast and crew of Christian Indians in India.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1978-12-21
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Manchi Manushulu
Overview: Gopi and Radha fall in love during a trip but Radha's father orchestrates their breakup. Years later, the estranged couple reunites through their illegitimate child.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1974-10-18
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Kurukshetram
Overview: The Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata told through Cinema.
Genres: Drama Music Fantasy War
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1977-01-14
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