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J. V. Somayajulu is a Actor born on 30 june 1928 at Srikakulam district (Inde)
J. V. Somayajulu (Born Jonnalagadda Venkata Somayajulu - Telugu: జొన్నలగడ్డ వేంకట సోమయాజులు) (30 June 1928 – 27 April 2004) was an Indian film actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and a few Tamil and Hindi films. In 1979, He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) for his work in the classic Sankarabharanam. On the centenary of Indian cinema, Forbes included his performance in the film among the 25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema.
Some of the other films that earned Somayajulu a good reputation as an actor were Allari Pillalu, Nelavanka, Rowdy Alludu, Swatimutyam, Tyagayya, Saptapadi, Vijeta, Appula Appa Rao and Vamsha Vruksham. He portrayed the guru character of Sri Raghavendra (played by Rajinikanth) in the Tamil movie Sri Raghavendrar. He made a 13-episode television serial based on the play Kanyasulkam.
For the development of Telugu theatre in the twin cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Somayajulu established 'Rasaranjani' along with his contemporaries, Chatla Sriramulu, Garimella Rama Murthy and Rallapalli. Somayajulu worked in the Directorate of Cultural Affairs before retiring from government service. He died of heart attack at Hyderabad in 2004 at the age of 76.
His career spanned five decades in stage dramas, films and television. His passion for Gurazada Apparao's play, Kanyasulkam, was such that he, along with his actor brother J. V. Ramana Murthy, played it for about 500 times in 45 years. His exposition of the delightfully notorious character, 'Ramappanthulu' in the play, has become legendary. The woman behind the success of Somayajulu was his mother Saradamma. He died of illness at Hyderabad in 2004 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
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J. V. Somayajulu
Birth name Jonnalagadda Venkata Somayajulu
Birth 30 june 1928 at Srikakulam district (Inde)
Death 27 april 2004 (at 75 years)
Birth 30 june 1928 at Srikakulam district (Inde)
Death 27 april 2004 (at 75 years)
Some of the other films that earned Somayajulu a good reputation as an actor were Allari Pillalu, Nelavanka, Rowdy Alludu, Swatimutyam, Tyagayya, Saptapadi, Vijeta, Appula Appa Rao and Vamsha Vruksham. He portrayed the guru character of Sri Raghavendra (played by Rajinikanth) in the Tamil movie Sri Raghavendrar. He made a 13-episode television serial based on the play Kanyasulkam.
For the development of Telugu theatre in the twin cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Somayajulu established 'Rasaranjani' along with his contemporaries, Chatla Sriramulu, Garimella Rama Murthy and Rallapalli. Somayajulu worked in the Directorate of Cultural Affairs before retiring from government service. He died of heart attack at Hyderabad in 2004 at the age of 76.
Biography
He was an IAS officer and is believed to be the only officer in that rank to have acted in films. He hailed from the village of Lukalam Agraharam near Urlam in Srikakulam district. His father worked as an Inspector in Prohibition & Excise department in Gudivada and other towns. He spent his childhood in Vizianagaram and also learnt playing stage dramas when he was in Vizianagaram.His career spanned five decades in stage dramas, films and television. His passion for Gurazada Apparao's play, Kanyasulkam, was such that he, along with his actor brother J. V. Ramana Murthy, played it for about 500 times in 45 years. His exposition of the delightfully notorious character, 'Ramappanthulu' in the play, has become legendary. The woman behind the success of Somayajulu was his mother Saradamma. He died of illness at Hyderabad in 2004 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
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Kalyana Ramudu (2003)
Genres Drama
Actors Venu Thottempudi, Nikita Thukral, Nassar, Prabhu Deva, Suman, Raghu Babu
Rating67%
Ondagona Baa (2003)
, 2h35Genres Romance
Actors V Ravichandaran, Shilpa Shetty, Charan Raj, J. V. Somayajulu, K. R. Vijaya, Tara
Roles Raghavayya
Rating56%
Kodanda Ramudu (2000)
Directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors J. D. Chakravarthy, Rambha, Brahmanandam, Laya Gorty, Ali, Annapoorna
Rating30%
Mannava (1997)
Genres Romance
Actors Prashanth, Sanghavi, Urvashi, S. Manivannan, J. V. Somayajulu, Goundamani
Roles Astrologist
Rating27%
Eshwar (Prashanth) is the son of Vishwanatham (R.Sundarajan) & (Vadivukarasi), who has a naturally helpful personality. He will come to the rescue of any one who is in difficulties. Eshwar’s friend is facing a problem in getting married to his fiancée. Eshwar helps his friend which leads to a skirmish brawl & also falls in love with his friend’s sister Sanghavi. When Eshwar’s love was accepted by both the parents they approach an astrologer J.V. Somayajalu who predicts Eshwar to be isolated for some time to avoid disaster in his life. Eshwar arrives with his friend Mani Gountamani to their estate in Coonoor - Ooty, where numerous incidents takes place. At one point of time a mentally retarded Oorvasi forcibly takes asylum in Eshwar’s estate. A local thug Ponnambalam tries to molest (Oorvasi) & Eshwar chases the goon Ponnambalam away. Later he was found dead. An inspector of police Devan, is deputed for investigating this case. Devan is a relative of Sanghavi & they were supposed to marry. The investigation leads to several proof & Eshwar is blamed for Ponnambalam’s murder.
Dharma Chakram (1996)
Directed by Suresh Krishna, Suresh Krissna
Genres Drama, Action
Actors Daggubati Venkatesh, Ramya Krishnan, Prema, Girish Karnad, Brahmanandam, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao
Roles Judge
Rating69%
Rakesh (Venkatesh) an angry young man who is an honest lawyer, disciple of justice and treated as great personality by poor people. He lives with his mother Sarada (Srividhya), she is not only a mother but also a good friend to him. Rakesh has strong animosity with his father Mahendra (Girish Karnad) a MLA that's why he is separated from him. Sandhya (Ramya Krishnan) a journalist tries for Rakesh interview, but he does not cooperate so she follows him like white on rice and falls in love with him. Sandhya tells her love to Rakesh's mother Sarada then she reveals Rakesh's past.
Itha Oru Snehagatha (1996)
, 2h15Directed by Captain Raju
Genres Romance
Actors Vikram, Laila, Captain Raju, Nedumudi Venu, N F Varghese (N F വർഗ്ഗീസ്), Raasi
Church Father Daniel (Captain Raju) is appointed as the junior priest of the town church and subsequently tries to unite the warring population of Hindus and Christians in the town. The Christians are led by Kariyachan (K. P. A. C. Sunny) and Mathayichan (Rajan P. Dev), while the Hindus from the town are led by Raman Nair (Kollam Thulasi). Father Daniel forms a music troupe called 'Rhythm Orchestra' along with the cross-religion lovers Roy (Vikram) and Hema (Laila), trying to unite them. Meanwhile, Father Daniel faces stiff opposition from various quarters.
Big Boss (1995)
Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Genres Drama
Actors Roja, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Vijayachander, Sujatha, Madhavi Alladurgam, Anjali Devi
Rating47%
The movie starts with a young man Surendra (Chiranjeevi) landing in a town for a job. He witnesses rivalry between two mafia gangs at that place. After a fight with a street goon, he is recognized by one gang and encouraged to become a don. He rents a room in Madhavi's house, who lives with her sister Roja and granny (Nirmalamma). After few routine scenes, Roja falls in love with Surendra and expresses her love. But Bavaraju Surendra becomes uncertain about his future, rejects Roja's proposal and starts looking for matches for her. Meanwhile, his mother (Sujatha), younger brother, and sister move to his place and start living with him. His mother worries about his lifestyle and his future. One day, she recognizes Kota Srinivasa Rao, the rival gang leader as the destroyer of her family. Surendra's family is kidnapped by Kota and how Surendra rescues them forms the climax of this movie. This is one of the disastrous movie in Chiranjeevi's film career.
Jabilamma Pelli (1995)
, 2h23Directed by A. Kodanda Rami Reddy
Actors Jagapati Babu, Vanisri, Giri Babu, M. Balayya, Brahmanandam, Tanikella Bharani
Bobbili Simham (1994)
Directed by A. Kodanda Rami Reddy
Genres Drama
Actors Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja, Meena, Sharada, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Sarath Babu
Roles Preist
Rating75%
Govindha Govindha (1993)
, 2h15Directed by Ram Gopal Varma
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Akkineni Nagarjuna, Sridevi, Paresh Rawal, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Silk Smitha, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao
Roles Main Priest
Rating66%
The plot deals with a group of robbers, from the Bangkok criminal nexus, on mission for the Robbery of Tirupati Venkateswara Swamy's Gold crown.
Muta Mestri (1993)
Directed by A. Kodanda Rami Reddy
Genres Drama, Action
Actors Meena, Roja, Sharat Saxena, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Allu Rama Lingiah
Rating70%
Bose (Chiranjeevi) is a very patriotic man who fights for the rights of the local market workers against Aatma (Sharat Saxena), the nearby underworld don. Seeing his dedication for helping the working poor, the Chief Minister (Gummadi Venkateswara Rao) asks him to enter politics. As a politician, he takes charge of a special branch of commandos and destroys Aatma's illegal operations. In retaliation Aatma has Bose's sister falsely implicated in a prostitution case, after which she commits suicide on the court steps. Bose resigns from his position and takes revenge on Aatma. Finally, he returns to his old life at the market.
Sopanam (1993)
Directed by Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair
Genres Musical, Romance
Actors J. V. Somayajulu, Manoj K. Jayan, Chippy, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Kaviyoor Ponnnamma, Sankaradi
Roles Rajaraja Varma Thampuran
Rating70%
Allari Mogudu (1992)
Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Actors Mohan Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Meena, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Brahmanandam, Nagesh
Rating68%
Aditya 369 (1991)
, 2h21Directed by Srinivasa Rao Singeetham
Genres Science fiction, Adventure
Themes Time travel films
Actors Nandamuri Balakrishna, Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, Mohini, Tarun Kumar, 'Subhalekha' Sudhakar
Roles Timmarusu
Rating83%
This movie begins with a scientist Prof. Ramdas (Tinnu Anand) doing vigorous experiments to invent a time machine at his home laboratory. After tremendous effort eventually he becomes successful. His daughter Hema (Mohini) and her fiancé Krishna Kumar (Nandamuri Balakrishna) accidentally get into the time machine and visit the past (time of Krishnadeva Raya's Empire). At another instance, the couple gets ended up in fictional future set up by the time machine wherein, the world is about to get destroyed through radiation effect after the end of Third World War. The story revolves around one more important aspect, the Krishnadeva Raya's Empire - the diamond in a highly secured museum. A high profile thief Raja Verma (Amrish Puri) has a queer hobby of burglary of expensive diamonds from all over the world museums. He makes an attempt to rob the diamond in the present time, which was witnessed by a school kid (Tarun Kumar) on his school excursion to the museum. He is trapped inside the museum and happens to see the robbery happening in front of his eyes and the kid manages to escape from the robbers and gets rescued from the museum by Krishna Kumar.