Dhulipala Seetharama Sastry
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Dhulipala Seetharama Sastry (Telugu
: ధూళిపాళ సీతారామశాస్త్రి) (24 September 1921 – 13 April 2007), popularly known as Dhulipala is a veteran Telugu film and Stage Actor of Andhra Pradesh
, India
.
He was noted for playing mythological roles, particularly the role of Shakuni
. He began his acting career at young age of 13. He had worked in about 300 films. He shot into fame with Bheeshma and Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam acting along with N. T. Rama Rao
.
of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, he took sanyas in 2001 and established Maruthi Ashram at Guntur City.
He died on April 13, 2007. He has two sons. He was a staunch devotee of Hanuman.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: ధూళిపాళ సీతారామశాస్త్రి) (24 September 1921 – 13 April 2007), popularly known as Dhulipala is a veteran Telugu film and Stage Actor of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
He was noted for playing mythological roles, particularly the role of Shakuni
Shakuni
Shakuni , an avatar of Dvapara, the personification of Dvapara Yuga, was the brother of Gandhari in the Mahābhārata. He was portrayed as an extremely intelligent but devious old man, who was very fond of his nephew Duryodhana. He won the kingdom of the Pandavas' for his nephew, as a wager in a...
. He began his acting career at young age of 13. He had worked in about 300 films. He shot into fame with Bheeshma and Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam acting along with N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
.
Personal life
Inspired by Swami Jayendra SaraswathiJayendra Saraswathi
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal is the 69th Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham....
of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, he took sanyas in 2001 and established Maruthi Ashram at Guntur City.
He died on April 13, 2007. He has two sons. He was a staunch devotee of Hanuman.
Filmography
- Murari (film) (2001)
- Choodalani VundiChoodalani VundiChoodalani Vundi is a 1998 Tollywood film directed Gunasekhar and produced by Ashwini Dutt. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Soundarya, Prakash Raj, and Anjala Zaveri. This is the last movie in which veteran actor Dhulipala starred in. The film collected around 16 crores, the highest at that time. It...
(1998) - Mahashakti (1980)
- JaganmohiniJaganmohini (1978 film)Jaganmohini is a 1978 Telugu drama film produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya. The film starring Narasimha Raju and Jayamalini. The film subsequently made in Tamil language. Jagan Mohini became a major hit and even performed better than the films of big stars.-Plot:Kama Pisachi Jaganmohini ...
(1978) - Daana Veera Soora KarnaDaana Veera Soora KarnaDaana Veera Soora Karna is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. He played three pivotal roles Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. One of his sons, Balakrishna played a short role of Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna, who in the later years became one of the popular movie actors...
(1977) .... Sakhuni - Seeta Kalyanam (1976) .... Vasishta Mahamuni
- Mahakavi KshetrayyaMahakavi KshetrayyaMahakavi Kshetrayya is a 1976 Telugu film based on the life of Kshetrayya. It is produced by Anjali Pictures and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film has excellent songs voiced by V. Ramakrishna and music score proved by P. Adinarayana Rao.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao ......
(1976) - Sita SwayamvarSita SwayamvarSita Swayamvar is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by Bapu. The film stars are Ravi Kumar and Jayapradha.-Cast:* Ravi Kumar ... Bhagwan Shri Vishnu / Bhagwan Shri Ram* Jayapradha ... Devi Maa Lakshmi / Devi Maa Sita...
(1976) .... Vishwamitra - Gunavanthudu (1975)
- Sree Rama Anjaneya Yuddham (1974)
- Andala RamuduAndala Ramudu (1973 film)Andala Ramudu is a 1973 film directed by Bapu. The story is based on the "Janata Express" story of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1973. Recent film Godavari by Sekhar Kammula enthusiastically made on this classic family entertainment film...
(1973) .... Secretary - Bala BharatamBala BharatamBala Bharatam is a 1972 Telugu film wherein most of the characters are played by children. The child actors include Baby Sridevi and Master Prabhakar.-Story:...
(1972) .... Sakhuni - Mattilo ManikyamMattilo ManikyamMattilo Manikyam is a 1971 Telugu Drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by the famous actor Chalam.-Cast:* Chalam * Bhanumathi Ramakrishna * Jamuna * Dhulipala * Prabhakar Reddy * Sakshi Ranga Rao-Soundtrack:...
(1971) - Balaraju KathaBalaraju KathaBalaraju Katha is a 1970 Telugu Drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu.-The Plot:This is the story of a young boy Balaraju in a historical town Mahabalipuram. He becomes a tourist guide to support his entire family. An elderly childless couple takes a liking to him...
(1970) - EkaveeraEkaveeraEkaveera is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1925–29 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since been translated into various Indian languages. In 1969, a film version was...
(1969) .... Father of Veerabhupati - AatmiyuluAatmiyulu-The Plot:Veerayya works for Landlord Jagannadham . He dies in an attempt to save the life of Jagannadham. Veerayya has a son Suryam and a daughter Seetha . Later Jagannadham shifted to city and makes arrangement for the maintenance of Veerayya's children. But Mahankali did not takes care of...
(1969) .... Veerayya - BandhavyaluBandhavyaluBandhavyalu is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao.-The plot:Ranga Rao is the landlord in a village. He lives with his brother Dhulipala. Savithri, wife of Dhulipala, takes care of the daily chores very well. They have 3 sons, who study in town.-Cast:* S. V. Ranga Rao*...
(1968) - Undamma Bottu PedataUndamma Bottu PedataUndamma Bottu Pedata is a 1968 Telugu drama film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Babu Movies.It is a musical film with lyrics written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri and score by K. V...
(1968) - Shri KrishnavataramShri KrishnavataramShri Krishnavataram is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. The magnum opus mythological film is based on Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana covering major life events of Lord Krishna.-The story:...
(1967) ... Satrajit - Bobbili Yudham (1964) .... Narasarayalu
- Narthanasala (1963)
- Sri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T...
(1963) .... Gayudu - Mahamantri TimmarusuMahamantri Timmarusu (film)Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Telugu historical film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Versatile character actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the key role, while N.T. Rama Rao the role of Krishnadevaraya.-The Plot:...
(1962) - BhishmaBhishma (film)Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:...
(1962) .... Duryodhana - Maya Bazaar (1957/I)