Krishna

Acting · 0.5 popularity

Age

Movies

129

Born: May 31, 1943 – November 15, 2022
From: Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)

Biography

Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy (31 May 1943 – 15 November 2022), known mononymously as Krishna, was a prolific Indian actor, director, and producer who transformed the landscape of Telugu cinema. Over a career spanning five decades, he starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles, earning acclaim for his extensive work and fearless creative risks. Krishna began his film career in 1961 with minor roles before achieving his breakthrough with his first lead role in Thene Manasulu (1965). He later starred in several landmark films, including the critically acclaimed Sakshi (1967) and the family drama Pandanti Kapuram (1972), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. More than just a leading man, Krishna is celebrated as the industry’s foremost technological trailblazer who dared to reshape the cinematic experience. He portrayed the revolutionary lead in the first film to be entirely made in CinemaScope, the historical epic Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974), and later produced, directed, and headlined the first 70 mm feature, Simhasanam (1986), greatly expanding the visual scale and ambition of regional filmmaking. He also introduced the spy genre to South India with Gudachari 116 (1966) and the Western genre with Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971), notably regarded as the first true Western in Indian cinema. In addition to his acting career, Krishna directed 17 feature films and produced numerous projects through the production company he founded, Padmalaya Studios. For his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema and his pioneering role in modernizing the industry, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2009. In 1989, he was also elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Congress party. His final major release was Sri Sri (2016), after which he retired from films. Krishna passed away on November 15, 2022, following a cardiac arrest.

Works

129 films

Vintha Katha

19739.0

Private Master

19678.0

Sukumarudu

20133.7

Iddaru Asadhyule

1979

Alluri Seetarama Raju

19748.8

Goodachari 116

19668.0

Annadammula Savaal

19786.5

Maharajashri Mayagaadu

1988

Gharana Donga

19807.5

Pandanti Kapuram

19729.0

Prema Nakshatram

19828.0

Ravanna

2000

Hema Hemeelu

19797.0

Neramu Siksha

1973

Ave Kallu

19678.0

Kurukshetram

19779.0

Burripalem Bullodu

19799.0

Baladur

20085.2

Guru Sishyulu

19817.5

Niluvu Dopidi

19688.0

Pachani Kapuram

19858.0

Ramudochadu

19963.5

Subhakankshalu

19976.8

Bhoga Bhagyalu

19819.0

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

19819.0

Gudachari 117

19895.0

Oorantha Sankranthi

19837.0

Pandanti Samsaram

2001

Atha Mechina Alludu

1989

Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju

19837.0

Sevakudu

2013

Yuddham

19849.0

Kalavaari Samsaram

19827.0

Bangaru Bava

19808.0

Mundhadugu

198310.0

Anna Thammudu

19908.0

Samajaniki Sawal

19799.0

Mosagallaku Mosagadu

19717.7

Telugu Veera Levara

199510.0

Jamadagni

1988

Makutamleni Maharaju

19877.0

Devudichina Koduku

198010.0

Aadambaralu Anubandhalu

19749.0

Vidhi Vilasam

19708.0

Tene Manasulu

196510.0

Kuzhanthaikkaga

1968

Krishnavataram

19827.5

Kanne Manasulu

19668.0

Marapurani Katha

19679.0

Lakshmi Nivasam

196810.0

Krishnarajunulu

19829.0

Kirayi Kotigadu

19839.0

Kanchu Kaagada

19848.0

Siripuram Monagadu

1983

Rajamahal

19729.0

Adrushtavanthudu

19807.0

Sravana Masam

2005

Sankharavam

19877.0

Manchi Kutumbam

196810.0

Nenu Manishine

19717.0

Maa Voori Magaadu

198710.0

Sultan

19996.7

Nagastharam

199010.0

James Bond 777

19717.0

Mama Allulla Saval

19807.0

Indra Bhavanam

19917.0

Vamsi

20005.3

Raktha Tharpanam

1992

Talli Kodukulu

197310.0

Shamsher Shankar

19828.0

Manasaakshi

1977

Stree Janma

196710.0

Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club

19768.0

Dongalu Baboi Dongalu

198410.0

Bangaru Koduku

198210.0

Eenadu

1982

Padandi Munduku

1962

Bangaru Bhoomi

19828.0

Adavi Simhalu

19839.0

Agent Gopi

1978

Akka Chellelu

19701.0

Rahasya Gudachari

1981

Koduku Diddina Kapuram

19896.7

Meena

1973

Vishwanatha Nayakudu

19877.0

Mande Gundelu

19799.0

Rajakumarudu

19997.4

Jathagadu

1981

Takkari Donga

20026.5

Kula Gotralu

19629.0

Kaliyuga Karnudu

19887.0

Naa Ille Naa Swargam

1991

Varasudu

19934.0

Kanthaswamy

20094.8

Sakshi

19678.0

Osey Ramulamma

19977.5

Indradhanussu

19788.0

Message of Peace

2004

Jagadeka Veerudu

19966.0

Yamaleela

19947.9

Jayam Manade

198610.0

Sri Sri

2016

Khaidi Rudrayya

19868.5

Rickshawala

19898.0

Poratam

19838.0

Ram Robert Rahim

19807.0

Satyabhama

20076.0

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

19829.0

Iddaru Dongalu

19847.0

Amma Donga!

19959.0

Mugguru Kodukulu

19887.3

Alludu Diddina Kapuram

19917.0

Agni Parvatham

19857.0

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

19828.0

Bhale Krishnudu

19809.0

Todu Dongalu

1981

Teri Talaash Mein

196810.0

Simhasanam

19868.0

Rajakiya Chadurangam

1988

Ooriki Monagadu

198110.0

Mallamma Katha

197310.0

Chal Mohana Ranga

1978

Monagadostunnadu Jagratha

1972

Kotta Alludu

19797.0

Paruvu-Prathishtta

196310.0

Vajrayudham

19854.5

Kottapeta Rowdy

1980

Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha

19809.0

Mayadari Malligadu

19739.0