Krishna

Acting · 0.8 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

Sukumarudu

20133.7

Vintha Katha

19739.0

Private Master

19678.0

Alluri Seetarama Raju

19748.8

Iddaru Asadhyule

1979

Annadammula Savaal

19786.5

Pachani Kapuram

19858.0

Gharana Donga

19807.5

Prema Nakshatram

19828.0

Niluvu Dopidi

19688.0

Pandanti Kapuram

19729.0

Maharajashri Mayagaadu

1988

Subhakankshalu

19976.8

Kurukshetram

19779.0

Hema Hemeelu

19797.0

Baladur

20085.2

Ave Kallu

19678.0

Gudachari 117

19895.0

Oorantha Sankranthi

19837.0

Ravanna

2000

Neramu Siksha

1973

Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju

19837.0

Goodachari 116

19668.0

Burripalem Bullodu

19799.0

Jamadagni

1988

Bhoga Bhagyalu

19819.0

Mundhadugu

198310.0

Marapurani Katha

19679.0

Vidhi Vilasam

19708.0

Guru Sishyulu

19817.5

Makutamleni Maharaju

19877.0

Bangaru Bava

19808.0

Adrushtavanthudu

19807.0

Samajaniki Sawal

19799.0

Kalavaari Samsaram

19827.0

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

19819.0

Krishnavataram

19827.5

Ramudochadu

19963.5

Pandanti Samsaram

2001

Telugu Veera Levara

199510.0

Lakshmi Nivasam

196810.0

Kanne Manasulu

19668.0

Atha Mechina Alludu

1989

Mosagallaku Mosagadu

19717.7

Rajamahal

19729.0

Sevakudu

2013

Mama Allulla Saval

19807.0

Kuzhanthaikkaga

1968

Sankharavam

19877.0

Devudichina Koduku

198010.0

Krishnarajunulu

19829.0

Siripuram Monagadu

1983

Anna Thammudu

19908.0

Kirayi Kotigadu

19839.0

Maa Voori Magaadu

198710.0

Yuddham

19849.0

Manchi Kutumbam

196810.0

Nagastharam

199010.0

Nenu Manishine

19717.0

Sravana Masam

2005

James Bond 777

19717.0

Sultan

19996.7

Kanchu Kaagada

19848.0

Talli Kodukulu

197310.0

Bangaru Koduku

198210.0

Vamsi

20005.3

Tene Manasulu

196510.0

Aadambaralu Anubandhalu

19749.0

Eenadu

1982

Raktha Tharpanam

1992

Dongalu Baboi Dongalu

198410.0

Manasaakshi

1977

Indra Bhavanam

19917.0

Stree Janma

196710.0

Kula Gotralu

19629.0

Bangaru Bhoomi

19828.0

Shamsher Shankar

19828.0

Rahasya Gudachari

1981

Mande Gundelu

19799.0

Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club

19768.0

Adavi Simhalu

19839.0

Kanthaswamy

20094.8

Vishwanatha Nayakudu

19877.0

Rajakumarudu

19997.4

Meena

1973

Padandi Munduku

1962

Koduku Diddina Kapuram

19896.7

Kaliyuga Karnudu

19887.0

Jathagadu

1981

Varasudu

19934.0

Agent Gopi

1978

Akka Chellelu

19701.0

Takkari Donga

20026.5

Osey Ramulamma

19977.5

Naa Ille Naa Swargam

1991

Message of Peace

2004

Sakshi

19678.0

Indradhanussu

19788.0

Rickshawala

19898.0

Jagadeka Veerudu

19966.0

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

19829.0

Jayam Manade

198610.0

Yamaleela

19947.9

Khaidi Rudrayya

19868.5

Bhale Krishnudu

19809.0

Poratam

19838.0

Todu Dongalu

1981

Sri Sri

2016

Ram Robert Rahim

19807.0

Mugguru Kodukulu

19887.3

Satyabhama

20076.0

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

19828.0

Rajakiya Chadurangam

1988

Chal Mohana Ranga

1978

Monagadostunnadu Jagratha

1972

Agni Parvatham

19857.0

Amma Donga!

19959.0

Simhasanam

19868.0

Alludu Diddina Kapuram

19917.0

Paruvu-Prathishtta

196310.0

Teri Talaash Mein

196810.0

Iddaru Dongalu

19847.0

Mallamma Katha

197310.0

Ooriki Monagadu

198110.0

Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha

19809.0

Vajrayudham

19854.5

Kotta Alludu

19797.0

Kottapeta Rowdy

1980

Mayadari Malligadu

19739.0