Acting
Krishna
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.
Filmography
Sri Sri
Film · 2016
Sevakudu
Film · 2013
Sukumarudu
Film · 2013
Kanthaswamy
Film · 2009
Baladur
Film · 2008
Satyabhama
Film · 2007
Message of Peace
Film · 2004
Takkari Donga
Film · 2002
Pandanti Samsaram
Film · 2001
Ravanna
Film · 2000
Vamsi
Film · 2000
Sultan
Film · 1999
Rajakumarudu
Film · 1999
Osey Ramulamma
Film · 1997
Subhakankshalu
Film · 1997
Jagadeka Veerudu
Film · 1996
Ramudochadu
Film · 1996
Amma Donga!
Film · 1995
Telugu Veera Levara
Film · 1995
Yamaleela
Film · 1994
Varasudu
Film · 1993
Raktha Tharpanam
Film · 1992
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Film · 1991
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
Film · 1991
Indra Bhavanam
Film · 1991
Anna Thammudu
Film · 1990
Nagastharam
Film · 1990
Gudachari 117
Film · 1989
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
Film · 1989
Atha Mechina Alludu
Film · 1989
Rickshawala
Film · 1989
Sarvabhoumudu
Film · 1989
Rajakiya Chadurangam
Film · 1988
Mugguru Kodukulu
Film · 1988
Kaliyuga Karnudu
Film · 1988
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
Film · 1988
Jamadagni
Film · 1988
Maa Voori Magaadu
Film · 1987
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Film · 1987
Sankharavam
Film · 1987
Makutamleni Maharaju
Film · 1987
Simhasanam
Film · 1986
Jayam Manade
Film · 1986
Khaidi Rudrayya
Film · 1986
Agni Parvatham
Film · 1985
Vajrayudham
Film · 1985
Pachani Kapuram
Film · 1985
Iddaru Dongalu
Film · 1984
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
Film · 1984
Kanchu Kaagada
Film · 1984
Yuddham
Film · 1984
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
Film · 1983
Mundhadugu
Film · 1983
Poratam
Film · 1983
Oorantha Sankranthi
Film · 1983
Kirayi Kotigadu
Film · 1983
Adavi Simhalu
Film · 1983
Siripuram Monagadu
Film · 1983
Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu
Film · 1983
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Film · 1982
Eenadu
Film · 1982
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
Film · 1982
Krishnavataram
Film · 1982
Prema Nakshatram
Film · 1982
Bangaru Bhoomi
Film · 1982
Bangaru Koduku
Film · 1982
Krishnarajunulu
Film · 1982
Shamsher Shankar
Film · 1982
Kalavaari Samsaram
Film · 1982
Rahasya Gudachari
Film · 1981
Todu Dongalu
Film · 1981
Ooriki Monagadu
Film · 1981
Jathagadu
Film · 1981
Guru Sishyulu
Film · 1981
Bhoga Bhagyalu
Film · 1981
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Film · 1981
Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
Film · 1980
Bhale Krishnudu
Film · 1980
Ram Robert Rahim
Film · 1980
Kottapeta Rowdy
Film · 1980
Gharana Donga
Film · 1980
Devudichina Koduku
Film · 1980
Mama Allulla Saval
Film · 1980
Adrushtavanthudu
Film · 1980
Bangaru Bava
Film · 1980
Kotta Alludu
Film · 1979
Burripalem Bullodu
Film · 1979
Samajaniki Sawal
Film · 1979
Hema Hemeelu
Film · 1979
Mande Gundelu
Film · 1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
Film · 1979
Captain Krishna
Film · 1979
Agent Gopi
Film · 1978
Indradhanussu
Film · 1978
Chal Mohana Ranga
Film · 1978
Annadammula Savaal
Film · 1978
Dongala Dopidi
Film · 1978
Manasaakshi
Film · 1977
Kurukshetram
Film · 1977
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
Film · 1976
Alluri Seetarama Raju
Film · 1974
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
Film · 1974
Vintha Katha
Film · 1973
Talli Kodukulu
Film · 1973
Meena
Film · 1973
Neramu Siksha
Film · 1973
Mallamma Katha
Film · 1973
Mayadari Malligadu
Film · 1973
Rajamahal
Film · 1972
Monagadostunnadu Jagratha
Film · 1972
Pandanti Kapuram
Film · 1972
Nenu Manishine
Film · 1971
James Bond 777
Film · 1971
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
Film · 1971
Vidhi Vilasam
Film · 1970
Akka Chellelu
Film · 1970
Bravo Satyam!
Film · 1969
Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka
Film · 1969
Teri Talaash Mein
Film · 1968
Lakshmi Nivasam
Film · 1968
Niluvu Dopidi
Film · 1968
Manchi Kutumbam
Film · 1968
Vichitra Kutumbam
Film · 1968
Ave Kallu
Film · 1967
Sakshi
Film · 1967
Private Master
Film · 1967
Marapurani Katha
Film · 1967
Stree Janma
Film · 1967
Goodachari 116
Film · 1966
Kanne Manasulu
Film · 1966
Tene Manasulu
Film · 1965
Paruvu-Prathishtta
Film · 1963
Kula Gotralu
Film · 1962
Padandi Munduku
Film · 1962