Cast

Krishna

Acting

Cast

Krishna

Known for

Acting

Born

1943-05-31

From

Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)

Died

2022-11-15

Also known as Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna, Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy, Krishna Ghattamaneni

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.

Krishna

Krishna

Biography

Ave Kallu

Vintha Katha

Yuddham

Private Master

Kuzhanthaikkaga

Ravanna

Annadammula Savaal

Maa Voori Magaadu

Pandanti Samsaram

Lakshmi Nivasam

Sravana Masam

Telugu Veera Levara

Iddaru Asadhyule

Baladur

Eenadu

Nagastharam

Subhakankshalu

Raktha Tharpanam

Sevakudu

Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju

Mundhadugu

Aadambaralu Anubandhalu

Tene Manasulu

Kurukshetram

Indra Bhavanam

Vidhi Vilasam

Krishnavataram

James Bond 777

Mosagallaku Mosagadu

Neramu Siksha

Makutamleni Maharaju

Kalavaari Samsaram

Kanne Manasulu

Maharajashri Mayagaadu

Rajamahal

Atha Mechina Alludu

Bhoga Bhagyalu

Mama Allulla Saval

Guru Sishyulu

Jamadagni

Devudichina Koduku

Marapurani Katha

Hema Hemeelu

Samajaniki Sawal

Ramudochadu

Goodachari 116

Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club

Gharana Donga

Talli Kodukulu

Vamsi

Niluvu Dopidi

Pandanti Kapuram

Bangaru Bava

Vishwanatha Nayakudu

Kanchu Kaagada

Rahasya Gudachari

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

Siripuram Monagadu

Krishnarajunulu

Padandi Munduku

Manchi Kutumbam

Sultan

Manasaakshi

Sankharavam

Anna Thammudu

Mande Gundelu

Shamsher Shankar

Bangaru Koduku

Nenu Manishine

Jagadeka Veerudu

Kirayi Kotigadu

Burripalem Bullodu

Kula Gotralu

Koduku Diddina Kapuram

Oorantha Sankranthi

Akka Chellelu

Varasudu