Krishna

Known for ActingBorn 1943-05-31Died 2022-11-15Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Telugu Veera Levara

Nagastharam

Maa Voori Magaadu

Jayam Manade

Dongalu Baboi Dongalu

Mundhadugu

Bangaru Koduku

Ooriki Monagadu

Devudichina Koduku

Talli Kodukulu

Mallamma Katha

Teri Talaash Mein

Lakshmi Nivasam

Manchi Kutumbam

Stree Janma

Tene Manasulu

Paruvu-Prathishtta

Amma Donga!

Yuddham

Kirayi Kotigadu

Adavi Simhalu

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

Krishnarajunulu

Bhoga Bhagyalu

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha

Bhale Krishnudu

Burripalem Bullodu

Samajaniki Sawal

Mande Gundelu

Ishq Hai Tumse

Kurukshetram

Aadambaralu Anubandhalu

Vintha Katha

Mayadari Malligadu

Rajamahal

Pandanti Kapuram

Marapurani Katha

Kula Gotralu

Alluri Seetarama Raju

Khaidi Rudrayya

Yamaleela

Anna Thammudu

Rickshawala

Simhasanam

Pachani Kapuram

Kanchu Kaagada

Poratam