
Krishna
Known for Acting · 125 credits
- Born
- 1943-05-31
- Died
- 2022-11-15
- Place of birth
- Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)
- Also known as
- Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna · Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy · Krishna Ghattamaneni · Nata Sekhar · Superstar · G. Krishna
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.
Known For
Movies (125)

Vamsi
2000
as Arjun

Varasudu
1993

Kanthaswamy
2009
as Krishna Rao

Subhakankshalu
1997
as Special Appearance

Anna Thammudu
1990
as Raja Krishna Prasad

Baladur
2008
as Ramakrishna

Rajakumarudu
1999
as Krishnamurthy

Gudachari 117
1989
as Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117

Telugu Veera Levara
1995
as seeta rama raju

Sultan
1999
as Ashok

Akka Chellelu
1970
as Venu

Eenadu
1982

Amma Donga!
1995
as Chakradhar

Takkari Donga
2002
as Special appearance

Kurukshetram
1977
as Arjuna

Khaidi Rudrayya
1986
as Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"

Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
1976

Mundhadugu
1983
as Balagangadhara Tilak

Goodachari 116
1966
as Gopi / Agent 116
Yuddham
1984
as Kishan / Krishna Rao

Alludu Diddina Kapuram
1991

Talli Kodukulu
1973

Ramudochadu
1996
as Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance)

Simhasanam
1986
as Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana

Ave Kallu
1967
as Bhaskar

Krishnavataram
1982
as Kishtayya

Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991

Koduku Diddina Kapuram
1989
as Chakravarthy
Sri Sri
2016
as Sri Sri

Ravanna
2000
as Retired Army Major

Kottapeta Rowdy
1980

Maa Voori Magaadu
1987
as Ravi

Iddaru Dongalu
1984

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982

James Bond 777
1971
as Kishore

Yamaleela
1994
as Special appearance

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982
as Chinmababu Diwakar

Kotta Alludu
1979

Gharana Donga
1980
as Krishna

Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
as Vishwanatha Nayakudu

Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
1983
as Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar

Mosagallaku Mosagadu
1971
as Krishna Prasad

Nenu Manishine
1971
Marapurani Katha
1967

Monagadostunnadu Jagratha
1972
as Raja

Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974
as Alluri Seetarama Raju

Vidhi Vilasam
1970

Teri Talaash Mein
1968

Ooriki Monagadu
1981
as Ravi

Kuzhanthaikkaga
1968
as Prabhakar

Ram Robert Rahim
1980
as Robert

Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
1974

Rajakiya Chadurangam
1988
as S.P. Pratap

Sevakudu
2013
as Krishna Prasad

Lakshmi Nivasam
1968
as Chandram

Bhale Krishnudu
1980
as Krishna

Atha Mechina Alludu
1989

Mama Allulla Saval
1980
Siripuram Monagadu
1983
as Sridhar

Todu Dongalu
1981

Jayam Manade
1986

Poratam
1983
as Krishna Murthy

Hema Hemeelu
1979
as Knight King Raja

Osey Ramulamma
1997
as CBI officer Krishna

Agni Parvatham
1985
as Chandram / Jamadagni

Rahasya Gudachari
1981
as Agent Gopi, 116

Kula Gotralu
1962

Satyabhama
2007
as Psychiatrist

Pandanti Kapuram
1972
as Ravi

Jagadeka Veerudu
1996

Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
1980
as Ramesh & Gangulu

Neramu Siksha
1973

Manasaakshi
1977
Mande Gundelu
1979
as Ramu
Jathagadu
1981
as Gopi

Sravana Masam
2005
as Krishna Rao
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
1984
as Rama / Krishna

Mugguru Kodukulu
1988
as Phanindra

Adavi Simhalu
1983
as Krishna

Raktha Tharpanam
1992
Krishnarajunulu
1982
as Arjun
Stree Janma
1967
as Kishore

Mayadari Malligadu
1973
as Mallanna
Makutamleni Maharaju
1987
as Pardhasaradhi

Meena
1973
as Krishna Rao

Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981

Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988

Indradhanussu
1978

Mallamma Katha
1973

Indra Bhavanam
1991

Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963

Guru Sishyulu
1981
as Gopi

Private Master
1967
as Krishna

Kanchu Kaagada
1984
as Vikram

Message of Peace
2004
as Jesus
Adrushtavanthudu
1980
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981

Sankharavam
1987
as Vijay / Vikram

Chal Mohana Ranga
1978

Shamsher Shankar
1982

Prema Nakshatram
1982

Tene Manasulu
1965
as Basavaraju
Agent Gopi
1978
as Agent Gopi, 113
Kirayi Kotigadu
1983
as Kotigadu

Kalavaari Samsaram
1982
as Vishnu
Bangaru Koduku
1982

Vajrayudham
1985

Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Pachani Kapuram
1985
as Gopi
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
as Mohan
Nagastharam
1990
Burripalem Bullodu
1979
as Chittibabu

Bangaru Bava
1980

Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
as Gopi

Rajamahal
1972
as Gopi

Pandanti Samsaram
2001
as Krishnamanaidu
Rickshawala
1989
Devudichina Koduku
1980

Sakshi
1967
as Kishtaiah
About 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,… With 125 credits spanning from 1962 to 2016, Krishna has appeared in 125 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Vamsi (2000) — as Arjun
- Varasudu (1993)
- Kanthaswamy (2009) — as Krishna Rao
- Subhakankshalu (1997) — as Special Appearance
- Anna Thammudu (1990) — as Raja Krishna Prasad
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