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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