Krishna

Known For: Acting
Born: May 31, 1943
Place of Birth: Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Died: November 15, 2022

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…

Filmography

Sri Sri

2016 · Sri Sri

Sevakudu

2013 · Krishna Prasad

Kanthaswamy

2009 · Krishna Rao

Baladur

2008 · Ramakrishna

Satyabhama

2007 · Psychiatrist

Sravana Masam

2005 · Krishna Rao

Ishq Hai Tumse

2004 · Writer, Director

Message of Peace

2004 · Jesus

Takkari Donga

2002 · Special appearance

Pandanti Samsaram

2001 · Krishnamanaidu, Director, Editor, Screenplay

Vamsi

2000 · Arjun

Ravanna

2000 · Retired Army Major

Rajakumarudu

1999 · Krishnamurthy

Sultan

1999 · Ashok

Sooryavansham

1999 · Producer

Osey Ramulamma

1997 · CBI officer Krishna

Subhakankshalu

1997 · Special Appearance

Ramudochadu

1996 · Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance)

Jagadeka Veerudu

1996

Amma Donga!

1995 · Chakradhar

Telugu Veera Levara

1995 · seeta rama raju

Yamaleela

1994 · Special appearance

Varasudu

1993

Raktha Tharpanam

1992 · , Director, Screenplay, Editor, Presenter

Naa Ille Naa Swargam

1991

Alludu Diddina Kapuram

1991 · , Director

Indra Bhavanam

1991 · , Director, Screenplay, Editor

Nagastharam

1990 · , Director

Balachandrudu

1990 · Writer, Director, Editor, Producer

Anna Thammudu

1990 · Raja Krishna Prasad, Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor

Rickshawala

1989 · , Director, Writer

Koduku Diddina Kapuram

1989 · Chakravarthy, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor

Gudachari 117

1989 · Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117

Atha Mechina Alludu

1989

Mugguru Kodukulu

1988 · Phanindra, Director, Editor, Screenplay

Maharajashri Mayagaadu

1988

Jamadagni

1988

Rajakiya Chadurangam

1988 · S.P. Pratap

Kaliyuga Karnudu

1988 · , Director, Screenplay, Editor

Maa Voori Magaadu

1987 · Ravi

Vishwanatha Nayakudu

1987 · Vishwanatha Nayakudu

Sankharavam

1987 · Vijay / Vikram, Director, Screenplay, Presenter, Editor

Makutamleni Maharaju

Makutamleni Maharaju

1987 · Pardhasaradhi

Khaidi Rudrayya

1986 · Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"

Jayam Manade

1986

Singhasan

1986 · Director, Writer, Producer, Editor

Simhasanam

1986 · Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana, Editor, Director, Producer, Writer

Pachani Kapuram

Pachani Kapuram

1985 · Gopi

Vajrayudham

1985

Agni Parvatham

1985 · Chandram / Jamadagni

Dongalu Baboi Dongalu

Dongalu Baboi Dongalu

1984 · Rama / Krishna

Kanchu Kaagada

1984 · Vikram

Yuddham

1984 · Kishan / Krishna Rao

Iddaru Dongalu

1984

Poratam

1983 · Krishna Murthy

Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju

1983 · Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar

Siripuram Monagadu

Siripuram Monagadu

1983 · Sridhar

Adavi Simhalu

1983 · Krishna

Kirayi Kotigadu

Kirayi Kotigadu

1983 · Kotigadu

Mundhadugu

1983 · Balagangadhara Tilak

Oorantha Sankranthi

Oorantha Sankranthi

1983 · Gopi

Eenadu

1982

Kalavaari Samsaram

1982 · Vishnu

Shamsher Shankar

1982

Krishnavataram

1982 · Kishtayya

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

1982 · Chinmababu Diwakar

Prema Nakshatram

1982

Krishnarajunulu

Krishnarajunulu

1982 · Arjun

Bangaru Koduku

1982

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

1982

Bangaru Bhoomi

1982 · Ravi

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

1981

Bhoga Bhagyalu

1981

Rahasya Gudachari

1981 · Agent Gopi, 116

Guru Sishyulu

1981 · Gopi

Todu Dongalu

1981

Ooriki Monagadu

1981 · Ravi

Jathagadu

1981 · Gopi

Bangaru Bava

1980

Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha

1980 · Ramesh & Gangulu

Ram Robert Rahim

1980 · Robert

Adrushtavanthudu

Adrushtavanthudu

1980

Mama Allulla Saval

1980

Gharana Donga

1980 · Krishna

Kottapeta Rowdy

1980

Devudichina Koduku

Devudichina Koduku

1980

Bhale Krishnudu

1980 · Krishna

Samajaniki Sawal

1979

Burripalem Bullodu

Burripalem Bullodu

1979 · Chittibabu

Mande Gundelu

1979 · Ramu

Kotta Alludu

1979

Hema Hemeelu

1979 · Knight King Raja, Presenter

Chal Mohana Ranga

1978

Indradhanussu

1978

Agent Gopi

1978 · Agent Gopi, 113

Manasaakshi

1977

Kurukshetram

1977 · Arjuna, Presenter

Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club

1976

Aadambaralu Anubandhalu

1974

Alluri Seetarama Raju

1974 · Alluri Seetarama Raju, Presenter

Meena

1973 · Krishna Rao

Vintha Katha

1973

Mayadari Malligadu

1973 · Mallanna

Neramu Siksha

1973

Talli Kodukulu

1973

Mallamma Katha

1973

Rajamahal

1972 · Gopi

Monagadostunnadu Jagratha

1972 · Raja

Pandanti Kapuram

1972 · Ravi

James Bond 777

1971 · Kishore

Nenu Manishine

1971

Mosagallaku Mosagadu

1971 · Krishna Prasad

Vidhi Vilasam

1970

Akka Chellelu

1970 · Venu

Lakshmi Nivasam

1968 · Chandram

Kuzhanthaikkaga

1968 · Prabhakar

Manchi Kutumbam

Manchi Kutumbam

1968 · Mohan

Niluvu Dopidi

1968 · Krishna

Teri Talaash Mein

1968

Ave Kallu

1967 · Bhaskar

Private Master

1967 · Krishna

Stree Janma

1967 · Kishore

Marapurani Katha

Marapurani Katha

1967

Sakshi

1967 · Kishtaiah

Goodachari 116

1966 · Gopi / Agent 116

Kanne Manasulu

1966 · Gangulu

Tene Manasulu

1965 · Basavaraju

Paruvu-Prathishtta

1963

Kula Gotralu

1962

Padandi Munduku

1962

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