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 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.
Fotos
Películas (154)
Sri Sri
2016 · Sri Sri
Sukumarudu
2013
Sevakudu
2013 · Krishna Prasad
Kanthaswamy
2009 · Krishna Rao
Baladur
2008 · Ramakrishna
Satyabhama
2007 · Psychiatrist
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 · Director, Writer, 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
Sarvabhoumudu
1989
Gudachari 117
1989 · Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Mugguru Kodukulu
1988 · Phanindra, Director, Editor, Screenplay
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988
Bazaaru Rowdy
1988 · Self, Presenter
Kanwarlal
1988 · Presenter
Jamadagni
1988
Mulzim
1988 · Presenter
Rajakeeya Chadarangam
1988 · S.P. Pratap
Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988 · Director, Screenplay, Editor
Maa Voori Magaadu
1987 · Ravi
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987 · Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Shankaravam
1987 · Vijay / Vikram, Director, Screenplay, Presenter, Editor
Makutamleni Maharaju
1987 · Pardhasaradhi
Khaidi Rudrayya
1986 · Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"
Jayam Manade
1986
Singhasan
1986 · Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
Simhasanam
1986 · Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
Pachani Kapuram
1985 · Gopi
Vajrayudham
1985
Pataal Bhairavi
1985 · Presenter
Kaamyab
1985 · Presenter
Hoshiyar
1985 · Presenter
Agni Parvatham
1985 · Chandram / Jamadagni
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
1984 · Rama / Krishna
Kanchu Kaagada
1984 · Vikram
Qaidi
1984 · Presenter
Yuddham
1984 · Kishan / Krishna Rao
Iddaru Dongalu
1984
Poratam
1983 · Krishna Murthy
Mawaali
1983 · Presenter
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
1983 · Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar
Justice Chaudhury
1983 · Presenter
Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu
1983
Siripuram Monagadu
1983 · Sridhar
Adavi Simhalu
1983 · Krishna
Kirayi Kotigadu
1983 · Kotigadu
Mundhadugu
1983 · Balagangadhara Tilak
Himmatwala
1983 · Presenter
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983 · Gopi
Eenadu
1982
Kalavaari Samsaram
1982 · Vishnu
Shamsher Shankar
1982
Kannodu Kann
1982 · Director
Krishnavataram
1982 · Kishtayya
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982 · Chinmababu Diwakar
Prema Nakshatram
1982
Krishnarajunulu
1982 · Arjun
Bangaru Koduku
1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Bangaru Bhoomi
1982 · Ravi
Meri Aawaz Suno
1981 · Presenter
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
1980
Mama Allulla Saval
1980
Gharana Donga
1980 · Krishna
Kottapeta Rowdy
1980
Devudichina Koduku
1980
Bhale Krishnudu
1980 · Krishna
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Captain Krishna
1979
Burripalem Bullodu
1979 · Chittibabu
Mande Gundelu
1979 · Ramu
Kotta Alludu
1979
Hema Hemeelu
1979 · Knight King Raja, Presenter
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979 · Tiger Prakash
Chal Mohana Ranga
1978
Dongala Dopidi
1978
Annadammula Savaal
1978
Indradhanussu
1978
Agent Gopi
1978 · Agent Gopi, 113
Manasaakshi
1977
Kurukshetram
1977 · Arjuna, Presenter
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
1976
Devadasu
1974 · Devadas, Presenter
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
1974
Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974 · Alluri Seetarama Raju, Presenter
Meena
1973 · Krishna Rao
Vintha Katha
1973
Mayadari Malligadu
1973 · Mallanna
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
1973 · Gopi, Presenter
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
Agni Pareeksha
1970
Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka
1969 · Gopi/Shyam
Bravo Satyam!
1969 · Satyam
Bhale Abbayilu
1969
Lakshmi Nivasam
1968 · Chandram
Vichitra Kutumbam
1968 · Krishna
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
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
