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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…
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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.
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BODY OF WORK
Krishna's Filmography
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Sri Sri
as Sri Sri
Sukumarudu
Sevakudu
as Krishna Prasad
Kanthaswamy
as Krishna Rao
Baladur
as Ramakrishna
Satyabhama
as Psychiatrist
Message of Peace
as Jesus
Takkari Donga
as Special appearance
Pandanti Samsaram
as Krishnamanaidu
Vamsi
as Arjun
Ravanna
as Retired Army Major
Rajakumarudu
as Krishnamurthy
Sultan
as Ashok
Osey Ramulamma
as CBI officer Krishna
Subhakankshalu
as Special Appearance
Ramudochadu
as Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance)
Jagadeka Veerudu
Amma Donga!
as Chakradhar
Telugu Veera Levara
as seeta rama raju
Yamaleela
as Special appearance
Varasudu
Raktha Tharpanam
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
Indra Bhavanam
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Nagastharam
Anna Thammudu
as Raja Krishna Prasad
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Rickshawala
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
as Chakravarthy
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Sarvabhoumudu
Gudachari 117
as Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
Atha Mechina Alludu
Mugguru Kodukulu
as Phanindra
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
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Jamadagni
Kaliyuga Karnudu
Rajakiya Chadurangam
as S.P. Pratap
Maa Voori Magaadu
as Ravi
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
as Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Sankharavam
as Vijay / Vikram
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Makutamleni Maharaju
as Pardhasaradhi
Khaidi Rudrayya
as Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"
Jayam Manade
Simhasanam
as Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana
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Pachani Kapuram
as Gopi
Vajrayudham
Agni Parvatham
as Chandram / Jamadagni
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Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
as Rama / Krishna
Kanchu Kaagada
as Vikram
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Yuddham
as Kishan / Krishna Rao
Iddaru Dongalu
Poratam
as Krishna Murthy
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
as Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar
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Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu
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Siripuram Monagadu
as Sridhar
Adavi Simhalu
as Krishna
Kirayi Kotigadu
as Kotigadu
Mundhadugu
as Balagangadhara Tilak
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Oorantha Sankranthi
as Gopi
Eenadu
Kalavaari Samsaram
as Vishnu
Shamsher Shankar
Krishnavataram
as Kishtayya
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
as Chinmababu Diwakar
Prema Nakshatram
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Krishnarajunulu
as Arjun
Bangaru Koduku
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
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Bangaru Bhoomi
as Ravi
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Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Bhoga Bhagyalu
Rahasya Gudachari
as Agent Gopi, 116
Guru Sishyulu
as Gopi
Todu Dongalu
Ooriki Monagadu
as Ravi
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Jathagadu
as Gopi
Bangaru Bava
Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
as Ramesh / Gangulu
Ram Robert Rahim
as Robert
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Adrushtavanthudu
Mama Allulla Saval
Gharana Donga
as Krishna
Kottapeta Rowdy
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Devudichina Koduku
Bhale Krishnudu
as Krishna
Samajaniki Sawal
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Captain Krishna
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Burripalem Bullodu
as Chittibabu
Mande Gundelu
as Ramu
Kotta Alludu
Hema Hemeelu
as Knight King Raja
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Iddaru Asadhyule
as Tiger Prakash
Chal Mohana Ranga
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Dongala Dopidi
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Annadammula Savaal
Indradhanussu
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Agent Gopi
as Agent Gopi, 113
Manasaakshi
Kurukshetram
as Arjuna
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
Alluri Seetarama Raju
as Alluri Seetarama Raju
Meena
as Krishna Rao
Vintha Katha
Mayadari Malligadu
as Mallanna
Neramu Siksha
Mallamma Katha
Talli Kodukulu
Rajamahal
as Gopi
Monagadostunnadu Jagratha
as Raja
Pandanti Kapuram
as Ravi
James Bond 777
as Kishore
Nenu Manishine
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
as Krishna Prasad
Vidhi Vilasam
Akka Chellelu
as Venu
Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka
as Gopi/Shyam
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Bravo Satyam!
as Satyam
Lakshmi Nivasam
as Chandram
Vichitra Kutumbam
as Krishna
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Manchi Kutumbam
as Mohan
Niluvu Dopidi
as Krishna
Teri Talaash Mein
Ave Kallu
as Bhaskar
Private Master
as Krishna
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Stree Janma
as Kishore
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Marapurani Katha
Sakshi
as Kishtaiah
Goodachari 116
as Gopi / Agent 116
Kanne Manasulu
as Gangulu
Tene Manasulu
as Basavaraju
Paruvu-Prathishtta
Kula Gotralu
