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)
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
1983
as Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
1971
as Krishna Prasad
Vamsi
2000
as Arjun
Varasudu
1993
Rajakumarudu
1999
as Krishnamurthy
Baladur
2008
as Ramakrishna
Yuddham
1984
as Kishan / Krishna Rao
Talli Kodukulu
1973
Kanthaswamy
2009
as Krishna Rao
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982
as Chinmababu Diwakar
Eenadu
1982
Telugu Veera Levara
1995
as seeta rama raju
Gudachari 117
1989
as Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
Anna Thammudu
1990
as Raja Krishna Prasad
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
1989
as Chakravarthy
Takkari Donga
2002
as Special appearance
Akka Chellelu
1970
as Venu
Mundhadugu
1983
as Balagangadhara Tilak
Private Master
1967
as Krishna
Lakshmi Nivasam
1968
as Chandram
Ravanna
2000
as Retired Army Major
Kula Gotralu
1962
Subhakankshalu
1997
as Special Appearance
Ave Kallu
1967
as Bhaskar
Neramu Siksha
1973
Osey Ramulamma
1997
as CBI officer Krishna
Khaidi Rudrayya
1986
as Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"
Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974
as Alluri Seetarama Raju
Kurukshetram
1977
as Arjuna
Maa Voori Magaadu
1987
as Ravi
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Ooriki Monagadu
1981
as Ravi
Goodachari 116
1966
as Gopi / Agent 116
Iddaru Dongalu
1984
Pandanti Kapuram
1972
as Ravi
Sultan
1999
as Ashok
Amma Donga!
1995
as Chakradhar
Gharana Donga
1980
as Krishna
Krishnavataram
1982
as Kishtayya
Agni Parvatham
1985
as Chandram / Jamadagni
Mande Gundelu
1979
as Ramu
Hema Hemeelu
1979
as Knight King Raja
Jayam Manade
1986
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
1991
Bhale Krishnudu
1980
as Krishna
Sri Sri
2016
as Sri Sri
Kuzhanthaikkaga
1968
as Prabhakar
James Bond 777
1971
as Kishore
Poratam
1983
as Krishna Murthy
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
as Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Ram Robert Rahim
1980
as Robert
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
1974
Yamaleela
1994
as Special appearance
Rajakiya Chadurangam
1988
as S.P. Pratap
Ramudochadu
1996
as Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance)
Mama Allulla Saval
1980
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
Satyabhama
2007
as Psychiatrist
Adavi Simhalu
1983
as Krishna
Nenu Manishine
1971
Meena
1973
as Krishna Rao
Vidhi Vilasam
1970
Kotta Alludu
1979
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Teri Talaash Mein
1968
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
Jagadeka Veerudu
1996
Sevakudu
2013
as Krishna Prasad
Marapurani Katha
1967
Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
1980
as Ramesh & Gangulu
Indradhanussu
1978
Mugguru Kodukulu
1988
as Phanindra
Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981
Siripuram Monagadu
1983
as Sridhar
Indra Bhavanam
1991
Mallamma Katha
1973
Bangaru Koduku
1982
Guru Sishyulu
1981
as Gopi
Chal Mohana Ranga
1978
Jathagadu
1981
as Gopi
Monagadostunnadu Jagratha
1972
as Raja
Todu Dongalu
1981
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
1984
as Rama / Krishna
Adrushtavanthudu
1980
Kalavaari Samsaram
1982
as Vishnu
Stree Janma
1967
as Kishore
Makutamleni Maharaju
1987
as Pardhasaradhi
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
1976
Bangaru Bava
1980
Raktha Tharpanam
1992
Niluvu Dopidi
1968
as Krishna
Prema Nakshatram
1982
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Simhasanam
1986
as Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
as Vikram
Kottapeta Rowdy
1980
Mayadari Malligadu
1973
as Mallanna
Krishnarajunulu
1982
as Arjun
Shamsher Shankar
1982
Sravana Masam
2005
as Krishna Rao
Vintha Katha
1973
Vajrayudham
1985
Pandanti Samsaram
2001
as Krishnamanaidu
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
as Mohan
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
as Gopi
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988
Manasaakshi
1977
Nagastharam
1990
Kanne Manasulu
1966
as Gangulu
Agent Gopi
1978
as Agent Gopi, 113
Padandi Munduku
1962
Rajamahal
1972
as Gopi
Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988
Burripalem Bullodu
1979
as Chittibabu
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Sankharavam
1987
as Vijay / Vikram
Rahasya Gudachari
1981
as Agent Gopi, 116
Devudichina Koduku
1980
Message of Peace
2004
as Jesus
Bangaru Bhoomi
1982
as Ravi
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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- Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983) — as Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar
- Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971) — as Krishna Prasad
- Vamsi (2000) — as Arjun
- Varasudu (1993)
- Rajakumarudu (1999) — as Krishnamurthy
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