Krishna
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 31, 1943
- Died
- Nov 15, 2022 (aged 79)
- Place of birth
- Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)
- Credits
- 134
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
Filmography
Sri Sri
2016Movie
Sri Sri
Sukumarudu
2013Movie
Sevakudu
2013Movie
Krishna Prasad
Kanthaswamy
2009Movie
Krishna Rao
Baladur
2008Movie
Ramakrishna
Satyabhama
2007Movie
Psychiatrist
Message of Peace
2004Movie
Jesus
Takkari Donga
2002Movie
Special appearance
Pandanti Samsaram
2001Movie
Krishnamanaidu
Vamsi
2000Movie
Arjun
Ravanna
2000Movie
Retired Army Major
Rajakumarudu
1999Movie
Krishnamurthy
Sultan
1999Movie
Ashok
Osey Ramulamma
1997Movie
CBI officer Krishna
Subhakankshalu
1997Movie
Special Appearance
Ramudochadu
1996Movie
Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance)
Jagadeka Veerudu
1996Movie
Amma Donga!
1995Movie
Chakradhar
Telugu Veera Levara
1995Movie
seeta rama raju
Yamaleela
1994Movie
Special appearance
Varasudu
1993Movie
Raktha Tharpanam
1992Movie
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991Movie
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
1991Movie
Indra Bhavanam
1991Movie
Nagastharam
1990Movie
Anna Thammudu
1990Movie
Raja Krishna Prasad
Rickshawala
1989Movie
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
1989Movie
Chakravarthy
Sarvabhoumudu
1989Movie
Gudachari 117
1989Movie
Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989Movie
Mugguru Kodukulu
1988Movie
Phanindra
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988Movie
Jamadagni
1988Movie
Rajakiya Chadurangam
1988Movie
S.P. Pratap
Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988Movie
Maa Voori Magaadu
1987Movie
Ravi
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987Movie
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Sankharavam
1987Movie
Vijay / Vikram
Makutamleni Maharaju
1987Movie
Pardhasaradhi
Khaidi Rudrayya
1986Movie
Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"
Jayam Manade
1986Movie
Simhasanam
1986Movie
Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana
Pachani Kapuram
1985Movie
Gopi
Vajrayudham
1985Movie
Agni Parvatham
1985Movie
Chandram / Jamadagni
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
1984Movie
Rama / Krishna
Kanchu Kaagada
1984Movie
Vikram
Yuddham
1984Movie
Kishan / Krishna Rao
Iddaru Dongalu
1984Movie
Poratam
1983Movie
Krishna Murthy
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
1983Movie
Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar
Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu
1983Movie
Siripuram Monagadu
1983Movie
Sridhar
Adavi Simhalu
1983Movie
Krishna
Kirayi Kotigadu
1983Movie
Kotigadu
Mundhadugu
1983Movie
Balagangadhara Tilak
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983Movie
Gopi
Eenadu
1982Movie
Kalavaari Samsaram
1982Movie
Vishnu
Shamsher Shankar
1982Movie
Krishnavataram
1982Movie
Kishtayya
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982Movie
Chinmababu Diwakar
Prema Nakshatram
1982Movie
Krishnarajunulu
1982Movie
Arjun
Bangaru Koduku
1982Movie
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982Movie
Bangaru Bhoomi
1982Movie
Ravi
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981Movie
Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981Movie
Rahasya Gudachari
1981Movie
Agent Gopi, 116
Guru Sishyulu
1981Movie
Gopi
Todu Dongalu
1981Movie
Ooriki Monagadu
1981Movie
Ravi
Jathagadu
1981Movie
Gopi
Bangaru Bava
1980Movie
Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
1980Movie
Ramesh / Gangulu
Ram Robert Rahim
1980Movie
Robert
Adrushtavanthudu
1980Movie
Mama Allulla Saval
1980Movie
Gharana Donga
1980Movie
Krishna
Kottapeta Rowdy
1980Movie
Devudichina Koduku
1980Movie
Bhale Krishnudu
1980Movie
Krishna
Samajaniki Sawal
1979Movie
Captain Krishna
1979Movie
Burripalem Bullodu
1979Movie
Chittibabu
Mande Gundelu
1979Movie
Ramu
Kotta Alludu
1979Movie
Hema Hemeelu
1979Movie
Knight King Raja
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979Movie
Tiger Prakash
Chal Mohana Ranga
1978Movie
Dongala Dopidi
1978Movie
Annadammula Savaal
1978Movie
Indradhanussu
1978Movie
Agent Gopi
1978Movie
Agent Gopi, 113
Manasaakshi
1977Movie
Kurukshetram
1977Movie
Arjuna
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
1976Movie
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
1974Movie
Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974Movie
Alluri Seetarama Raju
Meena
1973Movie
Krishna Rao
Vintha Katha
1973Movie
Mayadari Malligadu
1973Movie
Mallanna
Neramu Siksha
1973Movie
Talli Kodukulu
1973Movie
Mallamma Katha
1973Movie
Rajamahal
1972Movie
Gopi
Monagadostunnadu Jagratha
1972Movie
Raja
Pandanti Kapuram
1972Movie
Ravi
James Bond 777
1971Movie
Kishore
Nenu Manishine
1971Movie
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
1971Movie
Krishna Prasad
Vidhi Vilasam
1970Movie
Akka Chellelu
1970Movie
Venu
Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka
1969Movie
Gopi/Shyam
Bravo Satyam!
1969Movie
Satyam
Lakshmi Nivasam
1968Movie
Chandram
Vichitra Kutumbam
1968Movie
Krishna
Manchi Kutumbam
1968Movie
Mohan
Niluvu Dopidi
1968Movie
Krishna
Teri Talaash Mein
1968Movie
Ave Kallu
1967Movie
Bhaskar
Private Master
1967Movie
Krishna
Stree Janma
1967Movie
Kishore
Marapurani Katha
1967Movie
Sakshi
1967Movie
Kishtaiah
Goodachari 116
1966Movie
Gopi / Agent 116
Kanne Manasulu
1966Movie
Gangulu
Tene Manasulu
1965Movie
Basavaraju
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963Movie
Kula Gotralu
1962Movie
Padandi Munduku
1962Movie