Acting
Krishna
Telugu, Tamil, Hindi cinema · 147 credits
Born
31 May 1943
Died
15 November 2022 (aged 79)
Birthplace
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
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
2016
Sri Sri
as Sri Sri
Sevakudu
as Krishna Prasad
Kanthaswamy
as Krishna Rao
Baladur
as Ramakrishna
Satyabhama
as Psychiatrist
Ishq Hai Tumse
Writer, Director
Takkari Donga
as Special appearance
Pandanti Samsaram
as Krishnamanaidu, Director, Editor, Screenplay
Ravanna
as Retired Army Major
Vamsi
as Arjun
Sultan
as Ashok
Rajakumarudu
as Krishnamurthy
Sooryavansham
Producer
Osey Ramulamma
as CBI officer Krishna
Subhakankshalu
as Special Appearance
Amma Donga!
as Chakradhar
Telugu Veera Levara
as seeta rama raju
Yamaleela
as Special appearance
Raktha Tharpanam
Actor, Director, Screenplay, Editor, Presenter
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
Actor, Director
Indra Bhavanam
Actor, Director, Screenplay, Editor
Anna Thammudu
as Raja Krishna Prasad, Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
నాగాస్త్రం
1990
Nagastharam
Actor, Director
Balachandrudu
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
Gudachari 117
as Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
as Chakravarthy, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
రిక్షావాలా
1989
Rickshawala
Actor, Director, Writer
Rajakeeya Chadarangam
as S.P. Pratap
Mugguru Kodukulu
as Phanindra, Director, Editor, Screenplay
Kaliyuga Karnudu
Actor, Director, Screenplay, Editor
Bazaaru Rowdy
as Self, Presenter
Mulzim
Presenter
Kanwarlal
Presenter
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
as Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Shankaravam
as Vijay / Vikram, Director, Screenplay, Presenter, Editor
మకుటం లేని మహారాజు
1987
Makutamleni Maharaju
as Pardhasaradhi
Simhasanam
as Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
Khaidi Rudrayya
as Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"
Singhasan
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
Agni Parvatham
as Chandram / Jamadagni
Hoshiyar
Presenter
Pataal Bhairavi
Presenter
దొంగలు బాబోయ్ దొంగలు
1984
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
as Rama / Krishna
Kanchu Kaagada
as Vikram
Yuddham
1984
Yuddham
as Kishan / Krishna Rao
Qaidi
Presenter
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
as Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar
Mundhadugu
as Balagangadhara Tilak
Poratam
as Krishna Murthy
Kirayi Kotigadu
as Kotigadu
Adavi Simhalu
as Krishna
Himmatwala
Presenter
Justice Chaudhury
Presenter
Mawaali
Presenter
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
as Chinmababu Diwakar
Krishnavataram
as Kishtayya
Kalavaari Samsaram
as Vishnu
Rahasya Gudachari
as Agent Gopi, 116
Meri Aawaz Suno
Presenter
Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
as Ramesh / Gangulu
Bhale Krishnudu
as Krishna
Ram Robert Rahim
as Robert
Gharana Donga
as Krishna
Hema Hemeelu
as Knight King Raja, Presenter
ఇద్దరూ అసాధ్యులే
1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
as Tiger Prakash
Kurukshetram
as Arjuna, Presenter
Alluri Seetarama Raju
as Alluri Seetarama Raju, Presenter
దేవదాసు
1974
Devadasu
as Devadas, Presenter
Meena
as Krishna Rao
Mayadari Malligadu
as Mallanna
దేవుడు చేసిన మనుషులు
1973
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
as Gopi, Presenter
Rajamahal
as Gopi
James Bond 777
as Kishore
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
as Krishna Prasad
Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka
as Gopi/Shyam
Lakshmi Nivasam
as Chandram
Niluvu Dopidi
as Krishna
Vichitra Kutumbam
as Krishna
Ave Kallu
as Bhaskar
Sakshi
as Kishtaiah
Private Master
as Krishna
Goodachari 116
as Gopi / Agent 116
Kanne Manasulu
as Gangulu
Tene Manasulu
as Basavaraju
