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…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Kanthaswamy (2009) — Krishna Rao
2. Takkari Donga (2002) — Special appearance
3. Vamsi (2000) — Arjun
4. Yamaleela (1994) — Special appearance
5. Baladur (2008) — Ramakrishna
6. Rajakumarudu (1999) — Krishnamurthy
7. Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974) — Alluri Seetarama Raju
8. Goodachari 116 (1966) — Gopi / Agent 116
9. Subhakankshalu (1997) — Special Appearance
10. Mugguru Kodukulu (1988) — Phanindra
11. Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989) — Chakravarthy
12. Sultan (1999) — Ashok
13. Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971) — Krishna Prasad
14. Gudachari 117 (1989) — Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
15. Simhasanam (1986) — Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana
16. Ave Kallu (1967) — Bhaskar
17. Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
18. Ram Robert Rahim (1980) — Robert
19. Sakshi (1967) — Kishtaiah
20. Pandanti Kapuram (1972) — Ravi
21. Osey Ramulamma (1997) — CBI officer Krishna
22. Khaidi Rudrayya (1986) — Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"
23. Vajrayudham (1985)
24. Gharana Donga (1980) — Krishna
25. Krishnavataram (1982) — Kishtayya
26. Guru Sishyulu (1981) — Gopi
27. Annadammula Savaal (1978)
28. Vintha Katha (1973)
29. Indradhanussu (1978)
30. Rajamahal (1972) — Gopi
31. Vidhi Vilasam (1970)
32. Nenu Manishine (1971)
33. Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha (1980) — Ramesh & Gangulu
34. Bhale Krishnudu (1980) — Krishna
35. Jagadeka Veerudu (1996)
36. Amma Donga! (1995) — Chakradhar
37. Iddaru Dongalu (1984)
38. Talli Kodukulu (1973)
39. Maa Voori Magaadu (1987) — Ravi
40. Kotta Alludu (1979)

Directed

1. Mugguru Kodukulu (1988) — Director
2. Ishq Hai Tumse (2004) — Director
3. Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989) — Director
4. Singhasan (1986) — Director
5. Simhasanam (1986) — Director
6. Balachandrudu (1990) — Director
7. Alludu Diddina Kapuram (1991) — Director
8. Sankharavam (1987) — Director
9. Kaliyuga Karnudu (1988) — Director
10. Rickshawala (1989) — Director
11. Anna Thammudu (1990) — Director
12. Nagastharam (1990) — Director
13. Indra Bhavanam (1991) — Director
14. Raktha Tharpanam (1992) — Director
15. Pandanti Samsaram (2001) — Director