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.
Vintha Katha
Gudachari 117
(Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117)
Agent Gopi
(Agent Gopi, 113)
Rahasya Gudachari
(Agent Gopi, 116)
Sarileru Neekevvaru
(Alluri Seetarama Raju (archive footage))
Indradhanussu
Rajamahal
(Gopi)
Vidhi Vilasam
Nenu Manishine
Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
(Ramesh & Gangulu)
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
(Chakravarthy)
Bhale Krishnudu
(Krishna)
Ravanna
(Retired Army Major)
Simhasanam
(Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana)
Amma Donga!
(Chakradhar)
Jagadeka Veerudu
Iddaru Dongalu
Talli Kodukulu
Monagadostunnadu Jagratha
(Raja)
Manasaakshi
Todu Dongalu
Sultan
(Ashok)
Chal Mohana Ranga
Ave Kallu
(Bhaskar)
Kanthaswamy
(Krishna Rao)
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
Ram Robert Rahim
(Robert)
Sakshi
(Kishtaiah)
Maa Voori Magaadu
(Ravi)
Kuzhanthaikkaga
(Prabhakar)
Pandanti Kapuram
(Ravi)
Kottapeta Rowdy
Kotta Alludu
Sri Sri
(Sri Sri)
Varasudu
Alluri Seetarama Raju
(Alluri Seetarama Raju)
Teri Talaash Mein
Lakshmi Nivasam
(Chandram)
Meena
(Krishna Rao)
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
(Vishwanatha Nayakudu)
James Bond 777
(Kishore)
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
(Krishna Prasad)
Osey Ramulamma
(CBI officer Krishna)
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Goodachari 116
(Gopi / Agent 116)
Ramudochadu
(Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance))
Telugu Veera Levara
(seeta rama raju)
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
(Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar)
Rajakiya Chadurangam
(S.P. Pratap)
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
(Rama / Krishna)
Jayam Manade
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
Atha Mechina Alludu
Agni Parvatham
(Chandram / Jamadagni)
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Eenadu
Private Master
(Krishna)
Neramu Siksha
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
(Chinmababu Diwakar)
Subhakankshalu
(Special Appearance)
Khaidi Rudraiah
(Rudramaraju "Rudraiah")
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
Vamsi
(Arjun)
Takkari Donga
(Special appearance)
Baladur
(Ramakrishna)
Rajakumarudu
(Krishnamurthy)
Kurukshetram
(Arjuna)
Vajrayudham
Ooriki Monagadu
(Ravi)
Jathagadu
(Gopi)
Akka Chellelu
(Venu)
Gharana Donga
(Krishna)
Mallamma Katha
The Krishna Incarnation
(kishtayya)
Mundadugu
(Bala Gangadhara Tilak)
Poratam
(Krishna Murthy)
Mayadari Malligadu
(Mallanna)
Mugguru Kodukulu
(Phanindra)
Yamaleela
(Special appearance)
Kula Gotralu
Tene Manasulu
(Basavaraju)
Sankharavam
(Vijay / Vikram)
Padandi Munduku
Kaliyuga Karnudu
Burripalem Bullodu
(Chittibabu)
Devudichina Koduku
Guru Sishyulu
(Gopi)
Singhasan
(Director)
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
(Director)
Simhasanam
(Director)
Simhasanam
(Editor)
Simhasanam
(Writer)
Simhasanam
(Producer)
Balachandrudu
(Director)
Balachandrudu
(Writer)
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
(Director)
Hero
(Presenter)
Mugguru Kodukulu
(Director)
Kurukshetram
(Presenter)
Balachandrudu
(Editor)
Balachandrudu
(Producer)
Mugguru Kodukulu
(Editor)
Alluri Seetarama Raju
(Presenter)
Singhasan
(Writer)
Singhasan
(Producer)
Singhasan
(Editor)
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
(Writer)
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
(Producer)
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
(Editor)
Sankharavam
(Director)
Sankharavam
(Screenplay)
Sankharavam
(Presenter)
Sankharavam
(Editor)
Mugguru Kodukulu
(Screenplay)
Kaliyuga Karnudu
(Director)
Kaliyuga Karnudu
(Screenplay)
Kaliyuga Karnudu
(Editor)