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.

Cast

Vintha Katha

Gudachari 117

(Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117)

Agent Gopi

(Agent Gopi, 113)

Rahasya Gudachari

(Agent Gopi, 116)

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)

Jagadeka Veerudu

Amma Donga!

(Chakradhar)

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)

Kotta Alludu

Kottapeta Rowdy

Sri Sri

(Sri Sri)

Varasudu

Alluri Seetarama Raju

(Alluri Seetarama Raju)

Teri Talaash Mein

Lakshmi Nivasam

(Chandram)

Meena

(Krishna Rao)

Vishwanatha Nayakudu

(Vishwanatha Nayakudu)

Mosagallaku Mosagadu

(Krishna Prasad)

James Bond 777

(Kishore)

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 Rudrayya

(Rudramaraju "Rudraiah")

Alludu Diddina Kapuram

Baladur

(Ramakrishna)

Vamsi

(Arjun)

Takkari Donga

(Special appearance)

Rajakumarudu

(Krishnamurthy)

Kurukshetram

(Arjuna)

Vajrayudham

Ooriki Monagadu

(Ravi)

Jathagadu

(Gopi)

Akka Chellelu

(Venu)

Gharana Donga

(Krishna)

Mallamma Katha

Krishnavataram

(Kishtayya)

Mundadugu

(Balagangadhara 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)

Prema Nakshatram

Samajaniki Sawal

Mama Allulla Saval

Adrushtavanthudu

Bangaru Bava

Bhoga Bhagyalu

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

Bangaru Bhoomi

(Ravi)

Bangaru Koduku

Krishnarajunulu

(Arjun)

Shamsher Shankar

Kalavaari Samsaram

(Vishnu)

Oorantha Sankranthi

(Gopi)

Kirayi Kotigadu

(Kotigadu)

Adavi Simhalu

(Krishna)

Kanchu Kaagada

(Vikram)

Pachani Kapuram

(Gopi)

Makutamleni Maharaju

(Pardhasaradhi)

Maharajashri Mayagaadu

Rickshawala

Anna Thammudu

(Raja Krishna Prasad)

Nagastharam

Indra Bhavanam

Raktha Tharpanam

Pandanti Samsaram

(Krishnamanaidu)

Kanne Manasulu

(Gangulu)

Paruvu-Prathishtta

Hema Hemeelu

(Knight King Raja)

Marapurani Katha

Stree Janma

(Kishore)