Acting

Krishna

Born 1943-05-31 · Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)

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.

Acting credits

9.0

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Vintha Katha

1973

8.0

Sridhar, who is appointed as a home tutor to teach a girl belonging to a rich family, falls in love with his student.

Private Master

1967

4.8

A CBI officer moonlights as a modern day Robin Hood in the guise of the masked Kanthaswamy, as he helps fight corruption and aid impoverished people.

Kanthaswamy

2009

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Janaki, the wife of a sepoy, lives in a village with her son and daughter. One night, when a drunkard tries to molest her, her son kills him with an axe.

Iddaru Asadhyule

1979

9.0

Two childhood friends face obstacles and challenges after they confront gangsters and each other.

Adavi Simhalu

1983

7.0

The adventures of Kishore, a "James Bond 777" CBI agent, as he and heroine Sopa battle criminal mastermind "Boss" and his gang which includes whip-cracking Jamilla and a trio of highly trained dogs.

James Bond 777

1971

Ravanna, a wayward youth, is misguided and used by the local MLA to threaten those who oppose him. Things start to change and he goes through a behavioural shift after falling in love with Sirisha.

Ravanna

2000

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Naa Ille Naa Swargam

1991

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A doctor who tries to live by his morals and fulfills family obligations

Sarvabhoumudu

1989

8.0

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Anna Thammudu

1990

1.0

Janaki toils to make her sister Vijaya an advocate. When Janaki marries Justice Ramachandra Rao, Vijaya is shocked to find that her new brother-in-law is a murderer.

Akka Chellelu

1970

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10.0

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Manchi Kutumbam

1968

Krishna accidentally blinds Balaiah and kills his brother in a road mishap. After the unfortunate event, Krishna has to bear the consequences of his conduct.

Neramu Siksha

1973

9.0

The Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata told through Cinema.

Kurukshetram

1977

Manasaakshi (transl. Conscience) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language social film, directed by Parvataneni Sambasiva Rao. It stars Krishna Ghattamaneni, Bharathi Rao, Kongara Jaggayya, Kantha Rao, and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by J.V. Raghavulu.

Manasaakshi

1977

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7.0

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Oorantha Sankranthi

1983

7.0

Three brothers, who were separated at birth, are brought up in different religions and are reunited by fate. Together, they combat the evil man responsible for their separation.

Ram Robert Rahim

1980

9.0

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Samajaniki Sawal

1979

7.7

Amarvedu dynasty was attacked by Britishers at the time of Bobbili war in South India. Before the Britishers are about to attack the dynasty, a couple of friends Daanaala Dharmayya (Gummadi) and Pagadaala Subbayya hides the treasure in a cave of five doors, very far away.

Mosagallaku Mosagadu

1971

6.7

Sultan is a action oreinted movie in which, Balakrishna played dual roles in this movie (Sultan and Prutivi) where as Krishna played a role CBCID officer.story of the movie is about Sultan who is currently wanted person in police list because of his crimes done to the society and Sekhar (Krishna) is given the task of nabbing Sultan. Rest of the movie about how sultan escapes from CBI officers.

Sultan

1999

9.0

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Bhoga Bhagyalu

1981

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9.0

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Yuddham

1984

3.5

A village is split into two because of rivalry between two families. Years later, a young man returns from America and tries to reconcile the differences between the two village heads who were, once upon a time, close friends.

Ramudochadu

1996

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8.0

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Pachani Kapuram

1985

Behind the camera

8.0

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Anna Thammudu

1990

8.0

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Anna Thammudu

1990

8.0

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Anna Thammudu

1990

6.5

Maharaja Sharminder Bhupathi of Avanti and his wife, the Rajmata, would like to see peace in the region, and would like their daughter, Alaknanda, to marry the prince of Gandharva, Aditya Vardhan. While in Gandharva, Aditya has plans of his own, for he loves a courtesan, Jaswanti, and would not dream of marrying anyone else, much to the disapproval of his brother, Ugrarao. Not to be outdone, Alaknanda loves a young warrior by the name of Vikram Singh. Acharya Abangdev of Avanti has plans of his own, which do not include Alaknanda, as he would like to take the region over and rule over it through Ugrarao. Then the unexpected happens, Aditya is reportedly killed by bandits, and Abangdev announces that Ugrarao be the next king, but at the very moment, Aditya shows up, is crowned the king, and makes sweeping changes to Avanti for the betterment of the people.

Singhasan

1986

6.5

Singhasan

1986

6.5

Singhasan

1986

No synopsis available yet.

Pandanti Samsaram

2001

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Pandanti Samsaram

2001

5.0

Balachandra, a branded terrorist, seeks revenge for the brutal murder of his father. However, he has to join forces with police officer Ranjit Kumar to punish a group of smugglers

Balachandrudu

1990

5.0

Balachandra, a branded terrorist, seeks revenge for the brutal murder of his father. However, he has to join forces with police officer Ranjit Kumar to punish a group of smugglers

Balachandrudu

1990

5.0

Balachandra, a branded terrorist, seeks revenge for the brutal murder of his father. However, he has to join forces with police officer Ranjit Kumar to punish a group of smugglers

Balachandrudu

1990

6.1

Thakur Bhanupratap, a well-respected village head, deems his youngest son Heera, a failure and treats him poorly. However, despite his father's disappointment, Heera tries his best to make him proud.

Sooryavansham

1999

7.0

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Sankharavam

1987

7.0

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Sankharavam

1987

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Raktha Tharpanam

1992

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Raktha Tharpanam

1992

6.7

Chakravarthy and Sasirekha gets married. But false allegations on Chakravarthy regarding a murder creates misunderstandings between them. Their sons who are identical twins, decides to reunite their parents.