
Acting
Krishna
Born — Died
1943-05-31 — 2022-11-15
Place of birth
Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Known for
Acting
Credits
94 titles
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…
Known for
Satyam, who works at his uncle Dayanand's cancer research facility, falls in love with Dayanand's daughter Chaya, but her family has different plans for Chaya. Chaya's relatives set up a lab accident, and Satyam is turned invisible. Now Satyam must find a way to become visible again and win his love.
Bravo Satyam!
1969
4.8A 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
After a tragic accident where his entire family is killed and drowned, Captain Krishna goes underwater to investigate.
Captain Krishna
1979
A doctor who tries to live by his morals and fulfills family obligations
Sarvabhoumudu
1989
NRRaja Shekaram, a respected lawyer in the village, opposes Nagaraju, a cruel landlord who is also his relative. Nagaraju tries to get his brother, Raghava, killed when he inherits the family wealth.
Vichitra Kutumbam
1968
6.4A fearless outlaw offers to safeguard the daughter of his accomplice in return for a map to a secret diamond mine. However, his quest is compromised after a bandit gets wind of the secret map.
Takkari Donga
2002
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
3.7Sukumar, a selfish wealthy man, returns to his village in order to ascertain his rights over the family property. However, he faces problems due to a few family members and ends up falling in love.
Sukumarudu
2013
NRAn honest policeman wants his son to become an IPS officer, though the latter is least interested. But after the officer gets killed, his enraged son decides to set things right.
Sevakudu
2013
2000s · 4 titles
4.8A 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
6.4A fearless outlaw offers to safeguard the daughter of his accomplice in return for a map to a secret diamond mine. However, his quest is compromised after a bandit gets wind of the secret map.
Takkari Donga
2002
5.3Vamsi, a fashion designer, falls in love with Shilpa, the daughter of a wealthy industrialist. When she is abducted by Arjun, her father begs Vamsi to rescue her despite his initial dislike for him.
Vamsi
2000
5.5Baladur (Telugu: బలాదూర్), is a 2008 Telugu movie directed by Uday Shankar. Ravi Teja plays the lead role while Krishna, Anushka shetty, Chandra Mohan, Pradeep Rawat, Sunil and Suman Setty play supporting roles. K. M. Radha Krishnan was the music director, B. Balamurugan handled cinematography and the movie was edited by Marthand K. Venkatesh. The film released on August 15, 2008.The film is dubbed in Hindi as "Dhamkee".
Baladur
2008
1990s · 8 titles
6.8The tale of two lovers from feuding families- whether they unite or not forms the crux of the story.
Subhakankshalu
1997
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Anna Thammudu
1990
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Jagadeka Veerudu
1996
4.0Vinay and Keerthi fall in love in college. When Vinay is attacked by Srikanth and his family, Dharma Teja rescues him. However, Vinay hates Dharma Teja.
Varasudu
1993
6.7Sultan 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
6.5Telugu Veera Levara is the 300th movie of super star Krishna. Ramaraju is a Special Investigation Team officer who works as a worker to hide his identity. Investigating the case of underworld don, Gudal who wants to rule the nation. How Ramaraju exposes Gudal and saves his country forms the crux of the story.
Telugu Veera Levara
1995
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Raktha Tharpanam
1992
1980s · 26 titles
A doctor who tries to live by his morals and fulfills family obligations
Sarvabhoumudu
1989
Anand returns to India to avenge his father's suicide from a smuggler, who goes by the alias Black Fox. When the people of Siripuram revolt, Black Fox kidnaps Anand and replaces him with a lookalike.
Siripuram Monagadu
1983
No synopsis available yet.
Pachani Kapuram
1985
10.0Misunderstandings arise between two brothers because of their different ideologies. So their sons turns out to be enemies. They need to overcome all the misunderstandings to get united again.
Mundhadugu
1983
9.0Two childhood friends face obstacles and challenges after they confront gangsters and each other.
Adavi Simhalu
1983
No synopsis available yet.
Yuddham
1984
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981
6.34 scientists come up with a nugget of creating a powerful satellite, who are kidnapped by a terrorist organization. The rest of the story revolves around the protection of scientists and restoring the satellite by Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117.
Gudachari 117
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988
1981 Bollywood film from director Boiana Subbha Rao.
Jathagadu
1981
NRLalithamma, a pious and compassionate woman, opposes the atrocities of Rayudu, so he attempts to destroy Lalithamma's life.
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Bangaru Koduku
1982
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Maa Voori Magaadu
1987
9.0A ruthless mercenary, Kotigadu, hired by two notorious landlords to crush a village rebellion, finds redemption through an unexpected act of compassion.
Kirayi Kotigadu
1983
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Mama Allulla Saval
1980
7.5Brothers Kalyan and Gopi get separated at birth and grow up in different households. Years later, fate brings them together and they set out to exact revenge against their father's killer.
Guru Sishyulu
1981
No synopsis available yet.
Devudichina Koduku
1980
An honest journalist finds a criminal who shoots a politician. His involvement in finding the truth about the case makes him lock horns with a corrupt politician.
Jamadagni
1988
No synopsis available yet.
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
7.0A young man hates his father for abandoning his mother, which led to her death. But after knowing the truth, he avenges his mother's death along with his look alike step brother.
Agni Parvatham
1985
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
7.5A desperate smuggler, Ravi, battles a corrupt police officer and his gang while trying to protect his love, Radha
Gharana Donga
1980
4.5Vajrayudham is a 1985 Indian Telugu film, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and Produced by K.Lingamurthy. The film stars Krishna, Sridevi and Rao Gopalarao in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Chakravarthy.
Vajrayudham
1985
No synopsis available yet.
Krishnarajunulu
1982
NRTelugu language remake of the 1977 James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me".
Rahasya Gudachari
1981
1970s · 14 titles
After a tragic accident where his entire family is killed and drowned, Captain Krishna goes underwater to investigate.
Captain Krishna
1979
8.0A light breezy comedy about an unemployed Christian (Krishna) who finds employment with a brahmin coffee shop owner, posing as a brahmin. In time, the owner's daughter Jayaprada (absolutely bewitching), a devout Hindu, falls in love with Krishna. Padmanabham plays Krishna's brahmin friend who works at the coffee shop.
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
1976
NRManasaakshi (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
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Mallamma Katha
1973
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Vintha Katha
1973
8.0Meena feels stifled by her mother who makes all of her choices for her. When she visits her aunt's house in the village, Meena falls in love with Krishna. But Krishna is already engaged and Meena's mother is planning her wedding to Sarathy.
Meena
1973
Film starring Krishna Ghattamaneni, Jayapradha and Prabhakar Reddy
Agent Gopi
1978
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
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Talli Kodukulu
1973
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Pandanti Kapuram
1972
8.0The Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata told through Cinema.
Kurukshetram
1977
During an outbreak in a village, some tribes resort to crime and violence to support themselves. Satyam, Shivam and Sundaram, a trio of honest men, decide to influence the villagers in a good way.
Dongala Dopidi
1978
7.7Amarvedu 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
1960s · 6 titles
Satyam, who works at his uncle Dayanand's cancer research facility, falls in love with Dayanand's daughter Chaya, but her family has different plans for Chaya. Chaya's relatives set up a lab accident, and Satyam is turned invisible. Now Satyam must find a way to become visible again and win his love.
Bravo Satyam!
1969
NRRaja Shekaram, a respected lawyer in the village, opposes Nagaraju, a cruel landlord who is also his relative. Nagaraju tries to get his brother, Raghava, killed when he inherits the family wealth.
Vichitra Kutumbam
1968
8.0Ravi, a young man, falls in love with Saroja against his father's wishes, leading to his estrangement from the family.
Kula Gotralu
1962
8.4After the murder of his fellow agent, who uncovered evidence against a ruthless criminal gang, Secret Agent Gopi (Agent 116) is drawn into a dangerous mission to uncover the truth and bring the killers to justice.
Goodachari 116
1966
NRFollows the story of a freedom fighter couple, Santhamma and Dharmarao, during the British Raj.
Padandi Munduku
1962
8.0Rich and pretty, Susila returns from college to find that her family is being bumped off one by one. The only clues are a half smoked cigar left at the scene of each murder and a mysterious woman in white running through the courtyard.
Ave Kallu
1967
Behind the camera
6.5Maharaja 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
6.5Maharaja 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
6.5Maharaja 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
6.1Thakur 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
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Anna Thammudu
1990
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Anna Thammudu
1990
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Anna Thammudu
1990
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Raktha Tharpanam
1992
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Raktha Tharpanam
1992
7.0When his longtime employers fall on hard times, a loyal servant steps beyond his duties to repay their kindness.
Indra Bhavanam
1991
7.0When his longtime employers fall on hard times, a loyal servant steps beyond his duties to repay their kindness.
Indra Bhavanam
1991
No synopsis available yet.
Nagastharam
1990
5.0Balachandra, 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
5.0Balachandra, 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
5.0Balachandra, 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
6.5Chakravarthy 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.
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
1989
6.5Chakravarthy 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.
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
1989
6.5Chakravarthy 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.
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
1989
8.8Arjun, a Hindu boy, and Khushboo, a Muslim girl, fall in love. Despite their families being good friends, they need to keep their romance a secret due to the religious intolerance of society.
Ishq Hai Tumse
2004
8.8Arjun, a Hindu boy, and Khushboo, a Muslim girl, fall in love. Despite their families being good friends, they need to keep their romance a secret due to the religious intolerance of society.
Ishq Hai Tumse
2004
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pandanti Samsaram
2001
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pandanti Samsaram
2001
7.0Gautam injures his maternal uncle in a drunken stupour. This incident takes him on a journey to redeem himself and rescue the love of his life, Sita, from the clutches of her step-mother.
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
1991
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Sankharavam
1987
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Sankharavam
1987
8.0Maharaja 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.
Simhasanam
1986
8.0Maharaja 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.
Simhasanam
1986
8.0Maharaja 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.
Simhasanam
1986
7.2Khalindra, a wealthy businessman takes care of his two brothers, after their parents' are murdered. Later, the brothers seek revenge for their parents' death. Will the trio succeed in their mission?
Mugguru Kodukulu
1988
7.2Khalindra, a wealthy businessman takes care of his two brothers, after their parents' are murdered. Later, the brothers seek revenge for their parents' death. Will the trio succeed in their mission?
Mugguru Kodukulu
1988
No synopsis available yet.
Rickshawala
1989
No synopsis available yet.
Rickshawala
1989
