Krishna
Acting
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.
Movies(122)
Sri Sri
Sri Sri
2016
Kanthaswamy
Krishna Rao
2009
Baladur
Ramakrishna
2008
Message of Peace
Jesus
2004
Takkari Donga
Special appearance
2002
Pandanti Samsaram
Krishnamanaidu
2001
Vamsi
Arjun
2000
Ravanna
Retired Army Major
2000
Rajakumarudu
Krishnamurthy
1999
Sultan
Ashok
1999
Osey Ramulamma
CBI officer Krishna
1997
Subhakankshalu
Special Appearance
1997
Ramudochadu
Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance)
1996
Jagadeka Veerudu
1996
Amma Donga!
Chakradhar
1995
Telugu Veera Levara
seeta rama raju
1995
Yamaleela
Special appearance
1994
Varasudu
1993
Raktha Tharpanam
1992
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
1991
Indra Bhavanam
1991
Nagastharam
1990
Anna Thammudu
Raja Krishna Prasad
1990
Rickshawala
1989
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
Chakravarthy
1989
Gudachari 117
Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
1989
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Mugguru Kodukulu
Phanindra
1988
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988
Rajakiya Chadurangam
S.P. Pratap
1988
Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988
Maa Voori Magaadu
Ravi
1987
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
Sankharavam
Vijay / Vikram
1987
Makutamleni Maharaju
Pardhasaradhi
1987
Khaidi Rudrayya
Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"
1986
Jayam Manade
1986
Simhasanam
Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana
1986
Pachani Kapuram
Gopi
1985
Vajrayudham
1985
Agni Parvatham
Chandram / Jamadagni
1985
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
Rama / Krishna
1984
Kanchu Kaagada
Vikram
1984
Yuddham
Kishan / Krishna Rao
1984
Iddaru Dongalu
1984
Poratam
Krishna Murthy
1983
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar
1983
Siripuram Monagadu
Sridhar
1983
Adavi Simhalu
Krishna
1983
Kirayi Kotigadu
Kotigadu
1983
Mundadugu
Balagangadhara Tilak
1983
Oorantha Sankranthi
Gopi
1983
Eenadu
1982
Kalavaari Samsaram
Vishnu
1982
Shamsher Shankar
1982
Krishnavataram
Kishtayya
1982
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
Chinmababu Diwakar
1982
Prema Nakshatram
1982
Krishnarajunulu
Arjun
1982
Bangaru Koduku
1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Bangaru Bhoomi
Ravi
1982
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981
Rahasya Gudachari
Agent Gopi, 116
1981
Guru Sishyulu
Gopi
1981
Todu Dongalu
1981
Ooriki Monagadu
Ravi
1981
Jathagadu
Gopi
1981
Bangaru Bava
1980
Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
Ramesh & Gangulu
1980
Ram Robert Rahim
Robert
1980
Adrushtavanthudu
1980
Mama Allulla Saval
1980
Gharana Donga
Krishna
1980
Kottapeta Rowdy
1980
Devudichina Koduku
1980
Bhale Krishnudu
Krishna
1980
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Burripalem Bullodu
Chittibabu
1979
Mande Gundelu
Ramu
1979
Kotta Alludu
1979
Hema Hemeelu
Knight King Raja
1979
Chal Mohana Ranga
1978
Indradhanussu
1978
Agent Gopi
Agent Gopi, 113
1978
Manasaakshi
1977
Kurukshetram
Arjuna
1977
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
1976
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
1974
Alluri Seetarama Raju
Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974
Meena
Krishna Rao
1973
Vintha Katha
1973
Mayadari Malligadu
Mallanna
1973
Neramu Siksha
1973
Talli Kodukulu
1973
Mallamma Katha
1973
Rajamahal
Gopi
1972
Monagadostunnadu Jagratha
Raja
1972
Pandanti Kapuram
Ravi
1972
James Bond 777
Kishore
1971
Nenu Manishine
1971
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
Krishna Prasad
1971
Vidhi Vilasam
1970
Akka Chellelu
Venu
1970
Lakshmi Nivasam
Chandram
1968
Kuzhanthaikkaga
Prabhakar
1968
Manchi Kutumbam
Mohan
1968
Niluvu Dopidi
Krishna
1968
Teri Talaash Mein
1968
Ave Kallu
Bhaskar
1967
Private Master
Krishna
1967
Stree Janma
Kishore
1967
Marapurani Katha
1967
Sakshi
Kishtaiah
1967
Goodachari 116
Gopi / Agent 116
1966
Kanne Manasulu
Gangulu
1966
Tene Manasulu
Basavaraju
1965
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
Kula Gotralu
1962
Padandi Munduku
1962