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