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Krishna began his film career with minor roles in films such as Kula Gothralu (1961), Padandi Mundhuku (1962), and Paruvu Prathishta (1963). He debuted as a lead actor with the 1965 film Thene Manasulu and went on to star in films such as Sakshi (1967), which won critical acclaim at the Tashkent film festival in 1968. [11]
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Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy The Indian Express was born on Monday, 31 May 1943 (age 79 years; at the time of death ) in Burripalem village of Tenali block in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Hindustan Times His zodiac sign was Gemini. Krishna enrolled himself at a local school in Burripalem, Andhra Pradesh to complete his primary educatio...
As a director
In 1986, Krishna made his directorial debut with the Telugu film Simhasanam. He directed a few Telugu films like Sankharavam (1987), Mugguru Kodukulu (1988), Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989), Balachandrudu (1990), Anna Thammudu (1990) which starred his son Mahesh Babu. In 2004, Krishna directed a Bollywood film, Ishq Hai Tumse, starring Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea. Krishna’s last directorial film, Pandanti Samsaram, was released in 2001.
As a producer
Krishna, along with his brothers, Ghattamaneni Adi Seshagiri Rao and Ghattamaneni Hanumantha Rao, founded Padmalaya Studios in Hyderabad, which is an Indian film production and distribution company that primarily produces Tamil and Hindi films. In 1972, Krishna and his second wife, Vijaya Nirmala, launched their production house, Vijaya Krishna movies. In 1973, he made his debut as a producer with the Telugu film Devudu Chesina Manushulu. Krishna produced films in various languages like Devud...
As a politician
Krishna was a active supporter of the Indian National Congress party. He was invited by Rajiv Gandhi, the 6th Prime Minister of India, to join the Congress party. Krishna was significantly inspired by him, and he decided to join politics. In 1989, he was elected as a member of parliament from the Eluru parliamentary constituency. In 1991, he lost to Bolla Bulli Ramaiah of the Telugu Desam Party from the same constituency. Krishna left his political career in the same year after the assassinat...
1974:Nandi Award for Best Actor for the film Alluri Sitarama Raju1997:Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South2008:Awarded an honorary doctorate by the Andhra University2009: Received India’s third-highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan from Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the 12th President of India, for his contribution to Indian cinemaKrishna posing while receiving In...2013:NTR National Award by the government of Andhra Pradesh2015:Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) National Award by the Akkineni International FoundationOn 14 November 2022, Krishna suffered a massive cardiac arrest, and he was immediately taken to the Continental Hospital in Nanakaramguda, Telangana, while he was unconscious. After 20 minutes of CPR, the doctors revived him, but his condition remained critical and on 15 November 2022, around 4:09 am, Krishna took his last breath. The Hindu
Krishna is fondly called Nata Sekhara, Indiaglitz Superstar Krishna, Daring and Dashing Hero, and James Bond of Telugu films by his fans. The Hindu
May 31, 2023 · He made his debut as a lead actor in the film Thene Manasulu (1965) and went on to deliver impactful performances in notable films such as Sakshi (1967), which garnered critical acclaim at the...
Krishna was an Indian actor, film director and film producer who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in over 350 feature films in a career spanning 5 decades. Krishna made his debut in 1965 with Adurthi Subba Rao 's Thene Manasulu.
May 31, 2021 · Through his over five-decade-long career, Krishna has featured in nearly 350 movies as an actor. A prolific actor, Krishna had created a record by releasing 17 movies in a single year. In 1972, 17 films starring Krishna as a lead hero got released.
Oct 8, 2024 · Krishna was an Indian actor, film director and film producer who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in over 350 feature films in a career spanning 5 decades. Krishna made his debut in 1965 with Adurthi Subba Rao 's Thene Manasulu.
Nov 14, 2022 · In addition to his acting career, Ghattamaneni Krishna (aka “Super Star Krishna”) has worked as a producer, director, and businessman in the film industry. In his near half-century-long acting career, Krishna has starred in more than 350 films.
