Acting · Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India) · Born May 31, 1943
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
2016
as Sri Sri
MovieSevakudu
2013
as Krishna Prasad
MovieKanthaswamy
2009
as Krishna Rao
MovieBaladur
2008
as Ramakrishna
MovieSatyabhama
2007
as Psychiatrist
MovieSravana Masam
2005
as Krishna Rao
MovieMessage of Peace
2004
as Jesus
MovieTakkari Donga
2002
as Special appearance
MoviePandanti Samsaram
2001
as Krishnamanaidu
MovieVamsi
2000
as Arjun
MovieRavanna
2000
as Retired Army Major
MovieRajakumarudu
1999
as Krishnamurthy
MovieSultan
1999
as Ashok
MovieOsey Ramulamma
1997
as CBI officer Krishna
MovieSubhakankshalu
1997
as Special Appearance
MovieRamudochadu
1996
as Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance)
MovieJagadeka Veerudu
1996
MovieAmma Donga!
1995
as Chakradhar
MovieTelugu Veera Levara
1995
as seeta rama raju
MovieYamaleela
1994
as Special appearance
MovieVarasudu
1993
MovieRaktha Tharpanam
1992
MovieNaa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
MovieAlludu Diddina Kapuram
1991
MovieIndra Bhavanam
1991
Nagastharam
1990
MovieAnna Thammudu
1990
as Raja Krishna Prasad
Rickshawala
1989
MovieKoduku Diddina Kapuram
1989
as Chakravarthy
MovieGudachari 117
1989
as Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
MovieAtha Mechina Alludu
1989
MovieMugguru Kodukulu
1988
as Phanindra
MovieMaharajashri Mayagaadu
1988
Jamadagni
1988
MovieRajakiya Chadurangam
1988
as S.P. Pratap
MovieKaliyuga Karnudu
1988
MovieMaa Voori Magaadu
1987
as Ravi
MovieVishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
as Vishwanatha Nayakudu
MovieSankharavam
1987
as Vijay / Vikram
Makutamleni Maharaju
1987
as Pardhasaradhi
MovieKhaidi Rudrayya
1986
as Rudramaraju "Rudraiah"
MovieJayam Manade
1986
MovieSimhasanam
1986
as Vikrama Simha / Aditya Vardhana
Pachani Kapuram
1985
as Gopi
MovieVajrayudham
1985
MovieAgni Parvatham
1985
as Chandram / Jamadagni
Dongalu Baboi Dongalu
1984
as Rama / Krishna
MovieKanchu Kaagada
1984
as Vikram
Yuddham
1984
as Kishan / Krishna Rao
MovieIddaru Dongalu
1984
MoviePoratam
1983
as Krishna Murthy
MovieRamarajyamlo Bheemaraju
1983
as Bheemaraju / Krishna Raja Kumar
Siripuram Monagadu
1983
as Sridhar
MovieAdavi Simhalu
1983
as Krishna
Kirayi Kotigadu
1983
as Kotigadu
MovieMundhadugu
1983
as Balagangadhara Tilak
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
as Gopi
MovieEenadu
1982
MovieKalavaari Samsaram
1982
as Vishnu
MovieShamsher Shankar
1982
MovieKrishnavataram
1982
as Kishtayya
MovieVayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982
as Chinmababu Diwakar
MoviePrema Nakshatram
1982
Krishnarajunulu
1982
as Arjun
MovieBangaru Koduku
1982
MovieEdi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Bangaru Bhoomi
1982
as Ravi
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
MovieBhoga Bhagyalu
1981
MovieRahasya Gudachari
1981
as Agent Gopi, 116
MovieGuru Sishyulu
1981
as Gopi
MovieTodu Dongalu
1981
MovieOoriki Monagadu
1981
as Ravi
Jathagadu
1981
as Gopi
MovieBangaru Bava
1980
MovieChuttalunnaru Jagrattha
1980
as Ramesh & Gangulu
MovieRam Robert Rahim
1980
as Robert
Adrushtavanthudu
1980
MovieMama Allulla Saval
1980
MovieGharana Donga
1980
as Krishna
MovieKottapeta Rowdy
1980
Devudichina Koduku
1980
MovieBhale Krishnudu
1980
as Krishna
MovieSamajaniki Sawal
1979
Burripalem Bullodu
1979
as Chittibabu
MovieMande Gundelu
1979
as Ramu
MovieKotta Alludu
1979
MovieHema Hemeelu
1979
as Knight King Raja
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979
as Tiger Prakash
MovieChal Mohana Ranga
1978
Annadammula Savaal
1978
MovieIndradhanussu
1978
Agent Gopi
1978
as Agent Gopi, 113
MovieManasaakshi
1977
MovieKurukshetram
1977
as Arjuna
MovieSri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
1976
MovieAadambaralu Anubandhalu
1974
MovieAlluri Seetarama Raju
1974
as Alluri Seetarama Raju
MovieMeena
1973
as Krishna Rao
MovieVintha Katha
1973
MovieMayadari Malligadu
1973
as Mallanna
MovieNeramu Siksha
1973
MovieTalli Kodukulu
1973
MovieMallamma Katha
1973
MovieRajamahal
1972
as Gopi
MovieMonagadostunnadu Jagratha
1972
as Raja
MoviePandanti Kapuram
1972
as Ravi
MovieJames Bond 777
1971
as Kishore
MovieNenu Manishine
1971
MovieMosagallaku Mosagadu
1971
as Krishna Prasad
MovieVidhi Vilasam
1970
MovieAkka Chellelu
1970
as Venu
MovieLakshmi Nivasam
1968
as Chandram
MovieKuzhanthaikkaga
1968
as Prabhakar
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
as Mohan
MovieNiluvu Dopidi
1968
as Krishna
MovieTeri Talaash Mein
1968
MovieAve Kallu
1967
as Bhaskar
MoviePrivate Master
1967
as Krishna
Stree Janma
1967
as Kishore
Marapurani Katha
1967
MovieSakshi
1967
as Kishtaiah
MovieGoodachari 116
1966
as Gopi / Agent 116
MovieKanne Manasulu
1966
as Gangulu
MovieTene Manasulu
1965
as Basavaraju
MovieParuvu-Prathishtta
1963
MovieKula Gotralu
1962
MoviePadandi Munduku
1962
