Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna (Telugu: ఘట్టమనేని శివరామ కృష్ణ) (born on the 31 May 1943), commonly referred to as Super Star Krishna, is one of Tollywood's most prolific actors. He is one of his kind of actor. A prolific risk taker, his derring-dos have played an instrumental role in enabling the Telugu film industry take a giant leap forward.
Having acted in more than 350 movies, He is credited with introducing many firsts in Telugu film Industry like first Colour movie (Tene Manasulu(1965)), first Cinemascope movie ( Alluri Seetharama Raju ), first 70mm movie(Simhasanam), first DTS Movie(Telugu Veera Levara). He is very experimental and the first ever hero to introduce cowboy and James bond style to Telugu screen. In addition to acting he also directed 17 feature films and produced many films under his Padmalaya Film Studio banner. He was also elected as a Member of Parliament from Eluru under Congress Party. In 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions towards Indian Cinema.
Early life
Krishna was born on May 31, 1943 to Ghattamaneni Veeraraghavayya Chowdhary and Ghattamaneni Nagaratnamma in a remote village called Burripallem, near Tenali in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was the eldest of the five children from a middle income agrarian family. He could not afford to have convent education, so he attended the school in his village to get his primary education before moving to Tenali and Narsapur to do his S.S.C and Intermediate. Impressed by his scholastic achievements, his father raised money to send his son to the prestigious C.R.R. college in Eluru to finish degree in BSc. There, he shared a room with two aspiring actors, Sobhan Babu and Murali Mohan, who later became stars in their own right. Krishna played an active role in various cultural events organized by his college. His performance in the play "Cheesina Paapam Kaasiki Velleena" brought him critical acclaim, thus encouraging him to pursue acting more seriously.
Film Career
1962-1977
After graduating in Science from C.R.Reddy College in Eluru. Offers did not come his way easily and he had to be content with playing insignificant roles in films like Padandi Mundhuku,Kulagothralu and Paruvu Prathishta. It was during these unsettling times that he bumped into an advertisement, which mentioned that Babu Movies was scouting profiles for their next film Tenemanasulu. Like several wannabe actors of his time, Krishna quickly responded to the advertisement and got selected to play one of the male leads amidst tight competition. Half way through the film Adurthi Subba Rao, the film director was subject to lot of pressure by its distributors (Navayuga) to drop Krishna from the film. But Adurthi persisted with his choice and released the film as planned. Its phenomenal success helped Krishna trespass the archetypal show-biz struggle as Adurthi repeated the cast for his next film Kannemanasulu. Krishna was also selected to play the lead role in Sunderlal Nehta and Doondee's Gudachaari 116 during this time. Though Kannemanasulu failed at the box-office, the unexpected success of this action flick established Krishna in the industry and he was often chosen to play the lead role in what came to be known as crime pictures in cinema patois. Krishna grabbed every opportunity that came his way and several hits followed in the next few years. Though action films were his forte, Krishna also delivered in soft films like Marapurani Katha, Atthagaaru Kotthakodalu, and Undamma Bottu Pedathaa. The upcoming actor also got a chance to work with more established actors like N.T.R. and A.N.R. in films like Sthree Janma, Niluvu Dopidi, Vichithra Kutumbam, Akka Chellellu and Manchi Kutumbam during this period. Success did not get into his head and Krishna consciously chose not to increase his remuneration even after becoming one of the minimum guaranteed stars in the industry. Most producers, who made films with Krishna, repeated him in their next projects regardless of how their earlier films fared. Some became so endeared with his consummate professionalism that they even tried pitting him against actors higher up in the echelon (Retired action hero Kantha Rao recently confessed this in his bio-graphy) . But Krishna had no time for these behind the scene endeavors as he was super busy acting in multiple shifts round the years.
Krishna also set up his flag-ship production house Padmalaya films and produced several high budget films like Mosagallaki Mosagaadu, Pandanti Kapuram, Devudu Cheesina Manushulu and Alluri Seetharama Raju after a low profile maiden home production Agnipariksha. Huge casting was a standard feature in all these films and the production standards of these movies were far ahead of their times. With in a very short period, Padmalaya was recognized as a leading production house and its films were the biggest hits of the calendar years 1972, 1973 and 1974. Krishna also set up another production house VijayaKrishna movies with his soul-mate Vijaya Nirmala and produced some critically acclaimed films like Meena, Devadasu on it.
In spite of producing such high profile movies, Krishna continued working for producers with moderate budgets. With these tight budgets, the film-makers sometimes could not provide the padding that is often required for a film's commercial success and hence some of Krishna's films released in 1971, 1972 and 1973 bit the dust. Though these failures reduced his success rate in early seventies, the years 1974 and 1975 can be considered as the real quiet period in his professional life. Except Cheekati Velugulu, none of his films released in these years made any impact at the box-office as people were reluctant to watch Krishna in softer roles after his riveting portrayal of Alluri Seethaa Rama Raju in the eponymous film. Krishna was also seriously taken aback with the box-office failure of his labor of love Devadasu, which was released in 1974. The year also saw Krishna straining his relationship with N.T.R. and A.N.R as they were against the idea of Krishna making Alluri Seetharama Raju and Devadasu respectively. Critics started questioning his box-office salability and most of them even predicted his career to end soon.
1978-1989
Krishna showed great resolve during these testing times and with supreme self-belief, he released his lavishly made home production Paadi Pantalu for Sankranthi 1976. The film, which dealt with several agrarian issues of its time, was a run away hit at the box-office. Krishna was also equally appreciated for his performance in Raja Rajeswari Coffee Vilas Club, his second film in the famous Vijaya banner. Krishna also produced and released another movie called Rama Rajyamloo Raktha Paasam in 1976. This is another instance where Krishna showcased his ability to ably deal with exigencies when he changed the film's title and supplied new publicity material overnight to all regions when censor officials refused to certify the film unless they did so. The officials, apparently, opined that the original title Rama Rajyamloo Raktha Paatham; was too provocative and a dig on the prevailing socio-political unrest. Krishna did two roles in this average farer, which revolves around how two siblings unite their estranged parents. Kolleti Kapuram,Bhalee Dongalu and Devudee Gelichaadu are other films in which he acted in 1976. While K.B. Thilak's Kolleti Kapuram was critically acclaimed for its thought provoking dialogues and for capturing the serenity of Lake Kolleru in West Godavari District, Bhalee Dongalu, a re-make of the Hindi film Chor Machaayee Shoor, hit the bull's eye. But Devudee Gelichaadu left a sour pill in Krishna's mouth that year. Krishna became a top newsmaker again in the same year when he announced Kurukshethram as his next home production. This surprised N.T.R. the most as he also wanted to make a movie Daana Veera Sura Karna based on the epic. The relationship between the two strained further when Krishna expressed his inability to drop his project and both started producing their films at frenetic pace. While Daana Veera Soora Karna was made with a limited budget and featured N.T.R. in all the keyroles, Kurukshethram was made on a larger canvass with a huge casting ensemble. Though Daana Veera Sura Karna had an emphatic victory over its rival during Sankranthi season in 1977, Kurukshethram proved Krishna bravado once again. His good run at the box-office continued with Saavaasagallu and the actor further penetrated into the urban mass segment with the super-hit film Dongalaku Donga.
Krishna's career reached greater heights between the years 1978 and 1986. During this period, Krishna acted in several hit movies, increased his fan-following manifold, maintained an edge over his junior rivals and made his seniors run for their money. More importantly, Krishna's stature also increased a lot due his philanthropy. In 1978, Krishna acted in hit films like Anna Dammula Sawaal, Kumara Raja and Agent Gopi and other commercially successful films like Indradanassu and Allari Bulloodu. The craze for him was so great that some of his flop films like Mugguroo Mugguree created records before petering out at the box-office. Six of his films fared very well in 1979. While Viyyalavaari Kayyaalu, Mandeegundelu, Hema-Heemeelu and Kottha Alludu set the cash registers ringing, Burripalem Bulloodu was another commercially successful film in Krishna's repertoire. Krishna and Sridevi became a hit-pair in 1980 and the two acted together in Gharana Donga, Maama Allulla Sawaal, Chuttaalunnaaru Jagrattha, and Ram Robert Rahim. Krishna also scored big against all his competitors when his Ooriki Monagaadu became the biggest hit among all films released during Sankranthi in 1981. This film is a watershed event in his life as it increased his craze and fan following in several remote areas too. Krishna was also the most consistent hero in 1981 as almost all his films performed well at the box-office. 1982 was another eventful year in his life and he started it with the super-hit film Bangaaru Bhoomi, which was an improvisation of his Paadipantalu. Towards the end of the year, Krishna became the fastest to complete 200 films in a lead role. He also became a studio owner and produced Eeenaadu as it's maiden venture. This film was another feather in his cap and the satirical film acted as a catalyst in bringing a regime change in AP. A string of super successful films like Mundhadugu, Kiraayi Kotigaadu, Adavi Simhaalu,Sakthi and Prajaarajyam catapulted him to the top position in 1983. Krishna's reign at the box-office continued in 1984 with films like Iddharu Dongalu, Bangaaru Kaapuram, Mukyamanthri and the lavishly made Kanchukaagada. This high profile movie opened splendidly and illustrated Krishna's box-office prowess by collecting Eighty Two Lakh Rupees in its first week. The Superstar ended the year on a high note with his last film for the year Dongalu Baabooy Dongalu, running for 100 days run in a single theater in Vijayawada.
Krishna's career was at its pinnacle in 1985. The Superstar acted in swash buckling hits like Agniparvatham, Palnati Simham, Vajrayudham in this year. Krishna's fantastic portrayal of the larger than life characters created by the writer duo Paruchuri Brothers helped these films have spectacular runs at the box-office. In fact, his performances in these roles were so graceful and his histrionics so natural that fans across the state either started or re-named some of their associations/fan clubs on the characters names. He also acted in other hit films Suryachandra,Pacchani Kapuram and Mahasangramam with his peer Sobhan Babu. Krishna started 1986 on a low key as audience turned down both his early releases Krishnagaaradi and Brahmasthram. But he bounced bank with his maiden directorial venture Simhaasanam. Made with a budget of about four crore rupees in two languages and released on a grand-scale in more than 150 theaters in A.P. alone, Simhaasanam collected One and half crore rupees in its first week and completed its direct hundred days run in six major cities in the state.
Khaidhi Rudrayya was another smash musical hit in his career and the film created several records at the box-office. The Superstar continued his slugfest against his political beliefs by satirizing some of the policies of Telugu Desam Party in his home production Naa Pilupee Prabhanjanam. Disgruntled supporters and leaders of this regional Party protested against screening of this film in several places. But their ruckuses, ironically, generated more publicity for it and helped the film succeed. Though Krishna starred in the record breaking Muddayi, and in other hits like Dongodocchaadu and Thandri Kodukula Challenge, 1987 was, by and large, a disappointing year in his career as some of his highly expected movies like Sardar Krishnama Naidu, Viswanatha Nayakudu, Maa Voori Magaadu and Makutamleeni Mahaaraaju fared dismally. Despite these professional setbacks, Krishna would still cherish the year because his elder son Ramesh Babu debuted as a full fledged actor with Saamraat on October 2nd. 1988 was another mediocre year in his professional life because only four Kaliyuga Karnudu, Aswaddhama, Rowdy No 1 and & Mugguru Kodukulu of his ten releases had some kind of impact at the box-office. The next year, however, was a very gratifying one for the Superstar because he not only acted in successful films like Koduku Diddina Kapuram, Saahasamee Naa Oopiri, Gudachaari 117 and Goondaarajyam (collected~ 74 Lakh rupees in its first week) but also for getting elected to the lower house of the Parliament from Eluru (W.G.) in the general elections held in 1989.
1990-Present
The years 1990-92 can be termed as the darkest period in his life because nothing went right for him both during this period. None of his films, barring Nagaasthram, fared well at the box-office and the actor took his longest break from work after Raktha Tharpanam, his last directorial venture in Telugu, tanked at the marquee. Ramesh's failure to capitalize on his blockbuster Bazaar Rowdy would have presumably upset him further during those unsettling times. Like other years ending with number 3 in the last two decades, 1993 also proved lucky to this Superstar and he came back strongly with the unexpected super success of Pacchani Samsaaram. But it was Vaaraasudu, his second release in the year, which made him the cynosure of the film fraternity again. The super-hit film, in which Krishna played a supporting role after a long time, however, incurred the wrath of his fans as it contained some scenes, which they thought, deprecated his image. Infact, the dissent was so great that the film-makers had to reach out to them through the print media requesting them to patronize the movie after chopping of those scenes and adding an action episode on him. But it was the film Number 1, which was another important turning point in his career as it helped him to cross-over to a new segment of audience. Released amidst tight competition during the festive season in January 1994, the film featured Krishna wearing flashy outfits and dancing with verve and energy. Audience, who were inundated with the lengthy dialogues in his movies, welcomed this image makeover and gave two-thumbs up for it. The film went on to become a phenomenal success and paradoxically, several producers requested him to appear in a song to help their film's cause. Amma Dongaa! (1995) was another thumping success in his career and the actor, instead of treading carefully to consolidate his re-gained stardom, went on a signing binge again while others were drastically reducing the number of films they acted to maximize revenues for each of their films. A string of flops followed Superstar Krishna and though Krishna became the fastest to reach the 300 films milestone (in a lead role), he was no longer a box-office phenomenon. This time, time was also not on his side to increase his personal stock as he was in his early fifties by then. The aged war-horse has since then been doing supporting roles in several insignificant films.
Personal life
After he graduated from college, he married Indira Devi on November 1, 1962, with whom he has five children: two sons, Ramesh Babu (film producer) & actor Mahesh Babu; and three daughters; Padmavati, Manjula (film producer) and Priyadarshani. She provided him emotional support during his salad days. In 1965, she gave birth to their first child Ramesh Babu. In 1968, Krishna's daughter Padmavathi was born and in 1969, Krishna married his frequent leading lady Vijaya Nirmala.[1] and this created fodder for the gossip columns as they were still married to their respective spouses with children. Krishna continues to be married to his first wife Indira Devi and would have three more children with her: Manjula in 1970, Mahesh Babu in 1975, and Priyadarshini in 1979. He never had children with Vijayanirmala but he apparently raised her son Naresh from her first marriage as his own. He also supported Vijayanirmala's directorial aspirations by starring in the films she directed and was later proud when she made the Guiness Book of Records as the most prolific female director in 2002. Today he continues to act in small but significant roles in telugu films. His son Mahesh Babu has also become one of the top actors in the industry today. He has stated that Mahesh will not enter into any political business what-so-ever.
1 Taene Manasulu (1st Movie) Sukanya Adurti Subbarao 31.03.65
2 Kanne Manasulu Aduriti Subbarao 22.07.65
3 Gudachari 116 Jayalalitha K.S.R.Das 11.08.66
4 Iddaru Mongallu Sandhya rani B.Vitalacharya 03.03.67
5 Saakshi Vijaya Nirmala Bapu 01.01.67
6 Marapurani Katha Vanisri V.Rama Chandra Rao 27.07.67
7 Stree Janma Vijayalakshmi K.S.Prakasa Rao 31.08.67
8 Upayamlo Apayam Vijayalakshmi T.Krishna 07.09.67
9 Private Master Sukanya K.Viswanath 14.09.67
10 Ave kallu Kanchana A.C.Trilok Chandar 14.12.67
11 Asadhyudu K. R. Vijaya Ramachandra Rao 12.01.68
12 Niluvu Dopidi Jayalalitha C. S. Rao 25.01.68
13 Manchi Kutumbam Vijaya Nirmala V. Madhusudhan Rao 15.03.68
14 Circar Express Vijaya Nirmala Krishnan 12.04.68
15 Amayakudu Jamuna Addala Narayan Rao 17.05.68
16 Attagaru Kothakodalu Vijaya Nirmala A.Sanjeevi 14.06.68
17 Lakshmi Nivasam Vanisri V.Madhusudhan Rao 19.07.68
18 Nenante Nene Kanchana V.Ramachandra Rao 06.09.68
19 Undamma Bottu Pedata Jamuna K. Viswanath 28.09.68
20 Chelleli Kosam Chandra kala M.Mallikharjuna Rao 31.10.68
21 Vintha Kapuram Kanchana V.C.Subba Rao 03.11.68
22 Manchi Mitrulu Geethanjali T.RamarAo 12.01.69
23 Love in Andhra Vijaya Nirmala Ravi 20.02.69
24 Bhale Abbailu K.R.Vijaya Peketi 19.03.69
25 Bommalu Cheppina Katha Geethanajali G.Viswanatham 04.04.69
26 Mahabaludu Vanisri Ravi kanth Nagaithch 18.04.69
27 Sabash Satyam Rajasri G.Viswanath 19.04.69
28 Astulu Anthastulu Vanisri V.Rama Chandra Rao 15.05.69
29 Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka Vijaya Nirmala K.S.R.Das 16.05.69
30 Vichitra Kutumbam Vijaya Nirmala K.S.Praskasa Rao 28.05.69
31 Muhrutha Balam Jamuna M.Mallikharjuna Rao 13.06.69
32 Jarigina Katha Kanchana K Babu Rao 04.07.69
33 Jagat Kiladilu Vanisri I.S.Murthy 25.07.69
34 Anna Dammulu Sandya Rani V.Ramachandra Rao 29.08.69
35 Karpoora Harathi Vanisri V.Ramachandra Rao 28.11.69
36 Bandipotu Bheemanna Vijaya Nirmala M.Mallikharjuna Rao 25.12.69
37 Akka Chellelu Vijaya Nirmala A Sanjeevi 01.01.70
38 Maa Nanna Nirdhoshi Vijaya Nirmala K .V.Nanadhana Rao 30.01.70
39 Malli Pelli Vijaya Nirmala C. S.Rao 14.02.70
40 Vidhi Vilasam Vijaya Nirmala Tapi Chanakya 12.03.70
41 Amma Kosam Vijaya Nirmala B.V.Prasad 26.03.70
42 Talibottu Vijaya Nirmala T.Madhava Rao 27.03.70
43 Pelli Sambandham Vijaya Nirmala K.Vara Prsada Rao 02.04.70
44 Pelli Koothuru Vijaya Nirmala V.Rama Chandra Rao 17.04.70
45 Maa Manchi Akkayya Rajasri V.Rama Chandra Rao 15.05.70
46 Paga Sadista Vijaya Nirmala K.S.Kutumba Rao 28.05.70
47 Agni Pariksha Vijaya Nirmala K.Vara Prasad Rao 10.07.70
48 Akhandudu Bharathi V.Rama Chandra Rao 24.07.70
49 Pacchani Samsaram Vanisri P.Lakshmi Deepak 07.08.70
50 Rendu Kutumbala Katha Vijaya Nirmala V.Sambha Siva Rao 30.10.70
51 Allude Menalludu Vijaya Nirmala P.Pullayya 05.11.70
52 Andarki Monagadu Bharathi M.Mallikharjuna Rao 13.02.70
53 Prema Jeevulu Rajasri K. S. R. Das 05.03.71
54 Master Kiladi Vijaya Nirmala M.Mallikharjuna Rao 03.04.71
55 Attalu Kodallu Vanisri Chandra sekhar reddy 14.04.71
56 Pattukunte Laksha Vijaya lalitha B.Hari Narayana 08.05.71
57 Nammaka Drohulu Chandrakala K.V.S.Kutmba Rao 08.07.71
58 Anuradha Vijaya Nirmala P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 23.07.71
59 Bangaru Kutumbam Rajasri K. S. R. Das 13.08.71
60 Mosagallaku Mosagadu Vijaya Nirmala K. S. R. Das 27.08.71
61 Nenu Manishine Kanchana G.V.R.Seshagiri Rao 16.10.71
62 Chalaki Rani Kiladi Raja Vijaya Lalitha Vijay 29.10.71
63 Jamesbond 777 Vijaya Lalitha K.S.R.Das 03.12.71
64 Monagadostunnadau Jagartta Jyothi Lakshmi K.V.S.Kutmba Rao 03.01.72
65 Raj Mahal Vijaya Lalitha B.Hari Narayana 06.04.72
66 Antha Mana Manichike T.Padmini Bhanumathi 19.04.72
67 Maa Oori Monagallu Vijaya Lalitha Vijay 05.05.72
68 Guduputani Subha P.Lakshmi Deepak 26.05.72
69 Hantakulu Devanthakulu Jyothi Lakshmi K.S.R.Das 02.06.72
70 Kodalupilla K.R.Vijaya M.Mallikharjuna Rao 29.06.72
71 Menakodalu Jamuna B.S.Narayana 07.07.72
72 Bale Mosagadu Vijaya Nirmala P.Sambhasiva Rao 12.07.72
73 Pandanti Kapuram Vijaya Nirmala P.Lakshmi Deepak 21.07.72
74 Nijam Nirupista Vijaya Lalitha S.Janaki Ram 04.08.72
75 Inspector Bharya Chandrakala P.V.Satya Narayana 25.08.72
76 Abbaigaru Ammaigaru Vanisri V.Rama Chandra Rao 31.08.72
77 Kattula Rattayya Venniradai Nirmala K.S.R.Das 26.10.72
78 Maa Inti Velugu Chandra kala Vijay 01.11.72
79 Praja Nayakudu Vijaya Nirmala V Madhusoodana Rao 10.11.72
80 Marapu Rani Talli Vanisri K.S.Praksa Rao 16.11.72
81 Illu illalu Vanisri P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 07.12.72
82 Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu Vijaya Nirmala K.S.R.Das 13.01.73
83 Mallamma Katha Saradha A.Sanjeevi 27.04.73
84 Talli Kodukulu Kanchana C.Chandraskehar 31.05.73
85 Nindu Kutumbam Vijaya Lalitha P.Sambasiva Rao 22.06.73
86 Srivaru Maavaru Vanisri Narayana 28.06.73
87 Sneha Bhandham Jamuna P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 10.07.73
88 Puttinillu Mettinillu Chandra kala Pattu 24.07.73
89 Neramu Siksha Bharati K. Viswanath 27.08.73
90 Devudu Chesina Manushulu Vijaya Nirmala V.Rama Chandra Rao 09.08.73
91 Mamatha Jamuna P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 06.09.73
92 Mayadari Malligadu Manjula Adurti Subba Rao 05.10.73
93 Pasi Hrudayalu Chandra kala M.Mallikharjuna Rao 25.10.73
94 Vintha Katha Vani sri V.S.Bose 02.11.73
95 Ganga Manga Vani sri V.Rama Chandra Rao 30.11.73
96 Meena Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 28.12.73
97 Galipatalu Vijaya Nirmala D Prakasha Rao 01.03.74
98 Peddalu Marali Jamuna P.S.Reddy 28.03.74
99 Utthama illalu Chandrakala P.Sambhasiva Rao 18.04.74
100 Alluri Seetharama Raju Vijaya Nirmala V.Rama Chandra Rao 01.05.74
101 Manushulu Matti Bommalu Jamuna B Bhskar 31.05.74
102 Radhamma Pelli Saradha Dasari Narayana Rao 06.07.74
103 Gowri Jamuna P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 01.08.74
104 Adambaralu Anubhandalu Saradha C .S. Rao 09.08.74
105 Deergha Sumangali Jamuna K.Hemandhara Rao 28.08.74
106 Intiniti Katha Chandrakala K.Satyam 19.08.74
107 Danavanthulu Gunavanthulu Vijaya Nirmala K.Varaprasad Rao 06.09.74
108 Satyaniki Sankellu Vani sri K.S.Prakash Rao 06.10.74
109 Devadasu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 06.12.74
110 Abimanavathi Vanisri Doondi 28.02.75
111 Kothakapuram Bharathi P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 18.04.75
112 Soubhagyavathi Sarada P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 01.05.75
113 Chikativelugulu Vanisri K.S.Prakash Rao 11.07.75
114 Rakthasambandhalu Manjula M.Mallikarjuna Rao 29.08.75
115 Santanam Soubhagyam Vijaya Nirmala D.S.Prakashrao 24.10.75
116 Gajula Kishtayya Zarina Wahab[2] Adhurti Subba Rao 09.10.75
117 Devudulanti Manishi Manjula C.S.Rao 22.11.75
118 Padipantalu Vijaya Nirmala P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.01.76
119 Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club Jayaprada Bapu 20.02.76
120 Manavoori Katha Jayaprada K.Hemambarada Rao 12.05.76
121 Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam Vijaya Nirmala P.Sambasiva Rao 25.06.76
122 Kolleti Kapuram Prabha K. B. Tilak 15.09.76
123 Bhale Dongalu Manjula K.S.R.Das 29.10.76
124 Devude Gelichadu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 26.11.76
125 Kurukshethram Vijaya Nirmala K.Kameswara Rao 14.01.77
126 Savasagallu Jayachithra Boinasubbarao 16.02.77
127 Eenatibandham ye Natidho Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 08.06.77
128 Janmajanmala Bandham Vanisri P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 28.07.77
129 Panchaithi Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 02.09.77
130 Dongalaku Donga Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 27.09.77
131 Manushulu Chesina Dongalu Manjula M.Mallikarjuna Rao 19.10.77
132 Manassakshi Bharathi P.Sambasiva Rao 02.12.77
133 Indradhanasu Sarada K.Bapayya 14.01.78
134 Patnavasam Vijaya Nirmala P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 03.02.78
135 Allari Bullodu Jayaprada G.C.Sekhar 23.02.78
136 Annadammula Saval Jayachitra K.S.R.Das 02.03.78
137 Agent Gopi Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 14.04.78
138 Dongala Dopidi Sripriya M.Mallikarjuna Rao 12.05.78
139 Mugguru Muggure Jayachithra S.D.Lal 27.05.78
140 Chalmohana Ranga Deepa B.Bhaskar 29.06.78
141 Dongala Veta Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 14.07.78
142 Simha Garjana Latha Kommineni 26.08.78
143 Cheppindi Chestha Jayachitra S.S.Gopinath 21.09.78
144 Kumara Raja Jayaprada P.Sambasiva Rao 06.10.78
145 Athani kante Ghanudu Jayaprada G.C.Sekhar 01.12.78
146 Moodu Puvvulu Aaru Kayalu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 05.01.79
147 Iddaru Asadhyule Geeta K.S.R.Das 26.01.79
148 Viyyalavari Kayyalu Jayaprada Katta Subba Rao 24.02.79
149 Hema Hemeelu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 23.03.79
150 Dongalaku Saval Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 18.05.79
151 Kotha Alludu Jayaprada P.Sambasiva Rao 31.05.79
152 Yevadabbasommu Sripriya K.S.R.Das 12.07.79
153 Mandegundelu Jayaprada K.Bapayya 05.10.79
154 Muthaiduva Jayachitra A.C.Trilokachandar 12.10.79
155 Sanku Tirtham Jayaprada Vijaya Nirmala 18.10.79
156 Burripalem Bullodu Sridevi Beeram Mastan Rao 16.11.79
157 Captain Krishna Sripriya K.S.R.Das 17.12.79
158 Samajaniki Saval Sridevi S.P.Rajaram 28.12.79
159 Bhale Krishnudu Jayaprada K.Raghavendra Rao 14.01.80
160 Devudichina Koduku Sridevi K.S.R.Das 14.02.80
161 Kothapeta Rowdy Jayaprada P.Sambasiva Rao 07.03.80
162 Gharana Donga Sridevi K.Raghavendra Rao 29.03.80
163 Mama Allulla Sawal Sridevi K.S.R.Das 10.04.80
164 Adhrustavanthudu Sridevi G.C.Sekhar 09.05.80
165 Ram - Robert - Rahim Sridevi Vijaya Nirmala 31.05.80
166 Sirimallenavvindi Sujatha Vijaya Nirmala 17.06.80
167 Chuttalunnaru Jagratha Sridevi,Kavitha B.V.Prasad 08.08.80
168 Ragile Hrudayalu Jayaprada M.Mallikarjuna Rao 29.08.80
169 Kiladi Krishnudu Vijayashanti Vijaya Nirmala 12.09.80
170 Bandodu - Gundamma Jayaprada Dasari Narayana Rao 03.10.80
171 Hare Krishna - Hallo Radha Sripriya Sridhar 16.10.80
172 Maa inti Devatha Padmapriya Padmanabham 01.11.80
173 Ammaiki Mogudu-Mamaki Yamudu Rajanisarma Amrutham 20.11.80
174 Allari Bava Jayaprada P.Sambasiva Rao 12.12.80
175 Bangaru Bava Sridevi Katta Subba Rao 31.12.80
176 Ooriki Monagadu Jayaprada K.Raghavendra Rao 14.01.81
177 Thodu Dongalu Madhumalini K.Vasu 12.02.81
178 Gurusishyulu Sridevi Bapayya 21.03.81
179 Rahasya Gudachari Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 27.03.81
180 Bhogi Mantalu Rathi Vijaya Nirmala 09.05.81
181 Bhoga Bagyalu Sridevi P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 05.06.81
182 Gadasari Atha-Sogasari Kodalu Sridevi Katta Subba Rao 20.06.81
183 Jatagadu Jayaprada Boina Subba Rao 18.09.81
184 Antham kaadidi Aarambham Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 16.10.81
185 Mayadari Alludu Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 12.11.81
186 Nayudu gari Abbai Ambika B.B.Prasad 31.12.81
187 Bangaru Bhumi Sridevi P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.11.82
188 Bangaru Koduku Sridevi K.S.R.Das 19.02.82
189 Krishnaarjunulu Sridevi Dasari Narayana Rao 26.03.82
190 Doctor-Cini Actor Jayasudha,Kavitha Vijaya Nirmala 09.04.82
191 Nivurugappina Nippu Jayaprada K.Bapayya 24.06.82
192 Prema Nakshathram Sridevi P.Sambasiva Rao 06.08.82
193 Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu Radhika Katta Subba Rao 28.08.82
194 Jagannatha Radhachakralu Jayaprada V.Madhusudhana Rao 27.08.82
195 Pagabattina Simham Jayaprada,Prabha,Geeta P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 03.09.82
196 Krishnavataram Sridevi, Vijayashanti Bapu 22.09.82
197 Yekalavya Jayaprada Vijaya Reddy 07.10.82
198 Shamshare Shankar Sridevi K.S.R.Das 21.10.82
199 Kalavari Samsaram Sridevi K.S.Ramireddy 03.12.82
200 Eenadu P.Sambasiva Rao 17.12.82
201 Bejawada Bebbuli Radhika Vijaya Nirmala 14.01.83
202 Oorantha Sankranthi Sridevi Dasari Narayana Rao 12.02.83
203 Mundadugu Jayaprada K.Bapayya 25.02.83
204 Kirai Kotigadu Sridevi A.Kodandarami Reddy 17.03.83
205 Chattaniki Veyikallu Jayasudha,Madhavi Vijaya Nirmala 31.03.83
206 Adavi Simhalu Sridevi K.Raghavendra Rao 24.04.83
207 Siripuram Monagadu Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 01.06.83
208 Amayakudu Kaadhu Asadhyudu Jayasudha Vijaya Nirmala 30.06.83
209 Ramarajyamlo Bhimaraju Sridevi A.Kodandarami Reddy 28.07.83
210 Sakthi Jayasudha,Radha K.Raghavendra Rao 02.09.83
211 Prajarajyam Jayaprada M.Mallikarjuna Rao 29.09.83
212 Lankebindelu Jayasudha Vijaya Nirmala 10.11.83
213 Poratam Jayasudha Kodi Rama Krishna 09.12.83
214 Iddaru Dongalu Radha K.Raghavendra Rao 14.01.84
215 Yuddham Jayaprada,Sujatha Dasari Narayana Rao 14.01.84
216 Raktha Sambandham Radha,Jayanthi Vijaya Nirmala 16.02.84
217 Pulijoodam Jayasudha P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 30.03.84
218 Mukhyamanthri Ambika Vijaya Nirmala 27.04.84
219 Nayakulaku Saval Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 6.6.1984
220 Kirai Alludu Jayasudha M.Balaiah 24.07.84
221 Bangaru Kapuram Jayasudha, Jayaprada P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 09.08.84
222 Uddhandudu Oorvasi,Sumalatha P.Sambasiva Rao 30.08.84
223 Kanchu Kagada Sridevi A.Kodandarami Reddy 28.09.84
224 Dongalu Baboi Dongalu Radha,Ambika K.S.R.Das 06.12.84
225 Agniparvatham Radha, Vijayashanti K.Raghavendra Rao 11.01.85
226 Maha Sangramam Jayaprada A.Kodandarami Reddy 12.02.85
227 Andharikante Monagadu Jayasudha T.Krishna 25.04.85
228 Palnati Simham Jayasudha,radha A.Kodandarami Reddy 07.06.85
229 Vajrayudham Sridevi K.Raghavendra Rao 05.07.85
230 Pachani Kapuram Sridevi Thathineni Ramarao 07.09.85
231 Suryachandra Jayaprada Vijaya Nirmala 11.10.85
232 Maha Manishi Radha, Jayaprada M.Balaiah 14.11.85
233 Krishna Garadi Jayaprada Vijayabapineedu 03.01.86
234 Brahmasthram Vijayashanti G.Rammohana Rao 14.02.86
235 Simhasanam Jayaprada,Radha,Mandakini Krishna 21.03.86
236 Jayam Manade Sridevi K.Bapayya 10.04.86
237 Prathibhavanthudu Bhanupriya Prabhakar Reddy 16.05.86
238 Khaidi Rudrayya Sridevi A.Kodandarami Reddy 05.06.86
239 Krishna Paramathma Radha Vijaya Nirmala 29.08.86
240 Naa Pilupe Prabahanajam Keerthi P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 10.09.86
241 Parasuram Keerthi Vijaya Nirmala 03.11.86
242 Santhi Nivasam Radhika,Suhasini G.Rammohana Rao 04.12.86
243 Tandri Kodukula Challenge Radha,Sumalatha M.Mallikharujna Rao 14.01.87
244 Dongodochhadu Radha Kodi Rama Krishna 19.02.87
245 Makutam Leni Maharaju Sridevi K.Bapayya 13.03.87
246 Tene Manasulu Jayaprada,Suhasini Rajendra Singh Babu 24.03.87
247 Sardar Krishnama Naidu Vijaya shanthi A.Kodanda Rami Reddy 11.06.87
248 Muddai Vijayashanti,Radha K.S.R.Das 03.07.87
249 Sankharavam Bhanupriya,Rajani Krishna 16.07.87
250 Viswanatha Nayakudu Jayaprada Dasari Narayana Rao 14.08.87
251 Maa Oori Magadu Sridevi K.Bapayya 30.10.87
252 Muddu Bidda Rajani P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 04.12.87
253 Donga garu Swagatham Vijayasanti G.Rammohana Rao 31.12.87
254 Kaliyuga Karnudu Jayaprada Krishna 14.01.88
255 Chuttalabbai Radha,Suhasini Kodi Rama Krishna 26.01.88
256 Dorakani Donga Rajani K.S.R.Das 07.04.88
257 Rowdy No1 Radha S.S.Ravichandra 16.06.88
258 Jamadagni Radha Bharati Raja 28.07.88
259 Aswadhama Vijayasanti B.Gopal 28.07.88
260 Maharaja sri Mayagadu Sridevi Vijayabapineedu 09.09.88
261 Agni Keratalu Bhanupriya Tatineni Rama Rao 30.09.88
262 Mugguru Kodukulu Radha Krishna 20.10.88
263 Praja Prathinidhi Jayasundha,Sobhana Dasari Narayana Rao 09.12.88
264 Rajakeeya Chandarangam Jayasudha P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.01.89
265 Atta Mechina Alludu Jayaprada Kodi Rama Krishna 19.01.89
266 Manchi Kutumbam Radha G.Ram Mohan Rao 09.02.89
267 Gunda Rajyam Vijayasanti Kodi Rama Krishna 02.03.89
268 Paardhudu Radha K.S.R.Das 01.04.89
269 Gudachari 117 Bhanupriya Kodi Rama Krishna 22.04.89
270 Sahasame Naa Oopiri Vijayanirmala Vijaya Nirmala 25.05.89
271 Ajatha Satruvu Radha Vijaya Nirmala 20.07.89
272 Sarwabhoumudu Radha S.S.Ravichandra 27.08.89
273 Koduku Diddina Kapuram Vijayasanti Krishna 21.09.89
274 Rikshawala Radha Krishna 15.12.89
275 Inspector Rudra Yamuna K.S.R.Das 12.01.90
276 Ayudham Radha K.Murali Mohan Rao 25.05.90
277 Prajala Manishi Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 29.06.90
278 Anna Tammudu Gowthami Krishna 27.07.90
279 Vishnu Sithara V.Prasad 21.09.90
280 Nagastram Vijayasanti Krishna 11.11.90
281 Parama sivudu Radha Anil kumar 11.01.91
282 Indra Bhavanam Meena Krishna 03.05.91
283 Alludu diddina Kapuram Sobhana Krishna 21.07.91
284 Naa ille naa Swargam Roopa Ganguly K.R.Reddy 05.12.91
285 Raktha Tarpanam Varsha Krishna 15.01.92
286 Pachani Samsaram Amani Bharadwaja 09.01.93
287 Varasudu Geetha E.V.V.Satyanarayana 06.05.93
288 Rowdy Annayya Rambha Bharadwaja 17.09.93
289 Kirayi Gunda Bhanu Priya S.S.Ravichandra 27.09.93
290 Number One Soundarya S.V.Krishna Reddy 14.01.94
291 Raitu Bharatam Vani Viswanath Tripuraneni Chitti 02.03.94
292 Gharana Alludu Mala sri Muppalnei Shiva 07.04.94
293 Doragariki Donga Pellam Vijaya Shanti S.S.Ravichandra 07.07.94
294 Yes Nenante Nene Sheena,Rambha Vijaya Nirmala 05.08.94
295 Police Alludu Mala sri Balayya 14.10.94
296 Amma Donga Soundarya Sagar 12.01.95
297 Super Mogudu Ramya Krishna Sarath 21.04.95
298 Dear Brother Gowthami P.Prabhakar 18.05.95
299 Real Hero Ravali Manne Radha Krishna 21.07.95
300 Telugu Veera Levara Roja Selvamani E.V.V.Satyanarayana 29.09.95
301 Bharata Simham Nagma Sagar 28.12.95
302 Sampradayam Indraja S.V.Krishna Reddy 11.01.96
303 Puttinti Gowravam Soundarya Vijaya Nirmala 16.02.96
304 Jagadeka Veerudu Soundarya,Indraja,Prema Sagar 03.05.96
305 Rendu kutumbala Katha Kasturi Vijaya Nirmala 09.11.96
306 Ramudochadu Suhasini A.Kodandarami Reddy 25.04.96
307 Bobbili Dora Sanghavi, Vijaya Nirmala B.Kameswara Rao 13.02.97
308 Osey Ramulamma Dasari Narayana Rao 07.03.97
309 Adhirindhi Guru Prema,Ranjitha Sagar 27.03.97
310 Encounter Roja Selvamani N.Shankar 14.08.97
311 Sambhavam Roja Selvamani A.Mohana Gandhi 14.01.98
312 Prathista Ravali R.Tarani Rao 21.01.98
313 Vaibhavam Roja Selvamani A.Mohana Gandhi 14.01.98
314 Maanavudu Daanavudu Soundarya,RamyaKrishna Krishna 14.01.99
315 Sultan Sarath 27.05.99
316 Raja Kumarudu Preity Zinta K.Raghavendra Rao 31.07.99
317 Ravanna B.Gopal 03.03.00
318 Yee Taram Nehru Prema Sivanagu 11.08.00
319 Vamsi B.Gopal 06.10.00
320 Pandanti Samsaram Charulatha Krishna 18.05.01
321 Chandra Vamsam Jayaprada V.Umakanth 15.02.02
322 Vachina Vadu Suryudu M.Gopal Krishna 09.08.02
323 Fools Jayasudha Dasari Narayana Rao 06.02.03
324 Taarak Bala Sekharan 03.04.03
325 CBI Officer D.Ranga Rao 18.02.04
326 Santhi Sandesam P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 09.07.04
327 24 Gantalu D.Ranga Rao 30.07.04
328 Evaru Nenu? Radha,Ramyasri Bhimeswara Rao Manjuluri 10.02.05
329 Sravanamasam Vijaya Nirmala Posani Krishna Murali 26.02.05
330 Ayodhya Kodi Ramakrishna 21.04.05
331 Sardar Papanna Pratani Ramakrishna Goud 25.08.06
332 Amma Nanna Lekunte Seema Y.Ashok Reddy 03.03.07
333 Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Nagesh Naradasi 12.04.07
334 Gundamma Gari Manavadu B.Jaya 12.05.07
335 Chandrahas Siva Sakthi Dutta 29.06.07
336 Shirdi
337 Baladur Uday Shankar 14.08.08
338 Dada Giri
339 Nerramu Siksha Jayasudha, Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 24.06.09
340 Soldier krishna, vijayanirmala, balaji vijayanirmala
341 Kandaswamy {Telugu: Mallanna} krishna, Vikram, Shriya Susi Ganeshan 15.08.09
Awards
* Received NTR National Award for the year 2003.
* Conferred with Padma Bhushan Award in 2009 by Govt. of India
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna_%28actor%29
