Krishna

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Krishna

Born May 31, 1943 · Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)

Died November 15, 2022 · aged 79

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 1…

Known For

SukumaruduSukumarudu · 2013
Sukumarudu
★ 3.72013
MovieDramaRomance
Sukumar, a selfish wealthy man, returns to his village in order to ascertain his rights over the family property. However, he faces problems due to a few family members and ends up falling in love.
SooryavanshamSooryavansham · 1999
Sooryavansham
★ 6.11999
MovieActionDrama
Thakur Bhanupratap, a well-respected village head, deems his youngest son Heera, a failure and treats him poorly. However, despite his father's disappointment, Heera tries his best to make him proud.
SubhakankshaluSubhakankshalu · 1997
Subhakankshalu
★ 6.81997
MovieComedyDrama
The tale of two lovers from feuding families- whether they unite or not forms the crux of the story.
KanthaswamyKanthaswamy · 2009
Kanthaswamy
★ 4.82009
MovieActionCrime
A CBI officer moonlights as a modern day Robin Hood in the guise of the masked Kanthaswamy, as he helps fight corruption and aid impoverished people.
Vichitra KutumbamVichitra Kutumbam · 1968
Vichitra Kutumbam
1968
Movie
Raja Shekaram, a respected lawyer in the village, opposes Nagaraju, a cruel landlord who is also his relative. Nagaraju tries to get his brother, Raghava, killed when he inherits the family wealth.
SinghasanSinghasan · 1986
Singhasan
★ 6.51986
MovieActionAdventure
Maharaja Sharminder Bhupathi of Avanti and his wife, the Rajmata, would like to see peace in the region, and would like their daughter, Alaknanda, to marry the prince of Gandharva, Aditya Vardhan. While in Gandharva, Aditya has plans of his own, for he loves a courtesan, Jaswanti, and would not dream of marrying anyone else, much to the disapproval of his brother, Ugrarao. Not to be outdone, Alaknanda loves a young warrior by the name of Vikram Singh. Acharya Abangdev of Avanti has plans of his own, which do not include Alaknanda, as he would like to take the region over and rule over it through Ugrarao. Then the unexpected happens, Aditya is reportedly killed by bandits, and Abangdev announces that Ugrarao be the next king, but at the very moment, Aditya shows up, is crowned the king, and makes sweeping changes to Avanti for the betterment of the people.
Mallamma KathaMallamma Katha · 1973
Mallamma Katha
★ 10.01973
MovieDrama
IndradhanussuIndradhanussu · 1978
Indradhanussu
★ 8.01978
MovieDrama

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SinghasanSinghasan · 1986
Singhasan
★ 6.51986
MovieActionAdventure
Maharaja Sharminder Bhupathi of Avanti and his wife, the Rajmata, would like to see peace in the region, and would like their daughter, Alaknanda, to marry the prince of Gandharva, Aditya Vardhan. While in Gandharva, Aditya has plans of his own, for he loves a courtesan, Jaswanti, and would not dream of marrying anyone else, much to the disapproval of his brother, Ugrarao. Not to be outdone, Alaknanda loves a young warrior by the name of Vikram Singh. Acharya Abangdev of Avanti has plans of his own, which do not include Alaknanda, as he would like to take the region over and rule over it through Ugrarao. Then the unexpected happens, Aditya is reportedly killed by bandits, and Abangdev announces that Ugrarao be the next king, but at the very moment, Aditya shows up, is crowned the king, and makes sweeping changes to Avanti for the betterment of the people.

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EenaduEenadu · 1982
Eenadu
1982
MovieCrime
Eenadu is Krishna's 200th movie with huge star cast. It's almost on the same lines of his 100th movie ALLURI SEETHA RAMARAJU. But in this movie, he fights against the politicians and industrialists who are looting the poor, the movie is about Ramaraju (Krishna) a social reformer who fights against the injustice by the political system and stands in support to the poor and down-trodden.Kantha Rao, Jaggayya, Rao Gopal Rao played the villains in the movie. Rao Gopal Rao is a small-time politician and brother-in-law of Krishna and husband of Krishna Kumari. His brother-in-law being a selfish and cruel man, Krishna stays away from them. Jaggayya is a businessman and and old friend of Krishna because of him Krishna lands in Jail without a fault of his. Kantha Rao is a criminal and after coming out of Jail, he enters into politics and becomes a minister.These three create havoc and play with the lives of the poor.