Kodi Ramakrishna

Biography:

Kodi Ramakrishna was born on July 23, 1949, in Palakollu, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. He had a prolific career in the Indian film industry that spanned over three decades.

Kodi Ramakrishna began his journey in the world of cinema as an associate to Dasari Narayana Rao in the movie “Korikale Gurralaite” in 1979. He made his directorial debut with the film “Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya” in 1982.

His extensive filmography encompasses various genres, including dramas like “Mangamma Gari Manavadu” (1984), “Maa Pallelo Gopaludu” (1985), “Srinivasa Kalyanam” (1987), “Aahuthi” (1987), “Muddula Mavayya” (1989), “Pelli” (1997), “Dongaata” (1997), as well as socially relevant films like “Ankusam” (1989), “Bharat Bandh” (1991), and “Sathruvu” (1991).

He also ventured into spy films with titles such as “Gudachari No.1” (1983) and “Gudachari 117” (1989). Additionally, his repertoire included supernatural and fantasy films like “Ammoru” (1995), “Devi” (1999), “Devullu” (2000), “Anji” (2004), and “Arundhati” (2009). “Arundhati” garnered immense acclaim, winning ten state Nandi Awards and becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of its time.

In 2016, he embarked on the production of “Baba Sathya Sai,” a biopic centered around Sathya Sai Baba, which has yet to be released.

His elder daughter, Kodi Divya Deepti, entered the film production arena with “Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini” in 2022.

In recognition of his significant contributions to Telugu cinema, Kodi Ramakrishna was honored with the state Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2012.

Sadly, Kodi Ramakrishna passed away on February 22, 2019, in Hyderabad. He had been receiving treatment at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, for acute breathing problems.