Superstar Krishna, whose full name is Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna, is a legendary actor and producer in the Telugu film industry. He was born on May 31, 1943, in Burripalem, Andhra Pradesh, India. Krishna is one of the most influential and iconic actors in Telugu cinema history and is often referred to as “Superstar” by his fans.
Krishna made his acting debut in 1965 with the film “Tene Manasulu.” He gained immense popularity and fame during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of the biggest stars in the Telugu film industry. He was known for his charismatic screen presence, stylish looks, and versatile performances in a wide range of roles.
Some of Krishna’s most notable films include “Alluri Seetharama Raju,” “Mosagallaku Mosagadu,” “Pandanti Kapuram,” “Devadasu Malli Puttadu,” “Sakshi,” “Ave Kallu,” and “Mugguru Kodukulu,” among many others. He acted alongside other prominent actors like N.T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and Shobhan Babu.
Apart from his acting career, Krishna also ventured into film production under his banner “Padmalaya Studios” and produced several successful films. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the film industry, including the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award.
Krishna’s sons, Mahesh Babu and Ramesh Babu, have followed in his footsteps and become successful actors in the Telugu film industry, continuing the family’s legacy.
As an iconic figure in Telugu cinema, Superstar Krishna holds a special place in the hearts of movie enthusiasts, and his work continues to be celebrated by fans and the film fraternity.
Krishna joined the congress under Rajiv Gandhi’s leadership, ran in the 1989 elections from the Eluru Parliament Constituency, and won the seat. NTR was leading the National Front at the time Krishna joined, when NTR was at the pinnacle of his political career. By a margin of 71,000 votes, he defeated Bolla Bulliramaiah, the TDP’s incumbent MP. However, Krishna was defeated by Bulliramaiah in the ensuing 1991 election by a margin of 47,000 votes
Name | Krishna |
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Date of Birth | 31/05/1943 |
Current Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Religion | Hindu |
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Indira Devi, Vijaya Nirmala |
Children | Mahesh Babu, Ramesh Babu |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Telugu | Kula Gothralu |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
1974 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | ||
1997 | Filmfare Awards South | |||
2003 | NTR National Award | |||
2009 | Padma Bhushan | Civilian Honors |