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	'''Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy''' (born 31 May 1943), known [[mononymously]] as '''Krishna''', is an Indian actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Superstar Krishna bids goodbye to films & politics\|date=25 December 2012\|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/superstar-krishna-bids-goodbye-to-films-politics.html\|publisher=123 Telugu\|access-date=25 December 2012}}</ref> In a film career spanning five decades, he starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/krishna-retires-from-acting-politics-news-telugu-mm0s1gajdgi.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121228072107/http://www.sify.com/movies/krishna-retires-from-acting-politics-news-telugu-mm0s1gajdgi.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=28 December 2012\|title=Krishna retires from acting, politics\|website=sify.com\|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> In 2009, the government of India honoured him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] for his contributions to [[Cinema of India\|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012660050100.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129030039/http://hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012660050100.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=29 January 2009 \|title=Awards for 5 persons from State \|date=26 Jan 2009 \|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] \|access-date=4 Jan 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Australian-stamp-in-honour-of-Krishna/articleshow/17912457.cms\|title=Australian stamp in honour of Krishna - Times of India\|website=indiatimes.com\|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the [[Indian National Congress\|Congress party]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/carnaticmusic/news/fullstory.php?id=14714910\|title=Actor Krishna to campaign for Congress - Sify.com<!-- Bot generated title -->\|website=sify.com\|access-date=25 March 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629220455/http://www.sify.com/carnaticmusic/news/fullstory.php?id=14714910\|archive-date=29 June 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1997, he received the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] in addition to Honorary doctorate from Andhra University in 2008.		'''Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy''' (born 31 May 1943), known [[mononymously]] as '''Krishna''', is a former Indian actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Superstar Krishna bids goodbye to films & politics\|date=25 December 2012\|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/superstar-krishna-bids-goodbye-to-films-politics.html\|publisher=123 Telugu\|access-date=25 December 2012}}</ref> In a film career spanning five decades, he starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/krishna-retires-from-acting-politics-news-telugu-mm0s1gajdgi.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121228072107/http://www.sify.com/movies/krishna-retires-from-acting-politics-news-telugu-mm0s1gajdgi.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=28 December 2012\|title=Krishna retires from acting, politics\|website=sify.com\|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> In 2009, the government of India honoured him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] for his contributions to [[Cinema of India\|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012660050100.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129030039/http://hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012660050100.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=29 January 2009 \|title=Awards for 5 persons from State \|date=26 Jan 2009 \|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] \|access-date=4 Jan 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Australian-stamp-in-honour-of-Krishna/articleshow/17912457.cms\|title=Australian stamp in honour of Krishna - Times of India\|website=indiatimes.com\|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the [[Indian National Congress\|Congress party]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/carnaticmusic/news/fullstory.php?id=14714910\|title=Actor Krishna to campaign for Congress - Sify.com<!-- Bot generated title -->\|website=sify.com\|access-date=25 March 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629220455/http://www.sify.com/carnaticmusic/news/fullstory.php?id=14714910\|archive-date=29 June 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1997, he received the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] in addition to Honorary doctorate from Andhra University in 2008.

	Referred to as "Superstar" of [[Telugu cinema]],<ref name="it" /> Krishna debuted with 1965 film ''[[Thene Manasulu (1965 film)\|Thene Manasulu]]'' and went on to star in films such as ''[[Sakshi (1967 film)\|Saakshi]]'', which won critical acclaim at the Tashkent film festival in 1968.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/archive/\|title=Archive News\|website=The Hindu\|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> In 1972, he starred in ''[[Pandanti Kapuram]]'', which garnered the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] for that year. He has essayed roles across different genres including mythological, drama, social, cowboy, western classic, folklore, action and historical.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.andhraheadlines.com/browse/super_star_krishna_retired-6-109541.html\|title=Andhraheadlines: Breaking News, Latest Andhra News, Telangana News, Politics, Entertainment, Sports, World, Video News\|last=andhraheadlines\|website=www.andhraheadlines.com\|access-date=25 March 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214415/http://www.andhraheadlines.com/browse/super_star_krishna_retired-6-109541.html\|archive-date=1 February 2014\|url-status=dead}}</ref>		Referred to as "Superstar" of [[Telugu cinema]],<ref name="it" /> Krishna debuted with 1965 film ''[[Thene Manasulu (1965 film)\|Thene Manasulu]]'' and went on to star in films such as ''[[Sakshi (1967 film)\|Saakshi]]'', which won critical acclaim at the Tashkent film festival in 1968.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/archive/\|title=Archive News\|website=The Hindu\|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> In 1972, he starred in ''[[Pandanti Kapuram]]'', which garnered the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] for that year. He has essayed roles across different genres including mythological, drama, social, cowboy, western classic, folklore, action and historical.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.andhraheadlines.com/browse/super_star_krishna_retired-6-109541.html\|title=Andhraheadlines: Breaking News, Latest Andhra News, Telangana News, Politics, Entertainment, Sports, World, Video News\|last=andhraheadlines\|website=www.andhraheadlines.com\|access-date=25 March 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214415/http://www.andhraheadlines.com/browse/super_star_krishna_retired-6-109541.html\|archive-date=1 February 2014\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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{{short description|Indian film actor, director and producer}}
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| name = Krishna
| image = Krishna Actor.jpg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1943|5|31}}
| birth_place = [[Burripalem]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British Raj|British India]] (now [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]])
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| birth_name = Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna<ref name="samayam">{{Cite web|title=సుదీర్ఘ సినీ ప్రస్థానం.. ఎన్నెన్నో మలుపులు.. తెలుగు సినీ చరిత్రలో!!|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/super-star-krishna-birthday-special-article/articleshow/76115520.cms|access-date=2021-03-15|website=[[Samayam Telugu]]|language=te}}</ref>
| occupation = Actor, producer, director, politician
| othername = Nata Sekharudu, Superstar Krishna
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* Indira Devi
* {{Marriage|[[Vijaya Nirmala]]||27 June 2019|end=d}}
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| children = 5, including [[Ramesh Babu]], [[Mahesh Babu]], [[Manjula Ghattamaneni|Manjula]]
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'''Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna''' (born 31 May 1943), known [[mononymously]] as '''Krishna and as Superstar Krishna''', is an Indian actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu Cinema]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Superstar Krishna bids goodbye to films & politics|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/superstar-krishna-bids-goodbye-to-films-politics.html|publisher=123 Telugu|access-date=25 December 2012}}</ref> In a film career spanning five decades, Krishna starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/krishna-retires-from-acting-politics-news-telugu-mm0s1gajdgi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121228072107/http://www.sify.com/movies/krishna-retires-from-acting-politics-news-telugu-mm0s1gajdgi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 December 2012|title=Krishna retires from acting, politics|website=sify.com|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> In 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] for his contributions to [[Indian Cinema]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012660050100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129030039/http://hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012660050100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 January 2009 |title=Awards for 5 persons from State |date=26 Jan 2009 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=4 Jan 2012}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Australian-stamp-in-honour-of-Krishna/articleshow/17912457.cms|title=Australian stamp in honour of Krishna - Times of India|website=indiatimes.com|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the [[Indian National Congress|Congress party]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/carnaticmusic/news/fullstory.php?id=14714910|title=Actor Krishna to campaign for Congress - Sify.com|website=sify.com|access-date=25 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629220455/http://www.sify.com/carnaticmusic/news/fullstory.php?id=14714910|archive-date=29 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1997, he received the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] in addition to Honorary doctorate from Andhra University in 2008.

He debuted with 1965 film ''[[Thene Manasulu]]'' and went to star in films such as ''[[Sakshi (1967 film)|Saakshi]]'', which won critical acclaim at the ''Tashkent film festival'' in 1968.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/archive/|title=Archive News|website=The Hindu|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref> In 1972, he starred in ''[[Pandanti Kapuram]]'', which garnered the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] for that year. He has essayed roles across different genres including mythological, drama, social, cowboy, western classic, folklore, action and historical.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andhraheadlines.com/browse/super_star_krishna_retired-6-109541.html|title=Andhraheadlines: Breaking News, Latest Andhra News, Telangana News, Politics, Entertainment, Sports, World, Video News|last=andhraheadlines|website=www.andhraheadlines.com|access-date=25 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214415/http://www.andhraheadlines.com/browse/super_star_krishna_retired-6-109541.html|archive-date=1 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

He is credited for producing many technological firsts in the Telugu film industry such as the first Eastmancolor film – ''Eenadu'' (1982), the first cinemascope film – ''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film)|Alluri Seetharama Raju]]'' (1974), the first 70mm film – ''[[Simhasanam (1986 film)|Simhasanam]]'' (1986), the first DTS film – ''Telugu Veera Levara'' (1995) and introducing [[Western (genre)|cowboy genre]] to the Telugu screen. He starred in the Telugu [[spy film]] sequels ''[[Gudachari 116]]'' (1966), ''James Bond 777'' (1971), ''Agent Gopi'' (1978), ''Rahasya Gudachari'' (1981) and ''Gudachari 117'' (1989). Krishna directed ''Shankharavam'' (1987), ''Mugguru Kodukulu'' (1988), ''Koduku Diddina Kapuram'' (1989), ''Bala Chandrudu'' (1990) and ''Anna Thammudu'' (1990), casting his son [[Mahesh Babu]] in pivotal roles. Krishna directed 17 feature films and he produced various films under [[Padmalaya Film Studio]], a production house owned by him. Krishna was one of the highest-paid actors during his time.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday Ghattamaneni Krishna: Interesting facts about the super star of Tollywood - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-ghattamaneni-krishna-interesting-facts-about-the-super-star-of-tollywood/articleshow/69595475.cms|access-date=2020-07-29|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

Krishna collaborated with several directors of the time such as [[Adurthi Subba Rao]], [[V. Madhusudhana Rao]], [[K. Viswanath]], [[Bapu (artist)|Bapu]], [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] and [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. He also has the record of pairing up with the same actress for more than 48 films with Vijayanirmala and 47 films with Jayaprada.<ref name=autogenerated1/> In December 2012, at the age of 69, Krishna announced his retirement from politics.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pasupulate|first=Karthik|title=Super Star Krishna retires from movies|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Super-Star-Krishna-retires-from-movies/articleshow/17759654.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=25 December 2012}}</ref> He has acted in dual roles in 25 movies and triple roles in 7 movies.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}

He has produced many films under his [[Padmalaya Studios]] along with his brothers Hanumantha Rao and Adiseshagiri Rao and has also directed 15 films.

==Early life==
Krishna was born on 31 May 1943 in [[Burripalem]], [[Guntur district]] of present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]] state.<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=31 May 2020|title=Superstar Krishna turns 77: Son Mahesh Babu and Chiranjeevi share heartwarming posts on birthday|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/superstar-krishna-turns-77-son-mahesh-babu-and-chiranjeevi-share-heartwarming-posts-on-birthday-1683919-2020-05-31|access-date=2021-03-15|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Jonathan|first=P. Samuel|date=2016-03-18|title=At Burripalem, Namratha hogs the limelight|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/at-burripalem-namratha-hogs-the-limelight/article8367715.ece|access-date=2020-07-29|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> His parents are Ghattamaneni Raghavayya Chowdary and Nagaratnamma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday Ghattamaneni Krishna: Interesting facts about the super star of Tollywood - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-ghattamaneni-krishna-interesting-facts-about-the-super-star-of-tollywood/articleshow/69595475.cms|access-date=2020-07-29|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Film career==
===Early work: 1962–1965===
His career began with minor roles in films such as ''Padandi Mundhuku'', ''Kulagothralu'' and ''Paruvu Prathishta''. He was then cast in ''[[Tene Manasulu]]'' as one of the male leads.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2014-05-01|title=Krishna's best movie till date|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140430/entertainment-tollywood/article/krishna%E2%80%99s-best-movie-till-date|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> Despite commercial pressure being placed on Adurthi Subba Rao, the film director, to drop Krishna, the film was released as originally planned. It was a success and Adurthi repeated the cast for his next film ''[[Kanne manasulu]]''.

===Breakthrough: 1966 to 1975===
Krishna was also selected to play the lead role in [[Doondi]] and Sunderlal Nehta's hit movie''Gudachaari 116'', which brought the detective genre of films to the forefront in Tollywood (Telugu cinema). Though action films were his standard, Krishna also acted in films such as ''Marapurani Katha'', ''Atthagaaru Kotthakodalu'' and ''Undamma Bottu Pedathaa''. He also worked with more established actors, such as [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], in films such as ''Sthree Janma'', ''[[Niluvu Dopidi]]'', ''Vichithra Kutumbam'', ''Akka Chellellu'' and ''[[Manchi Kutumbam]]'' during this period.

At this time, Krishna established his own production house, Padmalaya Films and produced several high budget films such as ''[[Mosagallaku Mosagadu]]'', ''[[Pandanti Kapuram]]'', ''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'', ''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film)|Alluri Seetharama Raju]]'' and ''Agnipariksha''. With his friend [[Vijaya Nirmala]], Krishna also set up another production house called Vijaya Krishna movies, and produced some critically acclaimed films, including ''Meena'' and ''[[Devadasu (1974 film)|Devadasu]]''. ''Mosagallaki Mosagadu'', which Brought the Cowboy genre of films in 1971 and ''Alluri Seetharamaraju'', which released in 1974 were sensational in many ways. In 1975, Except for ''Cheekati Velugulu'', none of his films of this time made any impact at the box office as people were reluctant to watch him in softer roles after his portrayal of Alluri Seethaa Rama Raju in the eponymous film. He suffered 14 consecutive flops (Devadasu also one of them) after the release of [[Alluri Seetarama Raju]].

===Continued success: 1976–1989===
Krishna bounced back with his lavishly made home production ''Paadi Pantalu'' in 1976. The film, which dealt with several contemporary agrarian issues, was a runaway hit at the box office. His performance in ''Raja Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club'' - his second film under the Vijaya banner - was also successful. A third film produced by Krishna in that year was the moderately successful ''Rama Rajyamloo Raktha Paasam''.

Aside from his production work and his acting in those self-produced films, he also acted in ''Kolleti Kapuram'', ''Bhalee Dongalu'' and ''Devudee Gelichaadu'' during 1976. While ''Kolleti Kapuram'' was critically acclaimed for its thought-provoking dialogues and for capturing the serenity of [[Kolleru Lake]] in [[West Godavari district]], ''Bhalee Dongalu'' - a re-make of the Hindi film ''Chor Machaayee Shoor'' - hit the bull's eye. ''Devudee Gelichaadu'' did not.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/telugu/superstar-krishna-retires/62154/story.htm|title=Superstar Krishna retires|website=nowrunning.com|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref>

It was in 1976 that Krishna also announced that he was to produce ''[[Kurukshetram (1977 film)|Kurukshethram]]''. This surprised N. T. Rama Rao, who also wanted to make a movie called ''[[Daana Veera Soora Karna]]'', based on the epic. The relationship between the two legend actors was strained further when Krishna expressed his inability to drop his project and both started producing their films at a frenetic pace. Both the films were successful. Krishna's 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''.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} Between the years 1978 and 1986, Krishna acted in several hit films such as ''Anna Dammula Sawaal'', ''Kumara Raja'', ''Agent Gopi'' and other commercially successful films such as ''Indradanassu'' and ''Allari Bulloodu''. Six of his films fared very well in 1979, While ''Viyyalavaari Kayyaalu'', ''Mandeegundelu'', ''Hema-Heemeelu'', ''Kottha Alludu'' and ''Burripalem Bulloodu'' were other commercially successful films 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]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chithr.com/movie/cast/773/ram-robert-rahim-cast.html|title=Ram Robert Rahim Movie Cast|website=chithr.com|access-date=25 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110913183529/http://chithr.com/movie/cast/773/ram-robert-rahim-cast.html|archive-date=13 September 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Krishna also scored big against all his competitors when his ''Ooriki Monagaadu'' became the biggest hit among all films released during Sankranthi in 1981. 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 its maiden venture. A string of successful films such as ''Mundhadugu'', ''Kiraayi Kotigaadu'', ''Adavi Simhaalu'', ''[[Sakthi (1980 film)|Sakthi]]'' and ''Prajaarajyam'' catapulted him to the top position in 1983. Krishna's reign at the box office continued in 1984 with films such as ''Iddharu Dongalu'', ''Bangaaru Kaapuram'', ''Mukyamanthri'' and the lavishly made ''Kanchukaagada''. Krishna's career was at its pinnacle in 1985. He acted in swashbuckling hits such as ''[[Agniparvatham]]'', ''Palnati Simham'' and ''[[Vajrayudham]]'' in that 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. He also acted in other hit films such as ''Suryachandra'', ''Pacchani Kapuram'' and ''Mahasangramam'', with his peer Sobhan Babu. Krishna started 1986 on a low key as audiences turned down both his early releases ''Krishnagaaradi'' and ''Brahmasthram''. He then produced his debut directorial ventures ''[[Simhasanam (1986 film)|Simhaasanam]]'' and ''Shankharavam''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20090201/1166788.html|title=World Telugu Federation felicitates actor Krishna|website=news.webindia123.com|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref>

''Khaidhi Rudrayya'' was another smash-hit musical in his career and the film created several records at the box office. The Superstar continued his slug fest according to his political beliefs by satirising some of the policies of the Telugu Desam Party in his home production ''Naa Pilupee Prabhanjanam''. Disgruntled supporters and leaders of this regional Party protested against the screening of this film in several places. But their ruckuses generated more publicity for it and helped the film succeed. Though Krishna starred in the record-breaking ''[[Muddayi]]'', and in other hits such as ''Dongodocchaadu'' and ''[[Thandri Kodukula Challenge]]''. His elder son [[Ramesh Babu]] debuted as a full-fledged actor with ''[[Samrat (1987 film)|Samraat]]''. 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 average runs. The next year, however, he has acted in successful films such as ''Koduku Diddina Kapuram'', ''Saahasamee Naa Oopiri'', ''Gudachari 117'' and ''Goondaarajyam''.

===Later work: 1990–2016===
1990 started with average fares; ''Nagaasthram'' and ''Anna Thammudu''. Krishna took his longest break from work after ''Raktha Tharpanam'', his last directorial venture in Telugu, tanked at the marquee. [[Ramesh Babu|Ramesh]]'s failure to capitalize on his blockbuster ''Bazaar Rowdy'' would have presumably upset him further during those unsettling times. In 1993, he came back strongly with the unexpected super-success of ''Pacchani Samsaaram''. But it was ''[[Varasudu]]'', his second release in the year, which made him the cynosure of the film fraternity again. With the films ''[[Number One (1994 film)|Number 1]]'' and ''Amma Dongaa!'' (1995) he had other thumping successes. Krishna also directed the Bollywood film ''[[Ishq Hai Tumse]]'' produced by Padmalaya Tele films, starring Dino Morea and Bipasa Basu, which is the remake of the Telugu film ''Sampangi'' in the year 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/news/13979/Rare-honour-to-Superstar|title=Rare honour to Superstar|website=gulte.com|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref>

[[Andhra University]] felicitated Mr. Krishna with an honorary doctorate in 2008. For the recognition of his contribution to Telugu film industry as an actor, director, producer, writer government of India gave him [[Padma Bhushan]] in 2009.<ref>https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/movie-actor/krishna-ghattamaneni</ref>

== Personal life ==
Krishna was married to Indira, and later to [[Vijaya Nirmala]]. Krishna met Vijaya Nirmala on the sets of ''[[Sakshi (film)|Saakshi]]'' (1967).<ref>{{cite web|last=Y|first=Sunita Chowdhary|date=4 Aug 2007|title=Bestowed with bliss|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/bestowed-with-bliss/article2251627.ece|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624113011/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/bestowed-with-bliss/article2251627.ece|archive-date=24 June 2021|access-date=24 June 2021|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> He has five children with Indira; two sons—[[Ramesh Babu]] and [[Mahesh Babu]], and three daughters—Padmavathi, [[Manjula Ghattamaneni|Manjula]] and Priyadarshini.<ref name="samayam" /> Ramesh Babu is a film producer while Mahesh Babu is one of the highest-paid actors in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=25 April 2018|title=Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Allu Arjun: How much do Tollywood's highest-paid actors earn?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaries-of-telugu-top-actors-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-prabhas-allu-arjun-1219752-2018-04-25|website=India Today}}</ref> Padmavathi is married to [[Galla Jayadev]], Manjula is married to producer and actor Sanjay Swaroop,<ref name="times1">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/Didnt_we_tell_you_shes_returning_/rssarticleshow/3841514.cms|title=Didn't we tell you she's returning! |date=2008-12-16|work=Entertainment section|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2009-06-23}}</ref> and Priyadarshini is married to actor-producer [[Sudheer Babu]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mahesh Babu's family tree: Brother Ramesh Babu, sister Padmavathi and more|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/others/mahesh-babus-family-tree|access-date=2020-09-02|website=[[Republic World]]}}</ref>

Krishna worked with his wife Vijaya Niramala in over 40 films.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=2019-06-27|title=Vijaya Nirmala: A full life, in retrospect|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijaya-nirmala-a-full-life-in-retrospect/article28166938.ece|access-date=2021-03-15|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Main|Krishna filmography}}

==Awards==
;Civilian Honors
* [[Padma Bhushan]] - 2009<ref name=":0" />

;[[Nandi Awards]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Actor]] - ''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (film)|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]'' - 1974<ref name=":0" />

;[[NTR National Award]]
* [[NTR National Award]] for the year 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-others/tp-variety/article1667959.ece?ref=archive |title=Ilayaraja, Ambarish, Krishna get NTR award |publisher=The Hindu, Business Line |location=Hyderabad |date=30 Aug 2007 |access-date=4 Jan 2012}}</ref>

;[[Filmfare Awards South]]
* [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] in 1997.<ref name=":0" />
* 1983 : Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for - ''[[Adavi Simhalu]]''
* 1974 : Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for - ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju]]''
* 1985 : Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for - ''[[Agni Parvatam]]''

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0315553}}

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