S.V._Krishna_Reddy

S. V. Krishna Reddy

S. V. Krishna Reddy

Indian film director, screenwriter, composer and actor

Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy is an Indian film director, screenwriter, composer, and actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has garnered three state Nandi Awards and the Filmfare Best Telugu Director Award.[1][2][3][4]

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His notable films include Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993), Mayalodu (1993), Yamaleela (1994), Number One (1994), Subha Lagnam (1994), Ghatothkachudu (1995), Maavichiguru (1996), Vinodam (1996), Gunshot (1996), Egire Paavurama (1997), Aahvaanam (1997), Premaku Velayara (1999), Sardukupodaam Randi (2000), Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham (2000), Pellam Oorelithe (2003), Athade Oka Sainyam (2004), and Hungama (2005).[1][5] In 2012 he directed the romantic comedy Divorce Invitation, an American film.[5][6]

Early life and film career

Krishna was born in Konkuduru village, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. After his post graduation in Bheemavaram, he moved to Hyderabad and ran a sweet shop for few years before foraying into cinemas. His first notable work is Kobbari Bondam (1991).,[1] which was Produced by Manisha films and was a commercial success. His association with Atchi redy and Manisha films continued and most of his films were produced by Manisha films. After Kobbari bondam, he directed Ranjendrudu Gajendrudu.

BREAKTHROUGH

Yamaleela, a film starring Ali in his debut as Hero, is a huge success and was the start of an era of S V Krishna Reddy style films that had comedy, family emotions, and good songs. Films Number One (1994), Subha Lagnam (1994), Ghatothkachudu (1995), Maavichiguru (1996), Vinodam (1996), Egire Paavurama (1997), Aahvaanam (1997) were all commercially successful. Srikant, Jagapathi Bau, Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya, Kota, Babu mohan, Ali, Brahmanandam, A.V.S., Gundu Hanumantha Rao were all frequent collaborators.

Acting

He played a small role in the 1986 film Kirathakudu. He made his debut as Hero in the 1997 film Ugadi.

Memberships

  • DGA - Directors Guild of America
  • TFDA - Telugu Film Directors Association

Awards

Nandi Awards[7]
Filmfare Awards South

Filmography

Film

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Cameo appearances

Television

References

  1. [1]
    "S.V. Krishna Reddy's magical touch sorely missing". The Hindu. 29 April 2005. p. 02. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013.
  2. [2]
    "S.V. Krishna Reddy". IMDb.
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    "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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    "All Time Hits of SV. Krishna Reddy by Raaga.com Telugu Songs - Raaga.com - A World of Music".
  5. [5]
    Staff Reporter (16 March 2011). "Filmmaker predicts boom in animation industry". The Hindu.
  6. [6]
    "Divorce Invitation Adds Richard Kind, Elliott Gould, and Lainie Kazan". 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  7. [7]
    "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  8. [8]
    42nd filmfare awards south Telugu & Malayalam winners : santosh : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive
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    "Organic Mama - Hybrid Alludu". 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
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