S. V. Krishna Reddy | |
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| Born | Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy (1961-06-01)1 June 1961 (age 64) Konkuduru, East Godavari District,Andhra Pradesh,India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1986—present |
| Known for | |
| Awards | Filmfare Awards South Nandi Awards |
| Website | http://www.svkrishnareddy.com |
Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy (born 1 June 1961) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, composer, and actor known for his work inTelugu cinema. He has garnered three stateNandi Awards and theFilmfare Best Telugu Director Award.[1][2] He mostly directed films of the comedy genre.
His notable films includeRajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993),Mayalodu (1993),Number One (1994),Yamaleela (1994),Subha Lagnam (1994),Ghatothkachudu (1995),Maavichiguru (1996),Vinodam (1996),Egire Paavurama (1997),Aahvaanam (1997),Ooyala (1998),Premaku Velayara (1999),Sardukupodaam Randi (2000),Pellam Oorelithe (2003),Athade Oka Sainyam (2004), andHungama (2005).[1][3] In 2012 he directed the romantic comedyDivorce Invitation, an American film.[3][4]
Krishna was born inKonkuduru village, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. After his post-graduation inBheemavaram, he moved to Hyderabad and ran a sweet shop for a few years before foraying into cinemas. His first notable work isKobbari Bondam (1991),[1] which was produced by Manisha Films and was a commercial success. His association with Atchi Reddy and Manisha films continued and most of his films were produced by Manisha films. AfterKobbari Bondam, he directedRanjendrudu Gajendrudu.
Yamaleela, a film starringAli in his debut in a lead role, 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 likeNumber One (1994),Subha Lagnam (1994),Ghatothkachudu (1995),Maavichiguru (1996),Vinodam (1996),Egire Paavurama (1997),Aahvaanam (1997) were all commercially successful. Srikanth, Jagapathi Bau, Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya, Kota, Babu Mohan, Ali, Brahmanandam, A.V.S., Gundu Hanumantha Rao were all frequent collaborators.
He played a small role in the 1986 filmKirathakudu. He made his debut as a lead in the 1997 filmUgaadi. Acted in Sambaram starring Nitiin
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Music composer | Notes |
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| 1991 | Kobbari Bondam | No | Story | Yes | Also co-producer |
| 1993 | Rajendrudu Gajendrudu | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mayalodu | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1994 | Number One | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yamaleela | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Subha Lagnam | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1995 | Top Hero | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vajram | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Remake of Malayalam filmSphatikam | |
| Ghatothkachudu | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1996 | Gunshot | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Maavichiguru | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Vinodam | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sampradayam | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1997 | Egire Paavurama | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aahvaanam | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1997 | Ugaadi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also actor and singer |
| 1998 | Ooyala | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Pelli Peetalu | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Remake of Malayalam filmEe Puzhayum Kadannu | |
| Deergha Sumangali Bhava | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Abhishekam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also actor | |
| 1999 | Manasulo Maata | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Remake of Tamil filmKannethirey Thondrinal |
| Premaku Velayara | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Based on novelLakshyam | |
| 2000 | Kodanda Ramudu | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sardukupodaam Randi | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sri Srimathi Satyabhama | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2001 | Budget Padmanabham | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Remake of Tamil filmBudget Padmanabhan |
| 2001 | Jabili | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2002 | Premaku Swagatham | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe | Yes | Screenplay | No | Remake of Tamil filmCharlie Chaplin |
| Pellamtho Panenti | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2004 | Athade Oka Sainyam | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Letha Manasulu | Yes | Screenplay | No | Remake of Tamil filmAzhagi | |
| Orey Pandu | Yes | Screenplay | No | Remake of Hindi filmKoi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2005 | Hungama | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Remake of Malayalam filmMaatupetti Machan |
| 2006 | Sarada Saradaga | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Maayajaalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2007 | Bahumati | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Masth | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | Divorce Invitation | Yes | Yes | No | English; Remake of His Telugu filmAahvaanam[7] |
| 2014 | Yamaleela 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | Yes | Yes | Yes | [8] |
| TBA | VedaVyas | Yes | Yes | Yes | Filming[9] |
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