Kodi Ramakrishna | |
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 Kodi in 2019 | |
| Born | (1949-07-23)23 July 1949 |
| Died | 22 February 2019(2019-02-22) (aged 69) |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1979–2019 |
| Website | kodiramakrishna |
Kodi Ramakrishna (23 July 1949 – 22 February 2019) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his work inTelugu cinema.[1] Over the course of his career, he directed more than 100 films across various genres, earning a reputation as one of the most prolific filmmakers in the industry.[2][3] He is credited with pioneering the use of advancedvisual effects inSouth Indian cinema, through his supernatural fantasy films.[4] In 2012, he was honoured with theRaghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution to Telugu cinema.[5]
Kodi Ramakrishna was born on 23 July 1949 inPalakollu,West Godavari district ofAndhra Pradesh.[6][4][7] His career in the Indian cinema industry spanned more than 30 years.[8][9]
Kodi Ramakrishna began his career as an associate toDasari Narayana Rao inKorikale Gurralaite (1979). His debuted as a director with the filmIntlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982). His filmography includes drama films likeMangamma Gari Manavadu (1984),Maa Pallelo Gopaludu (1985),Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987),Aahuthi (1987),Muddula Mavayya (1989),Pelli (1997),Dongaata (1997), andsocial problem films such asAnkusam (1989),Bharat Bandh (1991), andSathruvu (1991). He also directedspy films likeGudachari No.1 (1983), andGudachari 117 (1989), and supernaturalfantasy films likeAmmoru (1995),Devi (1999),Devullu (2000),Anji (2004), andArundhati (2009).Arundhati won ten stateNandi Awards and became one of the highest grossing Telugu films ever at the time.[10]
In 2016, he started workingBaba Sathya Sai a biopic aboutSathya Sai Baba (withSreejith Vijay in the role).[11]
His elder daughter Kodi Divya Deepti entered into film production withNenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini (2022).[12]
In 2012, he received the stateRaghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contribution to Telugu cinema.[13]
Kodi Ramakrishna died on 22 February 2019 in Hyderabad. He was under treatment at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli for acute breathing problem.[7]
Kodi Ramakrishna is one of the few directors in Telugu cinema who have crossed the 100-film milestone as director.