S. V. Krishna Reddy
S. V. Krishna Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy 1 June 1961 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 is an Indian film director, screenwriter, composer, and actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has garnered three state Nandi Awards and the Filmfare Best Telugu Director Award.[1][2] He mostly directed films of the comedy genre.
His notable films include Rajendrudu 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), and Hungama (2005).[1][3] In 2012 he directed the romantic comedy Divorce Invitation, an American film.[3][4]
Early life and film career
[edit | edit source]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 a 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 Reddy and Manisha films continued and most of his films were produced by Manisha films. After Kobbari Bondam, he directed Ranjendrudu Gajendrudu.
Breakthrough
[edit | edit source]Yamaleela, a film starring Ali 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 like Number 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.
Acting
[edit | edit source]He played a small role in the 1986 film Kirathakudu. He made his debut as a lead in the 1997 film Ugaadi. Acted in Sambaram starring Nitiin
Memberships
[edit | edit source]- DGA - Directors Guild of America
- TFDA - Telugu Film Directors Association
Awards
[edit | edit source]- 2001 - Best Director - Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham
- 1997 - Special Jury Award for Aahvaanam
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Film
[edit | edit source]| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Music composer | Notes |
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| 1991 | Kobbari Bondam | No | Story | Yes | |
| 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 film Sphatikam | |
| 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 film Ee Puzhayum Kadannu | |
| Deergha Sumangali Bhava | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Abhishekam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also actor | |
| 1999 | Manasulo Maata | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Remake of Tamil film Kannethirey Thondrinal |
| Premaku Velayara | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Based on novel Lakshyam | |
| 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 film Budget Padmanabhan |
| 2001 | Jabili | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2002 | Premaku Swagatham | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe | Yes | Screenplay | No | Remake of Tamil film Charlie Chaplin |
| Pellamtho Panenti | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2004 | Athade Oka Sainyam | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Letha Manasulu | Yes | Screenplay | No | Remake of Tamil film Azhagi | |
| Orey Pandu | Yes | Screenplay | No | Remake of Hindi film Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2005 | Hungama | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Remake of Malayalam film Maatupetti 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 film Aahvaanam[7] |
| 2014 | Yamaleela 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | Yes | Yes | Yes | [8] |
| TBA | VedaVyas | Yes | Yes | Yes | Filming[9] |
- Cameo appearances
- Kirathakudu (1986)
- Manasutho (2002)
- Sambaram (2003)
- NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019)
- Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini (2022)
Television
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- 1966 births
- Living people
- Telugu film directors
- Telugu screenwriters
- Andhra University alumni
- Nandi Award winners
- Film producers from Andhra Pradesh
- Indian male screenwriters
- Hindi-language film directors
- English-language film directors
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- 20th-century Indian composers
- Musicians from Andhra Pradesh
- Telugu playback singers
- Telugu film score composers
- Film directors from Andhra Pradesh
- Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh
- 21st-century Indian screenwriters
- People from East Godavari district