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S. V. Krishna Reddy
Born
Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy

(1961-06-01) 1 June 1961 (age 63)
Konkuduru, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupations
Years active1986—present
Known for
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
Nandi Awards
Websitehttp://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]

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

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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

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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

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

Memberships

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

Awards

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Nandi Awards[5]
Filmfare Awards South

Filmography

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Film

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Year Film Director Writer Music composer Notes
1988 Dhinarathrangal No No No Producer; Malayalam film
1991 Kobbari Bondam No Story Yes
1993 Rajendrudu Gajendrudu Yes Yes Yes
1993 Mayalodu Yes Yes Yes
1994 Number One Yes Yes Yes
1994 Yamaleela Yes Yes Yes
1994 Subha Lagnam Yes Yes Yes
1995 Top Hero Yes Yes Yes
1995 Vajram Yes Screenplay Yes Remake of Malayalam film Sphatikam
1995 Ghatothkachudu Yes Yes Yes
1996 Gunshot Yes Yes Yes
1996 Maavichiguru Yes Yes Yes
1996 Vinodam Yes Yes Yes
1996 Sampradayam Yes Yes Yes
1997 Egire Paavurama Yes Yes Yes
1997 Aahvaanam Yes Yes Yes
1998 Deergha Sumangali Bhava Yes Yes Yes
1997 Ugaadi Yes Yes Yes Also actor and singer
1998 Ooyala Yes Yes Yes
1998 Pelli Peetalu Yes Screenplay Yes Remake of Malayalam film Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
1998 Abhishekam Yes Yes Yes Also actor
1999 Manasulo Maata Yes Screenplay Yes Remake of Tamil film Kannedhirey Thondrinal
1999 Premaku Velayara Yes Screenplay Yes Based on novel Lakshyam
2000 Kodanda Ramudu Yes Yes Yes
2000 Sardukupodaam Randi Yes Yes Yes
2000 Sri Srimathi Satyabhama Yes Yes Yes
2000 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
2003 Pellamtho Panenti Yes Yes Yes
2004 Athade Oka Sainyam Yes Yes Yes
2004 Letha Manasulu Yes Screenplay No Remake of Tamil film Azhagi
2004 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
2006 Maayajaalam Yes Yes Yes
2007 Bahumati Yes Yes Yes
2009 Masth Yes Yes Yes
2012 Divorce Invitation Yes Story No English; Remake of Telugu film Aahvaanam
2014 Yamaleela 2 Yes Yes Yes
2023 Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu Yes Yes Yes [7]
Cameo appearances

Television

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ a b Staff Reporter (16 March 2011). "Filmmaker predicts boom in animation industry". The Hindu.
  4. ^ "Divorce Invitation Adds Richard Kind, Elliott Gould, and Lainie Kazan". MovieWeb. 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 42nd filmfare awards south Telugu & Malayalam winners : santosh : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive
  7. ^ "Organic Mama - Hybrid Alludu". 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
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