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]
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 |
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
editKrishna 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 Reddy and Manisha films continued and most of his films were produced by Manisha films. After Kobbari Bondam, he directed Ranjendrudu Gajendrudu.
Breakthrough
editYamaleela, 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
editHe played a small role in the 1986 film Kirathakudu. He made his debut as a lead in the 1997 film Ugaadi.
Memberships
edit- DGA - Directors Guild of America
- TFDA - Telugu Film Directors Association
Awards
edit- 2001 - Best Director - Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham
- 1997 - Special Jury Award for Aahvaanam
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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
- Kirathakudu (1986)
- Manasutho (2002)
- Sambaram (2003)
- NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019)
- Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini (2022)
Television
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b Staff Reporter (16 March 2011). "Filmmaker predicts boom in animation industry". The Hindu.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 42nd filmfare awards south Telugu & Malayalam winners : santosh : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive
- ^ "Organic Mama - Hybrid Alludu". 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.