Satti Venkata Krishna Reddyis an Indian film director, screenwriter, composer, and actor known for his work inTelugu cinema.He has garnered three stateNandi Awardsand theFilmfare Best Telugu Director Award.[1][2]He mostly directed films of the comedy genre.
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:// svkrishnareddy |
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]
Early life and film career
editKrishna was born inKonkuduruvillage, 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.
Breakthrough
editYamaleela,a film starringAliin 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.
Acting
editHe played a small role in the 1986 filmKirathakudu.He made his debut as a lead in the 1997 filmUgaadi.
Memberships
edit- DGA - Directors Guild of America
- TFDA - Telugu Film Directors Association
Awards
editFilmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Music composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 filmSphatikam |
| 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 filmEe Puzhayum Kadannu |
| 1998 | Abhishekam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also actor |
| 1999 | Manasulo Maata | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Remake of Tamil filmKannedhirey Thondrinal |
| 1999 | Premaku Velayara | Yes | Screenplay | Yes | Based on novelLakshyam |
| 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 filmBudget Padmanabhan |
| 2001 | Jabili | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2002 | Premaku Swagatham | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe | Yes | Screenplay | No | Remake of Tamil filmCharlie Chaplin |
| 2003 | Pellamtho Panenti | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | Athade Oka Sainyam | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | Letha Manasulu | Yes | Screenplay | No | Remake of Tamil filmAzhagi |
| 2004 | 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 | |
| 2006 | Maayajaalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Bahumati | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Masth | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | Divorce Invitation | Yes | Story | No | English; Remake of His Telugu filmAahvaanam |
| 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- ^abc"S.V. Krishna Reddy's magical touch sorely missing".The Hindu.29 April 2005. p. 02. Archived fromthe originalon 29 June 2013.
- ^"Archived copy".Archived fromthe originalon 31 December 2016.Retrieved19 January2012.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^abStaff 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 fromthe originalon 27 July 2014.Retrieved19 January2012.
- ^"నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)"[A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)](PDF)(in Telugu).Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh.Retrieved21 August2020.
- ^42nd filmfare awards south Telugu & Malayalam winners: santosh: Free Download & Streaming: Internet Archive
- ^"Organic Mama - Hybrid Alludu".18 April 2022.Retrieved18 April2022.