Kodi Ramakrishna
| Kodi Ramakrishna(కోడి రామకృష్ణ) | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andhra pradesh, India |
| Occupation |
Director Writer |
Kodi Ramakrishna (Telugu: కోడి రామకృష్ణ) is an Indian film director and writer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, and a few Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films.[1] He has directed more than one hundred films.[2] He has directed a wide range of blockbuster films,[3] like Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (1982), Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984), Talambralu (1986), Aahuti (1987), Ankusam (1989),Muddula Mavayya (1989), 20va Shatabdam (1990),Sathruvu (1991), for which he received Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu,[4] Ammoru (1995), Pelli (1997), Devi (1999), Devullu (2000) and Arundhati (2009), across the genres of fantasy and melodrama.[5][6]
Early Life
Kodi Ramakrishna is from Palakollu, in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. His career in the Indian cinema industry spans more than thirty years.[7]
Career
In early 2000, Kodi Ramakrishna worked on a historical film titled Vikrama Simha Bhupati with Balakrishna in dual lead roles. The project also featured Pooja Batra and Anjala Zhaveri and had music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. However, the film was shelved soon after the shoot began.[8][9]
Filmography
- Director
- Baba Sathya Sai (2017)
- Avatharam (2014)
- Arundhati (2009)
- Ek Police (2008)
- Dongodi Pelli (2006)
- Nayakudu (2005)
- Keelu Gurram (2005)
- Ayodhya (2005)
- Anji (2004)
- Puttintiki Raa Chelli (2004)
- Trinetram (2002)
- Pilisthe Palukutha (2002)
- Jenda (2002)
- Kalisi Naduddaam (2001)
- Navvuthu Bathakalira (2001)
- Devi Putrudu (2001)
- Devullu (2000)
- Aavide Shyamala (1999)
- Maa Balaji (1999)
- Panchadara Chilaka (1999)
- Bharata Ratna (1999)
- Devi (1999)
- Daddy Daddy (1998)
- Pelli Kanuka (1998)
- Panjaram (1997)
- Pelli Pandiri (1997)
- Pelli (1997)
- Dongaata (1997)
- Ratha Yatra (1997)
- Mama Bagunnava (1997)
- Railway Coolie (1996)
- Lathi Charge (1996)
- Maa Aavida Collector (1996)
- Chilakapachcha Kaapuram (1995)
- Aasti Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (1995)
- Godfather (1995)
- Rikshavodu (1995)
- Ammoru (1995)
- Maa Oori Maharaju (1994)
- Captain (1994)
- Lady Boss (1994)
- Aavesham (1994)
- Police Lockup (1993)
- Rajadhani (1993)
- Pellam Chebite Vinaali (1992)
- Gang War (1992)
- Allari Pilla (1992)
- Bharatam (1992)
- Tarangalu (1991)
- Bharat Bandh (1991)
- Madhura Nagarilo (1991)
- Sathruvu (1991)
- Manavude Mahaneeyudu (1991)
- Vimukti (1991)
- Shila Shasanam (1990)
- 20va Shatabdam (1990)
- Ankusham (1990)
- Raogaarintlo Rowdy (1990)
- Muddula Menalludu (1990)
- Goodhachari 117 (1989)
- Bhale Dampatulu (1989)
- Soggadi Kapuram (1989)
- Vinta Dongalu (1989)
- Bala Gopaludu (1989)
- Muddula Mavayya (1989)
- Atta Mechchina Alludu (1989)
- Goonda Rajyam (1989)
- Doragaarintlo Dongodu (1988)
- Aahuti (1988)
- Chuttalabbayi (1988)
- Manavadostunnaadu (1988)
- Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu (1988)
- Station Master (1988)
- Murali Krishnudu (1988)
- Inti Donga (1987)
- Donga Kapuram (1987)
- Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987)
- Dongodochchadu (1987)
- Udayam (1987)
- Talambralu (1987)
- Muvva Gopaludu (1987)
- Challani Ramayya Chakkani Sitamma
(1986)
- Jail Pakshi (1986)
- Mannemlo Monagadu (1986)
- Attagaaroo Swagatam (1986)
- Muddula Krishnaiah (1986)
- Moodilla Muchchata (1985)
- Maa Pallelo Gopaludu (1985)
- Bandee (1985)
- Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984)
- Danavudu (1984)
- Aada Puli (1984)
- Adigo Alladigo (1984)
- Gudachari No.1 (1983)
- Maa Intiki Randi (1983)
- Rangula Puli (1983)
- Poratam (1983)
- Simhapuri Simham (1983)
- Mukku Pudaka (1983)
- Aalaya Sikharam (1983)
- Tarangini (1982)
- Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982)
- Associate director
- Korikale Gurralayite? (1979)
- Actor
- Dongaata (1997)
- Aasti Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (1995)
- Attagaaroo Swagatam (1986)
- Inti Donga (1987)
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu - Sathruvu (1990) - Won[4]
- Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu - Arundhati (2009) - Nominated
External links
Kodi Ramakrishna at the Internet Movie Database
References
- ↑ "Taking on the bad guys". The Hindu.
- ↑ Is Kodi Ramakrishna’s Avatharam inspired from a real life incident in Kerala?
- ↑ "Genres don't define film's success: Kodi Ramakrishna". The Times of India.
- 1 2 From 16th February to 30th August 1991 - Bhishma Narain Singh. books.google.co.in.
- ↑ "Film director Kodi Ramakrishna hospitalised". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com".
- ↑ "Kodi Ramakrishna". FilmiBeat.
- ↑ "Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com".
- ↑ "Big movies which got shelved after launch".