Krishnam Raju filmography

Krishnam Raju in 2016

Krishnam Raju is an Indian actor who acted more than 190 films. Krishnam Raju entered Tollywood in 1966 with the film Chilaka Gorinka directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma alongside Krishna Kumari. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Silver for that year. Later he acted in the mythological film Shri Krishnavataram which also starsN. T. Rama Rao. He acted in many films with the established actos N. T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. He also acted in many films with the established actresses Krishna Kumari, Rajasulochana, Jamuna and Kanchana.[1]

Krishnam Raju acted alongside Kanchana in Nenante Nene and later he acted in Bhale Abbayilu, the Telugu remake of Yash Chopra's 1965 film Waqt. Later he acted in films such as Buddhimantudu, Manushulu Marali, Mallee Pelli and Jai Jawan. He acted opposite Bollywood actress Rekha in Amma Kosam which was her first film as an actress. Later he acted in films such as Anuradha, Bhagyavantudu and Bangaru Talli, the remake of critically acclaimed 1957 Hindi film Mother India. Later he acted in films such as Muhammad bin Tughluq portraying the role of Islamic scholar Ibn Battuta, Raj Mahal, Hantakulu Devaantakulu opposite Rajasulochana, Manavudu Danavudu opposite Krishna Kumari, Neeti Nijayitee opposite Kanchana and Vinta Dampatulu opposite Jamuna. Later he acted in films such as Badi Panthulu, Bala Mitrula Katha, Jeevana Tarangalu and Kanna Koduku. In most of the films he acted as antihero, villain and supporting roles and in lead roles in a few films.

Krishnam acted in Bantrotu Bharya which marks the first collaboration of Krishnam Raju with Dasari Narayana Rao. Later he acted in the critically acclaimed film Krishnaveni opposite Vanisri directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. The film marks the debut of Krishnam Raju as a producer made under his own production house Gopi Krishna Movies. Later he acted in Parivartana opposite Jamuna, Kanchana and Lakshmi and in Bharati opposite Jamuna, Iddaru Iddare and Yavvanam Katesindi. Later he acted in Bhakta Kannappa portraying the roles of Arjuna and Kannappa Nayanar directed by Bapu which is the unique Telugu film to win National Film Award for Best Audiography. Later he acted in Kurukshetram portraying the role of Karna directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. Later he acted in Amaradeepam which marks the first collaboration of Krishnam Raju with K. Raghavendra Rao. The film earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and Nandi Award for Best Actor for the year 1977. Later he acted in films such as Jeevana Teeralu, Manushulu Chesina Dongalu and Sati Savitri. Later he acted in the lavishly made Katakataala Rudraiah which grossed ₹75 lakh (US$110,000) made on a budget of ₹18 lakh (US$27,000). Later he acted in Mana Voori Pandavulu which was produced by him and Jaya Krishna. The film garnered Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) for the year 1978 and Krishnam Raju shared the award with Jaya Krishna. Katakataala Rudraiah and Mana Voori Pandavulu were released within a gap of 10 days and both the films became blockbusters.[2] Later he acted in films such as Ramabanam, Andadu Aagadu in which he acts in a role of a spy which is parallel to James Bond and the film became a smash hit. Later he acted in Rangoon Rowdy, Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu portraying the role of Lord Shiva. Later he acted in films such as Shivamettina Satyam, Kalyana Chakravarti and Alludu Pattina Bharatam which was directed by K. Viswanath. Later he acted in Sita Ramulu, Bebbuli and Prema Tarangalu, the Telugu remake of 1978 Bollywood blockbuster Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. In 1981, he acted in Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu directed by K. Balachander. In the same year he acted in Agni Poolu which was based on Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani's novel of the same name. Later he acted in the musical hit, Puli Bidda, Taxi Driver, Ragile Jwala, Guvvala Janta, Rama Lakshmanulu, Madhura Swapnam, Talli Kodukula Anubandham, Nipputo Chelagaatam, Golconda Abbulu, Jaggu, Pralaya Rudrudu and critically acclaimed Trishulam. Later he acted in Nijam Chebite Nerama!, Adavi Simhalu, Puli Bebbuli, Kotikokkadu and Dharmaatmudu.

In 1984, Krishnam Raju acted in Yuddham, Sardar, Babulugaadi Debba, Kondaveeti Nagulu and S. P. Bhayankar. Later, he acted in the Tollywood industrial hit Bobbili Brahmanna which earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and Nandi Award for Best Actor.[3] He also remade the film in Hindi as Dharm Adhikari with Dilip Kumar and Jeetendra in 1986. Later, he acted in films such as Raraju, Bharatamlo Shankaravam, Rowdy, Bandee, Tirugubatu, Aggi Raju, Bullet, Ukku Manishi, Ravana Brahma, Neti Yugadharmam and Ugra Narasimham. In 1986, he acted in Tandra Paparayudu portraying the role of Tandra Paparayudu which earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award for the year 1986. The film was premiered at the 11th International Film Festival of India. Later, he acted in films such as Brahma Nayudu, Sardar Dharmanna and Marana Shasanam which earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award for the year 1987. In 1987, he acted in Vishwanatha Nayakudu portraying the role of Srikrishnadevaraya. Later, he acted in films such as Maarana Homam, Kirai Dada, Maa Inti Maha Raju, Antima Teerpu, Prithvi Raj, Prachanda Bharatam, Dharma Teja, Prana Snehitulu, Simha Swapnam, Shri Ramachandrudu, Bhagawan, Two Town Rowdy, Yama Dharma Raju and Neti Siddhartha.

In 1991, Krishnam Raju acted in Vidhata, Bava Bavamaridi, Jailor Gaari Abbayi, Andaroo Andare, Gangmaster. In 1994, he acted in Palnati Pourusham which earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu). Later he acted in Rikshaw Rudraiah, Simha Garjana, Nayudugaari Kutumbam, Tata Manavadu, Kutumba Gowravam and Maa Nannaki Pelli which won Nandi Award for Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film. In 1997, he entered Sandalwood and acted in two Kannada films viz Hai Bangalore and Simhada Mari. Later he acted in Sultan, Vanshoddharakudu and Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu which won Nandi Award for Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film. Later he acted in Raam and Billa, a film of the Don film series and acted with Prabhas for the first time. Later he acted in Thakita Thakita and Rebel. Rebel marks the second innings of his production house, Gopi Krishna Movies. Krishnam Raju said in an interview that he would produce films continuously under the banner. Later he acted in Chandee and India's first 3D historical film, Rudramadevi where he portrays the role of Ganapati Devudu, the father of Rudramadevi.


As an actor

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
S No Film Name Role Co-stars Director Release Year Notes
1 Chilaka Gorinka Raja Krishna Kumari, Nutan Kotayya Pratyagatma 1966
2 Shri Krishnavataram Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao 1967 Based on the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana
3 Nenante Nene Anand/Raj Kumar[lower-alpha 1] V. Ramachandra Rao 1968
4 Bhale Abbayilu Babji / Raja[lower-alpha 1] Sheela Peketi Sivaram 1969 Remake of Waqt
5 Bhale Master K.R. Vijaya S.D. Lal 1969
6 Buddhimantudu Krishna Moorti Sandhya Rani Bapu 1969
7 Manushulu Marali V. Madhusudhan Rao 1969
8 Malli Pelli Chandra Shekhar Anita C. S. Rao 1970
9 Jai Jawan Ramu/Raghu[lower-alpha 1] Chandrakala D. Yoganand 1970
10 Amma Kosam Anand Rekha B. V. Prasad 1970
11 Thali Bottu T. Madhavarao 1970
12 Pelli Sambandham Krishna Vanisri K. Varaprasada Rao 1970
13 Pelli Koothuru   1970
14 Allude Menalludu P. Pullaiah 1970
15 Drohi Police Inspector K. Bapaiah 1970
16 Pavitra Bandham Shekhar Kanchana V. Madhusudhan Rao 1971
17 Anuradha Bhaskar P. Chandrasekhar Reddy 1971
18 Bhagyavantudu C. S. Rao 1971
19 Bangaru Talli Rama Prabha Tapi Chanakya 1971 Remake of Mother India
20 Sabhash Vadina M. Mallikumar 1972
21 Muhammad bin Tughluq Ibn Battuta B. V. Prasad 1972 Remake of Muhammad bin Tughluq
22 Raithu Kutumbam Tatineni Rama Rao 1972
23 Rajmahal Ratan Kumar / Raghu B. Harinarayana 1972
24 Antha Mana Manchike Vennira Aadai Nirmala Bhanumati Ramakrishna 1972
25 Manchi Rojulu Vachchayi Raja V. Madhusudhan Rao 1972
26 Hanthakulu Devanthakulu Raja Sulochana K. S. R. Das 1972
27 Manavudu Danavudu P. Chandrasekhar Reddy 1972
28 Bhale Mosagadu Leela Rani P. Sambasiva Rao 1972
29 Neethi Nijayithi Kanchana Singeetam Srinivasa Rao 1972
30 Vintha Dampathulu K. Hemambaradara Rao 1972
31 Inspector Bharya Raju Chandrakala PV Sathyanarayana 1972
32 Sabhash Baby   1972
33 Mathrumurthi Ramesh M. Apparao 1972
34 Badi Panthulu Venu Vijaya Lalitha P. Chandrasekhar Reddy 1972 Remake of School Master
35 Illu Illalu Leela Rani P. Chandrasekhar Reddy 1972
36 Ooriki Upakari P. Sundaram 1972
37 Bala Mitrula Katha Bhanu K. Varaprasad Rao 1973
38 Stree Chandrakala Kotayya Pratyagatma 1973
39 Jeevana Tarangalu Chandram Tatineni Rama Rao 1973
40 Jeevitham Sharada K. S. Prakash Rao 1973
41 Vaade Veedu Leela Rani D. Yoganand 1973
42 Talli Kodukulu Leela Rani P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1973
43 Sreevaru Maavaru Geethanjali B. S. Narayana 1973
44 Sneha Bandham Leela Rani P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1973
45 Gandhi Puttina Desam Shivaiah Lata P. Lakshmi Deepak 1973
46 Mamatha P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1973
47 Mayadari Malligadu Lawyer Adurthi Subba Rao 1973
48 Vishali Sharada A. Sanjeevi 1973
49 Inti Dongalu Jamuna K. Hemambaradara Rao 1973
50 Memu Manushalame Jamuna K. Bapaiah 1973
51 Pulamala Jamuna Vasantha Reddy 1973
52 Abhimanavantulu Ramu Sharada KS Ramireddy 1973
53 Kanna Koduku Gopi V. Madhusudhan Rao 1973
54 Palletoori Chinnodu Vijaya Lalitha B. Vitthalacharya 1974 Remake of Muradan Muthu
55 Jeevitharangam PD Prasad 1974
56 Gundelu Theesina Monagadu Chakravarthy 1974
57 Manushullo Devudu B. V. Prasad 1974
58 Chandana   1974
59 Stree Gouravam Devika, Vennira Aadai Nirmala SS Devidas 1974
60 Tulasi Jamuna Baburao 1974
61 Bantrothu Bharya Srividya Dasari Narayana Rao 1974
62 Anaganaga Oka Tandri Bharati C. S. Rao 1974
63 Krishnaveni Vanisri V. Madhusudhan Rao 1974 Remake of Sharapanjara
64 Nithya Sumangali Jayanthi MS Arya 1974
65 Adapillala Tandri Bharati K. Vasu 1974
66 Inti Kodalu   1974
67 Harathi P. Lakshmi Deepak 1974
68 Palle Paduchu K. Satyam 1974 Remake of Gaon Ki Gori
69 Jeevithasayam K. Kameshwara Rao 1974
70 Chinnanati Kalalu T. Leninbabu 1975
71 Parivartana Jamuna, Kanchana, Lakshmi K. Hemambaradara Rao 1975
72 Moguda? Pellama? B. A. Subba Rao 1975
73 Puttinti Gouravam P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1975
74 Bharathi Veturi 1975
75 Naaku Swathanthram Vacchindi P. Lakshmi Deepak 1975
76 Iddaru Iddare Naga Raju V. Madhusudhan Rao 1976 Remake of Do Yaar
77 Yavvanam Kaatesindhi Dasari Narayana Rao 1976
78 Bhakta Kannappa Arjuna/Kannappa Nayanar[lower-alpha 2] Vanisri Bapu 1976
79 Adavallu Apanindalu B. S. Narayana 1976
80 Amma Nanna S. Madhav Prabha T. Leninbabu 1976
81 Suprabhatam K. S. Prakash Rao 1976
82 Manchiki Maroperu C. S. Rao 1976
83 Kurukshetram Karna K. Kameshwara Rao 1977 Based on Mahabharata
84 Oke Raktham Prakash Jayaprada P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1977
85 Geetha Sangeetha MS Kota Reddy 1977
86 Mahanubhavudu K. Hemambaradara Rao 1977
87 Bhale Alludu Raju Sharada, Padmapriya P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1977
88 Amaradeepam Hari Prasad/Krishna[lower-alpha 1] Jayasudha, Jayamalini K. Raghavendra Rao 1977 Remake of Theekkanal
89 Jeevana Teeralu G.C.Sekhar 1977 Remake of Dhool Ka Phool
90 Manushulu Chesina Dongalu Sangeetha M. Mallikarjuna Rao 1977 Remake of Haath Ki Safai
91 Sati Savitri Satyavanta Vanisri B. A. Subba Rao 1978 Based on the story Savitri and Satyavan
92 Manchi Manasu Prabha Kotayya Pratyagatma 1978
93 Katakataala Rudraiah Jayasudha Dasari Narayana Rao 1978
94 Mana Voori Pandavulu Krishna Bapu 1978 Remake of Paduvaaralli Pandavaru
95 Ramudu Rangadu Ramudu Prabha P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1978
96 Ramabanam Y. Eeswar Reddy 1979
97 Kamalamma Kamatam Ramudu Jayanthi, Vijaya Lalitha Kotayya Pratyagatma 1979
98 Cheyetti Jaikottu Kommineni 1979
99 Andadu Aagadu S.D. Lal 1979 Remake of Keemat
100 Rangoon Rowdy Raju Jaya Prada Dasari Narayana Rao 1979
101 Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu Lord Shiva Vanisri K. Kameshwara Rao 1979
102 Shivamettina Satyam Satyam Sharada,Jayasudha V. Madhusudhan Rao 1980 Remake of Adalat
103 Kalyana Chakravarti Kalyana Chakravarti Jayasudha MS Reddy 1980
104 Alludu Pattina Bharatam Jayasudha K. Viswanath 1980
105 Sita Ramulu Ramu Jaya Prada Dasari Narayana Rao 1980
106 Bebbuli V. Madhusudhan Rao 1980
107 Prema Tarangalu Vijay Jayasudha, Sujatha SP Chittibabu 1980 Remake of Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
108 Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu Jayasudha, Y. Vijaya K. Balachander 1981
109 Agni Poolu Krishna Chaitanya Jayanthi, Jaya Prada K. Bapaiah 1981 Based on Agni Poolu
110 Puli Bidda Sridevi V. Madhusudhan Rao 1981
111 Taxi Driver Raja Jaya Prada SP Chittibabu 1981
112 Ragile Jwala Sujatha, Jaya Prada K. Raghavendra Rao 1981
113 Guvvala Janta K. Vasu 1981
114 Rama Lakshmanulu Jayasudha R. Tyagaraj 1981
115 Madhura Swapnam Jayasudha, Jaya Prada K. Raghavendra Rao 1982 Based on The Citadel
116 Talli Kodukula Anubandham K. S. R. Das 1982
117 Nipputo Chelagaatam Shankar/Mohan[lower-alpha 2] Sharada, Jayasudha Kommineni Seshagiri Rao 1982 Remake of Karmayogi
118 Golconda Abbulu Dasari Narayana Rao 1982
119 Jaggu Jaggu Jayasudha P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1982
120 Pralaya Rudrudu A. Kodanda Rami Reddy 1982
121 Trishulam Sridevi, Jayasudha, Raadhika K. Raghavendra Rao 1983
122 Nijam Chebite Nerama M. Balaiah 1983
123 Adavi Simhalu K. Raghavendra Rao 1983
124 Puli Bebbuli Raj Kumar Jaya Prada K. S. R. Das 1983
125 Kotikokkadu Raja Jayasudha Kotikokkadu 1983
126 Dharmaatmudu Jayasudha B. Bhaskar Rao 1983
127 Yuddham Raadhika, Jayasudha Dasari Narayana Rao 1984
128 Sardar Nandam Harischandra Rao 1984
129 Babulugaadi Debba Venu/Babulu[lower-alpha 1] Sridevi, Raadhika K. Vasu 1984
130 Kondaveeti Nagulu Nagu Jayasudha Rajasekhar 1984
131 SP Bhayankar V.B. Rajendra Prasad 1984
132 Bobbili Brahmanna Brahmanna/Ravi[lower-alpha 2] Sharada, Jayasudha K. Raghavendra Rao 1984
133 Raraju Raraju G. Rammohan Rao 1984
134 Bharatamlo Shankharavam Jayasudha B. Bhaskar Rao 1984
135 Rowdy A. Mohan Gandhi 1984
136 Bandi Kodi Ramakrishna 1985
137 Tirugubatu Jayasudha Dasari Narayana Rao 1985
138 Aggi Raju Raju Jayasudha B. Bhaskar Rao 1985
139 Bullet Ch.V.V. Varahala Raju/Bullet[lower-alpha 1] Bapu 1985
140 Ukku Manishi Raj Bharat 1986
141 Ravana Brahma K. Brahma Nayudu/K. Raghunath[lower-alpha 2] Radha, Lakshmi, Raadhika K. Raghavendra Rao 1986
142 Neti Yuga Dharmam Vijay Jayasudha G. Rammohan Rao 1986
143 Ugra Narasimham Dasari Narayana Rao 1986
144 Tandra Paparayudu Tandra Paparayudu Jaya Prada Dasari Narayana Rao 1986 Based on Battle of Bobbili
145 Brahma Nayudu Brahma Nayudu Suhasini Dasari Narayana Rao 1987
146 Sardar Dharmanna Jayasudha B. Bhaskar Rao 1987
147 Trimurtulu K. Murali Mohana Rao 1987
148 Marana Shasanam Balaram Jayasudha, Shobhana S. S Ravichandra 1987 Remake of Satyamev Jayate
149 Vishwanatha Nayakudu Srikrishnadevaraya Dasari Narayana Rao 1987
150 Maarana Homam   1987 Remake of Aakhree Raasta
151 Kirai Dada Krishna Raja Varma Jayasudha A. Kodandarami Reddy 1987 Remake of Jaal
152 Maa Inti Maharaju Jayasudha   1988
153 Antima Teerpu J. Krishna Moorti Joshiy 1988 Remake of New Delhi
154 Prithviraj Prithviraj   1988 Based on Death Wish
155 Prachanda Bharatam   1988
156 Dharma Teja Dharma Teja   1988
157 Prana Snehitulu Radha V. Madhusudhan Rao 1988 Based on Kane and Abel
158 Simha Swapnam Balaram / Krishnarjun / Simha Swapnam Jayasudha V. Madhusudhan Rao 1989 Remake of Khatron Ke Khiladi
159 Shri Ramachandrudu Vijayashanti   1989
160 Pape Maa Pranam V. Madusudhan Rao 1989
161 Bhagawan   1989
162 Sumangali J. Krishna Babu "J. K. B." Jaya Prada Vijaya Bapineedu 1989
163 Two Town Rowdy Ranjit Kumar Dasari Narayana Rao 1989 Remake of Tezaab
164 Guru Shishyulu SP Muthuraman 1990
165 Yama Dharma Raju Relangi Narasimha Rao 1990
166 Neti Siddhartha Krishna Prasad Kranthi Kumar 1990 Remake of Dharmatma
167 Indrabhavanam Kumar G. Krishna 1991 Remake of Swarg
168 Vidatha   1991
169 Bava Bavamaridi Raghava Rao Jayasudha, Silk Smitha Sarath 1993 Remake of Pandithurai
170 Anna Vadina P. Chandrasekhara Reddy 1993
171 Jailor Gaari Abbayi Chakrapani Jayasudha Sarath 1994
172 Andaru Andare Chhatrapati Lakshmi Mouli 1994
173 Gangmaster B. Gopal 1994 Remake of Sir
174 Palnati Pourusham Mutyala Subbaiah 1994 Remake of Kizhakku Cheemayile
175 Riksha Rudraiah KS Nageswara Rao 1994
176 Simha Garjana   1995
177 Leader P. N. Ramachandra Rao 1995
178 Nayudugari Kutumbam Nayudu Boina Subba Rao 1996
179 Tata Manavadu Sujatha K. Sadasiva Rao 1996
180 Kutumba Gouravam K. Ajaykumar 1997
181 Maa Nannaki Pelli Raja Kalidindi Raghava Raju Ambika E.V.V. Satyanarayana 1997
182 Hai Bangalore Anand P. Raju 1997
183 Simhada Mari Om Prakash Rao 1997
184 Qaidi Gaaru Krishna Prasad Om Sai Prakash 1998
185 Sultan Mustafa Sarath 1999
186 Vanshoddharakudu Raja Raadhika, Mamilla Shailaja Priya Sarath 2000
187 Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu Raghavaiah Sujatha Rajasekhar 2003
188 Raam Dasharatha Ramaiah N. Shankar 2006
189 Srisailam K.V. Krishna Devarayalu KS Nageswara Rao 2009
190 Billa Krishna Moorti Jayasudha Meher Ramesh 2009 Remake of Billa
191 Samarthudu J.K. Arjun Reddy 2009
192 My Name Is Amrita Anthony 2010
193 Thakita Thakita Sreehari Nanu 2010
194 Rebel Bhoopati Prabha Raghava Lawrence 2012
195 Chandee Ashok Gajapati Raju V. Samudra 2013
196 Yevade Subramanyam Ramaih Nag Ashwin 2015
197 Rudhramadevi Ganapati Devudu Gunasekhar 2015

As a producer

S No Film Name Year
1 Krishnaveni 1974
2 Bhakta Kannappa 1976
3 Amaradeepam 1977
4 Mana Voori Pandavulu 1978
5 Madhura Swapnam 1982
6 Trishulam 1982
7 Bobbili Brahmanna 1984
8 Dharm Adhikari 1986
9 Tandra Paparayudu 1986
10 Billa 2009

As a presenter

Sita Ramulu (1980)

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Krishnam Raju played a single character in the film who has two different names.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Krishnam Raju performed dual roles in the film.

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know-/Krishnam-Rajus-unique-feat/articleshow/36661232.cms
  3. ↑ Bobbili Brahmanna at Cinegoer.com
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