Krishnam Raju filmography

Krishnam Raju (1940–2022) was an Indian actor who acted in 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 the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Silver for that year. Later he acted in the mythological film Shri Krishnavataram, which also stars N. T. Rama Rao. He acted in many films with the established actors 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 in 2016

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. Madhusudhana Rao. The film marks the debut of Krishnam Raju as a producer 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 the 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 the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and the 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$90,000), made on a budget of 18 lakh (US$22,000). Later he acted in Mana Voori Pandavulu, produced by him and Jaya Krishna. The film garnered the 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 Trisulam. 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 the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and the 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

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1966 Chilaka Gorinka Raja
1967 Sri Krishnavataram
1968 Nenante Nene Anand/Raj Kumar[a]
1969 Bhale Abbayilu Babji / Raja[a]
Bhale Master
Buddhimantudu Krishna Moorti
Manushulu Marali
1970 Malli Pelli Chandra Shekhar
Jai Jawan Ramu/Raghu[a]
Amma Kosam Anand
Thaali Bottu Mohan
Pelli Sambandham Krishna
Pelli Kooturu
Allude Menalludu
Drohi Police Inspector
1971 Pavitra Bandham Shekhar
Anuradha Bhaskar
Bhagyavantudu
Bangaaru Talli Ranga
1972 Sabhash Vadina
Muhammad bin Tughluq Ibn Battuta
Raithu Kutumbam
Raj Mahal Ratan Kumar / Raghu
Anta Mana Manchike Krishna Gopal
Manchi Rojulu Vachayi Raja
Hanthakulu Devanthakulu Premnath
Manavudu Danavudu
Bhale Mosagadu
Neeti Nijayitee
Vintha Dampathulu
Inspector Bharya Raju
Sabhash Baby
Mathrumurthi Ramesh
Badi Panthulu Venu
Illu Illalu
Ooriki Upakari Jaggu
1973 Bala Mitrula Katha Bhanu
Stree
Jeevana Tarangalu Chandram
Jeevitham
Vaade Veedu
Talli Kodukulu
Srivaru Maavaru[4] Bhujangam
Sneha Bandham
Gandhi Puttina Desam Shivaiah
Mamatha
Mayadari Malligadu Lawyer
Vishali
Inti Dongalu
Memu Manushalame
Poolamala
Abhimanavantulu Ramu
Kanna Koduku Gopi
1974 Palletoori Chinnodu Prasad
Jeevitharangam
Gundelu Teesina Monagadu
Manushullo Devudu Murali
Chandana
Stree Gouravam
Tulasi
Bantrothu Bharya
Anaganaga Oka Tandri
Krishnaveni Satyanarayana Murty
Nithya Sumangali
Adapillala Tandri
Inti Kodalu
Harathi
Palle Paduchu
Jeevithasayam
1975 Chinnanati Kalalu
Parivartana
Moguda? Pellama? Sankaram
Puttinti Gouravam
Bharathi
Naaku Swathanthram Vacchindi
1976 Iddaru Iddare Naga Raju
Yavvanam Kaatesindhi
Bhakta Kannappa Arjuna/Kannappa Nayanar[b]
Adavallu Apanindalu
Amma Nanna S. Madhav
Suprabhatam
Manchiki Maro Peru Kiran
1977 Kurukshetram Karna
Oke Raktham Prakash
Geetha Sangeetha
Mahanubhavudu
Bhale Alludu Raju
Amara Deepam Hari Prasad/Krishna[a]
Jeevana Teeralu
Manushulu Chesina Dongalu
1978 Sati Savitri Satyavanta
Manchi Manasu Raju
Katakatala Rudrayya
Mana Voori Pandavulu Krishna
Ramudu Rangadu Ramudu
1979 Ramabanam
Kamalamma Kamatam Ramudu
Cheyetthi Jai Kottu[5] Bhagawan
Andadu Aagadu Vijay, Agent 116
Rangoon Rowdy Raju
Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu Lord Shiva
1980 Sivamethina Satyam[6] Satyam and Raja
Kalyana Chakravarti Kalyana Chakravarti
Alludu Pattina Bharatam
Sita Ramulu Ramu
Bebbuli
Prema Tarangalu Vijay
1981 Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu Narsimha
Agni Poolu Virupaksha Raja / Krishna Chaitanya[b]
Puli Bidda Kumar aka Chanti
Taxi Driver Raja
Ragile Jwala Krishna / Raja[b]
Guvvala Janta
Rama Lakshmanulu
1982 Madhura Swapnam
Talli Kodukula Anubandham
Nipputo Chelagaatam Shankar / Mohan[b]
Golconda Abbulu
Jaggu Jaggu
Pralaya Rudrudu[7] Inspector Vijay/Dega/Don
Trisulam Ramu
1983 Nijam Chebite Nerama Mohan
Adavi Simhalu Raju
Puli Bebbuli Raj Kumar
Kotikokkadu Raja
Dharmaatmudu
1984 Yuddham Arjuna Rao / Raja[b]
Sardar[8] Ananda Gajapathi/Raghu
Babulugaadi Debba Venu/Babulu[a]
Kondaveeti Nagulu Nagulu
S. P. Bhayankar
Bobbili Brahmanna Brahmanna/Ravi[b]
Raraju Raraju
Bharatamlo Shankharavam
Rowdy Parasuram
1985 Bandi
Tirugubatu
Aggi Raju Raju
Bullet Ch.V.V. Varahala Raju/Bullet[a]
1986 Ukku Manishi
Ravana Brahma K. Brahma Nayudu/K. Raghunath[b]
Neti Yuga Dharmam Vijay
Ugra Narasimham Balaraju
Tandra Paparayudu Tandra Paparayudu
1987 Brahma Nayudu Brahma Nayudu
Sardar Dharmanna
Marana Shasanam Balaram
Viswanatha Nayakudu Srikrishnadevaraya
Maarana Homam
Kirayi Dada Krishna Raja Varma
1988 Maa Inti Maharaju
Antima Teerpu J. Krishna Moorti
Prithviraj Prithviraj
Prachanda Bharatam
Dharma Teja Dharma Teja
Prana Snehitulu
1989 Simha Swapnam Balaram / Krishnarjun / Simha Swapnam
Shri Ramachandrudu
Paape Maa Pranam[9] Madhu
Bhagawan Bhagawan
Sumangali J. Krishna Babu "J. K. B."
Two Town Rowdy Ranjit Kumar
1990 Guru Sishyulu Raja
Yama Dharma Raju
Neti Siddhartha Krishna Prasad
1991 Indrabhavanam Kumar
Vidhata Harishchandra Prasad / Sudarshana Chakram
1993 Bava Bavamaridi Raghava Rao
Anna Vadina
1994 Jailor Gaari Abbayi Chakrapani
Andaru Andare Chhatrapati
Gangmaster
Palnati Pourusham
Riksha Rudraiah
1995 Simha Garjana
Leader
1996 Nayudu Gari Kutumbam[10] Krishnama Nayudu
Tata Manavadu Kakani Koteshwara Rao
1997 Kutumba Gouravam Mahendra Varma
Maa Nannaku Pelli Raja Kalidindi Raghava Raju
Hai Bangalore Kannada film
Simhada Mari Kannada film
1998 Qaidi Gaaru Krishna Prasad
1999 Sultan Mustafa
2000 Vamsoddharakudu Raja
2003 Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu Raghavaiah
2006 Raam Dasharatha Ramaiah
2009 Srisailam K.V. Krishna Devarayalu
Billa Krishna Moorti
Samarthudu J.K.
2010 My Name Is Amrita
Thakita Thakita
2012 Rebel Bhoopati
2013 Chandee Ashok Gajapati Raju
2015 Yevade Subramanyam Ramayya
Rudhramadevi Ganapati Devudu
2022 Radhe Shyam Paramahamsa Telugu version

As a producer

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Year Title Notes Ref.
1974 Krishnaveni
1976 Bhakta Kannappa
1977 Amara Deepam
1978 Mana Voori Pandavulu
1980 Sita Ramulu
1982 Madhura Swapnam
1984 Bobbili Brahmanna
1986 Dharm Adhikari
Tandra Paparayudu
2009 Billa
2022 Radhe Shyam Presenter for the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam versions of the film

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Krishnam Raju played a single character in the film who has two different names.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Krishnam Raju performed dual roles in the film.

References

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  1. ^ Chilaka Gorinka (1966) - IMDb
  2. ^ "Krishnam Raju's unique feat - Times of India". The Times of India. 17 June 2014.
  3. ^ Bobbili Brahmanna at Cinegoer.com Archived 2012-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Srivaru Maavaru (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Cheyyethi Jai Kottu (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Sivamethina Satyam (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Pralaya Rudrudu (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Sardar (1984)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Pape Maa Pranam (1989)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Nayudu Gari Kutumbam (1996)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 May 2024.