S. V. Krishna Reddy
Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy is an Indian film director, actor, producer, screenwriter and composer, predominantly known for his works in Tollywood (Telugu) and also in Hollywood, Kollywood (Tamil), and Bollywood (Hindi). He has garnered three state Nandi Awards and the Filmfare Best Telugu Director Award. [1][2][3][4] In 2012 he directed the romantic comedy Divorce Invitation, an American adaptation of his 1997 Telugu Hit Aahvaanam.[5][6]
S. V. Krishna Reddy | |
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Born | Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy 1 June 1961 |
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Years active | 1991—present |
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Awards | Filmfare Awards South Nandi Awards |
Website | http://www.svkrishnareddy.com |
He played a small role in Kirathakudu. Krishna Reddy is best known for his screenwriting works in hits such as Mayalodu (1993), Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993), Yamaleela (1994), Subha Lagnam (1994), Taqdeerwala (1995), Ghatothkachudu (1995), Maavichiguru (1996), Vinodam (1996), Egire Paavurama (1997), Judaai (1997), Pelli Peetalu (1998), Premaku Velayara (1999), Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham (2000), Premaku Swagatham (2002), Pellam Oorelithe (2003), Hungama, Mayajalam and Yamaleela 2 (2014).[1][5]
Early life and film career
Krishna was born in Konkuduru village, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. After his post graduation in Bheemavaram, he moved to Hyderabad and scripted Kobbari Bondam. [1]
Memberships
- DGA - Directors Guild of America
- TFDA - Telugu Film Directors Association
Awards
- 2001 - Nandi Award for Best Director - Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham
- 1997 - Nandi Special Jury Award for Aahvaanam
- 1994 - Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Silver) for Shubhalagnam
Filmography
S.No. | Year | Film | Credited as Director | Language | Notes |
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1. | 2014 | Yamaleela 2 | yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
2. | 2012 | Divorce Invitation | Yes | English | (Story & Direction) |
3. | 2009 | Masth | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
4. | 2007 | Bahumati | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
5. | 2006 | Maayajaalam | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
6. | 2006 | Sarada Saradaga | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
7. | 2005 | Hungama | Yes | Telugu | Remake of Malayalam film Maatupetti Machan (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
8. | 2004 | Orey Pandu | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
9. | 2004 | Letha Manasulu | Yes | Telugu | Remake of Tamil film Azhagi (Story Adaptation, Screenplay & Direction) |
10. | 2004 | Athade Oka Sainyam | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
11. | 2003 | Pellamtho Panenti | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
12. | 2003 | Jabili | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
13. | 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe | Yes | Telugu | Remake of Tamil film Charlie Chaplin (film) (Screenplay & Direction) |
14. | 2002 | Premaku Swagatham | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
15. | 2001 | Budget Padmanabham | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) remake of budget padmabhan |
16. | 2000 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Music, Direction) |
17. | 2000 | Sri Srimathi Satyabhama | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
18. | 2000 | Sardukupodaam Randi | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
19. | 2000 | Kodanda Ramudu | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
20. | 1999 | Abhishekam | Yes | Telugu | (Actor, Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
21. | 1999 | Premaku Velayara | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) based on novel lakshyam |
22. | 1999 | Manasulo Maata | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) remake of Tamil movie prashant,simran starrer |
23. | 1998 | Pelli Peetalu | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) remake of Malayalam movie |
24. | 1998 | Ooyala | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
25. | 1997 | Ugaadi | Yes | Telugu | (Actor, Singer, Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
26. | 1998 | Deergha Sumangali Bhava | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
27. | 1997 | Judaai | No | Hindi | (Story, screenplay) |
28. | 1997 | Aahvaanam | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
29. | 1997 | Egire Paavurama | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
30. | 1996 | Sampradayam | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
31. | 1996 | Vinodam | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
32. | 1996 | Maavichiguru | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
33. | 1996 | Gunshot | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
34. | 1995 | Ghatothkachudu | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
35. | 1995 | Vajram | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) remake of Malayalam movie sphatikam |
36. | 1995 | Top Hero | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
37. | 1995 | Taqdeerwala | No | Hindi | (Story) |
38. | 1994 | Subha Lagnam | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
39. | 1994 | Yamaleela | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
40. | 1994 | Number One | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
41. | 1993 | Rajendrudu Gajendrudu | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
42. | 1993 | Mayalodu | Yes | Telugu | (Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction) |
43. | 1991 | Kobbari Bondam | No | Telugu | (Story, Music) |
44. | 1988 | Dhinarathrangal | Yes | Malayalam | (Producer) |
45. | 1986 | Kirathakudu | No | Telugu | (Cameo) |
46. | 1976 | Pagadaala Padava | No | Telugu | (Actor (Male Lead) Never released) |
References
- "S.V. Krishna Reddy's magical touch sorely missing". 29 April 2005. p. 02 – via The Hindu (old).
- "S.V. Krishna Reddy".
- http://www.ap7am.com/lv-29480-sakshi-tv-dil-se-with-sv-krishna-reddy.html
- "All Time Hits Of SV. Krishna Reddy, All Time Hits Of SV. Krishna Reddy Songs, Download All Time Hits Of SV. Krishna Reddy songs by . Raaga.com Telugu Songs - Raaga.com - A World Of Music".
- Staff Reporter. "Filmmaker predicts boom in animation industry".
- "Divorce Invitation Adds Richard Kind, Elliott Gould, and Lainie Kazan". 16 August 2011.
- https://archive.today/20170205063750/https://archive.org/details/42ndAnnualFilmfaresouthawardsTeluguMalayalamwinners