Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy is an Indian film director, screenwriter, composer, and actor known for his work in

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. He has garnered three state

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and the Filmfare Best Telugu Director Award. He mostly directed films of the comedy genre. His notable films include ''

Rajendrudu Gajendrudu ''Rajendrudu Gajendrudu'' is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films, presented by Kishore Rathi and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya and music composed ...

'' (1993), ''

Mayalodu ''Mayalodu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya with music composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film was produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films an ...

'' (1993), ''Number One'' (1994), ''

Yamaleela ''Yamaleela'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film written, directed, and composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars comedian Ali in his debut as a lead actor, alongside Indraja, Satyanarayana, Manju Bhargavi, Bramhanandam ...

'' (1994), '' Subha Lagnam'' (1994), ''

Ghatothkachudu ''Ghatothkachudu'' () is a 1995 Telugu-language fantasy comedy film co-written, directed and composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film was produced by K. Atchi Reddy and stars Satyanarayana in the title role, with Ali and Roja in prominent ...

'' (1995), ''

Maavichiguru ''Maavichiguru'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film is produced by P. Usharani under Chandra Kiran Films and presented by Sri Sravanthi Movies. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Aamani ...

'' (1996), ''

Vinodam ''Vinodam'' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. K. Atchi Reddy produced the film under the Manisha Films banner. S. V. Krishna Reddy also composed the music for this film. The film stars Srikanth and Rav ...

'' (1996), ''

Egire Paavurama ''Egire Paavurama'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Srikanth, and Laila. The music was composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It is a remake of the Ma ...

'' (1997), ''

Aahvaanam ''Aahwanam'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu language film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Srikanth, Ramya Krishna, and Heera. The director remade the film in English in 2012 as '' Divorce Invitation''. Plot The film centers on Rav ...

'' (1997), ''Ooyala'' (1998), '' Premaku Velayara'' (1999), '' Sardukupodaam Randi'' (2000), ''

Pellam Oorelithe ''Pellam Oorelithe'' () is 2003 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy starring Srikanth, Venu Thottempudi, Sangeeta, and Rakshita. The film is a remake of Tamil film ''Charlie Chaplin'' (2002). Plot Vivek ( Srika ...

'' (2003), ''

Athade Oka Sainyam '' Athade Oka Sainyam '' ( ''He's an Army'') is a 2004 Telugu-language action comedy film The action comedy is a film genre that applies to action films where humor plays a much more central role. While early films feature stuntwork and humor ...

'' (2004), and ''

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'' (2005). In 2012 he directed the romantic comedy ''

Divorce Invitation ''Divorce Invitation'' is a 2012 American romantic comedy film Written & directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy, Co-Writters Robert Naturman and Bala Rajasekharuni. It was produced by R. R. Venkat and co-produced by M S P Srinivas Reddy. Upon release, ...

'', an American film.

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 ran a sweet shop for a few years before foraying into cinemas. His first notable work is '' Kobbari Bondam'' (1991), 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. After ''Kobbari Bondam'', he directed ''Ranjendrudu Gajendrudu''.

Breakthrough

'', a film starring

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in 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 like ''Number One'' (1994), '' Subha Lagnam'' (1994), ''

'' (1995), ''

'' (1996), ''

'' (1997), ''

'' (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

He played a small role in the 1986 film '' Kirathakudu''. He made his debut as a lead in the 1997 film ''Ugaadi''.

Memberships

*DGA - Directors Guild of America *TFDA - Telugu Film Directors Association

Awards

;

*2001 -

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- '' Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham'' *1997 - Special Jury Award for ''

'' ;

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*1994 -

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- ''

Subhalagnam ''Subhalagnam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language film co-written, directed, and scored by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Aamani, and Roja. The film was produced by K. Venkateswara Rao under the Sri Priyanka Pictures banner an ...

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Filmography

Film

;Cameo appearances * '' Kirathakudu'' (1986) * '' Manasutho'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2003) * '' NTR: Kathanayakudu'' (2019) * '' Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini'' (2022)

Television

* '' Yamaleela Aa Taruvatha'' (

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)

References

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