Jayakrishna was an Indian film producer known for his work in

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. He is best known for producing ''

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'' (1978), which won the

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. His other notable films include '' Sita Ramulu'' (1980), ''Krishnarjunulu'' (1982), ''Manthri Gari Viyyankudu'' (1983), ''Muddula Manavaralu'' (1985), ''Raga Leela'' (1987), ''Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988), ''Neekoo Naakoo Pellanta'' (1988), and ''420'' (1992).

Career

Jayakrishna began his career in the film industry as a makeup artist. He worked as the personal makeup artist for Telugu actors

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and

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. Notably,

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, who later became a producer, was one of his students during his makeup career. Jayakrishna is recognized as the first producer to pay a remuneration to actor

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, offering him 1116. He also established production banners such as Muddu Art Movies and Jayakrishna Movies.

Filmography

*'' Krishnaveni'' (1974) *''

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'' (1976) *'' Amara Deepam'' (1977) *''

'' (1978) *'' Sita Ramulu'' (1980) *''Krishnarjunulu'' (1982) *'' Mantri Gari Viyyankudu'' (1983) *''

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'' (1984) *''Muddula Manavaralu'' (1985) *''

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'' (1985) *''Jackie'' (1985) *''Vivaha Bandham'' (1986) *''Mister Bharat'' (1986) *''Raga Leela'' (1987) *'' Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988) *''Neekoo Naakoo Pellanta'' (1988) *''420'' (1992) *''Dasu'' (2001)

Awards

1978 –

– ''

References

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