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Mukkamala Krishna Murthy (1920–1982), known mononymously by his
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as Mukkamala was a lawyer turned actor who was active in
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films in the 1950s and the 1960s. He was a stage actor in his student days and was popular in the role of French General Bussy in ''Bobbili Yuddham'', a stage play based on the historical
Battle of Bobbili The Battle of Bobbili, comprising the attack on the fort of Bobbili on 24 January 1757, was a significant event in the princely state of Vizianagaram (present day Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh). Gen. Tandra Paparayudu gained the sobr ...
(Bobbili Yuddham). He joined the
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in the late 1940s in
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and played a variety of character roles in a career lasting for about 35 years. He died in 1982 (in Bobbili Puli movie titles, we can see "Swargeeya Mukkamala").


Filmography


Actor


1940s

* ''Maya Machindra'' (1945) * ''
Laila Majnu ''Layla and Majnun'' ( "Layla's Mad Lover"; ) is an old story of Arab origin, about the 7th-century Arabian poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and his lover Layla bint Mahdi (later known as Layla al-Aamiriya). "The Layla-Majnun theme passed from A ...
'' (1949)


1950s

* '' Swapna Sundari'' (1951) * '' Nirdoshi'' (1951) * '' Niraparadhi'' (1951) * ''
Mayalamari ''Mayalamari'' () is a 1951 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Fantasy film, fantasy adventure film, produced by A.N.R.Gopala Krishnan under the Aswini Pictures banner and directed by P. Sridhar. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali ...
'' (1951) * ''
Prema Prema may refer to: Film * ''Prema'' (1952 film), an Indian Telugu-language film * ''Prema'' (1989 film), an Indian Telugu-language film, starring Venkatesh and Revathi * ''Prema'' (2002 film), an Indian Kannada-language film Music * ''Prema'' (a ...
'' (1952) as Parasuram * '' Maradalu Pelli'' (1952) * '' Dharma Devata'' (1952) as Raghunatha Varma * ''
Rechukka ''Rechukka'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by P. Pullaiah. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi with music composed by Aswatthama. The story was inspired by ''The Prince Who Was a Thief'' (1951), starrin ...
'' (1954) as Maharaju * ''
Aggiramudu ''Aggiramudu'' is a 1990 Telugu-language film directed by S. S. Ravichandra and produced by M. Krishna and Shekar under the Sri Raghavendra Pictures banner. Venkatesh is in a dual role, Gautami and Amala played the lead roles. Music was compo ...
'' (1954) * ''
Rani Ratnaprabha ''Rani Ratnaprabha'' () is a 1960 Telugu language, Telugu-language swashbuckler film, swashbuckling fantasy film, produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao under the B. A. S. Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi with music com ...
'' (1955) * '' Tenali Ramakrishna'' (1956) as Tatacharyulu * ''
Sri Gauri Mahatyam ''Sri Gauri Mahatyam'' () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sriranjani Jr., with music jointly composed by Ogirala Ramachandra Rao and T. V. Raju. Plot The film begins wi ...
'' (1956) * '' Sarangadhara'' (1957) * '' Maya Bazar'' (1957) as
Duryodhana Duryodhana (, Help:IPA/Sanskrit, ̪ʊɾjoːd̪ʱən̪ᵊ ), also known as Suyodhana, is the primary antagonist in the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata.'' He is the eldest of the Kaurava, Kauravas, the hundred sons of King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gan ...
* '' Appu Chesi Pappu Kudu'' (1958) as Rao Bahadur Ramadasu's Father * '' Sobha'' (1958) as Lala * '' Anna Thammudu'' (1958) as Nageswara Rao * ''
Jayabheri ''Jayabheri'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by P. Pullayya who co-wrote the script with Acharya Aatreya. The film is based on the life of poet Kaasinath and stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The ...
'' (1959) as Dharmadhikari * ''
Daiva Balam ''Daiva Balam'' () is a 1959 Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by Ponnaluru Vasanthakumar Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayasri and music composed by Ashwatthama. The film is the debut of Shobhan Babu in the film indust ...
'' (1959)


1960s

* ''
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'' (1960) as Narahari * '' Kanakadurga Pooja Mahima'' (1960) as Narendra Varma * ''
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha ''Jagadekaveeruni Katha'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music composed by Pendyala Nagesw ...
'' (1961) as Maharaju * ''
Usha Parinayam ''Usha Parinayam'' (; English: Marriage of Usha) is one of the famous Indian drama. It is also a popular Yakshagana. The play was written in 1901 by Vedam Venkataraya Sastry. Plot Banasura, the king of demons undertakes a severe penance to so ...
'' (1961) as Rajaguru * '' Mahamantri Timmarasu'' (1962) as Prataparudra Gajapati * ''
Gulebakavali Katha ''Gulebakavali Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on National Art Theatres banner. It is based on the folk tale '' Gulebakavali'' from th ...
'' (1962) as King Chandrasena * '' Narthanasala'' (1963) as Viraata Raju * ''
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham ''Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu'' () is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Jayanthi Pictures banner.Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: ...
'' (1963) as Duryodhanudu * '' Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu'' (1963) as Guruvu * ''
Babruvahana In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Babruvahana () is the son of Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur (Mahabharat). Babruvahana was adopted as the heir of Manipura by his maternal grandfather, Chitravahana, and ...
'' (1964) * '' Aggi Pidugu'' (1964) * ''
Bobbili Yudham ''Bobbili Yuddham'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language war film, based on the eponymous battle between Bobbili and Vizianagaram kingdoms in 1757. The film was produced and directed by C. Seetaram. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna ...
'' (1964) as General Bussy * ''
Pandava Vanavasam ''Pandava Vanavasam'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and written by Samudrala Sr. Produced by A. S. R. Anjaneyulu, the film is based on the ''Mahabharata'' and depicts events fro ...
'' (1965) as
Durvasa In Hindu scriptures, Durvasa (, ), also known as Durvasas (), is a legendary rishi (sage). He is the son of Anasuya and Atri. According to some Puranas, Durvasa is a partial avatar of Shiva, known for his short temper. Wherever he goes, he is ...
* '' Jwala Dweepa Rahasyam'' (1965) as Siddhendra Bhattaraka * '' Satya Harishchandra'' (1965) as Viswamitra Maharshi * ''
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam ''Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by N. T. Rama Rao, who also co-wrote the script with Samudrala Sr. Produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the banners NAT and Ramakrishna Cine Studio ...
'' (1966) as
Jarasandha Jarasandha () is a king featured in the Hindu Mythology. He is the powerful monarch of Magadha, and a minor antagonist in Mahabharata. He is the son of the king Brihadratha, the founder of the Barhadratha dynasty of Magadha. According to popu ...
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Bhimanjaneya Yuddham ''Bhimanjaneya Yuddham'' (transl. The war between Bhima and Anjaneya) is a 1966 Indian mythological film directed by S. D. Lal. It was produced by T. Ramakoteswara Rao under the banner Mahalakshmi Movies. The film was shot in Telugu. The stor ...
'' (1966) * ''
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha ''Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya with music composed by Ghantasala. It is produced by Thota Subba Rao under the Sridevi Prod ...
'' (1966) * '' Palnati Yuddham'' (1966) as Kommaraju * '' Aggi Barata'' (1966) as Konda Buchodu * '' Adugu Jaadalu'' (1966) as Singanna * ''
Bhama Vijayam ''Bhama Vijayam'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Somasekhar and Radha Krishna, and directed by C.Pulliah. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film is based on ''Gollab ...
'' (1967) * '' Bhuvana Sundari Katha'' (1967) as Chitrasenudu * ''
Ummadi Kutumbam ''Ummadi Kutumbam'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the NAT & Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Krishna Kumari, with mus ...
'' (1967) as Subbaiah * ''
Goodachari 116 ''Gudachari 116'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language spy film directed by M. Mallikarjuna Rao. Produced by Sundarlal Nahta and Doondi, the film stars Krishna in the titular role, alongside Jayalalitha, Rajanala, and Mukkamala in pivotal role ...
'' (1967) * ''
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna ''Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna'' is a 1967 Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao and written by Veeturi. The film stars Padmanabham in the title role, alongside Geetanjali, Mukkamala, Rajanala, Prabhakar Red ...
'' (1967) * '' Bandipotu Dongalu'' (1968) * '' Veeranjaneya'' (1968) as Ahiravana * ''
Bhagya Chakramu ''Bhagya Chakramu'' () is a 1968 Telugu-language film, directed by K. V. Reddy, and produced by P. S. Reddy under the Jayanthi Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Plot Once u ...
'' (1968) * ''
Baghdad Gaja Donga ''Baghdad Gaja Donga'' () is a 1968 Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. It is produced by P. Padmanabha Rao under the Padma Gowri Pictures banner ...
'' (1968) * ''Asadhyudu'' (1968) * '' Sri Rama Katha'' (1969) as
Vishwamitra Vishvamitra (, ) is one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient India. Vishvamitra is one of the seven Brahmarshi. According to Hindu tradition, he is stated to have written most of the Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including the Ga ...
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Ekaveera Ekaveera (Telugu: ఏకవీర) is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1929–31 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since b ...
'' (1969) * '' Nam Naadu'' (1969)


1970s

* ''
Vijayam Manade ''Vijayam Manade'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by N. Sambasiva Rao under the Rajendra Arts Productions banner and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and B. Saroja Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala ...
'' (1970) * ''
Pettandarulu ''Pettandarulu'' ( Rulers) is a 1970 Telugu-language revolutionary film, produced by U. Visweswara Rao under the Jyothi Cine Syndicate banner, and directed by C. S. Rao. The film starred N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Shobhan Babu, Vijaya Nirma ...
'' (1971) * '' Mayani Mamata'' (1970) as Kotaiah * '' Bomma Borusa'' (1971) * '' Rangeli Raja'' (1971) * '' Debbaku tha Dongala Mutha'' (1971) as Jaggu * ''
Apna Desh ''Apna Desh'' () is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language action drama film, produced by A.V. Subramaniam and T.M.Kittu and directed by Jambu. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Om Prakash, Jagdeep, Mukkamala, Madan Puri and the credited Roja Ram ...
'' (1972) as Mrs. Dinanath Chandra (Hindi) * '' Manavudu Danavudu'' (1972) * '' Neethi'' (1972) (Tamil) * ''
Doctor Babu ''Doctor Babu'' is a Telugu language film released in 1973. It starred Sobhan Babu and Jayalalitha in lead roles. This romantic social drama film was a remake of the Hindi film ''Himalay Ki Godmein''. Cast * Sobhan Babu as Sekhar * Jayalalith ...
'' (1973) as Dharmanna * '' Andala Ramudu'' (1973) * '' Andaru Dongale'' (1974) as Jailer * '' Manchi Manushulu'' (1974) * ''
Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham ''Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham'' () is a Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by Potluri Venkata Narayana and SBK Uma Maheswara Rao under the Lakshmi Narayana Pictures banner and directed by Bapu. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. ...
'' (1975) * '' Muthyala Muggu'' (1975) as Villain * ''
Bhakta Kannappa ''Bhakta Kannappa'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu and produced by U. Suryanarayana Raju under the Gopikrishna Movies banner. The film was inspired by the 1954 Kannada movie '' Bedara Kannappa'' which was based on ...
'' (1976) as Pedavema Reddy * '' Neram Nadi Kadu Akalidi'' (1976) as Jailor * '' Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam'' (1976) * '' Kotalo Paga'' (1976) * '' Pichi Maraju'' (1976) as Police Chief * '' Seeta Kalyanam'' (1976) as Viswamitra Maharshi * '' Bangaru Manishi'' (1976) as Collector * '' Kurukshetram'' (1977) as
Dhritarashtra Dhritarashtra () was a ruler of the ancient Kuru kingdom, featured as a central character in the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata''. He is also attested in the ''Yajurveda'', where he is acknowledged as the son of King Vichitravirya. According to th ...
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Daana Veera Soora Karna ''Daana Veera Soora Karna'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner Ramakrishna Cine Studios. Based on the life of Karna from the ''Mahabharata'', ...
'' (1977) as
Shalya Shalya (, lit. '' Pike'') is a character in the ''Mahabharata'', one of two Sanskrit epics of Ancient India. He was a powerful king from the Bahlika clan, ruling over the Madra kingdom in the Northwest region of the Indian subcontinent. Altho ...
* ''
Chanakya Chandragupta ''Chanakya Chandragupta'' is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film directed and produced by N. T. Rama Rao under the banner of Ramakrishna Cine Studios. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, Jayaprad ...
'' (1977) * '' Chakradhari'' (1977) * '' Sneham'' (1977) *'' Jaganmohini'' (1978) *'' Pottelu Punnamma'' (1978) as Sethji *'' Mugguru Muggure'' (1978) as Mirza * ''
Lawyer Viswanath ''Lawyer Viswanath'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Y. V. Rao and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music composed by Satyam. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Vishwanath'' (19 ...
'' (1978) as Raghavaiah * ''Gandharva Kanya'' (1979) * '' Maa Voori Devatha'' (1979) as Police Chief * ''
Rangoon Rowdy ''Rangoon Rowdy'' is a 1979 Telugu drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Vadde Sobhanadri under Vijaya Madhavi Pictures. The film was presented by Vadde Kishore. The film stars Mahanati Savitri, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, M ...
'' (1979) as Judge * ''
Srungara Ramudu ''Srungara Ramudu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Shankar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Latha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was produced by Rama Murthy under the Satyatai Productions banner. T ...
'' (1979) as Rama Narayana's Lawyer * ''
Sri Madvirata Parvam ''Srimad Virata Parvam'' is a 1979 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri, Nandamuri Balakrishna and the music is composed by ...
'' (1979) as
Virata Virata (, IAST ''virāṭa'') was the King of Matsya, a prominent figure in the Indian epic ''Mahabharata'', and the titular character of the epic's fourth book, '' Virata Parva'', which recounts the Pandavas’ year of ajnatavasa—incognit ...
* ''
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam ''Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, based on Lord Venkateswara Avatar at Tirumala, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars N. T. ...
'' (1979) * '' Gandharva Kanya'' (1979) as Marichi Maharshi * '' Sri Rama Bantu'' (1979) as Chalapathi Rao


1980s

* ''
Vamsa Vruksham ''Vamsa Vruksham'' () is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Bapu. The film stars Anil Kapoor, J. V. Somayajulu, Kanta Rao, Mukkamala, and Jyothi. The film marked Kapoor's debut as an actor in a lead role. It is a remake of ...
'' (1980) * '' Love in Singapore'' (1980) as Police Chief * '' Gharana Donga'' (1980) as Rajaiah, Krishna's caretaker * '' Bhale Krishnudu'' (1980) * ''
Kondaveeti Simham ''Kondaveeti Simham'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sridevi, Jayanthi, and Mohan Babu with music by Chakravarthy. It was produced by M. Arjuna Raju and K. Sivara ...
'' (1981) * ''
Prema Natakam Prema may refer to: Film * ''Prema'' (1952 film), an Indian Telugu-language film * ''Prema'' (1989 film), an Indian Telugu-language film, starring Venkatesh and Revathi * ''Prema'' (2002 film), an Indian Kannada-language film Music * ''Prema'' (a ...
'' (1981) as Suryanarayana, Kumar's uncle * ''
Kaliyuga Ramudu ''Kaliyuga Ramudu'' is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by D. Srirangaraju under the Tirupati Productions banner and directed by K. Bapaiah. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rati Agnihotri and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. P ...
'' (1982) * ''
Justice Chowdary ''Justice Chowdary'' is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade twice in Hi ...
'' (1982) * ''
Bobbili Puli ''Bobbili Puli'' () is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by J. V. Raghavulu. The film was a big hit, collecting 3.5 Crore i ...
'' (1982) * '' Anuraga Devatha'' (1982) * '' Golconda Abbulu'' (1982) * '' Iddaru Kodukulu'' (1982) as Commissioner * ''
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra ''Sri Madvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra'' is a 1984 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on life of Pothuluri Veerabrahmam, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. N. T. Rama Rao portr ...
'' (1984) * '' Idhe Naa Savaal'' (1984)


Director

* '' Maradalu Pelli'' (1952) * '' Rushyasrunga'' (1961) * ''Rishyasringar'' (1961)


Awards

Facilitations performed by Kalarajyam, Hyderabad and Mukkammala was crowned as "Natabrahma" which means a creator of acting.


Personal life

He was survived by four children: a son and three daughters. His eldest son is Subba Rao, eldest daughter Sita Rajya Lakshmi (an additional district judge at Nellore), second daughter Padmavathi (residing at
Guntur Guntur (), natively spelt as Gunturu, is a city in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Guntur district. The city is part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is lo ...
), youngest daughter Seshamma (practising High Court advocate in
Chennai Chennai, also known as Madras (List of renamed places in India#Tamil Nadu, its official name until 1996), is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Tamil Nadu by population, largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost states and ...
).As per ''
Andhra Jyothi ''Andhra Jyothi'' (; ) is the third largest circulated Telugu language daily newspaper of India sold mostly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by K. L. N. Prasad, an Industrialist on 1 July 1960. It is also one of t ...
'' magazine.


References


External links

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Hindu: Niraparadhi 1951
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