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

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. He has garnered three state

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and the Filmfare Best Telugu Director Award. His notable films include ''

Rajendrudu Gajendrudu ''Rajendrudu Gajendrudu'' is a 1993 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 by S. ...

'' (1993), ''

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

'' (1993), ''

Yamaleela ''Yamaleela'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy, featuring comedian Ali in his first lead role. This film was a huge box office success. It was later remade in Hindi as '' Taqde ...

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

Subha Lagnam ''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 ...

'' (1994), ''

Ghatothkachudu ''Ghatothkachudu'' is a 1995 Telugu-language fantasy comedy film co-written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film is produced by K. Atchi Reddy under the Manisha Films banner. It stars Satyanarayana, Ali, Roja while Nagarjuna, Dr. R ...

'' (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, a ...

'' (1996), ''

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

'' (1996), ''

Egire Paavurama ''Egire Paavurama'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film, produced by P. Usharani under the Chandra Kiran Films banner, presented by Sri Sravanthi Movies and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Srikanth, Laila a ...

'' (1997), ''

Aahvaanam ''Aahvanam'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu language film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Srikanth, Ramya Krishna, and Heera Rajgopal. The film was inspired by the Telugu film '' Pelli Naati Pramanalu'' (1959), produced and directed ...

'' (1997), ''

Premaku Velayara ''Premaku Velayara'' ( It's time for love) is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film co-written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Soundarya and Prakash Raj while Srihari and Ravi Teja play support ...

'' (1999), ''Sardukupodaam Randi'' (2000), ''

Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham ''Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam'' ( ''Whole Family Together'') is a 2000 Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. M. D. Reddy, M. Mohan Gandhi Reddy and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Seema, Ravi T ...

'' (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'' (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 directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy and co-written by Robert Naturman and Bala Rajasekharuni. It was produced by R. R. Venkat and co-produced by M S P Srinivas Reddy. Upon release, the fil ...

'', an American film.

Early life and film career

Krishna was born in

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village, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. After his post graduation in

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, he moved to Hyderabad and scripted ''Kobbari Bondam'' (1991). He played a small role in the 1986 film ''

Kirathakudu ''Kirathakudu'' is a 1986 Telugu-language crime film, based on the novel written by Yandamuri Veerendranath. It was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Suhasini, Silk Smitha and Jaggayya. S. V. Krishna Reddy plays an ...

''.

Memberships

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

Awards

;

*2001 - Best Director - ''Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham'' *1997 -

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for ''

'' ;

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*1994 -

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

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Filmography

Film

;Cameo appearances * ''

'' (1986) * ''

Sambaram ''Sambaram'' (English Translation: ''Celebration'') is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language drama film starring Nithiin and Nikitha in lead roles and directed by Kondapalli Dasaradh Kumar. Plot Ravi (Nithiin) and Geeta (Nikitha) are childhood friends ...

'' (2003) * ''

Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini ''Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini'' () is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Sridhar Gade and written by Kiran Abbavaram. It stars Abbavaram, Sanjana Anand and Sonu Thakur. The film has music composed by Mani Sha ...

'' (2022)

Television

* ''Yamaleela Aa Taruvatha'' (

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)

References

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