Kodi Ramakrishna (23 July 1949 – 22 February 2019) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his work in Telugu cinema.[1] Over the course of his career, he directed more than 100 films across various genres, earning a reputation as one of the most prolific filmmakers in the industry.[2][3] He is credited with pioneering the use of advanced visual effects in South Indian cinema, through his supernatural fantasy films.[4] In 2012, he was honoured with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution to Telugu cinema.[5]
Life
Kodi Ramakrishna was born on 23 July 1949 in Palakollu, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.[6][4][7] His career in the Indian cinema industry spanned more than 30 years.[8][9]
Kodi Ramakrishna began his career as an associate to Dasari Narayana Rao in Korikale Gurralaite (1979). His debuted as a director with the film Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982). His filmography includes drama films like Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984), Maa Pallelo Gopaludu (1985), Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987), Aahuthi (1987), Muddula Mavayya (1989), Pelli (1997), Dongaata (1997), and social problem films such as Ankusam (1989), Bharat Bandh (1991), and Sathruvu (1991). He also directed spy films like Gudachari No.1 (1983), and Gudachari 117 (1989), and supernatural fantasy films like Ammoru (1995), Devi (1999), Devullu (2000), Anji (2004), and Arundhati (2009). Arundhati won ten state Nandi Awards and became one of the highest grossing Telugu films ever at the time.[10]
In 2016, he started working Baba Sathya Sai a biopic about Sathya Sai Baba (with Sreejith Vijay in the role).[11]
Family
His elder daughter Kodi Divya Deepti entered into film production with Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini (2022).[12]
Awards
In 2012, he received the state Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contribution to Telugu cinema.[13]
Death
Kodi Ramakrishna died on 22 February 2019 in Hyderabad. He was under treatment at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli for acute breathing problem.[7]
Filmography
Director
Associate director
- Korikale Gurralayite? (1979)
Actor
- Mudilla Muchata (1985)
- Attagaaroo Swagatam (1986)
- Inti Donga (1987)
- Atha Mechina Alludu[14] (1989) as Buchi Babu
- Chevilo Puvvu (1990) as himself
- Aasti Mooredu Aasa Baaredu (1995)
- Dongaata (1997)
- Rainbow (2008)[15]
References
- ↑ Taking on the bad guys. The Hindu(1 August 2008). Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ↑ Kodi Ramakrishna's daughters to start production house?, Kavirayani, Suresh. The Asian Age(2020-02-24). Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Veteran Telugu film director Kodi Ramakrishna is no more. Cinema Express(22 February 2019). Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Veteran Telugu film director Kodi Ramakrishna is no more. Cinema Express(22 February 2019). Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards. The Hindu(5 April 2017).
- ↑ Telugu director Kodi Ramakrishna passes away. The Indian Express(2019-02-22). Retrieved 2021-05-10.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Veteran Telugu Filmmaker Kodi Ramakrishna Dies. India Today(22 February 2019).
- ↑ Kodi Ramakrishna. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ↑ Big movies which got shelved after launch.
- ↑ Film director Kodi Ramakrishna hospitalised.
- ↑ Sreejith Vijay starts shooting for Baba Sathya Sai. The Times of India(2017-01-27). Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ↑ Interview : Kodi Divya Deepti – Nenu Meku Baga Kavalasinavadini is a complete family entertainer. 123telugu.com(2022-09-13).
- ↑ S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards. The Hindu(5 April 2017).
- ↑ Atha Mechina Alludu (1989). Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ↑ A colourless Rainbow, Rajamani, Radhika. Rediff(3 October 2008). Retrieved 25 January 2022.
External links
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