November 1996
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Actor, writer
2008—present
Jigris
Krishna Teja Reddy Burugula, professionally known as Krishna Burugula, is an Indian actor and writer who works in Telugu-language films and web series. He made his lead acting debut with the film Crrush and is known for his performance in Jigris, which is considered his breakthrough role[1] and won Best Comedian award at Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025.
Career
Krishna Burugula started his career with minor and supporting roles. He appeared as a child artist in Ashta Chamma and later worked as a background artist in Padi Padi Leche Manasu.
He made his debut as a lead actor with the Telugu film Crrush directed by Ravi Babu. He subsequently appeared in the films Maa Nanna Naxalite[2] and played a lead role in the ZEE5 web series ATM produced by Dil Raju Productions.[3][4] In 2024, he featured in the film Krishnamma, presented by director Koratala Siva.[5]
His performance in the film Jigris marked a turning point in his career, gaining him wider visibility in Telugu cinema.[6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ashta Chamma | Young Anand | Child artist |
| 2018 | Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Uncredited | |
| 2021 | Crrush[8] | Vamsi | |
| 2022 | Maa Nanna Naxalite | ||
| 2023 | ATM | Karthik | Zee5 Web series |
| 2024 | Krishnamma | Shiva | |
| 2025 | Jigris | Karthik |
Awards
"In 2026, Krishna Burugula received critical acclaim for his performance in the film Jigris(2025). His portrayal earned him the Best Comedian award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards (TGFA), where he was presented the honor by veteran actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and producer Dil Raju.[9]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
| 2025 | Telangana Gaddar Film Awards | Best Comedian | Jigris | Won |
References
- ↑ Ravi Babu’s Crrush is the first Telugu film to resume shoot post lockdown. The Times of India(2020-06-15). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ ‘Maa Nanna Naxalite’ social media review: Check out what social media has to say about this P. Sunil Kumar Reddy’s action drama. The Times of India(2022-07-08). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Young Actor Krishna Burugula Getting Promising Roles, TeamIH. IndustryHit.Com(2022-07-09). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Actor Krishna Burugula draws praise for his performance in Maa Nanna Naxalite, to be seen next in ZEE5's ATM. OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Actor Krishna Burugula gets busy with different roles. The Times of India(2022-07-09). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Krishna Burugula shines bright: ‘Jigris’ becomes his long-awaited reakthrough moment, Sistu, Suhas. www.thehansindia.com(2025-11-16). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Krishna Burugula: టాలీవుడ్ లో హీరోగా దూసుకుపోతున్న కృష్ణ బూరుగుల.. జిగ్రీస్ మూవీతో సత్తా చాటిన హీరో... Zee News Telugu(2025-11-17). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Ravi Babu releases the teaser of his upcoming film Crrush. The Times of India(2020-09-10). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Krishna Burugula turns bold promise into reality, Sistu, Suhas. www.thehansindia.com(2026-03-27). Retrieved 2026-04-07.