S. V. Krishna Reddy

Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy (born 1 June 1961) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, composer, and actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has garnered three state Nandi Awards and the Filmfare Best Telugu Director Award. He mostly directed films of the comedy genre.

His notable films include Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993), Mayalodu (1993), Number One (1994), Yamaleela (1994), Subha Lagnam (1994), Ghatothkachudu (1995), Maavi Chiguru (1996), Vinodam (1996), Egire Paavurama (1997), Aahvaanam (1997), Ooyala (1998), Premaku Velayara (1999), Sardukupodaam Randi (2000), Pellam Oorelithe (2003), Athade Oka Sainyam (2004), and Hungama (2005). In 2012 he directed the romantic comedy Divorce Invitation, an American film.

Early life and film career

Krishna was born in Konkuduru village, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. After his post-graduation in Bheemavaram, he moved to Hyderabad and ran a sweet shop for a few years before foraying into cinemas. His first notable work is Kobbari Bondam (1991), which was produced by Manisha Films and was a commercial success. His association with Atchi Reddy and Manisha films continued and most of his films were produced by Manisha films. After Kobbari Bondam, he directed Ranjendrudu Gajendrudu.

Breakthrough

Yamaleela, a film starring Ali in his debut in a lead role, is a huge success and was the start of an era of S. V. Krishna Reddy style films that had comedy, family emotions, and good songs. Films like Number One (1994), Subha Lagnam (1994), Ghatothkachudu (1995), Maavichiguru (1996), Vinodam (1996), Egire Paavurama (1997), Aahvaanam (1997) were all commercially successful. Srikanth, Jagapathi Bau, Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya, Kota, Babu Mohan, Ali, Brahmanandam, A.V.S., Gundu Hanumantha Rao were all frequent collaborators.

Acting

He played a small role in the 1986 film Kirathakudu. He made his debut as a lead in the 1997 film Ugaadi. Acted in Sambaram starring Nitiin

Memberships

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

Awards

Nandi Awards

• 2001 - Best Director - Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham
• 1997 - Special Jury Award for Aahvaanam

Filmfare Awards South

• 1994 - Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) - Subhalagnam

Filmography

Film

Cameo appearances

• Kirathakudu (1986)
• Manasutho (2002)
• Sambaram (2003)
• NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019)
• Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini (2022)

Television

• Yamaleela Aa Taruvatha (ETV Telugu)