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.
Also recorded as Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy
S. V. Krishna Reddy
- Name
- S.
- Birth Name
- Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy
- Born
- 1 June 1961
- Birthplace
- Konkuduru, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Known for
- * Romantic comedy
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South Nandi Awards
- Occupation
- * Film director
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- Andhra University
- Honours
- Nandi Award
- Languages
- Telugu
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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.
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Biography
Biography
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.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — S. V. Krishna Reddy • Birth Name — Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy • Born — 1 June 1961 • Birthplace — Konkuduru, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India • Years Active — 1986—present • Website — https: www.svkrishnareddy.com • Known for — * Romantic comedy • Screwball comedy • Awards — Filmfare Awards South Nandi Awards • Occupation — * Film director • screenwriter • composer • actor
Early life and film career
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
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 Babu, Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya, Kota, Babu Mohan, Ali, Brahmanandam, A.V.S., Gundu Hanumantha Rao were all frequent collaborators.
Acting
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
Television
Television
• Yamaleela Aa Taruvatha (ETV Telugu)
Film
• Year — Film — Director — Writer — Music composer — Notes • 1991 — Kobbari Bondam — Also co-producer • 1993 — Rajendrudu Gajendrudu • Mayalodu • 1994 — Number One • Yamaleela • Subha Lagnam • 1995 — Top Hero • Vajram — Screenplay — Remake of Malayalam film Sphatikam • Ghatothkachudu • 1996 — Gunshot • Maavi Chiguru • Vinodam • Sampradayam • 1997 — Egire Paavurama • Aahvaanam • 1997 — Ugaadi — Also actor and singer • 1998 — Ooyala • Pelli Peetalu — Screenplay — Remake of Malayalam film Ee Puzhayum Kadannu • Deergha Sumangali Bhava • Abhishekam — Also actor • 1999 — Manasulo Maata — Screenplay — Remake of Tamil film Kannethirey Thondrinal • Premaku Velayara — Screenplay — Based on novel Lakshyam • 2000 — Kodanda Ramudu • Sardukupodaam Randi • Sri Srimathi Satyabhama • Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham • 2001 — Budget Padmanabham — Screenplay — Remake of Tamil film Budget Padmanabhan • 2001 — Jabili • 2002 — Premaku Swagatham • 2003 — Pellam Oorelithe — Screenplay — Remake of Tamil film Charlie Chaplin • Pellamtho Panenti • 2004 — Athade Oka Sainyam • Letha Manasulu — Screenplay — Remake of Tamil film Azhagi • Orey Pandu — Screenplay — Remake of Hindi film Koi... Mil Gaya • 2005 — Hungama — Screenplay — Remake of Malayalam film Maatupetti Machan • 2006 — Sarada Saradaga • Maayajaalam • 2007 — Bahumati • 2009 — Masth • 2012 — Divorce Invitation — English; Remake of His Telugu film Aahvaanam • 2014 — Yamaleela 2 • 2023 — Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu • TBA — VedaVyas — Filming • Cameo appearances • Kirathakudu (1986) • Manasutho (2002) • Sambaram (2003) • NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019) • Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini (2022)
Memberships
Memberships
• DGA - Directors Guild of America • TFDA - Telugu Film Directors Association
Awards
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
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These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.S.V. Krishna Reddy's magical touch sorely missing. The Hindu. 02. 29 April 2005.
- 2.Archived copy.
- 3.Staff Reporter. Filmmaker predicts boom in animation industry. The Hindu. 16 March 2011.
- 4.Divorce Invitation Adds Richard Kind, Elliott Gould, and Lainie Kazan. MovieWeb. 16 August 2011.
- 5.Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008).
- 6.42nd filmfare awards south Telugu & Malayalam winners : santosh : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive.
- 7.S V Krishna Reddy's English film. The Times of India. 14 January 2017.
- 8.Organic Mama - Hybrid Alludu. 18 April 2022.
- 9.The Hans India. SV Krishna Reddy's 43rd film 'Vedavyas' gets a grand opening. 28 August 2025.
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