S. V. Krishna Reddy
Indian film director, screenwriter, composer and actor
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.
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