S. V. Krishna Reddy

Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy is an Indian film director, actor, producer, screenwriter and composer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also worked in Malayalam and Hindi language films. He has garnered three state Nandi Awards and the Filmfare Best Telugu Director Award.[1][2][3][4] In 2012 he directed the romantic comedy Divorce Invitation, an American adaptation of his 1997 Telugu Hit Aahvaanam.[5][6]

S. V. Krishna Reddy
Reddy in 2021
Born
Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy

(1961-06-01) 1 June 1961
Konkuduru, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation
Years active1986—present
Known for
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
Nandi Awards
Websitehttp://www.svkrishnareddy.com

He played a small role in the 1986 film Kirathakudu. Krishna Reddy is best known for his screenwriting works in hits such as Mayalodu (1993), Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993), Yamaleela (1994), Subha Lagnam (1994), Taqdeerwala (1995), Ghatothkachudu (1995), Maavichiguru (1996), Vinodam (1996), Egire Paavurama (1997), Judaai (1997), Pelli Peetalu (1998), Premaku Velayara (1999), Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham (2000), Premaku Swagatham (2002), Pellam Oorelithe (2003), Hungama, Mayajalam and Yamaleela 2 (2014).[1][5]

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 scripted Kobbari Bondam.[1]

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

Awards
Nandi Awards[7]
Filmfare Awards South

Filmography
  • Television

1. Yamaleela Aa Taruvatha (ETV Telugu)

  • Films
S.No.YearFilmCredited as DirectorLanguageNotes
1.2014Yamaleela 2YesTeluguStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
2.2012Divorce InvitationYesEnglishStory & Direction
3.2009MasthYesTeluguStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
4.2007BahumatiYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
5.2006MaayajaalamYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
6.2006Sarada SaradagaYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
7.2005HungamaYesRemake of Malayalam film Maatupetti Machan
Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction
8.2004Orey PanduYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
9.2004Letha ManasuluYesRemake of Tamil film Azhagi
Story Adaptation, Screenplay & Direction
10.2004Athade Oka SainyamYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
11.2003Pellamtho PanentiYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
12.2003JabiliYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
13.2003Pellam OorelitheYesRemake of Tamil film Charlie Chaplin (film)
Screenplay & Direction
14.2002Premaku SwagathamYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
15.2001Budget PadmanabhamYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction; remake of Budget Padmanabhan
16.2000Sakutumba Saparivaara SamethamYesStory, Music, Direction
17.2000Sri Srimathi SatyabhamaYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
18.2000Sardukupodaam RandiYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
19.2000Kodanda RamuduYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
20.1999AbhishekamYesActor, Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction
21.1999Premaku VelayaraYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction; based on novel Lakshyam
22.1999Manasulo MaataYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction; remake of Kannedhirey Thondrinal
23.1998Pelli PeetaluYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction; remake of Malayalam movie
24.1998OoyalaYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
25.1997UgaadiYesActor, Singer, Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction
26.1998Deergha Sumangali BhavaYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
27.1997JudaaiNoHindiStory, screenplay
28.1997AahvaanamYesTeluguStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
29.1997Egire PaavuramaYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
30.1996SampradayamYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
31.1996VinodamYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
32.1996MaavichiguruYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
33.1996GunshotYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
34.1995GhatothkachuduYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
35.1995VajramYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction; remake of Malayalam movie Sphatikam
36.1995Top HeroYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
37.1995TaqdeerwalaNoHindiStory
38.1994Subha LagnamYesTeluguStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
39.1994YamaleelaYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
40.1994Number OneYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
41.1993Rajendrudu GajendruduYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
42.1993MayaloduYesStory, Screenplay, Music & Direction
43.1991Kobbari BondamNoStory, Music
44.1988DhinarathrangalYesMalayalamProducer
45.1986KirathakuduNoTeluguCameo
46.1976Pagadaala PadavaNoActor (Not released)

References
  1. "S.V. Krishna Reddy's magical touch sorely missing". The Hindu. 29 April 2005. p. 02. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013 – via The Hindu (old).
  2. "S.V. Krishna Reddy". IMDb.
  3. http://www.ap7am.com/lv-29480-sakshi-tv-dil-se-with-sv-krishna-reddy.html
  4. "All Time Hits Of SV. Krishna Reddy by Raaga.com Telugu Songs - Raaga.com - A World Of Music".
  5. Staff Reporter (16 March 2011). "Filmmaker predicts boom in animation industry". The Hindu.
  6. "Divorce Invitation Adds Richard Kind, Elliott Gould, and Lainie Kazan". 16 August 2011.
  7. "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  8. 42nd filmfare awards south Telugu & Malayalam winners : santosh : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive
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