Krishnudu

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Krishnudu
Born
Alluri Krishnam Raju

(1975-07-15) July 15, 1975 (age 49)
Occupation Actor
Years active2003–present
Height5' 10''

Krishna, more commonly known as Krishnudu, is an actor in the Telugu film industry. [1] He has mostly done supporting roles until Vinayakudu , where he played the lead male role. He is currently affiliated with YSRCP party.

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Early life

Krishnudu was born as Alluri Krishnam Raju in a Kshatriya Raju Zamindari family and brought up in Razole, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is known for his comedy roles. His great grandfather was Alluri Varha Venkata Suryanarayana Raju, Zamindar of Chinchinada. In 1970's, as a result of the Land Ceiling act introduced by the then-Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, Krishnudu family lost 4,500 acres of land, which was the largest amount of land in Andhra Pradesh.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 Modati Cinema
2006 Shock
Party Doctor
Pokiri
2007 Happy Days Bandodu
2008 Vaana
Yuvatha Suribabu
Vinayakudu Kartikpartially reshot in Tamil as Vinayaga [2]
2009 Oye! Fatso
Ninnu Kalisaka Chanti
Villagelo Vinayakudu Kartik
Arya 2
2010 Ye Maaya Chesaave Krishna
Sneha Geetham Pitamaha
PappuPappu
Koti MookaRamana
Aamayakudu
Mango
Chandrudu
2011 Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Banda
Vykuntapali Chandu
Mr. Perfect Krishna
Veera Anji
Brahmi Gadi Katha Pandu[ citation needed ]
Mogudu
Naaku O LoverundiKrishna Sastry
2012 Nippu Subbu
Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu Prakash
Mr. ManmathaMadan
Ramadandu
2013 Dalam Bhadram
Turum
2014 Chandamama Kathalu G. Venkateshwera Rao
Brindavanamlo GopikaKrishnudu
Vishnu Moorti Lord Vishnu released online
Manam Doctor
Ram Bhai Bheem Bhai
Erra Bus
2015 Gopala Gopala Ottu
365 Days
Ram Leela
Jyothi Lakshmi
2016 Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Rani's brother
Dr. Prasad c/o Sitara
2017 Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor
Hello Pani Puri seller
2019 Hulchul Rudra's friend
2024 Vettaiyan Srinivasa RaoTamil film

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