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Krishnudu | |
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| Born | Alluri Krishnam Raju July 15, 1975 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Height | 5' 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.
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.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Modati Cinema | ||
| 2006 | Shock | ||
| Party | Doctor | ||
| Pokiri | |||
| 2007 | Happy Days | Bandodu | |
| 2008 | Vaana | ||
| Yuvatha | Suribabu | ||
| Vinayakudu | Kartik | partially 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 | ||
| Pappu | Pappu | ||
| Koti Mooka | Ramana | ||
| Aamayakudu | |||
| Mango | |||
| Chandrudu | |||
| 2011 | Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju | Banda | |
| Vykuntapali | Chandu | ||
| Mr. Perfect | Krishna | ||
| Veera | Anji | ||
| Brahmi Gadi Katha | Pandu | [3] | |
| Mogudu | |||
| Naaku O Loverundi | Krishna Sastry | ||
| 2012 | Nippu | Subbu | |
| Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Prakash | ||
| Mr. Manmatha | Madan | ||
| Ramadandu | |||
| 2013 | Dalam | Bhadram | |
| Turum | |||
| 2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | G. Venkateshwera Rao | |
| Brindavanamlo Gopika | Krishnudu | ||
| 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 |
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