Paruchuri Gopala Krishna | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | MA, PhD, Rastrabasha, D.Litt. |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1978–present |
Spouse | Vijaya Lakshmi (m. 1970) |
Children | Paruchuri Hima Bindu, Gottimukkala Naga Sushma, Kodali Hari Priya |
Relatives | Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao |
Paruchuri Gopala Krishna is an Indian film screenwriter, story writer, dialogue writer, actor, director, poet, playwright, novelist, and orator predominant in Telugu cinema. Gopala Krishna is the younger of the Paruchuri Brothers (Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao and Paruchuri Gopala Krishna), a writing duo in the film industry who have worked on more than 350 Telugu films [1] since 1978. [2]
Paruchuri Gopala Krishna (born 10 June 1946 [3] in Meduru, Gannavaram Taluq, Krishna District) was the youngest child of his parents Paruchuri Raghaviah and Hymavathamma. He has one elder sister and two elder brothers Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao and Paruchuri Kutumba Rao.
Gopala Krishna received his BSc from the Government City Science College and an MA Telugu from the Arts College, both affiliated with Osmania University. Later he earned his PhD from Osmania University in Telugu Cinema Literature, concentrating on the research topic: ‘Telugu Cinema Sahityam – Katha- Kathanam – Silpam’ in the year 2003. Gopala Krishna earned Doctor of Literature from Berhampur University, Orissa for the research topic: ‘Telugu Cinema Story – Social Outlook’ in the year 2021. He has also done ‘Rashtra Bhasha’ in Hindi.
Gopala Krishna is married to his first cousin, Vijaya Lakshmi. The couple has three children, Paruchuri Hima Bindu, Gottimukkala Naga Sushma who is married to TV and Film Artist, Gottimukkala Jaya Prakash (Screen name Varun) and Kodali Hari Priya who is married to entrepreneur, Kodali Kalyan Prasad. [4] He is fluent in Telugu, English and Hindi. [3]
Gopala Krishna worked as a Telugu lecturer at Lal Bahdoor Shastri Oriental College, Chinanindra Kolanu, West Godavari from 7 August 1971 to 1 September 1975. Later, he worked as the Head of the Department of Telugu and Vice Principal in Adusumilli Gopala Krishna & Sugar Cane Growers College, Vuyyuru, Krishna District from 2 September 1975 to April 1983.
Initially, he started writing small stories, playlets [5] and detective novels which were published in weekly magazines. He acted in more than one hundred playlets in Indian theater. In 1978, his brother Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao, who was already in the film industry, advised Gopala Krishna to join him in film writing. As a result, they both started scripting the films as Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao and Paruchuri Gopala Krishna. In 1982, Sri. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao proposed the screen name Paruchuri Brothers and since then the writing-duo have been established as successful writers. In 1983, Gopala Krishna first starred in the film Ee Piilaku Pellavuthunda, for which the Paruchuri brothers wrote the storyline and dialogues. He continued to appear in 47 films as an artist and also continued writing for more than 350 films; to name a few E Charithra Ye Siraatho, Naa Desam, Khaidi, Eenadu, Mundadugu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Prajaswamyam, Karthavyam, Varsham, Sarpayagam, Major Chandrakanth Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Okkadu, Indra, Tagore, Manasantha Nuvve, Nee Sneham, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Shankardada MBBS, Drushyam, Khaidi No. 150, Rudrama Devi and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
In 1984, both the brothers decided to direct film. Their first film as directors, under Srinadh movies, was Kai Raja Kai. Later they directed a total of 9 films, Bhale Thammudu, Sreekrishnaleelalu, Repati Swarajyam, Praja Swamyamyam, Maa Telugu Talli, Maro Quit India, Sarpayagam and Singanna.
Gopala Krishna contributed his services to television as a host, co-host, actor, writer, and director. He hosted the Gemini TV reality show Chilaka Gorinka in 1996. He then hosted 200 episodes of Praja Vedika—a Gemini TV talk show from 2008 to 2013. He also co-hosted the Maa TV reality show Andhamina Jeevitham in 2015 and the Maa TV reality show Samsaram oka Chadarangam in 2016. In 2001, he scripted Mattimanishi, an ETV tele serial for Sri. Akkineni Nageswara Rao. In 2013, he directed Sati Savitri, an ETV mythological tele film. In the year 2004, he acted in Thulabharam, a ZEE Telugu tele film and in 2013 he acted as Neelakanta Sastri in Yogi Vemana historical serial which telecasted in ABN.
Gopala Krishna always had a passion for teaching [6] [7] and continues to be an Hon. Professor and has conducted screenplay classes at Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Telugu Cine Writers Association and Telugu Film Directors Association since 2008.
In 2017, he began sharing his knowledge by teaching film script writing classes through his YouTube channel (#ParuchuriPalukulu and #ParuchurPaataalu) for all aspiring writers. These interactive lessons are shared on his other social media accounts, like Facebook and Twitter.
Year | Title | Notes |
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1984 | Kai Raja Kai | |
1985 | Sri Katna Leelalu | |
1985 | Bhale Thammudu | |
1987 | Repati Swarajyam | |
1987 | Prajaswamyam | |
1988 | Maa Telugu Talli | |
1991 | Sarpayagam | |
1994 | Maro Quit India | |
1997 | Singanna |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Anuraga Devatha | ||
1983 | Ee Pillaku Pellavuthunda? | ||
1984 | Kathanayakudu | ||
1985 | Sri Katna Leelalu | ||
1985 | Agni Parvatam | ||
1986 | Prathidwani | ||
1986 | Aadapaduchu | ||
1987 | Guru Brahma | ||
1987 | Bhargava Ramudu | ||
1987 | Lawyer Bharathi Devi | ||
1987 | Repati Swarajyam | ||
1987 | Bharatamlo Arjunudu | ||
1987 | Sardar Krishnama Naidu | Netaji | |
1987 | Prajaswamyam | Bose | |
1988 | Maa Telugu Talli | ||
1989 | Raktha Kaneeru | Stalin | |
1990 | Aadadi | ||
1990 | Doctor Bhavani | ||
1991 | Prema Panjaram | ||
1991 | Sarpayagam | ||
1991 | Prayatnam | ||
1992 | Mother India | ||
1993 | Mutha Mestri | ||
1993 | Major Chandrakanth | ||
1993 | Inspector Jhansi | ||
1993 | Mogudu Garu | ||
1994 | Maro Quit India | ||
1995 | Real Hero | ||
1997 | Adavilo Anna | ||
1997 | Singanna | ||
1999 | Yamajathakudu | ||
2003 | Naaga | ||
2007 | Operation Duryodhana | ||
2008 | Somberi | ||
2008 | Savaal | ||
2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | ||
2009 | Adhineta | ||
2009 | Amaravathi | ||
2010 | Kothi Mookha | ||
2011 | Nagaramnidrapotunna Vela | ||
2012 | Lovely | ||
2014 | Nenu Naa Friends | ||
2014 | Rowdy | ||
2015 | Bhale Manchi Roju | ||
2017 | Dirty Game | ||
2017 | Lavanya With Love Boys | ||
Year | Film | Category | Notes |
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2019 (2 Movies) | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Story | |
Sita | Screenplay and Script Coordination | ||
2018 (4 Movies) | Rangu | Dialogues | |
Ayushman Bhava | Screenplay | ||
Gayathri | Story Development | ||
2017 (5 Movies) | Sapthagiri LLB | Dialogues | |
Kathalo Rajakumari | Script Coordination | ||
Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Script Coordination | ||
Jayadev | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Khaidi No. 150 | Script Co-ordinators | ||
2016 (2 Movies) | Siddhartha | Dialogues | |
Bramostavam | Script Co-ordinators | ||
2015 (1 Movie) | Rudrama Devi | Dialogues | |
2014 (4 Movies) | Govindudu Andarivadele | Dialogues | |
Drushyam | Dialogues | ||
Nenu Naa Friends | Dialogues | ||
2013 (1 Movie) | Akasamlo Sagam | Dialogues | |
2012 (7 Movies) | Genius | Dialogues | |
Shirdi Sai | Dialogues | ||
Tuneega Tuneega | Dialogues | ||
Racha | Dialogues | ||
Mr. Nookayya | Dialogues | ||
Nandeeswarudu | Dialogues | ||
2011 (4 Movies) | Kshetram | Dialogues | |
Mr. Rascal | Dialogues | ||
Nagaram Nidrapotunna Vela | Dialogues | ||
Veera | Dialogues | ||
2010 (5 Movies) | Nagavalli | Dialogues | |
Manasara... | Dialogues | ||
Aalasyam Amrutam | Dialogues | ||
Collector Gari Bharya | Dialogues | ||
Maa Annayya Bangaram | Dialogues | ||
2009 (5 Movies) | Mahatma | Dialogues | |
Junction | Dialogues | ||
Neramu Siksha | Dialogues | ||
Adhineta | Story, Dialogues | ||
Maska | Dialogues | ||
2008 (3 Movies) | Rainbow | Dialogues | [12] |
Baladoor | Dialogues | ||
Vaana | Dialogues | ||
2007 (8 Movies) | Anasuya | Screenplay | |
Godava | Dialogues | ||
Tulasi | Dialogues | ||
Vijayadasami | Dialogues | ||
Shankar Dada Zindabad | Dialogues | ||
Aata | Dialogues | ||
Lakshmi Kalyanam | Dialogues | ||
Evadaithe Nakenti | Dialogues | ||
2006 (4 Movies) | Sainikudu | Dialogues | |
Stalin | Dialogues | ||
Astram | Dialogues | ||
Pournami | Dialogues | ||
2005 (7 Movies) | Allari Pidugu | Story, Screenplay, Dialogues | |
Political Rowdy | Dialogues | ||
Narasimhudu | Dialogues | ||
Subhash Chandra Bose | Dialogues | ||
Soggadu | Screenplay | ||
Sankranthi | Dialogues | ||
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Dialogues | ||
2004 (10 Movies) | Mass | Dialogues | |
Sakhiya | Dialogues | [13] | |
Suryam | Dialogues | [14] | |
Shankar Dada MBBS | Dialogues | ||
Arjun | Dialogues | ||
Naa Autograph | Dialogues | ||
Adavi Ramudu | Dialogues | ||
Nenunnanu | Katha Vistharana, Dialogues | ||
Lakshmi Narasimha | Katha Vistharana, Dialogues | ||
Varsham | Dialogues | ||
2003 (14 Movies) | Tiger Harischandra Prasad | Screenplay, Dialogues | |
Toli Choopulone | Dialogues | ||
Vishnu | Dialogues | ||
Tagore | Dialogues | ||
Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu | Dialogues | ||
Ammulu | Screenplay | ||
Palanati Brahmanaidu | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Sambhavi IPS | Story, Dialogues | ||
Tarak | Dialogues | [15] | |
Indiramma | Story, Dialogues | [16] | |
Okkadu | Dialogues | ||
Naaga | Dialogues | ||
2002 (12 Movies) | Eeshwar | Dialogues | |
Siva Rama Raju | Dialogues | ||
Nee Sneham | Dialogues | ||
Chennakesava Reddy | Dialogues | ||
Indra | Dialogues | ||
Allari Ramudu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Sreeram | Dialogues | ||
Aadi | Dialogues | ||
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu | Dialogues | ||
Seema Simham | Dialogues | ||
2001 (7 Movies) | Raa | Dialogues | |
Manasantha Nuvve | Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Adhipathi | Dialogues | ||
Akasa Veedhilo | Dialogues | ||
Simharasi | Dialogues | ||
Pandanti Samsaram | Story, Dialogues | ||
Narasimha Naidu | Dialogues | ||
2000 (11 Movies) | Durga | Dialogues | |
Jayam Manadera | Dialogues | ||
Vamsi | Dialogues | ||
Azad | Dialogues | ||
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary | Dialogues | ||
Madhuri | Dialogues | ||
Pelli Sambandham | Story Remake | ||
Manasu Paddanu Kaani | Dialogues | ||
Kalisundam Raa | Dialogues | ||
Vamshoddharakudu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Postman | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
1999 (6 Movies) | Raja Kumarudu | Dialogues | |
Sultan | Story Discussion, Dialogues | ||
Yamajathakudu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Samarasimha Reddy | Dialogues | ||
Peddamanushulu | Dialogues | ||
Sneham Kosam | Dialogues | ||
1998 (7 Movies) | Premante Idera | Dialogues | |
Sri Ramulayya | Dialogues | ||
Eswar Allah | Dialogues | ||
Ganesh | Dialogues | ||
Yuvarathna Rana | Dialogues | ||
Bavagaru Bagunnara? | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Khaidi Garu | Dialogues | ||
1997 (7 Movies) | Sainikudu | Dialogues | |
Collector Garu | Dialogues | ||
Singanna | Story, Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Preminchukundam Raa | Dialogues | ||
Bobbili Dora | Story, Dialogues | ||
Peddannayya | Story, Dialogues | ||
Adavilo Anna | Story, Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
1996 (6 Movies) | Rendu Kutumbala Katha | Dialogues | |
Tata Manavadu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Nayudugari Kutumbam | Dialogues | ||
Puttinti Gouravam | Dialogues | ||
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya | Story, Dialogues | ||
Vamshanikokkadu | Story, Dialogues | ||
1995 (9 Movies) | Shiva | Story | Kannada film |
Telugu Veera Levara | Story, Dialogues | ||
Dorababu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Real Hero | Story, Dialogues | ||
Street Fighter | Story, Dialogues | ||
Sankalpam | Dialogues | ||
Pokiri Raja | Dialogues | ||
1994 (9 Movies) | Aavesam | Dialogues | |
Bobbili Simham | Dialogues | ||
Yes Nenante Nene | Dialogues | ||
Gangmaster | Dialogues | ||
Doragariki Dongapellam | Dialogues | ||
S.P. Parasuram | Dialogues | ||
Jailor Gaari Abbayi | Story, Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Maro Quit India | Story, Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Todikodallu | Story, Dialogues | ||
1993 (11 Movies) | Kunti Putrudu | Dialogues | |
Rowdy Mogudu | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Nippu Ravva | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Mogudugaru | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Kondapalli Raja | Dialogues | ||
Inspector Jhansi | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Ratha Sarathi | Dialogues | ||
Major Chandrakanth | Story, Dialogues | ||
Aashayam | Story, Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Chittemma Mogudu | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
Mutha Mestri | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
1992 (15 Movies) | Sundarakanda | Dialogues | |
Collector Gari Alludu | Dialogues | ||
Prema Vijetha | Dialogues | ||
Chinarayudu | Dialogues | ||
Mother India | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Peddarikam | Dialogues | ||
Brahma | Dialogues | ||
Rowdy Inspector | Dialogues | ||
Gharana Mogudu | Dialogues | ||
Moratodu Naa Mogudu | Dialogues | ||
Champion | Story, Dialogues | ||
Dharma Kshetram | Story, Dialogues | ||
Rakthatharpanam | Dialogues | ||
Pranadata | Story, Dialogues | ||
1991 (17 Movies) | Prayatnam | Dialogues | |
Sarpayagam | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Aagraham | Dialogues | ||
Rowdy Gaari Pellam | Story, Dialogues | ||
Surya IPS | Story, Dialogues | ||
Prema Panjaram | Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Jagannatakam | Story, Dialogues | ||
Coolie No. 1 | Story, Dialogues | ||
Gang Leader | Dialogues | ||
Assembly Rowdy | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
People's Encounter | Dialogues | ||
Talli Tandrulu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Kadapa Reddemma | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Prema Khaidi | Story, Dialogues | ||
Stuartpuram Police Station | Screenplay | ||
1990 (17 Movies) | Majboor | Story, Screenplay | Hindi film |
Lorry Driver | Dialogues | ||
Doshi Nirdoshi | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Doctor Bhavani | Dialogues | ||
Vishnu | Dialogues | ||
Bobbili Raja | Story, Dialogues | ||
Kodama Simham | Screenplay | ||
Aadadi | Story, Dialogues | ||
Kartavyam | Story, Dialogues | ||
Ayudham | Story, Dialogues | ||
Aggiramudu | Dialogues | ||
Balachandrudu | Dialogues | ||
Kondaveeti Donga | Story, Dialogues | ||
Judgment | Dialogues | ||
1989 (12 Movies) | Indrudu Chandrudu | Story, Dialogues | |
Koduku Diddina Kapuram | Dialogues | ||
Black Tiger | Dialogues | ||
Dhruva Nakshatram | Story, Dialogues | ||
Ashoka Chakravarthy | Dialogues | ||
Mouna Poratam | Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Raktha Kanneru | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Pardhudu | Dialogues | ||
State Rowdy | Story, Dialogues | ||
Vicky Daada | Screenplay | ||
Manchi Kutumbam | Dialogues | ||
Vijay | Story, Dialogues | ||
1988 (14 Movies) | Ramudu Bheemudu | Dialogues | |
Mugguru Kodukulu | Dialogues | ||
Agni Keratam | Dialogues | ||
Maa Telugu Talli | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Aswaddhama | Story, Dialogues | ||
Rowdy No 1 | Dialogues | ||
Chattamtho Chadarangam | Dialogues | ||
Tiragabadda Telugubidda | Story, Dialogues | ||
Chinababu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Donga Ramudu | Dialogues | ||
Raktha Tilakam | Dialogues | ||
Kaliyuga Karnudu | Dialogues | ||
1987 (22 Movies) | Prajaswamyam | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | |
Nyayaniki Sankellu | Dialogues | ||
Bhanumati Gari Mogudu | Dialogues, Kadhasamvidhanam | ||
Maa Oori Magaadu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Samrat | Dialogues | ||
Dammit Katha Addam Thirigindi | Story, Dialogues | ||
Agni Putrudu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Sankharavam | Story, Dialogues | ||
Muddayi | Dialogues | ||
Trimurtulu | Dialogues | ||
Makutamleni Maharaju | Story, Dialogues | ||
Sardar Krishnamanaidu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Bharatamlo Arjunudu | Dialogues | ||
Repati Swarajyam | Screenplay, Dialogues | ||
President Gari Abbai | Story, Dialogues | ||
Karthika Pournami | Story, Dialogues | ||
Lawyer Bharathidevi | Story, Dialogues | ||
Bhargava Ramudu | Kadha Samvidhanam, Dialogues | ||
Thandri Kodukula Challenge | Dialogues | ||
1986 (20 Movies) | Guru Brahma | Dialogues | |
Chanakya Sapadham | Story, Dialogues | ||
Jailu Pakshi | Dialogues | ||
Brahma Rudrulu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Kaliyuga Krishnudu | Dialogues | ||
Aadapaduchu | Story, Dialogues, Lyrics | ||
Kaliyuga Pandavulu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Ravana Brahma | Story, Dialogues | ||
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Kaidi Rudrayya | Story, Dialogues | ||
Veta | Dialogues | ||
Pratidhvani | Story, Dialogues | ||
Kondaveeti Raja | Story, Dialogues | ||
Jayam Manade | Story, Dialogues | ||
Bhale Mithrulu | Dialogues | ||
1985 (11 Movies) | Pattabhishekam | Story, Dialogues | |
Adavi Donga | Story, Dialogues | ||
Vajrayudham | Story, Dialogues | ||
Palnati Simham | Story, Dialogues | ||
Bhale Thammudu | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Terror | Dialogues | ||
Donga | Dialogues | ||
Maha Sangramam | Story, Dialogues | ||
Sri Katna Leelalu | Story, Dialogues, Screenplay | ||
Chattamtho Poratam | Story, Dialogues | ||
Agni Parvatham | Story, Dialogues | ||
1984 (20 Movies) | Rowdy | Story, Dialogues | |
Kathanayakudu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Palnati Puli | Dialogues | ||
Gharana Rowdy | Story, Dialogues | ||
Nagu | Dialogues | ||
Intiguttu | Dialogues | ||
Uddandudu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Raraju | Dialogues | ||
Dandayatra | Story, Dialogues | ||
Kai Raja Kai | Story, Dialogues, Lyrics | ||
Bobbili Brahmanna | Story, Dialogues | ||
Rojulu Marayi | Story, Dialogues | ||
Babulu Gadi Debba | Dialogues | ||
Tandava Krishnudu | Dialogues | ||
Sardar | Dialogues | ||
1983 (21 Movies) | Sangharshana | Dialogues | |
Poratam | Dialogues | ||
Khaidi | Story, Dialogues | ||
Kala Yamudu | Dialogues | ||
Praja Rajyam | Story, Dialogues | ||
Rakasi Loya | Dialogues | ||
Ee Pillaku Pellavuthunda? | Story, Dialogues | ||
Roshagadu | Dialogues | ||
Durgadevi | Dialogues | ||
Mayagadu | Dialogues | ||
Aapadbandhavulu | Dialogues | ||
Siripuram Monagadu | Dialogues | ||
Chandasasanudu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Mugguru Monagallu | Dialogues | ||
Chattaniki Veyikallu | Dialogues | ||
Ee Desamlo Okaroju | Dialogues | ||
Simham Navvindi | Dialogues | ||
Mundadugu | Story, Dialogues | ||
Idi Kaadu Mugimpu | Lyrics, Dialogues | ||
Bezawada Bebbuli | Story, Dialogues | ||
1982 (8 Movies) | Eenadu | Dialogues | |
Saval | Dialogues | ||
Illali Korikalu | Dialogues | ||
Naa Desam | Dialogues | ||
E Charitra Ye Siratho | Story, Dialogues | ||
Pellilla Perayya | Dialogues | ||
Maro Malupu | Lyrics, Dialogues | ||
Anuragadevata | Dialogues | ||
1981 (2 Movies) | Maro Kurukshetram | Dialogues | |
Bhogabhagyalu | Lyrics | ||
1980 (4 Movies) | Manavude Mahaneeyudu | Dialogues, Lyrics | |
Samadhi Kadutunnam Chandalivvandi | Story, Dialogues | ||
Badayi Basavaiah | Story, Dialogues | ||
Samsara Bandham | Dialogues | ||
1979 (3 Movies) | Seethe Ramudaithe | Dialogues | |
Chaya | Dialogues | ||
Kaliyuga Mahabharatam | Story, Dialogues | ||
1978 (1 Movie) | Chalicheemalu | Dialogues |
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Muppalaneni Shiva is an Indian film director and writer who works in Telugu cinema. He has directed movies for production houses like Suresh Productions, Super Good Films, Sravanthi Movies, Ramakrishna Cine Studios & Etharam films etc. His successful movies include Taj Mahal, Gilli Kajjalu, Priya O Priya, Ammayi Kosam, Raja, Sandade Sandadi & Sankrathi.
Ramajogayya Sastry is an Indian film lyricist, known for his works in Telugu cinema and music.
Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam is a 2000 Telugu-language drama film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Jayalakshmi, Ravi Teja, and Suhasini Maniratnam. The music was composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy.
Gundu Hanumantha Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films, theatre, and television. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film Aha Naa Pellanta in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in Rajendrudu Gajendrudu,Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha,Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992), Apparao Driving School, and the TV serial Amrutham. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for Amrutham serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.
Preyasi Raave is a 1999 Telugu language film directed by Chandra Mahesh and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Srikanth, Raasi, Babloo Prithiveeraj and Sanghavi. The film was a blockbuster.
Sampangi is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Sana Yadireddy and starring newcomers Deepak and Kanchi Kaul.