S. V. Krishna Reddy

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), 2001 - Best Director - Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham 1997 - Special Jury Award for Aahvaanam

Filmfare Awards South 1994 - Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) - Subhalagnam

Filmography Film

Cameo appearances Kirathakudu (1986) Manasutho (2002) Sambaram (2003) NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019) Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini (2022)

Television Yamaleela Aa Taruvatha (ETV Telugu)