Today, every top hero makes a film every two years. Unlike today’s stars, Superstar Krishna made films in order to support the film industry. Can you believe he used to release more than ten films per year? Such was his commitment to his acting career.
Ghattamananeni Krishna brought numerous changes in the Telugu film industry. He was a trailblazer. He dared to bring many technological marvels to Tollywood.
Check out some of his professional specialties.
Technical wonders
The first Eastman colour film (Eenadu), the first cinemascope film (Alluri Seeta Rama Raju), the first 70mm film (Simhasanam), and the first DTS film (Telugu Veera Levara) were all technical marvels.
New Genres
He was credited with the first cowboy film (Mosagallaku Mosagadu) and the first James Bond film (Gudachari 116).
48 films with a single actress
Krishna had a record for appearing in the most films with the same actress. He appeared in 48 films with his second wife Vijayanirmala and 47 films with Jayaprada.
14 Flops in a row
Prior to the release of 'Alluri Sita Ramaraju,' he had 14 flops in a row. Still, he bounced back like a true hero.
Director par excellence!
'Simhasanam' was his first film as a director. In 1986, it was a sensational blockbuster. He has directed 16 films.
Special milestones
His 100th movie - Alluri Sita Ramaraju
His 200th film - Eenadu
His 300th film - Telugu Veera Levara
