Kodi Ramakrishna

Kodi Ramakrishna (23 July 1949 – 22 February 2019) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1] One of the most prolific film directors of Telugu film industry, Kodi Ramakrishna has directed over 100 feature films in a variety of genres.[2][3][4] He is known as a celluloid visionary who introduced high-end visual effects to the South Indian film industry through his supernatural fantasy films.[5]

Kodi Ramakrishna
Born(1949-07-23)23 July 1949
Palakollu, Province of Madras, Dominion of India
Died22 February 2019(2019-02-22) (aged 69)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupation(s)Director, writer, actor
Years active1982–2019
Websitekodiramakrishna.in

Kodi Ramakrishna began his career as an associate to Dasari Narayana Rao in Korikale Gurralaite (1979). His debuted as a director with the film Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982). His filmography includes drama films like Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982), Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984), Maa Pallelo Gopaludu (1985), Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987), Aahuthi (1987), Muddula Mavayya (1989), Pelli (1997), and Dongaata (1997); social problem films such as Ankusam (1989), Bharat Bandh (1991), and Sathruvu (1991). He also directed spy films like Gudachari No.1 (1983), and Gudachari 117 (1989), and supernatural fantasy films like Ammoru (1995), Devi (1999), Devullu (2000), Anji (2004), and Arundhati (2009).

Arundhati won ten state Nandi Awards and became one of the highest grossing Telugu films ever at the time.[6] In 2012, he received the state Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contribution to Telugu cinema.[7][8]

Personal life

Kodi Ramakrishna was born on 23 July 1949 in Palakollu, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.[8][5][4] His career in the Indian cinema industry spanned more than 30 years.[9][10]

His elder daughter Kodi Divya Deepti entered into film production with Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini (2022).[11]

Awards

In 2012, he received the state Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contribution to Telugu cinema.[12]

Death

Kodi Ramakrishna died on 22 February 2019 in Hyderabad. He was under treatment at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli for acute breathing problem.[4]

Filmography
Director
Associate director
  • Korikale Gurralayite? (1979)
Actor
  • Mudilla Muchata (1985)
  • Attagaaroo Swagatam (1986)
  • Inti Donga (1987)
  • Aasti Mooredu Aasa Baaredu (1995)
  • Dongaata (1997)
  • Rainbow (2008)[13]

References
  1. Narasimham, M.L. (1 August 2008). "Taking on the bad guys". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  2. Kavirayani, Suresh (24 February 2020). "Kodi Ramakrishna's daughters to start production house?". The Asian Age. Retrieved 15 November 2022. Kodi Ramakrishna is one of the few directors in Telugu cinema who have crossed the 100-film milestone as director.
  3. "Veteran Telugu film director Kodi Ramakrishna is no more". Cinema Express. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2022. In a career spanning over three decades, Kodi has directed over a 100 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
  4. "Veteran Telugu Filmmaker Kodi Ramakrishna Dies". India Today. Hyderabad, India. 22 February 2019.
  5. "Veteran Telugu film director Kodi Ramakrishna is no more". Cinema Express. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  6. "Film director Kodi Ramakrishna hospitalised". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 February 2014.
  7. Correspondent, Special (5 April 2017). "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards". The Hindu.
  8. "Telugu director Kodi Ramakrishna passes away". The Indian Express. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  9. "Kodi Ramakrishna". FilmiBeat.
  10. "Big movies which got shelved after launch". Archived from the original on 15 December 2015.
  11. "Interview : Kodi Divya Deepti – Nenu Meku Baga Kavalasinavadini is a complete family entertainer". 123telugu.com. 13 September 2022.
  12. Correspondent, Special (5 April 2017). "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards". The Hindu.
  13. Rajamani, Radhika (3 October 2008). "A colourless Rainbow". Rediff. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
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