Tammareddy Krishna Murthy
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Tammareddy Krishna Murthy (Telugu
: తమ్మారెడ్డి కృష్ణమూర్తి) is Telugu film producer and winner of the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
for 2007.
, Andhra Pradesh
. He participated in Indian independence movement in his youth. He liked communist principles and actively participated in the works of Praja Natya Mandali. He initially worked as a tuition teacher for the children of cinema artists in Chennai
. Then he entered into films as a production executive.
Returning to Hyderabad, he worked for many memorable movies made in Saradhi studios. He started his own production house titled Ravindra Art Pictures
and made 'Lakshadhikari
' with N. T. Rama Rao
in lead as the first production. It was an outstanding success. He made 'Jamindar' with ANR and many memorable movies like Bangaru Gajulu, ‘Dharma Daata
’, ‘Dattaputhrudu’, ‘Sisindri Chitttibabu’, ‘Dr.Babu’, ‘Iddaru Kodukulu’, ‘Chinna Nati Kalalu’, ‘Amma Nanna’, and ‘Love Marriage’.
Tammareddy Bharadwaja, an Eminent film director, is his son.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: తమ్మారెడ్డి కృష్ణమూర్తి) is Telugu film producer and winner of the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
The Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an annual award introduced to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Telugu film industry....
for 2007.
Biography
He was born in Chinapalaparru village in Krishna districtKrishna district
Krishna District is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. It is named after the Krishna River, the third longest river that flows within India, flows through the district and joins Bay of Bengal here in this district. It has a population of 4,529,009 of which 32.08% is urban as of...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. He participated in Indian independence movement in his youth. He liked communist principles and actively participated in the works of Praja Natya Mandali. He initially worked as a tuition teacher for the children of cinema artists in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. Then he entered into films as a production executive.
Returning to Hyderabad, he worked for many memorable movies made in Saradhi studios. He started his own production house titled Ravindra Art Pictures
Ravindra Art Pictures
Ravindra Art Pictures is a Film production house in Hyderabad, India. It was established by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy.-Films:# Lakshadhikari # Zamindar # Bangaru Gajulu # Dharma Daata # Datta Putrudu # Doctor Babu...
and made 'Lakshadhikari
Lakshadhikari
Lakshadhikari is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Madhusudana Rao and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy.-The plot:Lakshadhikari Rangayya's right hand man is Sitayya . Rangayya is accused of murdering a diamond merchant and is sent to jail. His son is kidnapped and found by a childless...
' with N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
in lead as the first production. It was an outstanding success. He made 'Jamindar' with ANR and many memorable movies like Bangaru Gajulu, ‘Dharma Daata
Dharma Daata
Dharma Daata is a 1970 Telugu film directed by A. Sanjeevi and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy of Ravindra Art Pictures.-The plot:...
’, ‘Dattaputhrudu’, ‘Sisindri Chitttibabu’, ‘Dr.Babu’, ‘Iddaru Kodukulu’, ‘Chinna Nati Kalalu’, ‘Amma Nanna’, and ‘Love Marriage’.
Tammareddy Bharadwaja, an Eminent film director, is his son.
Filmography
- PalletooruPalletooruPalletooru is a 1952 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao . This Silver Jubilee film has set a new trend for many more rural based films with good informative themes. Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda, patriotic song by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was very popular during those days of...
(1950) (production executive) - Rojulu MarayiRojulu MarayiRojulu Marayi is a 1955 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The story is set in native village environment about the changing times. Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna song casting Waheeda Rehman is one of the memorable songs in the film...
(1955) (production executive) - LakshadhikariLakshadhikariLakshadhikari is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Madhusudana Rao and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy.-The plot:Lakshadhikari Rangayya's right hand man is Sitayya . Rangayya is accused of murdering a diamond merchant and is sent to jail. His son is kidnapped and found by a childless...
(1963) - Zamindar (1966)
- Bangaru GaajuluBangaru GaajuluBangaru Gaajulu is 1968 Telugu Drama film written by Rajashri and directed by C. S. Rao. The Nandi Award winning film revolves around the family bond between a Brother and Sister.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao - Ramu * Bharati Devi...
(1968) - Dharma DaataDharma DaataDharma Daata is a 1970 Telugu film directed by A. Sanjeevi and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy of Ravindra Art Pictures.-The plot:...
(1970) - Dattaputhrudu
- Sisindri Chittibabu
- Doctor Babu
- Iddaru Kodukulu
- Chinnanati Kalalu
- Amma Nanna
- Love Marriage