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50th Anniversary Special: Lesser Known Facts About Super Star Krishna
Super Star Krishna completes 50 long years in the Telugu film industry. His first film Tena Manasulu released on March 31st 1965. He has an enviable fan base and was a major competitor to NTR and ANR during their times. Now, his scion, Mahesh Babu is successfully taking the legacy forward.
Padma Bhushan Super Star Krishna, who has acted in 350 odd films, was actually born as Siva Rama Krishna in a small town called Burripalem, in Andhra Pradesh. He is known for his gutsy attitude and different kind of films.
Krishna was conferred with many honours and he has his peculiar mark in all the films that followed. He is truly an inspiration to all the fresh crop of actors who have come after him.
Krishna is credited for bringing in many technological breakthroughs to Telugu cinema, like cinema scope, DTS, 70mm, etc. The actor was last seen on big screen in the films Sevakudu and Sukumarudu.
Celebrating his prolonged career of 50 years in the Telugu Cinema, let us make an attempt to know the lesser known facts about the legend.
Australian Postal Stamp
Krishna has been conferred a rare honor by the Australian postal department. They have issued a special stamp dedicated to Superstar Krishna. The stamps costing Australian $ 1.65 each are available for use in the country.
Padma Bhushan
In 2008, he got an honorary doctorate from Andhra University. In 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian Cinema
Member Of Parliament
He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Congress party in 1989.
First Bond Film
The very first James Bond kind of film was done in Telugu with Super Star Krishna. Gudachari 116 went on to become a blockbuster in those times.
Director-Producer-Actor
He has directed 17 feature films and produced many films under Padmalaya Film Studio, a production house owned by him.
His Dream
His only dream that is yet to be fulfilled is to act with his grandson, Gautham Krishna.
First Cinema Scope
He is credited for making the first Cinemascope film in Telugu, Alluri Seetharama Raju.
First Cow Boy Film
The first ever cow boy film, Mosagallaki Mosagallu was also done by Super Star Krishna.
Filmfare
In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South.
As Villain
Krishna has acted as a villain in only one movie among his 354 films and the movie name is Private Master.
Rare Record
Superstar Krishna is the 1st Hero and only Hero to act in 18 movies in a single calendar Year(1972).
Nandi Award
He got Nandi award for Best Actor for the film, Alluri Sita Rama Raju in 1974.
First 70mm
Simhasanam was the first 70MM film that is made in Telugu.
First Eastman Color
The First Eastman Color film, Eenadu was also made by Krishna.
First DTS
First DTS Movie, Telugu Veera Levara also had Krishna in the lead role.
Unique Record
He also has the record of pairing up with same actress for more than 48 films with Vijayanirmala and 47 films with Jayaprada
Retirement
In December 2012, at the age of 69, Krishna announced his retirement from movies and politics.
