Kodi Ramakrishna | |
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Died | 22 February 2019 | (aged 69)
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Years active | 1979–2019 |
Website | kodiramakrishna |
Kodi Ramakrishna (23 July 1949 – 22 February 2019) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his work in Telugu cinema.[1] Over the course of his career, he directed more than 100 films across various genres, earning a reputation as one of the most prolific filmmakers in the industry.[2][3] He is credited with pioneering the use of advanced visual effects in South Indian cinema, through his supernatural fantasy films.[4] In 2012, he was honoured with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution to Telugu cinema.[5]
Kodi Ramakrishna is one of the few directors in Telugu cinema who have crossed the 100-film milestone as director.