Krishna
Born May 31, 1943 (Age: 82)
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Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Biography
Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy (31 May 1943 – 15 November 2022), known mononymously as Krishna, was a prolific Indian actor, director, and producer who transformed the landscape of Telugu cinema. Over a career spanning five decades, he starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles, earning acclaim for his extensive work and fearless creative risks. Krishna began his film career in 1961 with minor roles before achieving his breakthrough with his first lead role in Thene Manasulu (1965). He later starred in several landmark films, including the critically acclaimed Sakshi (1967) and the family drama Pandanti Kapuram (1972), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. More than just a leading man, Krishna is celebrated as the industry’s foremost technological trailblazer who dared to reshape the cinematic experience. He portrayed the revolutionary lead in the first film to be entirely made in CinemaScope, the historical epic Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974), and later produced, directed, and headlined the first 70 mm feature, Simhasanam (1986), greatly expanding the visual scale and ambition of regional filmmaking. He also introduced the spy genre to South India with Gudachari 116 (1966) and the Western genre with Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971), notably regarded as the first true Western in Indian cinema. In addition to his acting career, Krishna directed 17 feature films and produced numerous projects through the production company he founded, Padmalaya Studios. For his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema and his pioneering role in modernizing the industry, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2009. In 1989, he was also elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Congress party. His final major release was Sri Sri (2016), after which he retired from films. Krishna passed away on November 15, 2022, following a cardiac arrest.
Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy (31 May 1943 – 15 November 2022), known mononymously as Krishna, was a prolific Indian actor, director, and producer who transformed the landscape of Telugu cinema. Over a career spanning five decades, he starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles, earning acclaim for his extensive work and fearless creative risks.
Krishna began his film career in 1961 with minor roles before achieving his breakthrough with his first lead role in Thene Manasulu (1965). He later starred in several landmark films, including the critically acclaimed Sakshi (1967) and the family drama Pandanti Kapuram (1972), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.
More than just a leading man, Krishna is celebrated as the industry’s foremost technological trailblazer who dared to reshape the cinematic experience. He portrayed the revolutionary lead in the first film to be entirely made in CinemaScope, the historical epic Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974), and later produced, directed, and headlined the first 70 mm feature, Simhasanam (1986), greatly expanding the visual scale and ambition of regional filmmaking. He also introduced the spy genre to South India with Gudachari 116 (1966) and the Western genre with Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971), notably regarded as the first true Western in Indian cinema.
In addition to his acting career, Krishna directed 17 feature films and produced numerous projects through the production company he founded, Padmalaya Studios. For his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema and his pioneering role in modernizing the industry, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2009. In 1989, he was also elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Congress party. His final major release was Sri Sri (2016), after which he retired from films. Krishna passed away on November 15, 2022, following a cardiac arrest.
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Filmography
Message of Peace
2004
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as Jesus
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Age: 60
Takkari Donga
2002
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as Special appearance
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Age: 58
Pandanti Samsaram
2001
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as Krishnamanaidu
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Age: 57
Vamsi
2000
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as Arjun
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Age: 57
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Ravanna
2000
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as Retired Army Major
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Age: 56
Rajakumarudu
1999
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as Krishnamurthy
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Age: 56
Osey Ramulamma
1997
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as CBI officer Krishna
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Age: 53
Subhakankshalu
1997
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as Special Appearance
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Age: 53
Ramudochadu
1996
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as Krishna Prasad (Cameo appearance)
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Age: 52
Jagadeka Veerudu
1996
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Age: 52
Varasudu
1993
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Age: 49
Raktha Tharpanam
1992
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Age: 48
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
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Age: 48
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
1991
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Age: 48
Indra Bhavanam
1991
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Age: 47
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Nagastharam
1990
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Age: 47
Anna Thammudu
1990
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as Raja Krishna Prasad
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Age: 47
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Rickshawala
1989
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Age: 46
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
1989
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as Chakravarthy
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Age: 46
Gudachari 117
1989
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as Chandrakanth, Secret Agent 117
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Age: 45
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
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Age: 45
Mugguru Kodukulu
1988
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as Phanindra
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Age: 45
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988
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Age: 45
Rajakiya Chadurangam
1988
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as S.P. Pratap
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Age: 44
Kaliyuga Karnudu
1988
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Age: 44
Maa Voori Magaadu
1987
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as Ravi
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Age: 44
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
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as Vishwanatha Nayakudu
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Age: 44
Sankharavam
1987
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as Vijay / Vikram
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Age: 44
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Makutamleni Maharaju
1987
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as Pardhasaradhi
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Age: 43
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Pachani Kapuram
1985
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as Gopi
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Age: 42
Vajrayudham
1985
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Age: 42
Agni Parvatham
1985
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as Chandram / Jamadagni
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Age: 41
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
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as Vikram
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Age: 41
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Yuddham
1984
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as Kishan / Krishna Rao
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Age: 40
Iddaru Dongalu
1984
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Age: 40
Poratam
1983
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as Krishna Murthy
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Age: 40
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Siripuram Monagadu
1983
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as Sridhar
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Age: 40
Adavi Simhalu
1983
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as Krishna
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Age: 39
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Kirayi Kotigadu
1983
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as Kotigadu
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Age: 39
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Mundadugu
1983
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as Balagangadhara Tilak
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Age: 39
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Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
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as Gopi
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Age: 39
Kalavaari Samsaram
1982
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as Vishnu
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Age: 39
Shamsher Shankar
1982
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Age: 39
Krishnavataram
1982
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as Kishtayya
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Age: 39
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Krishnarajunulu
1982
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as Arjun
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Age: 38
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Bangaru Koduku
1982
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Age: 38
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Bangaru Bhoomi
1982
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as Ravi
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Age: 38
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Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
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Age: 38
Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981
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Age: 38
Rahasya Gudachari
1981
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as Agent Gopi, 116
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Age: 37
Guru Sishyulu
1981
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as Gopi
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Age: 37
Todu Dongalu
1981
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Age: 37
Ooriki Monagadu
1981
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as Ravi
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Age: 37
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Jathagadu
1981
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as Gopi
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Age: 37
Bangaru Bava
1980
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Age: 37
Chuttalunnaru Jagrattha
1980
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as Ramesh & Gangulu
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Age: 37
Ram Robert Rahim
1980
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as Robert
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Age: 37
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Adrushtavanthudu
1980
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Age: 36
Mama Allulla Saval
1980
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Age: 36
Gharana Donga
1980
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as Krishna
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Age: 36
Kottapeta Rowdy
1980
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Age: 36
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Devudichina Koduku
1980
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Age: 36
Bhale Krishnudu
1980
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as Krishna
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Age: 36
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
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Age: 36
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Burripalem Bullodu
1979
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as Chittibabu
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Age: 36
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Mande Gundelu
1979
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as Ramu
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Age: 36
Kotta Alludu
1979
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Age: 36
Hema Hemeelu
1979
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as Knight King Raja
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Age: 35
Chal Mohana Ranga
1978
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Age: 35
Indradhanussu
1978
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Age: 34
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Agent Gopi
1978
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as Agent Gopi, 113
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Age: 34
Manasaakshi
1977
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Age: 34
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
1974
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Age: 31
Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974
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as Alluri Seetarama Raju
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Age: 30
Meena
1973
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as Krishna Rao
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Age: 30
Vintha Katha
1973
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Age: 30
Mayadari Malligadu
1973
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as Mallanna
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Age: 30
Neramu Siksha
1973
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Age: 30
Talli Kodukulu
1973
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Age: 29
Mallamma Katha
1973
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Age: 29
Rajamahal
1972
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as Gopi
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Age: 28
Monagadostunnadu Jagratha
1972
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as Raja
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Age: 28
Pandanti Kapuram
1972
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as Ravi
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Age: 28
Nenu Manishine
1971
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Age: 28
Vidhi Vilasam
1970
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Age: 26
Lakshmi Nivasam
1968
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as Chandram
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Age: 25
Kuzhanthaikkaga
1968
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as Prabhakar
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Age: 25
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Manchi Kutumbam
1968
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as Mohan
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Age: 24
Niluvu Dopidi
1968
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as Krishna
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Age: 24
Teri Talaash Mein
1968
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Age: 24
Kanne Manasulu
1966
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as Gangulu
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Age: 23
Tene Manasulu
1965
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as Basavaraju
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Age: 21
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
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Age: 19
Kula Gotralu
1962
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Age: 19
Padandi Munduku
1962
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Age: 18