Jayakrishna
Jayakrishna was an Indian film producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He is best known for producing Mana Voori Pandavulu, which won the Filmfare [Award for Best Film – Telugu]. His other notable films include Sita Ramulu, Krishnarjunulu, Manthri Gari Viyyankudu, Muddula Manavaralu, Raga Leela, [Vivaha Bhojanambu |Vivaha Bhojanambu], Neekoo Naakoo Pellanta, and 420.
Career
Jayakrishna began his career in the film industry as a makeup artist. He worked as the personal makeup artist for Telugu actors Krishnam Raju and Vijayashanti. Notably, A. M. Rathnam, who later became a producer, was one of his students during his makeup career. Jayakrishna is recognized as the first producer to pay a remuneration to actor Chiranjeevi, offering him 1116. He also established production banners such as Muddu Art Movies and Jayakrishna Movies.Filmography
- Krishnaveni
- Bhakta Kannappa
- Amara Deepam
- Mana Voori Pandavulu
- Sita Ramulu
- Krishnarjunulu
- Mantri Gari Viyyankudu
- Seethamma Pelli
- Muddula Manavaralu
- Sravanthi
- Jackie
- Vivaha Bandham
- Mister Bharat
- Raga Leela
- Vivaha Bhojanambu
- Neekoo Naakoo Pellanta
- 420
- ''Dasu''
Awards