Person

Kodi Ramakrishna

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Born: July 23, 1949 · Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh
Died: February 22, 2019

Biography

Kodi Ramakrishna was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his work in Telugu cinema. 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. He is credited with pioneering the use of advanced visual effects in South Indian cinema, through his supernatural fantasy films. In 2012, he was honoured with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution to Telugu cinema.