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Telugu actor Krishna, famed for his outstanding performances in around 350 films, passed away earlier today, on November 15, 2022, after a cardiac arrest.

Telugu superstar Krishna dies at 79.
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The renowned actor was born on May 31, 1943, in Burripalem, in the Guntur region of the former Madras Presidency, now known as Andhra Pradesh.
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The seasoned actor turned 79 in May of this year. His full name was Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy.
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In 1971, Krishna founded Padmalaya Studios, which produced and released Hindi and Telugu.
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From the 1960s through the 1980s, Telugu cinema was practically ruled by Krishna, who had a career spanning more than five decades.
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In 2009, the actor who pioneered cinematic experimentation received the Padma Bhushan award.
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The famous actor was the father of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu.
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The well-known actor was in a serious condition and was being monitored in the Continental Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in Hyderabad.
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The Telugu cinema industry turned to social media as soon as word of superstar Krishna's passing spread to pay respects to the actor.
Published at : 15 Nov 2022 06:34 PM (IST)
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