YS Jagan Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Mahesh Babu’s Father Superstar Krishna on His Death Anniversary

Legendary Telugu actor Krishna Ghattamaneni, a towering figure who transformed the landscape of Telugu cinema, is being fondly remembered today on his death anniversary, observed on November 15. The iconic star, who entertained audiences for nearly five decades, passed away three years ago but continues to live on in the hearts of fans and film lovers.

Marking the occasion, YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy paid his respects to the late actor with a heartfelt message on social media.

In his tribute, Jagan wrote:

“Padma Bhushan Superstar Krishna garu was a trailblazing actor who introduced fresh trends to Telugu cinema and earned immense love from millions. A constant innovator and experimenter, he was also a compassionate human being who supported countless individuals in the film industry. My sincere tributes to Krishna garu on his death anniversary.”

Krishna made his debut as a lead actor in 1965 with Thene Manasulu and went on to feature in over 350 films, showcasing unmatched versatility. He brought Hollywood-style genres—such as cowboy, James Bond, and Robin Hood adventures—to Telugu audiences, breaking new ground in storytelling. He was also hailed as one of the first Telugu actors to adopt and promote advanced technology in filmmaking.

The veteran actor breathed his last on November 15, 2022, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that continues to inspire generations of actors, directors, and movie lovers.

తెలుగు సినీ పరిశ్రమకు నూతన పంథాలు చూపించి, కోట్లాది మంది అభిమానాన్ని చూర‌గొన్న గొప్ప‌ న‌టుడు పద్మభూషణ్ సూప‌ర్ స్టార్‌ కృష్ణ గారు. ఎప్పుడూ కొత్త‌దనాన్ని అన్వేషించిన ప్రయోగశీలి ఆయ‌న‌. తెలుగు సినీ ప‌రిశ్ర‌మ‌లో ఎంతోమందిని ఆదుకున్న గొప్ప మానవతావాది. కృష్ణ గారి వ‌ర్ధంతి సంద‌ర్భంగా ఘ‌న… pic.twitter.com/NMADN49Ww5

— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) November 15, 2025