Krishna Bhagavan (; born Meenavalli Paparao Chowdary; 2 July 1965) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 350 films, mostly as a comedian. He is also a writer.
Early life Krishna Bhagavan was born Meenavalli Paparao Chowdary in Kaikavolu, a small village in the East Godavari District to Meenavalli Lakshmikantham, Veerraju. He spent his childhood in Kaikavolu and went to Pedapudi to study at Gandhi Memorial School there. He used to cross farms and a small canal to go to his school.http://videomasti.net/2010/11/19/wow-19th-nov-with-krishna-bhagwan-hema-kondavalasa/A Game show with Krishna Bhagavan
Personal life Krishna Bhagavan married Lakshmidevi and has one daughter.
Career He was very interested in acting since childhood and acted in school plays. His first professional drama was Pending File, in which he played the role of Parandhamayya but, as he went on the stage, he forgot his lines completely. It was a memorable experience for him as a drama artiste.
He then went to Chennai to start his film career. He did a screen test for Kranti Kumar, where he was one among 300 people. He got an opportunity to act in that film but the producer's death halted the project.
After that he did Maharshi, for Sravanthi Ravi Kishore, along with Raghava, Nishanti and Ram Jagan. It was directed by Vamsy.
He then appeared in April 1st Vidudala, which was directed by Vamsy. He has done the script work for few movies including Detective Narada.
His career as an actor languished until he performed the role of Babji in the television serial Vasantha Kokila, directed by Uppalapati Narayana Rao, which won him the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award. Afterward, he acted in the movies Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! and Kabaddi Kabaddi.
After becoming a popular comedian, Krishna Bhagavan got offers as solo lead and acted in John Appa Rao 40 Plus, Donga Sachinollu, Mr. Girisham, Andhra Andagadu, and Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters.
Filmography Telugu Year Title Role Notes1988 Maharshi Tilak1989 Chettu Kinda Pleader Aadibabu 1991 April 1 Vidudala Gopichand Also WriterJaitra Yatra Student 1992 Detective Narada Also Writer1994 Prema And Co Servant Also Writer1997W/o V. Vara PrasadAlso Writer2002 Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! Chittibabu2003 Kabaddi Kabaddi Bose Ottesi Cheputunna Ammayilu AbbayiluDonga Ramudu and Party Nanaji Nenu Seetamahalakshmi 2004 Lakshmi Narasimha Police Inspector Sankharavam Villager Andaru Dongale Dorikithe Indra Xtra Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu Businessman Naa Autograph Bhagavan Venky Bhagawan Samba Pasupathi's sidekick Sorry Naaku Pellaindi Cheppave Chirugali Producer's mad son Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy Guide Dev Anand Aaptudu Resident Leela Mahal Center Bujji 2005 Evadi Gola Vaadidi Gowri Shankar, Kadapa Reddemma's Husband Pandem Minister Appalanaidu Mr. ErrababuAllari Bullodu Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu Soggadu Railway Ticket Collector Modati CinemaKanchanamala Cable TV Andarivaadu Govindraju's friend 2006 Evandoi Srivaru Watchman Rajababu Girisam Maayajaalam Ghost2007 Amma Cheppindi CookTata Birla Madhyalo LailaBirlaEvadaithe Nakenti Bala Gangadhar's PADubai Seenu PatnaikAllare AllariToss Yamagola Malli Modalayindi NaraduduNindu Pournami Mee Sreyobhilashi Chitila China Rao Pellaindi KaaniBhanupriya's Younger BrotherSeema Sastri Bhajantreelu 2008 Mangatayaru Tiffin Centre Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters Tulasi RamJohn Appa Rao 40 PlusJohn / ApparaoDonga Sachinollu Kantri Singapore Tour GuideVictory MRO Divadheenam Kuberulu Rambabu Gajibiji Andhra Andagadu Kasi Patnam Chudara Babu Siddu From Sikakulam Souryam Dr. Krishna Bhagawan Dongala Bandi Neninthe Rambabu Blade Babji Taapi DharmaRao King Kona Venkat Mr. Girisham Girisham 2009 Samarthudu Malli Malli Pistha Muralikrishna's father Gopi Gopika Godavari Swathi Orchestra ManagerSankham Lawyer Bendu Apparao R.M.P Chitturi ChittabbaiDesadrohi 2010 Shambo Shiva Shambo Politician Simha Krishna BhagavaanBuridi Yemaindi Ee Vela Marriage registration office worker Kathi Kantha Rao Kantha Rao's brother-in-law 2011 Shakti David2012 Endukante... Premanta! RaghavaDamarukam Colony President2013 Punnami Ratri 3D Ajay (Police Officer)Mallamma Kevvu Keka Abrakadabra Appa Rao 2014 Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda Naa Rakumarudu Dharmendra Amrutham Chandamamalo Oohalu Gusagusalade NarratorLoukyam Sastri Ala Ela 2015 James Bond Marriage Bureau ChiefShivam IPod Shastry Rudhramadevi Shankarabaranam Soukhyam Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu Sanyasi Rao 2016 Nenu Sailaja Srinivas Rao's friend Sardaar Gabbar Singh Brahmotsavam Babu's uncleOka Manasu Selfie Raja Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends 2017 Aakatayi Nenu Local Constable Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor Vaisakham Nenu Kidnap Ayyanu Two Countries2018 Raju GaduGopi's assistant Soda Goli Soda Saakshyam Soundarya's paternal uncle Gangstars P.K.R. Web series My Dear Marthand 2019 Raagala 24 Gantallo Paul also writer2021FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa KaarthikNootokka Jillala AndagaduGod2022DhamakaDiapers Company MD2023Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu Haasini's prospective groom's father2024Bhale UnnadeNagarajuUtsavam Keshava Chandra Ramavath2025Mad Square JudgeBakasura RestaurantHotel ManagerMowgliJohn2026Gaayapadda SimhamBhagavan
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