The Legendary filmmaker Kodi Ramakrishna revolutionized Telugu cinema. Today is his death anniversary. Known for his innovative storytelling and mastery of blending fantasy with emotions, he was a director ahead of his time.
With a career spanning over four decades, Kodi Ramakrishnan directed over 100 films, making significant contributions across various genres, from family dramas to supernatural thrillers and mythological spectacles.
Kodi Ramakrishna known for impactful and career defining films like Ankusam (1990), Ammoru (1995), and Arundhati (2009), which showcased his ability to handle intense narratives with powerful visuals. The women-centric film Arundhati was a game-changer for the Telugu film industry, proving that fantasy films could achieve both critical and commercial success.
Kodi Ramakrishna was instrumental in elevating the standard of visual effects in Indian cinema. His films like Ammoru, Anji and Devullu set benchmarks for fantasy storytelling and visual grandeur. He introduced strong female protagonists, with characters like Jejamma in Arundhati, played by Anushka Shetty, becoming iconic.