Jayakrishna

Jayakrishna was an Indian film producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and few Tamil films. He produced films such as Mana Voori Pandavulu 1978, which won the Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu for that year. His other hits include, Manthri Gari Viyyankudu 1983, Vivaha Bhojanambu, Muddula Manavaralu, Seetaramulu, Raagaleela, Neeku Naaku Pellanta, Krishnarjunulu, 420 etc. He produced the Tamil film Aalavandhan.
Career.
He started his career as a makeup man in the film industry. He was a personal makeup man for Telugu actors Krishnam Raju and Vijayashanti. The noted film producer A.M. Rathnam was his student who later on became a makeup man and then a producer. He is the first producer to pay a remuneration to Chiranjeevi (Rs. 1116/-). His production banners include Muddu Art Movies, Jayakrishna Movies.
Awards.
1978 - Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu - "Mana Voori Pandavulu"