| Krishna Bhagavan | |
| Birth Name: | Meenavalli Paparao Chowdary |
| Birth Date: | 2 July 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Kaikavolu, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation: | Film actor and writer |
| Spouse: | Lakshmidevi |
| Parents: | Meenavallli Lakshmikantham, Veerraju |
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.[1] He is also well known as a writer.
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 the farms and a small canal to go to his school.[2]
Krishna Bhagavan married Lakshmidevi and has one daughter.[3]
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.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Maharshi | Tilak | |
| 1989 | Chettu Kinda Pleader | Aadi babu | |
| 1991 | April 1 Vidudala | Gopichand | Also Writer |
| Jaitra Yatra | Student | ||
| 1997 | W/o V. Vara Prasad | ||
| 2002 | Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! | Chittibabu | |
| 2003 | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Bose | |
| Ottesi Cheputunna | |||
| Ammayilu Abbayilu | |||
| Donga 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. Errababu | |||
| Allari Bullodu | |||
| Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | |||
| Soggadu | Railway Ticket Collector | ||
| Modati Cinema | |||
| Kanchanamala Cable TV | |||
| Andarivaadu | Govindraju's friend | ||
| 2006 | Evandoi Srivaru | Watchman | |
| Rajababu | |||
| Maayajaalam | Ghost | ||
| 2007 | Amma Cheppindi | Cook | |
| Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila | Birla | ||
| Evadaithe Nakenti | Bala Gangadhar's PA | ||
| Dubai Seenu | Patnaik | ||
| Toss | |||
| Yamagola Malli Modalayindi | Naradudu | ||
| Nindu Pournami | |||
| Mee Sreyobhilashi | Chitila China Rao | ||
| Pellaindi Kaani | Bhanupriya's Younger Brother | ||
| Seema Sastri | |||
| Bhajantreelu | |||
| 2008 | Mangatayaru Tiffin Centre | ||
| Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters | Tulasi Ram | ||
| John Appa Rao 40 Plus | John / Apparao | ||
| Donga Sachinollu | |||
| Kantri | Singapore Tour Guide | ||
| Victory | 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 Manager | ||
| Sankham | Lawyer | ||
| Bendu Apparao R.M.P | Chitturi Chittabbai | ||
| Desadrohi | |||
| 2010 | Simha | Krishna Bhagavaan | |
| Yemaindi Ee Vela | Marriage registration office worker | ||
| Kathi Kantha Rao | Kantha Rao's brother-in-law | ||
| 2011 | Shakti | David | |
| 2012 | Endukante... Premanta! | Raghava | |
| Damarukam | Colony President | ||
| 2013 | Punnami Ratri 3D | Ajay (Police Officer) | |
| Mallamma | |||
| Kevvu Keka | Abrakadabra Appa Rao | ||
| 2014 | Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda | ||
| Naa Rakumarudu | Dharmendra | ||
| Amrutham Chandamamalo | |||
| Oohalu Gusagusalade | Narrator | ||
| Loukyam | Sastri | ||
| Ala Ela | |||
| 2015 | James Bond | Marriage Bureau Chief | |
| Shivam | IPod Shastry | ||
| Rudhramadevi | |||
| Shankarabaranam | |||
| Soukhyam | |||
| Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu | Sanyasi Rao | ||
| 2016 | Nenu Sailaja | Srinivas Rao's friend | |
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | |||
| Brahmotsavam | Babu's uncle | ||
| Oka Manasu | |||
| Selfie Raja | |||
| Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends | |||
| 2017 | Aakatayi | ||
| Nenu Local | Constable | ||
| Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor | |||
| Two Countries | |||
| Nenu Kidnap Ayyanu | |||
| 2018 | Raju Gadu | Gopi's assistant | |
| Soda Goli Soda | |||
| HareRama HareKrishna | |||
| Saakshyam | Soundarya's paternal uncle | ||
| Gangstars | P.K.R. | Web series | |
| My Dear Marthand | |||
| 2019 | Raagala 24 Gantallo | Paul | also writer |
| 2021 | |||
| Nootokka Jillala Andagadu | God | ||
| 2022 | Dhamaka | Diapers Company MD | |
| 2024 | Bhale Unnade | ||
| Utsavam | |||
| Keshava Chandra Ramavath |