Hyderabad: Actor Mahesh Babu's father and Tollywood yesteryears Superstar Krishna (79) passed away after a brief illness in Hyderabad in the early hours of Tuesday. The end came a day after Mahesh Babu's wife, Namrata, admitted Krishna to Continental Hospital in Gachibowli here after he suffered heart attack in the wee hours of Monday.
The Telugu film industry, fans and family members were plunged into grief following the passing away of Tollywood's 'daring and dashing hero'. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment in the hospital in the wee hours of Tuesday.
Krishna's film career spanned over four decades in which he acted in over 340 films. He became known as Andhra James Bond for his roles in films like 'Gudhachari 116'. He also did cowboy roles in 'Mosagallaku Mosagadu' and other films. Krishna was popularly known as a 'daring and dashing hero' for his bold experiments with filmmaking under his home banner.
Krishna started Padmalaya Studios and produced many blockbuster films like Jitendra's Himmatwala. He was noted for making the first James Bond film, first cowboy film, first full scope and first 70 mm films in Telugu industry. He also showcased his talent as a director of over 16 films. Krishna began his career with his first film 'Thene Manasulu' in 1964 and his last film was 'Sri Sri' made in 2016.