Famous Telugu actress Chittajal Krishnabeni last breathed her on Sunday, February 16th, leaving behind her legacy. She was known for introducing Telugu icon Nandam Ritara Karamarao (NTR) to the film industry.
The veteran Telugu actress and producer passed away at the age of 102 at her residence in the film Nagar, Hyderabad. Chittajallu Krishnaveni has carried out the rules that are crucial in shaping the Telugu film industry.
Famous movies by Chittajallu Krishnaveni
Chittajal Krishnavuni’s most famous films as an actress make up Mali Peri (1939), Bhakta Prarada (1942), Bishma (1944), Brahma Rasam (1947), and Golabama (1947). .
Chittajalkrishnabeni, a native of Pangidi village, became interested in the theatre from a young age. Telugu film director C. Praraia, who was about to cast the children for the film Anasuya, saw Krishnabeni perform in Turabalam in the play of Rajahmundry and chose the title role.
At the time, Chittajallu Krishnaveni was only ten years old. The entire production of Anasuya took place in Kolkata, with about 60 children and girls appearing in the film.
In 1937, CSR Anjaneyulu encouraged Krishnaveni to move to Chennai, where he performed in the film Thukaram. She then worked in several groundbreaking films that remained remembered in cinemas.
Chittajallu Krishnaveni and Ntr
Chittajal Krishnabeni’s great contribution to the Telugu film industry does not stop soon. She founded her own production house, MRA Productions. It is named after her daughter, Meka Pajyalakshmi Anuradha. In addition to managing MRA Productions, Krishnaveni played a key role in overseeing her husband’s studio.
Chittajallu Krishnaveni introduced NTR to the Telugu film industry with Mana Desam (Mana Desam), a production based on the Bengali novel “Vipradasu”.
Chittajallu Krishnaveni’s Award
Krishnabeni’s final film as an actress was “Saham”. Her last film as a producer was “Dampatyam,” released in 1957. In recognition of Telugu’s contribution to the film industry, the Andhra Pradesh government honored her at the 2004 Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Awards.
