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Well-known Telugu filmmaker Kodi Ramakrishna, best known for directing memorable films such as Ankusam, Ammoru and Arundhati among others, died here on Friday.
According to a source close to Ramakrishna’s family, he passed away while undergoing treatment at AIG Hospitals.
“On Thursday, he was rushed to AIG Hospitals after he complained of breathlessness. He was undergoing treatment in ICU and was later shifted to the ventilator. Despite being under constant supervision, his health condition kept deteriorating. He passed away in the afternoon,” a source close to the family told IANS.
Ramakrishna made his directorial debut with 1982 Telugu romantic comedy “Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya” with megastar Chiranjeevi.
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Following his successful debut film, he went on to work with all the leading stars of 1980s and 1990s in Telugu cinema.
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Having predominantly directed films in Telugu, Ramakrishna also made films in Kannada and Tamil.
He was known for championing the use of visual effects (VFX) to enhance cinematic experience in Telugu cinema. His films like Ammoru and Arundhati were raved at for VFX work.
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Some of his other popular films include Gudachari No 1, Muddula Krishnaiah, Pelli Pelli Pandiri and Rikshavodu.