2019Nominee
Best Writing
Tenali Ramakrishna BA.BL
Gopalakrishna Paruchuri
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Pamidimukkala, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
September 25, 1946
Biography
Paruchuri Gopala Krishna (born June 10, 1946) is an acclaimed Indian screenwriter, dialogue writer, director, and actor known for his prolific work in Telugu cinema. Alongside his elder brother, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao, he forms the iconic Paruchuri Brothers writing duo, who have penned stories, screenplays, and dialogues for over 350 films, including classics like Khaidi (1983), Samarasimha Reddy (1999), and Indra (2002). In addition to writing, he has directed several films and appeared in numerous character and supporting roles across film and television
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2004Nominee
Best Writing
Adavi Ramudu
2007Nominee
Best Writing
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Career Highlights
2017Highlight
Best Director
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
2025Highlight
Best Writing
Kannappa