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