Gunapati Venkata Krishna Reddy, widely known as GVK Reddy, was born on March 22, 1937, in Kothur Village, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. Coming from a modest background, he completed his basic education in his village before moving to Nellore for his early college years, eventually graduating from Hyderabad.
GVK Reddy is married to Indira Reddy, and they have two children: a daughter, Shalini Bhupal, and a son, GV Sanjay Reddy.
At the age of 21, GVK Reddy took the reins of his family's construction business, marking the beginning of his successful career. He initially concentrated on major irrigation projects, including the construction of bridges, dams, and irrigation canals. A significant milestone in his career came in 1990 when GVK Group won the Jegurupadu power project in Andhra Pradesh. This achievement brought international collaborations and national recognition to the company.