M. V. Raghu
M. V. Raghu is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1] In 1988, he has directed the neo-realistic film Kallu,[2][3] which has received many awards including state awards and has garnered special mention from the CBFC Jury.[3] Jury Member for Nandi Film Awards 2001 and 2017. Also Known As "Kallu Raghu" in Telugu Film Industry
M. V. Raghu | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Cinematographer Director Producer Writer Film Academician |
Spouse(s) | Lakshmi. |
Children | Tej Dilip,Dheeraj. |
Notes | |
Notable For Kallu Film |
Education
After completing B.Sc Degree from SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College, Vijayawada. He Joined Govt. College Of Fine Arts and Graduated in Diploma in Photography
Career
He assisted for many films in Vijaya- Vauhini Studios, Chennai in 1975. During that period as Camera Assistant And Focus Assistant, He worked for serval cinematographers. He assisted to Marcus Bartley( DOP Maya Bazar), P.L.Rai ( Lavakusa fame), M.A.Rehman, G.K Ramu, Maruthi Rao, P.S.Sevaraj Babu Bhai Mistry, Ravikanth Nagaich, Malli Irani, K.S.Prasad, A.Vincent, P.N.Sundatam, Ramachandra Babu, Ashok Kumar, Balu Mahendra...etc.
Filmography
Cinematography
Year | Film | Director | Actors | Notes |
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1983 | Mogamaharaju | Vijaya Bapineedu | Chiranjeevi, Suhasini | 1st Reeleased Film |
1983 | Vimukthikosam | K.Vasu | 1st Cranked Film | |
1984 | Kotha Dampathulu | K.Vasu | ||
1984 | Siitara | Vamsey | Suman, Bhanu Priya | Film Won 2 National Awards |
1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagaadu | Vijaya Bapineedu | Chiranjeevi | |
1984 | Tella Gulabilu | Relangi Narasihmha Rao | ||
1984 | Yeduruleni Monagallu | Relangi Narasihmha Rao | Suman | |
1984 | Bharyamani | Sobhan Babu, Jaya Sudha | ||
1985 | Dongallo Dora | Vijaya Bapineedu | Suman | |
1985 | Anveshana | Vamsey | Excelency in cinematography for the film 'ANVESHANA' | |
1985 | Kongu Mudi | |||
1985 | America Alludu | K.Vasu | ||
1985 | Preminchu Pelladu | Vamsey | ||
1986 | Sirivennela | K Vishwanath | A.P. State NANDI Award for Cinematography of the film ' SIRI VENNELA'
Technician of the year' - L.V.Prasad Award for Exllency in Cinematography for the film 'SIRI VENNELA' | |
1986 | Swathi Muthyam | K Vishwanath | ||
1986 | Alapana | Vamsey | ||
1986 | Bharma Rudrulu | K Murali Mohan Rao | ||
1986 | Guru Brahma | Boina Subbarao | ||
1987 | Sansar | Tatineni Rama Rao | Hindi Film | |
1987 | Bada Admi | Amitabacchan | Hindi Film, Unfinished | |
1988 | Premayanam | Sridhar | ||
1988 | Raga Lila | Jandhyala | ||
1988 | Hush Gup Chup | Jandhyala | ||
1988 | Nyaniki Shiksha | Tatineni Rama Rao | ||
1988 | Indra Dhanassu | K Ranga Rao | ||
1988 | Kallu | M.V. Raghu | Debut Director, Screened in Delhi IFFI 1989 Official Category
FILM FARE, Best Director Award(Telugu) for the film 'KALLU' A.P.State NANDI Award- Debut Director' for the Film 'KALLU' A.P.State NANDI Award - Director of the BEST 3rd FILM- 'KALLU' DIRECTOR of THE YEAR' - K.V.REDDY Award from Uva kala Vauhini,Hyd /1988. DIRECTOR of THE YEAR' - T.Krishna Memorial Award, Ongole, A.P /1988. BEST DIRECTOR' for the film 'KALLU' from KALA SAGAR, Chennai/1988. | |
1988 | Angni Keratalu | Tatineni Rama Rao | ||
1988 | O Bharya Kadha | Mouli | ||
1989 | Artha Nadam | M.V. Raghu | ||
1990 | Neti Dourjanyam | Tamma Reddy Bharadwaj | ||
1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Mano Bala | Jithendra, Rekha | |
1991 | April 1 Vidudhala | Vamsey | ||
1992 | Detective Naarada | Vamsey | ||
1993 | Chittemma Mogudu | Kodanda Rami Reddy | ||
1994 | Palanati Pourusham | Muthyala Subbaiah | ||
1996 | Soggadi Pellam | Muthyala Subbaiah | ||
1997 | Collector Garu | B Gopal | ||
1998 | Khaidi Gaaru | Sai Prakash | ||
1998 | Rayudu | Raviraja Pinnisetty | ||
1998 | W/O V.Varaprasad | Vamsey | ||
1999 | Film Nagar | Bharath Nandan | ||
2000 | Uncle | AVS | ||
2000 | Srimathi | Hari Prasad | Kannada Film | |
2003 | Gol Maal | Srinivas | ||
2004 | Deeksha | Jonnalagadda Siva | ||
2007 | Kocham touch lo unte cheputhanu | Vamsey | ||
2007 | Bhajantreelu | Jonna Vitthula | ||
2008 | Somberi | MS Narayana | ||
2011 | cofee bar | Geetha Krishna | ||
2011 | Kshetram | T Venu Gopal | ||
2014 | Thanu Monne Vellipoyindi ( Vennello Hai Hai) | Vamsey | ||
2017 | Latchi | Eswar | ||
2019 | Screenplay | KL Parasad |
Director
Year | Film |
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1988 | Kallu |
1989 | Artha Nadam |
Screenplay
Year | Film |
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2004 | Deeksha |
1988 | Kallu |
1989 | Artha Nadam |
Short Films
Year | Film | Notes |
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2015 | Colour Of Darkness | World Shortest Film |
2015 | Prerana | |
2015 | Pallaki | |
2017 | Amma Korika |
Documentary films
Year | Film | Director | Channel | Notes | Awards |
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1999 | 100 Rare Arts Of Andhrapradesh | Produced By Dept. of Culture | |||
2000 | Hidden Tresures | Arnie Shirin | Discovery | ||
A Man Of Cinema | KNT Shastri | Life Of LV Prasad | |||
Harvesting Girl Child | KNT Shastri | ||||
Surabhi- The Stage | KNT Shastri | Surabhi Theatre | National And State Award Winning Anthrology | ||
Making oF Haleem- Pista House | KNT Shastri | ||||
Can I Go To School | Rama Krishna | Doc On AIDS | |||
2005 | lion Club International 324 C5 | MV Raghu |
Television works
Year | Film | Language | Channel | Notes |
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Srinivasa Kalyanam | Kannada | ETV Production | ||
Prema Kathegalu | Kannada | ETV Production | ||
Vyuha | Kannada | ETV Production |
As film Academician
Consultant, HOD, Cinematography - Annapurna College of Film and Media ( ACFM ) |
HOD, Cinematography, RamaNaidu Film School / 2017-18. |
HOD, Cinematography, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad )/ 2019-19 |
HOD Cinematography, RAFT ( Ramoji Academy of Film and Television )2010 |
Founder Director - M.V.Raghu Film School of Cinematography, Visakhapatnam /2014 -2016. |
Previously: Guest Faculty, HCU ( Hyderabad Central University ) |
Guest Faculty - Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University |
Guest Faculty - Madhu Film Institute, Hyderabad. |
Conducted nearly 12 "Script to Screen" Film Making Workshops in different cities and Towns. |
Vice President - Hyderabad Film Club 1999 to 2013 |
Festival Organiser, HIFF (Hyderabad International Film Festival), Edition 1 & 2 |
Awards
Year | Organization | Film | Notes |
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1986 | Nandi Award Special Jury | Sirivennela | Cinematography |
1986 | Cine Technicians Association Chennai | Sirivennela | Technician of the year "L.V.Prasad Award" Excellency in cinematography |
1989 | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film | Kallu | 3rd Feature Film Bronzee |
1989 | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film | Kallu | Debut Director |
1989 | Filmfare Award for Telugu | Kallu | Best Director |
1989 | Kala Sagar, Chennai | Kallu | Best Director Award |
1989 | Uva Kala Vauhini, Hyderabad | Kallu | Director of the year - K.V.Reddy Award |
1989 | T Krishna memorial Award, Ongole | Kallu | Director of the year -T Krishna memorial Award |
As OPERATIVE CAMERAMAN
YEAR | FILM |
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1980 | Gopala Rao Gari Ammaye |
1980 | Gutlloni Rama Chilaka |
1980 | Samsara Bhandam |
1981 | Pakkinti Ammaye |
1981 | Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu |
1981 | Je Ghantalu |
1981 | MuddaMandaram |
1982 | Malle Pandiri |
1982 | Naalugu Sthambhalaata |
1982 | Jaggu |
1983 | Nelavanka |
1983 | Rendu Jadala Sita |
As ASSISTANT CAMERAMAN
YEAR | Film |
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1976 | Bhaktha Kannappa |
1976 | Siri Siri Muvva |
1977 | Ramvha Urvasi Menaka |
1977 | Yedureetha |
1977 | Jeevana Thiralu |
1977 | Maa Iddari Katha |
1977 | Amara Deepam |
1978 | Vichitra Jivitham |
1978 | Rama Krishnulu |
1978 | Kaliyuga Street |
1978 | Kumar Raaja |
1979 | Bangaru Chellelu |
1979 | Kotha Alludu |
1980 | Sivamethina Satyam |
1980 | Sita Ramulu |
1981 | Puli Bidda |
References
- Workshop for budding film-makers - The Hindu
- "Frame by frame". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 August 2009.
- "The saga of a lensman". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 9 June 2003.