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M. V. Raghu | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1954-10-05)5 October 1954 (age 70) |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer Director Producer Writer Film Academician |
| Spouse | Lakshmi. |
| Children | Tej Dilip, Dheeraj. |
| Notes | |
Notable For Kallu Film | |
M. V. Raghu is anIndian filmcinematographer turneddirector,screenwriter, andproducer known for his works predominantly inTelugu cinema.[1] In 1988, he has directed theneo-realistic filmKallu,[2][3] which has received many awards including state awards and has garnered special mention from theCBFC Jury.[3] Jury Member for Nandi Film Awards 2001 and 2017. Also Known As"Kallu Raghu" in Telugu Film Industry
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
He assisted for many films in Vijaya- Vauhini Studios, Chennai in 1975.During that period as Camera Assistant And Focus Assistant, He worked for several cinematographers.He assisted toMarcus Bartley( DOP Maya Bazar),P.L.Rai ( Lavakusa fame),M.A.Rehman,G.K Ramu,Maruthi Rao,P.S.SelvarajBabu Bhai Mistry,Ravikanth Nagaich, Malli Irani, K.S.Prasad, A.Vincent, P.N.Sundatam,Ramachandra Babu,Ashok Kumar,Balu Mahendra...etc.
Cinematography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mogamaharaju | 1st Released Film |
| 1983 | Vimukthikosam | 1st Cranked Film |
| 1984 | Kotha Dampathulu | |
| 1984 | Siitara | Film Won 2National Awards |
| 1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagaadu | |
| 1984 | Tella Gulabilu | |
| 1984 | Yeduruleni Monagallu | |
| 1984 | Bharyamani | |
| 1985 | Dongallo Dora | |
| 1985 | Anveshana | Excellency in cinematography for the film 'ANVESHANA' |
| 1985 | Kongu Mudi | |
| 1985 | America Alludu | |
| 1985 | Preminchu Pelladu | |
| 1986 | Sirivennela | 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 | |
| 1986 | Alapana | |
| 1986 | Bharma Rudrulu | |
| 1986 | Guru Brahma | |
| 1987 | Sansar | Hindi Film |
| 1987 | Bada Admi | Hindi Film, Unfinished |
| 1988 | Premayanam | |
| 1988 | Raga Lila | |
| 1988 | Hush Gup Chup | |
| 1988 | Nyaniki Shiksha | |
| 1988 | Indra Dhanassu | |
| 1988 | Kallu | Debut Director, Screened in Delhi IFFI 1989 Official Category FILM FARE, Best Director Award(Telugu) for the film 'KALLU' A.P.StateNANDI 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 | |
| 1988 | O Bharya Kadha | |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam | |
| 1990 | Neti Dourjanyam | |
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | |
| 1991 | April 1 Vidudhala | |
| 1992 | Detective Naarada | |
| 1993 | Chittemma Mogudu | |
| 1994 | Palanati Pourusham | |
| 1996 | Soggadi Pellam | |
| 1997 | Collector Garu | |
| 1998 | Khaidi Garu | |
| 1998 | Raayudu | |
| 1998 | W/O V.Varaprasad | |
| 1999 | Film Nagar | |
| 2000 | Uncle | |
| 2000 | Srimathi | Kannada Film |
| 2002 | Vachina Vaadu Suryudu | [4] |
| 2003 | Golmaal | |
| 2004 | Deeksha | |
| 2004 | Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | |
| 2007 | Bhajantrilu | |
| 2008 | Somberi | |
| 2011 | Koffi Bar | |
| 2011 | Kshetram | |
| 2014 | Vennello Hai Hai | |
| 2017 | Latchi | |
| 2019 | Screenplay |
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Kallu |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam |
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Deeksha |
| 1988 | Kallu |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Colour Of Darkness | World Shortest Film |
| 2015 | Prerana | |
| 2015 | Pallaki | |
| 2017 | Amma Korika |
| Year | Film | Director | Channel | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 100 Rare Arts Of Andhrapradesh | Produced By Dept. of Culture | |||
| 2000 | Hidden Tresures | Arnie Shirin | Discovery | ||
| A Man Of Cinema | KNT Shastri | Life OfLV 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 |
| Year | Film | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | Kannada | ETV Production | ||
| Prema Kathegalu | Kannada | ETV Production | ||
| Vyuha | Kannada | ETV Production |
| 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 |
| Dean of Academics, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad ) / 2021–Present. |
| Year | Organization | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Third Best Feature Film | Kallu | Bronzee |
| 1989 | Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director | 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 |
| YEAR | FILM |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| YEAR | Film |
|---|---|
| 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 |