Summary
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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 October 1954 |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer Director Producer Writer Film Academician |
| Spouse | Lakshmi. |
| Children | Tej Dilip, Dheeraj. |
| Notes | |
Notable For Kallu Film | |
Education edit
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 edit
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 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 edit
Cinematography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mogamaharaju | 1st Released Film |
| 1983 | Vimukthikosam | 1st Cranked Film |
| 1984 | Kotha Dampathulu | |
| 1984 | Siitara | Film Won 2 National 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.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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2007 | Kocham Touch Lo Unte Cheputhanu | |
| 2007 | Bhajantreelu | |
| 2008 | Somberi | |
| 2011 | Koffi Bar | |
| 2011 | Kshetram | |
| 2014 | Vennello Hai Hai | |
| 2017 | Latchi | |
| 2019 | Screenplay |
Director edit
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Kallu |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam |
Screenplay edit
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Deeksha |
| 1988 | Kallu |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam |
Short films edit
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Colour Of Darkness | World Shortest Film |
| 2015 | Prerana | |
| 2015 | Pallaki | |
| 2017 | Amma Korika |
Documentary films edit
| 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 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 edit
| Year | Film | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | Kannada | ETV Production | ||
| Prema Kathegalu | Kannada | ETV Production | ||
| Vyuha | Kannada | ETV Production |
As film Academician edit
| 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. |
Awards edit
| 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 |
As OPERATIVE CAMERAMAN edit
| 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 |
As ASSISTANT CAMERAMAN edit
| 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 |
References edit
- ^ Workshop for budding film-makers - The Hindu
- ^ "Frame by frame". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 August 2009. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012.
- ^ a b "The saga of a lensman". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 9 June 2003. Archived from the original on 23 October 2003.
- ^ "Combining art with a cause". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024 – via Idlebrain.com.