
About
K Raghavendra Rao
Overview
K. Raghavendra Rao (born Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao on 23 May 1942) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and choreographer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and a few Hindi and Kannada films. He has garnered eight state Nandi Awards, the IIFA Award, the SIIMA Award, five Filmfare Awards South and two CineMAA Awards. In a film career spanning more than five decades, Rao has directed more than a hundred feature films, of which around ninety were box office hits, across multiple genres such as romantic comedy, fantasy, melodrama, action thriller, biographical and romance films.
Known for
Acting |
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2021 | Pelli SandaD | Actor | Older Vashistha | 59 Average |
Directing |
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2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2012 | Shirdi Sai | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2008 | Pandurangadu | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2006 | Sri Ramadasu | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2005 | Allari Bullodu | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2005 | Subash Chandra Bose | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2003 | Gangotri | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2001 | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2001 | Sri Manjunatha | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2000 | Moodu Mukkalaata | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1999 | Rajakumarudu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1998 | Love Story 1999 | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1998 | Paradesi | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1997 | Annamayya | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1996 | Bombay Priyudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1996 | Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1996 | Pelli Sandadi | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1995 | Gharana Bullodu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1994 | Muddula Priyudu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1993 | Major Chandrakanth | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1993 | Allari Priyudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1992 | Ashwamedham | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1992 | Sundara Kanda | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1992 | Gharana Mogudu | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1992 | Allari Mogudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1991 | Coolie No. 1 | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1990 | Alludugaru | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1989 | Agni | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1989 | Rudranetra | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1989 | Ontari Poratam | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1988 | Yudda Bhoomi | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1988 | Janaki Ramudu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1988 | Aakhari Poratam | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1988 | Donga Ramudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1988 | Manchi Donga | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1987 | Agni Putrudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1987 | Bharathamlo Arjunudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1987 | Sahasa Samrat | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1986 | Chanakya Shapadham | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1986 | Kaliyuga Pandavulu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1986 | Dharm Adhikari | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1986 | Kondaveeti Raja | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1986 | Suhaagan | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1985 | Pattabhishekham | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1985 | Adavi Donga | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1985 | Vajrayudham | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1985 | Masterji | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1985 | Hoshiyar | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1985 | Agni Parvatham | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1984 | Naya Kadam | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1984 | Tohfa | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1984 | Bobbili Brahmanna | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1984 | Gift | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1984 | Iddaru Dongalu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1983 | Justice Chaudhury | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1983 | Trisulam | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1983 | Himmatwala | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1982 | Farz Aur Kanoon | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1982 | Justice Chowdhary | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1981 | Kondaveeti Simham | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1981 | Prema Kanuka | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1981 | Tiruguleni Manishi | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1981 | Gaja Donga | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1981 | Ooriki Monagadu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1980 | Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1980 | Mosagadu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1980 | Bhale Krishnudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1980 | Gharaana Donga | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1980 | Nishana | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1979 | Vetagadu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1979 | Driver Ramudu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1978 | KD No:1 | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1978 | Padaharella Vayasu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1978 | Simha Baludu | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1977 | Adavi Ramudu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
Writing |
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2020 | Bombhaat | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
2013 | Himmatwala | Writing | Original Story | 56 Average |
2001 | Student No. 1 | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
2000 | Moodu Mukkalaata | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1995 | Gharana Bullodu | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
1992 | Sundara Kanda | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
1989 | Agni | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1989 | Ontari Poratam | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1987 | Sahasa Samrat | Writing | Story | N/A N/A |
1987 | Sahasa Samrat | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1986 | Dharm Adhikari | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
1985 | Pattabhishekham | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1984 | Tohfa | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
1984 | Bobbili Brahmanna | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1984 | Gift | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1983 | Himmatwala | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
1982 | Farz Aur Kanoon | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1981 | Kondaveeti Simham | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
1980 | Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1979 | Driver Ramudu | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1977 | Adavi Ramudu | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
Production |
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2024 | Sarkaaru Noukari | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Wanted PanduGod | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion | Production | Producer | 67 Fair |
2011 | Once Upon a Warrior | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2004 | Morning Raga | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2003 | Gangotri | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
2001 | Student No. 1 | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
1993 | Allari Priyudu | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
Crew |
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2022 | Wanted PanduGod | Crew | Presenter | 59 Average |