M. V. Raghu

M. V. Raghu
Born	Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation	Cinematographer director producer writer

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 thirty state awards and has garnered special mention from the CBFC Jury.^[4]

Awards

Nandi Awards

• Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (bronze) - Kallu
• Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director - Kallu

Filmfare Awards South

• Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu - Kallu^[5][6]

Filmography

Cinematographer

• Thanu monnea velipoyindhi(2014)
• Kshetram(2012)
• Kofee bar (2011)
• Somberi (2008)
• Bhajantreelu (2007)
• Kocham touch lo unte cheputhanu(2007)
• Kocham touch lo unte cheputhanu(2007)
• W/O V.Varaprasad (1998)
• Collector Garu (1997)
• Soggadi Pellam (1996)
• Detective Naarada (1993)
• April 1 Vidudhala (1991)
• Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)
• Palnati poursham
• Aalapana
• Agni Keratalu (1988)
• Maharshi (1988)
• Sansar (1987)
• The pearl(1986)
• Sirivennela (1986)
• America Alludu (1985)
• Anveshana (1985)
• Swathi Muthyam (1985)
• Nelavenka(1983)
• Magamaha Raju (1983)
• Sitaara (1983)
• Bhakta kannappa(1976)

director

• Kallu (1988)
• Aarthanadam (1988)

screenplay

• Deeksha

References

1. Workshop for budding film-makers - The Hindu
2. "Frame by frame". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 8 August 2009.
3. "The saga of a lensman". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 9 June 2003.
4. "The saga of a lensman". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 9 June 2003.
5. "Frame by frame". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 8 August 2009.
6. "The saga of a lensman". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 9 June 2003.