M. V. Raghu
M. V. Raghu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 October 1954 |
| Occupations | Cinematographer Director Producer Writer Film Academician |
| Spouse | Lakshmi. |
| Children | Tej Dilip, Dheeraj. |
| Notes | |
Notable For Kallu Film | |
M. V. Raghu (born 5 October 1954) is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1] He is mainly known for his collaborations with K. Vishwanath and Vamsy.
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
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, he worked as a camera and focus assistant for Marcus Bartley, P. L. Rai, M. A. Rehman, G. K. Ramu, Maruthi Rao, P. S.Selvaraj, Babu Bhai Mistry, Ravikanth Nagaich, Malli Irani, K. S. Prasad, A. Vincent, P. N. Sundaram, Ramachandra Babu, Ashok Kumar, and Balu Mahendra.
Filmography
Cinematography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Maga Maharaju | |
| Vimukthikosam | ||
| 1984 | Kotha Dampathulu | |
| Sitaara | ||
| Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu | ||
| Tella Gulabilu | ||
| Yeduruleni Monagallu | ||
| Bharyamani | ||
| 1985 | Dongallo Dora | |
| Anveshana | ||
| Kongu Mudi | ||
| America Alludu | ||
| Preminchu Pelladu | ||
| 1986 | Swathi Muthyam | |
| Sirivennela | A.P. State NANDI Award for Cinematography of the film ' SIRI VENNELA' | |
| Aalaapana | ||
| Brahma Rudrulu | ||
| Guru Brahma | ||
| 1987 | Sansar | Hindi |
| Bada Admi | Hindi Film, Unfinished | |
| 1988 | Premayanam | |
| Raga Lila | ||
| Hush Gup Chup | ||
| Nyaniki Shiksha | ||
| Indra Dhanassu | ||
| Kallu | Debut Director, Screened in Delhi IFFI 1989 Official Category
FILM FARE, Best Director Award(Telugu) for the film 'KALLU' | |
| Angni Keratalu | ||
| O Bharya Kadha | ||
| 1989 | Artha Nadam | |
| 1990 | Neti Dourjanyam | |
| Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | ||
| 1991 | April 1 Vidudala | |
| 1992 | Detective Narada | |
| 1993 | Chittemma Mogudu | |
| 1994 | Palnati Pourusham | |
| 1996 | Soggadi Pellam | |
| 1997 | Collector Garu | |
| 1998 | Khaidi Garu | |
| Raayudu | ||
| W/o V. Vara Prasad | ||
| 1999 | Film Nagar | |
| 2000 | Uncle | |
| Srimathi | Kannada Film | |
| 2002 | Vachina Vaadu Suryudu | [4] |
| 2003 | Golmaal | |
| 2004 | Deeksha | |
| 2004 | Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | |
| 2007 | Bhajantrilu | |
| 2008 | Somberi | |
| 2011 | Koffi Bar | |
| Kshetram | ||
| 2014 | Vennello Hai Hai | |
| 2017 | Latchi | |
| 2019 | Screenplay |
Director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Kallu |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam |
Screenplay
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Deeksha |
| 1988 | Kallu |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam |
Short films
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Colour Of Darkness | World Shortest Film |
| 2015 | Prerana | |
| 2015 | Pallaki | |
| 2017 | Amma Korika |
Documentary films
| 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
| Year | Film | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dean of Academics, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad ) / 2021–Present. |
Awards
| 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
| 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
| 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
- ^ 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.