Biography
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.
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Filmography
all 95
Movies 94
Director 84
Producer 5
Writer 4
TV Shows 1
Producer
Sarkaaru Noukari (2024)
Movie
Producer / Presenter
Wanted PanduGod (2022)
Movie
Unstoppable with NBK (2021)
TV
Older Vashistha
Pelli SandaD (2021)
Movie
Writer
Bombhaat (2020)
Movie
Producer
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Movie
Director
Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017)
Movie
Writer
Himmatwala (2013)
Movie
Director
Shirdi Sai (2012)
Movie
Producer
Once Upon a Warrior (2011)
Movie
Director
Jhummandi Naadam (2010)
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Director
Pandurangadu (2008)
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Director
Sri Ramadasu (2006)
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Director
Allari Bullodu (2005)
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Director
Subash Chandra Bose (2005)
Movie
Producer
Morning Raga (2004)
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Director
Pallakilo Pellikuthuru (2004)
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Director
Gangotri (2003)
Movie
Writer
Okato Number Kurradu (2002)
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Director
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001)
Movie
Writer
Student No. 1 (2001)
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Director
Sri Manjunatha (2001)
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Director
Moodu Mukkalaata (2000)
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Director
Rajakumarudu (1999)
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Director
Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
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Director
Love Story 1999 (1998)
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Director
Paradesi (1998)
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Director
Annamayya (1997)
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Director
Bombay Priyudu (1996)
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Director
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya (1996)
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Director
Pelli Sandadi (1996)
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Director
Gharana Bullodu (1995)
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Director
Allari Premikudu (1994)
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Muddula Priyudu (1994)
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Director
Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
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Major Chandrakanth (1993)
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Allari Priyudu (1993)
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Ashwamedham (1992)
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Sundara Kanda (1992)
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Gharana Mogudu (1992)
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Allari Mogudu (1992)
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Rowdy Alludu (1991)
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Coolie No. 1 (1991)
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Alludugaru (1990)
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Director
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)
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Agni (1989)
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Rudranetra (1989)
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Ontari Poratam (1989)
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Director
Yudda Bhoomi (1988)
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Janaki Ramudu (1988)
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Aakhari Poratam (1988)
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Director
Donga Ramudu (1988)
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Manchi Donga (1988)
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Director
Agni Putrudu (1987)
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Director
Bharathamlo Arjunudu (1987)
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Director
Sahasa Samrat (1987)
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Director
Chanakya Shapadham (1986)
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Director
Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986)
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Director
Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986)
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Director
Dharm Adhikari (1986)
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Director
Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
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Director
Suhaagan (1986)
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Director
Pattabhishekham (1985)
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Director
Adavi Donga (1985)
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Director
Masterji (1985)
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Director
Hoshiyar (1985)
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Director
Agni Parvatham (1985)
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Director
Naya Kadam (1984)
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Director
Tohfa (1984)
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Director
Iddaru Dongalu (1984)
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Director
Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
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Director / Writer
Gift (1984)
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Director
Justice Chaudhury (1983)
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Director
Jaani Dost (1983)
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Director
Trisulam (1983)
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Director
Himmatwala (1983)
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Director
Devatha (1982)
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Director
Justice Chowdhary (1982)
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Director
Farz Aur Kanoon (1982)
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Director
Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
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Director
Prema Kanuka (1981)
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Director
Tiruguleni Manishi (1981)
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Director
Gaja Donga (1981)
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Director
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
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Director
Mosagadu (1980)
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Bhale Krishnudu (1980)
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Director
Nishana (1980)
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Gharaana Donga (1980)
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Director
Vetagadu (1979)
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Driver Ramudu (1979)
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Padaharella Vayasu (1978)
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Director
Simha Baludu (1978)
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Aame Katha (1977)
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Amara Deepam (1977)
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Adavi Ramudu (1977)
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Ratings
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1942-05-23 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceKrishna district, India
ChildrenPrakash Kovelamudi
FatherKovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao
SiblingsKovelamudi Bapayya
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsDarsakendra, K. Ragavendra Rao, K. Raghavendra Rao, కె. రాఘవేంద్రరావు, Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao
AwardsFilmfare Awards South, Nandi Award
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