K Raghavendra Rao

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.

Known For

Acting

2021

Pelli SandaD

as

Older Vashistha

Unstoppable with NBK

as

Self

Production

2022

Wanted PanduGod

as

2001

Student No. 1

as

2024

Sarkaaru Noukari

as

2017

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

as

2003

Gangotri

as

2011

Once Upon a Warrior

as

1993

Allari Priyudu

as

2004

Morning Raga

as

Crew

2022

Wanted PanduGod

as

Directing

1982

Farz Aur Kanoon

as

1979

Vetagadu

as

1983

Trisulam

as

2006

Sri Ramadasu

as

1997

Annamayya

as

1984

Naya Kadam

as

2010

Jhummandi Naadam

as

1980

Nishana

as

2003

Gangotri

as

2012

Shirdi Sai

as

2005

Allari Bullodu

as

1980

Bhale Krishnudu

as

1984

Iddaru Dongalu

as

1979

Driver Ramudu

as

1992

Gharana Mogudu

as

1994

Mugguru Monagallu

as

1991

Rowdy Alludu

as

1999

Iddaru Mitrulu

as

1989

Rudranetra

as

2001

Sri Manjunatha

as

1988

Yudda Bhoomi

as

1986

Chanakya Shapadham

as

1986

Kondaveeti Raja

as

1985

Adavi Donga

as

1981

Tiruguleni Manishi

as

1988

Manchi Donga

as

2005

Subash Chandra Bose

as

1980

Mosagadu

as

1994

Muddula Priyudu

as

1992

Sundara Kanda

as

1991

Coolie No. 1

as

1987

Bharathamlo Arjunudu

as

1986

Kaliyuga Pandavulu

as

1989

Ontari Poratam

as

1996

Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya

as

1983

Justice Chaudhury

as

2008

Pandurangadu

as

1999

Rajakumarudu

as

2000

Moodu Mukkalaata

as

2001

Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya

as

1987

Agni Putrudu

as

1996

Bombay Priyudu

as

1984

Bobbili Brahmanna

as

1982

Justice Chowdhary

as

1998

Paradesi

as

1989

Agni

as

2017

Om Namo Venkatesaya

as

1986

Suhaagan

as

1981

Gaja Donga

as

1998

Love Story 1999

as

1985

Pattabhishekham

as

1980

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

as

1985

Hoshiyar

as

1978

KD No:1

as

1978

Simha Baludu

as

1988

Aakhari Poratam

as

1993

Major Chandrakanth

as

1977

Adavi Ramudu

as

1981

Kondaveeti Simham

as

1984

Tohfa

as

1984

Gift

as

1988

Janaki Ramudu

as

1995

Gharana Bullodu

as

1990

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari

as

1987

Sahasa Samrat

as

1993

Allari Priyudu

as

1992

Ashwamedham

as

1985

Agni Parvatham

as

1996

Pelli Sandadi

as

1983

Himmatwala

as

1986

Dharm Adhikari

as

1978

Padaharella Vayasu

as

1985

Masterji

as

1988

Donga Ramudu

as

1992

Allari Mogudu

as

1990

Alludugaru

as

1985

Vajrayudham

as

1981

Ooriki Monagadu

as

1980

Gharaana Donga

as

1981

Prema Kanuka

as

1986

Ravana Brahma

as