Hanu Raghavapudi
Hanu Raghavapudi | |
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| Born | Hanumanth Rao Raghavapudi Kothagudem, Telangana, India |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
Hanu Raghavapudi is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He is best known for directing the notable romantic drama Sita Ramam (2022) and neo-noir action thriller film Fauzi (2026).
Education and career
Raghavapudi hails from Kothagudem of Telangana. He studied up to graduation there and completed his MCA in Hyderabad.[1]
He worked as an assistant director for movies Aithe, Okkadunnadu and as associate director for Anukokunda Oka Roju with director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti.[1] He made his debut with Andala Rakshasi,[2] and also directed the short film, I Am Famous along with feature films Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gaadha, Lie and Padi Padi Leche Manasu.
In 2022, Raghavpudi directed the film Sita Ramam, a period drama set in 1964, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies.[3]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Andala Rakshasi | [4] | |
| 2016 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | ||
| 2017 | Lie | ||
| 2018 | Padi Padi Leche Manasu | ||
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Telugu Film Filmfare Award for Best Director - Telugu (Nominated) | [6] |
| 2026 | Fauzi † | [7] |
References
- 1 2 "Chitchat with Hanu Raghavapudi". Idlebrain. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ↑ "SS Rajamouli buys shares in 'Andala Rakshasi'". IBN. 26 July 2012. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ↑ "Dulquer Salmaan to play Lieutenant Ram in Hanu Raghavapudi's period film". India Today. 28 July 2020.
- ↑ "Andala Rakshasi — Love, sunny side down". The Hindu. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ↑ "My cinematic grammar is more effective in Padi Padi Leche Manasu". The Indian Express. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ↑ "Winners Of The 68th Filmfare Awards South 2023 - Telugu | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ↑ "Prabhas and Director Hanu Raghavapudi kick off new film Fauji with grand puja ceremony, watch pics". Moneycontrol. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.