M. V. Raghu

M. V. Raghu
M. V. Raghu
Born	5 October 1954; Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupations	Cinematographer; Director; Producer; Writer; Film Academician
Notable work	Kallu
Spouse	Lakshmi
Children	2

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
1983	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	Nandi Award for Best Cinematography
	Aalaapana
	Brahma Rudrulu
	Guru Brahma
1987	Sansar	Hindi film
1988	Premayanam
	Raga Lila
	Hush Gup Chup
	Nyaniki Shiksha
	Indra Dhanassu
	Kallu	Debut Director, Screened in Delhi IFFI 1989 Official Category Filmfare, Best Director Award (Telugu) Nandi Award- Best Debut Director Nandi Award – Third Best Film
	Angni Keratalu
	O Bharya Kadha
1989	Artha Nadam
1990	Neti Dourjanyam
1990	Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai	Hindi film
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
2000	Srimathi	Kannada Film
2002	Vachina Vaadu Suryudu	^[4]
2003	Golmaal
2004	Deeksha
2004	Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
2007	Bhajantrilu
2008	Somberi
2011	Koffi Bar
2011	Kshetram
2014	Vennello Hai Hai
2017	Latchi
2019	Screenplay

Director and screenwriter

Year	Film	Director	Screenplay
1988	Kallu	Yes	Yes
1989	Artha Nadam	Yes	Yes
2004	Deeksha	No	Yes

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

Film	Language	Channel
Srinivasa Kalyanam	Kannada	ETV Production
Prema Kathegalu	Kannada	ETV Production
Vyuha	Kannada	ETV Production

As Film academician

**Dean of Academics, FTIH, (Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad) 2021–Present**
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.

As Operative cameraman


Year	Film
1980	Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
	Gutlloni Rama Chilaka
	Samsara Bhandam
1981	Pakkinti Ammayi
	Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu
	Je Ghantalu
	Mudda Mandaram
1982	Malle Pandiri
	Nalugu Sthambalata
	Jaggu
1983	Nelavanka
1983	Rendu Jella Sita

As Assistant cameraman


Year	Film
1976	Bhaktha Kannappa
1976	Siri Siri Muvva
1977	Ramvha Urvasi Menaka
	Yedureetha
	Jeevana Thiralu
	Maa Iddari Katha
	Amara Deepam
1978	Vichitra Jivitham
	Rama Krishnulu
	Kaliyuga Street
	Kumar Raaja
1979	Bangaru Chellelu
1979	Kotha Alludu
1980	Sivamethina Satyam
1980	Sita Ramulu
1981	Puli Bidda

Awards


Year	Organization	Film	Notes
1986	Nandi Award Special Jury	Sirivennela	Cinematography
1989	Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film	Kallu	Bronzee
1989	Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director		Debut Director
1989	Filmfare Award for Telugu		Best Director

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.
1 2 "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.

[1] Workshop for budding film-makers - The Hindu

[H2-2] "Frame by frame". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 August 2009. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012.

[H1-3] 1 2 "The saga of a lensman". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 9 June 2003. Archived from the original on 23 October 2003.

[4] "Combining art with a cause". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024 – via Idlebrain.com.

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Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Director
1972–1980	K. V. Reddy (1972) T. Rama Rao (1973) K. Viswanath (1974) K. Viswanath (1975) Bapu (1976) K. Raghavendra Rao (1977) K. Balachander (1978) Dasari Narayana Rao (1979) Bapu (1980)
1981–1990	Dasari Narayana Rao (1981) K. Viswanath (1982) K. Viswanath (1983) Jandhyala (1984) Singeetam Srinivasa Rao (1985) K. Viswanath (1986) K. Viswanath (1987) M. V. Raghu (1988) Mani Ratnam (1989) K. Raghavendra Rao (1990)
1991–2000	Kranthi Kumar (1991) K. Viswanath (1992) K. Raghavendra Rao (1993) S. V. Krishna Reddy (1994) K. Viswanath (1995) Krishna Vamsi (1996) Dasari Narayana Rao (1997) Krishna Vamsi (1998) B. Gopal (1999) K. Vijaya Bhaskar (2000)
2001–2010	Teja (2001) Krishna Vamsi (2002) Gunasekhar (2003) Sukumar (2004) Trivikram Srinivas (2005) Puri Jagannadh (2006) Sekhar Kammula (2007) Krish (2008) S. S. Rajamouli (2009) Krish (2010)
2011–2018	Srinu Vaitla (2011) S. S. Rajamouli (2012) Trivikram Srinivas (2013) Vikram Kumar (2014) S. S. Rajamouli (2015) Vamshi Paidipally (2016) S. S. Rajamouli (2017) Nag Ashwin (2018)
2020–present	Sukumar (2020–2021) S. S. Rajamouli (2022) Venu Yeldandi (2023) Sukumar (2024)