Gopichand Lagadapati


Gopichand Lagadapati is an Indian actor, writer, director and producer. He made his acting debut in the Telugu film Anand, directed by Sekhar Kammula, and debuted as a producer on the film Mr. Medhavi.

Early life

Lagadapati was born in India. His father, Sangaiah Lagadapati, is a Telugu professor. Lagadapati did his graduation in Hotel Management from a college affiliated with Osmania University, Hyderabad. His maternal grandfather Bodduluri Rama Rao is a former Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature from Jaggayyapet constituency.

Career

Lagadapati's first film as a lead actor is Rendella Tharuvatha, which received mixed responses and was a commercial failure at the box office. He next appeared in an Indian English film, On the Other Side which was released in US. The film was released with the name Indian Beauty in Telugu.
In 2007, Lagadapati worked on Mr. Medhavi as an executive producer in 2008. The film was critically acclaimed but remained a commercial failure at the box office.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Priya NestamGopiAlso assistant director
2004City BeatsWriter and director
2008Blessing in DisguiseRockAlso writer and assistant director