M. V. Raghu


M. V. Raghu is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. In 1988, he has directed the neo-realistic film Kallu, which has received many awards including state awards and has garnered special mention from the CBFC Jury. 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 as Camera Assistant And Focus Assistant, He worked for several cinematographers.
He assisted to 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.Sundatam, Ramachandra Babu,
Ashok Kumar, Balu Mahendra...etc.

Filmography

Cinematography
YearFilmNotes
1983Mogamaharaju1st Released Film
1983Vimukthikosam1st Cranked Film
1984Kotha Dampathulu
1984SiitaraFilm Won 2 National Awards
1984Mahanagaramlo Mayagaadu
1984Tella Gulabilu
1984Yeduruleni Monagallu
1984Bharyamani
1985Dongallo Dora
1985AnveshanaExcellency in cinematography for the film 'ANVESHANA'
1985Kongu Mudi
1985America Alludu
1985Preminchu Pelladu
1986SirivennelaA.P. State NANDI Award for Cinematography of the film ' SIRI VENNELA'
Technician of the year' – L.V.Prasad Award for Exllency in Cinematography for the film 'SIRI VENNELA'
1986Swathi Muthyam
1986Alapana
1986Bharma Rudrulu
1986Guru Brahma
1987SansarHindi Film
1987Bada AdmiHindi Film, Unfinished
1988Premayanam
1988Raga Lila
1988Hush Gup Chup
1988Nyaniki Shiksha
1988Indra Dhanassu
1988KalluDebut Director, Screened in Delhi IFFI 1989 Official Category
FILM FARE, Best Director Award for the film 'KALLU'
A.P.State NANDI Award- Debut Director' for the Film 'KALLU'
A.P.State NANDI Award – director of the BEST 3rd FILM- 'KALLU'
DIRECTOR of THE YEAR' – K.V.REDDY Award from Uva kala Vauhini, Hyd /1988.
DIRECTOR of THE YEAR' – T.Krishna Memorial Award, Ongole, A.P /1988.
BEST DIRECTOR' for the film 'KALLU' from KALA SAGAR, Chennai/1988.
1988Angni Keratalu
1988O Bharya Kadha
1989Artha Nadam
1990Neti Dourjanyam
1990Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1991April 1 Vidudhala
1992Detective Naarada
1993Chittemma Mogudu
1994Palanati Pourusham
1996Soggadi Pellam
1997Collector Garu
1998Khaidi Garu
1998Raayudu
1998W/O V.Varaprasad
1999Film Nagar
2000Uncle
2000SrimathiKannada Film
2002Vachina Vaadu Suryudu
2003Golmaal
2004Deeksha
2004Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
2007Bhajantrilu
2008Somberi
2011Koffi Bar
2011Kshetram
2014Vennello Hai Hai
2017Latchi
2019Screenplay