K Raghavendra Rao

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Also Known As Darsakendra, K. Ragavendra Rao, K. Raghavendra Rao, కె. రాఘవేంద్రరావు, Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao

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

Director

2017
2012
Shirdi Sai

as Director

2010
Jhummandi Naadam

as Director

2008
Pandurangadu

as Director

2006
Sri Ramadasu

as Director

2005
Allari Bullodu

as Director

2005
2003
Gangotri

as Director

2001
Sri Manjunatha

as Director

2000
Moodu Mukkalaata

as Director

1999
Iddaru Mitrulu

as Director

1999
Rajakumarudu

as Director

1998
Paradesi

as Director

1998
Love Story 1999

as Director

1997
Annamayya

as Director

1996
Bombay Priyudu

as Director

1996
Pelli Sandadi

as Director

1995
Gharana Bullodu

as Director

1994
Mugguru Monagallu

as Director

1994
Muddula Priyudu

as Director

1993
Major Chandrakanth

as Director

1993
Allari Priyudu

as Director

1992
Gharana Mogudu

as Director

1992
Sundara Kanda

as Director

1992
Ashwamedham

as Director

1992
Allari Mogudu

as Director

1991
Rowdy Alludu

as Director

1991
Coolie No. 1

as Director

1990
Alludugaru

as Director

1989
Rudranetra

as Director

1989
Ontari Poratam

as Director

1989
Agni

as Director

1988
Yudda Bhoomi

as Director

1988
Manchi Donga

as Director

1988
Aakhari Poratam

as Director

1988
Janaki Ramudu

as Director

1988
Donga Ramudu

as Director

1987
1987
Agni Putrudu

as Director

1987
Sahasa Samrat

as Director

1986
Chanakya Shapadham

as Director

1986
Kondaveeti Raja

as Director

1986
Kaliyuga Pandavulu

as Director

1986
Suhaagan

as Director

1986
Dharm Adhikari

as Director

1985
Adavi Donga

as Director

1985
Pattabhishekham

as Director

1985
Hoshiyar

as Director

1985
Agni Parvatham

as Director

1985
Masterji

as Director

1985
Vajrayudham

as Director

1984
Naya Kadam

as Director

1984
Iddaru Dongalu

as Director

1984
Bobbili Brahmanna

as Director

1984
Tohfa

as Director

1984
Gift

as Director

1983
Trisulam

as Director

1983
Justice Chaudhury

as Director

1983
Himmatwala

as Director

1982
Farz Aur Kanoon

as Director

1982
Justice Chowdhary

as Director

1981
Tiruguleni Manishi

as Director

1981
Gaja Donga

as Director

1981
Kondaveeti Simham

as Director

1981
Ooriki Monagadu

as Director

1980
Nishana

as Director

1980
Bhale Krishnudu

as Director

1980
Mosagadu

as Director

1979
Vetagadu

as Director

1979
Driver Ramudu

as Director

1978
KD No:1

as Director

1978
Simha Baludu

as Director

1978
Padaharella Vayasu

as Director

1977
Adavi Ramudu

as Director

Writer

2020
Bombhaat

as Writer

2017
Om Namo Venkatesaya

as Screenplay

2013
Himmatwala

as Original Story

2001
Student No. 1

as Screenplay

2000
Moodu Mukkalaata

as Screenplay

1995
Gharana Bullodu

as Screenplay

1992
Sundara Kanda

as Screenplay

1989
Agni

as Screenplay

1989
Ontari Poratam

as Writer

1987
Sahasa Samrat

as Screenplay

1987
Sahasa Samrat

as Story

1986
Dharm Adhikari

as Screenplay

1985
Pattabhishekham

as Screenplay

1984
Bobbili Brahmanna

as Screenplay

1984
Tohfa

as Screenplay

1984
Gift

as Writer

1983
Himmatwala

as Screenplay

1982
Farz Aur Kanoon

as Screenplay

1981
Kondaveeti Simham

as Screenplay

1979
Driver Ramudu

as Screenplay

1977
Adavi Ramudu

as Screenplay

Producer

2024
Sarkaaru Noukari

as Producer

2022
Wanted PanduGod

as Producer

2011
2004
Morning Raga

as Producer

2003
Gangotri

as Producer

2001
Student No. 1

as Producer

1993
Allari Priyudu

as Producer

Actor

2021
Pelli SandaD

as Older Vashistha

Crew

2022
Wanted PanduGod

as Presenter