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.
Filmography
all 101
Movies 100
Director 90
Producer 5
Writer 4
TV Shows 1
self 1
Producer
Sarkaaru Noukari (2024)
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Producer / Presenter
Wanted PanduGod (2022)
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Older Vashistha
Pelli SandaD (2021)
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Writer
Bombhaat (2020)
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Director
Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017)
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Writer
Himmatwala (2013)
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Director
Shirdi Sai (2012)
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Producer
Once Upon a Warrior (2011)
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Director
Jhummandi Naadam (2010)
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Director
Pandurangadu (2008)
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Director
Sri Ramadasu (2006)
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Allari Bullodu (2005)
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Subash Chandra Bose (2005)
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Producer
Morning Raga (2004)
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Director
Gangotri (2003)
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Sri Manjunatha (2001)
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Director
Moodu Mukkalaata (2000)
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Pelli Sambandham (2000)
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Rajakumarudu (1999)
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Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
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Love Story 1999 (1998)
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Paradesi (1998)
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Annamayya (1997)
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Bombay Priyudu (1996)
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Pelli Sandadi (1996)
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Gharana Bullodu (1995)
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Allari Premikudu (1994)
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Muddula Priyudu (1994)
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Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
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Major Chandrakanth (1993)
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Allari Priyudu (1993)
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Ashwamedham (1992)
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Sundara Kanda (1992)
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Gharana Mogudu (1992)
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Allari Mogudu (1992)
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Rowdy Alludu (1991)
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Coolie No. 1 (1991)
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Alludugaru (1990)
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Agni (1989)
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Rudranetra (1989)
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Ontari Poratam (1989)
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Yudda Bhoomi (1988)
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Janaki Ramudu (1988)
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Aakhari Poratam (1988)
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Donga Ramudu (1988)
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Manchi Donga (1988)
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Agni Putrudu (1987)
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Bharathamlo Arjunudu (1987)
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Sahasa Samrat (1987)
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Chanakya Shapadham (1986)
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Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986)
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Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986)
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Dharm Adhikari (1986)
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Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
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Suhaagan (1986)
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Pattabhishekham (1985)
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Adavi Donga (1985)
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Vajrayudham (1985)
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Masterji (1985)
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Hoshiyar (1985)
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Agni Parvatham (1985)
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Naya Kadam (1984)
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Tohfa (1984)
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Director
Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
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Director
Iddaru Dongalu (1984)
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Director / Writer
Gift (1984)
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Director
Justice Chaudhury (1983)
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Director
Jaani Dost (1983)
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Trisulam (1983)
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Himmatwala (1983)
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Devatha (1982)
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Justice Chowdhary (1982)
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Farz Aur Kanoon (1982)
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Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
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Prema Kanuka (1981)
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Tiruguleni Manishi (1981)
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Gaja Donga (1981)
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Ooriki Monagadu (1981)
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Mosagadu (1980)
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Bhale Krishnudu (1980)
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Nishana (1980)
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Gharaana Donga (1980)
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Vetagadu (1979)
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Driver Ramudu (1979)
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KD No:1 (1978)
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Padaharella Vayasu (1978)
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Simha Baludu (1978)
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Simha Baludu (1978)
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Aame Katha (1977)
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Amara Deepam (1977)
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Director
Adavi Ramudu (1977)
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Raja
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1942-05-23 (82 years old)
Birth PlaceKrishna district, India
ChildrenPrakash Kovelamudi
FatherKovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao
SiblingsKovelamudi Bapayya
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsDarsakendra, K. Ragavendra Rao, K. Raghavendra Rao, కె. రాఘవేంద్రరావు, Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao
AwardsFilmfare Awards South, Nandi Award
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