M. V. Raghu

M. V. Raghu
M. V. Raghu
Born	5 October 1954 (age 70); Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation(s)	Cinematographer; Director; Producer; Writer; Film Academician
Spouse	Lakshmi.
Children	Tej Dilip, Dheeraj.
Notes
	Notable For Kallu Film

M. V. Raghu is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.^[1] 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 as Camera Assistant And Focus Assistant, He worked for several cinematographers. He assisted to Marcus Bartley( DOP Maya Bazar), P.L.Rai ( Lavakusa fame), 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


Year	Film	Notes
1983	Mogamaharaju	1st Released Film
1983	Vimukthikosam	1st Cranked Film
1984	Kotha Dampathulu
1984	Siitara	Film Won 2 National Awards
1984	Mahanagaramlo Mayagaadu
1984	Tella Gulabilu
1984	Yeduruleni Monagallu
1984	Bharyamani
1985	Dongallo Dora
1985	Anveshana	Excellency in cinematography for the film 'ANVESHANA'
1985	Kongu Mudi
1985	America Alludu
1985	Preminchu Pelladu
1986	Sirivennela	A.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'
1986	Swathi Muthyam
1986	Alapana
1986	Bharma Rudrulu
1986	Guru Brahma
1987	Sansar	Hindi Film
1987	Bada Admi	Hindi Film, Unfinished
1988	Premayanam
1988	Raga Lila
1988	Hush Gup Chup
1988	Nyaniki Shiksha
1988	Indra Dhanassu
1988	Kallu	Debut Director, Screened in Delhi IFFI 1989 Official Category FILM FARE, Best Director Award(Telugu) 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.
1988	Angni Keratalu
1988	O Bharya Kadha
1989	Artha Nadam
1990	Neti Dourjanyam
1990	Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1991	April 1 Vidudhala
1992	Detective Naarada
1993	Chittemma Mogudu
1994	Palanati Pourusham
1996	Soggadi Pellam
1997	Collector Garu
1998	Khaidi Garu
1998	Raayudu
1998	W/O V.Varaprasad
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

Year	Film
1988	Kallu
1989	Artha Nadam

Screenplay

Year	Film
2004	Deeksha
1988	Kallu
1989	Artha Nadam

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.

Awards


Year	Organization	Film	Notes
1986	Nandi Award Special Jury	Sirivennela	Cinematography
1986	Cine Technicians Association Chennai	Sirivennela	Technician of the year "L.V.Prasad Award" Excellency in cinematography
1989	Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film	Kallu	Bronzee
1989	Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director	Kallu	Debut Director
1989	Filmfare Award for Telugu	Kallu	Best Director
1989	Kala Sagar, Chennai	Kallu	Best Director Award
1989	Uva Kala Vauhini, Hyderabad	Kallu	Director of the year – K.V.Reddy Award
1989	T Krishna memorial Award, Ongole	Kallu	Director of the year -T Krishna memorial Award

As OPERATIVE CAMERAMAN


YEAR	FILM
1980	Gopala Rao Gari Ammaye
1980	Gutlloni Rama Chilaka
1980	Samsara Bhandam
1981	Pakkinti Ammaye
1981	Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu
1981	Je Ghantalu
1981	MuddaMandaram
1982	Malle Pandiri
1982	Naalugu Sthambhalaata
1982	Jaggu
1983	Nelavanka
1983	Rendu Jadala Sita

As ASSISTANT CAMERAMAN


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

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.
^ ^a ^b "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] "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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