M. V. Raghu (born 5 October 1954) is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.Workshop for budding film-makers - The Hindu He is mainly known for his collaborations with K. Vishwanath and Vamsy.
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, he worked as a camera and focus assistant for 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. Sundaram, Ramachandra Babu, Ashok Kumar, and Balu Mahendra.
Filmography Cinematography +YearFilmNotes1983Maga MaharajuVimukthikosam1984Kotha DampathuluSitaaraMahanagaramlo MayagaduTella GulabiluYeduruleni MonagalluBharyamani1985Dongallo DoraAnveshanaKongu MudiAmerica AlluduPreminchu Pelladu1986Swathi MuthyamSirivennelaNandi Award for Best Cinematography AalaapanaBrahma RudruluGuru Brahma1987SansarHindi film1988PremayanamRaga LilaHush Gup ChupNyaniki ShikshaIndra DhanassuKalluDebut Director, Screened in Delhi IFFI 1989 Official Category Filmfare, Best Director Award (Telugu) Nandi Award- Best Debut DirectorNandi Award – Third Best FilmAngni KerataluO Bharya Kadha1989Artha Nadam1990Neti DourjanyamMera Pati Sirf Mera HaiHindi film1991April 1 Vidudala1992Detective Narada1993Chittemma Mogudu1994Palnati Pourusham1996Soggadi Pellam1997Collector Garu1998Khaidi GaruRaayuduW/o V. Vara Prasad1999Film Nagar2000UncleSrimathiKannada Film2002 Vachina Vaadu Suryudu 2003Golmaal2004Deeksha2004Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu2007Bhajantrilu2008Somberi2011Koffi BarKshetram2014Vennello Hai Hai2017Latchi2019Screenplay
Director and screenwriter YearFilmDirectorScreenplayNotes1988Kallu 1989Artha Nadam 2004Deeksha
Short films YearFilmNotes2015Colour Of DarknessWorld Shortest Film2015Prerana2015Pallaki2017Amma Korika
Documentary films YearFilmDirectorChannelNotesAwards1999100 Rare Arts Of AndhrapradeshProduced By Dept. of Culture2000Hidden TresuresArnie ShirinDiscoveryA Man Of CinemaKNT ShastriLife Of LV PrasadHarvesting Girl ChildKNT ShastriSurabhi- The StageKNT ShastriSurabhi TheatreNational And State Award Winning AnthrologyMaking oF Haleem- Pista HouseKNT ShastriCan I Go To SchoolRama KrishnaDoc On AIDS2005lion Club International 324 C5MV Raghu
Television works YearFilmLanguageChannelNotesSrinivasa KalyanamKannadaETV ProductionPrema KathegaluKannadaETV ProductionVyuhaKannadaETV Production
As Film academician +Dean of Academics, FTIH, (Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad) 2021–PresentConsultant, HOD, Cinematography – Annapurna College of Film and Media ( ACFM )HOD, Cinematography, RamaNaidu Film School / 2017–18.HOD, Cinematography, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad )/ 2019-19HOD Cinematography, RAFT ( Ramoji Academy of Film and Television )2010Founder Director – M.V.Raghu Film School of Cinematography, Visakhapatnam /2014 -2016.Previously: Guest Faculty, HCU ( Hyderabad Central University )Guest Faculty – Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu UniversityGuest 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 2013Festival Organiser, HIFF (Hyderabad International Film Festival), Edition 1 & 2 Dean of Academics, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad ) / 2021–Present.
As Operative cameraman +YearFilm1980Gopala Rao Gari AmmayiGutlloni Rama ChilakaSamsara Bhandam1981Pakkinti AmmayiDabbu Dabbu DabbuJe GhantaluMudda Mandaram1982Malle PandiriNalugu SthambalataJaggu1983NelavankaRendu Jella Sita
As Assistant cameraman +YearFilm1976Bhaktha KannappaSiri Siri Muvva1977Ramvha Urvasi MenakaYedureethaJeevana ThiraluMaa Iddari KathaAmara Deepam1978Vichitra JivithamRama KrishnuluKaliyuga StreetKumar Raaja1979Bangaru ChelleluKotha Alludu1980Sivamethina SatyamSita Ramulu1981Puli Bidda
Awards +YearOrganizationFilmNotes1986Nandi Award Special JurySirivennelaCinematography1989Nandi Award for Third Best Feature FilmKalluBronzee1989Nandi Award for Best First Film of a DirectorDebut Director1989Filmfare Award for TeluguBest Director
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