K. Raghavendra Rao was born on Saturday, 23 May 1942 (age 81 years; as of 2023) in Kolavennu, Andhra Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. After completing his formal education, Rao pursued his directorial career in Telugu and Hindi cinema.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Bald
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
K.Raghavendra Rao is the son of famous veteran director KS Prakash Rao and his first wife Koteswaramma. G.Varalakshmi, an actress, was Rao’s stepmother. There is not much information about his siblings.
Father of K. Raghavendra Rao
Stepmother of K. Raghavendra Rao
wife and children
K. Raghavendra Rao is married to Sarala. The couple has a son, Prakash Kovelamudi, a film producer, and a daughter, Madhavi.
K.Raghavendra Rao with his children
other relatives
Of. Raghavendra Rao’s cousin. Bapayya, is a film producer and his son-in-law Shobu Yarlagadda, is a film producer.
livelihood
director
telugu movies
K. Raghavendra Rao started his career as an associate director with the film ‘Vagadanam’ (1961). In 1975, he entered the field of direction with the film ‘Babu’.
Poster of the film ‘Babu’ (1975)
In 1976, he directed two back-to-back films titled ‘Jyoti’ and ‘Raja’. Some of his notable directorial films include ‘Adavi Ramudu’ (1977), ‘Driver Ramudu’ (1979), ‘Annamayya’ (1997), ‘Bobbili Brahmin’ (1984), ‘Devata’ (1982), ‘Justice Choudhury’ (1982). ), ‘Kaliyuga Pandavulu’ (1986), ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’ (1990), ‘Gharana Bullodu’ (1995), and ‘Shirdi Sai’ (2012).
Poster of the film ‘Shirdi Sai’ (2012)
Rao has supervised direction in films such as ‘Student No. 1’ (2001), ‘Okato No. Kurradu’ (2002), ‘Pallakkilo Pellikuthuru’ (2004), and ‘Pelli Sandadi’ (2021).
Poster of the movie ‘Pelli Sandadi’ (2021)
hindi movies
Rao entered the field of direction with the Hindi film ‘Nishana’ (1980). He did films like ‘Farz Aur Kanoon’ (1982), ‘Himmatwala’ (1983), ‘Jaani Dost’ (1983), ‘Justice Chaudhary’ (1983), ‘Tohfa’ (1984), ‘Mera Saathi’ (1985). Have directed. ), Dharma Adhikari (1986), ‘Mere Sapno Ki Rani’ (1997), and ‘Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya’ (2001).
Poster of the film ‘Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya’ (2001)
the creator
movies
In 1980, K.Raghavendra Rao produced his first Telugu film named ‘Bhale Krishnadu’.
Poster of the film ‘Bhale Krishnadu’ (1980)
Subsequently, he produced several films such as ‘Allari Priyudu’ (1993), ‘Iddaru Mitrulu’ (1999), ‘Pelli Sambandham’ (2000), ‘Okato Number Kurradu’ (2002), and ‘Bommalatha’ (2004) . Rao has produced one Hindi language film, ‘Naya Kadam’ (1984) and one English language film, ‘Morning Raaga’ (2004).
Television
Rao has acted in several Telugu television serials including ‘Shanthi Nivasam’ (2002), ‘Mangammagari Manavaralu’ (2013), ‘Soundarya Lahari’ (2014), ‘Koyilamma’ (2016), ‘Sai Sai Sayyare’ (2017), ‘Siri’ have built. Siri Muvvalu’ (2018), ‘C/o Anasuya’ (2020), and ‘Krishna Tulsi’ (2021).
A scene from the Telugu serial ‘Shanthi Nivasam’ (2002)
other tasks
K. Raghavendra Rao served as presenter for some of the notable films like ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ (2017), ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ (2015), ‘Anaganaga O Dhirudu’ (2011), ‘Bobby’ (2002) Work done. ‘Student No. 1’ (2001). He appeared as a choreographer in the film ‘Pelli Sandadi’ (1996). In 2021, he played the role of ‘Vashishtha’ in the sequel film ‘Pelli Sandadi’.
award
Filmfare Awards South
- Won the Best Director Award for the film ‘Prema Lekhlu’ (1977).
- Won the Best Director Award for the film ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’ (1990).
- Won the Best Director Award for the film ‘Allari Priyudu’ (1993).
- Won the Best Director Award for the film ‘Annamayya’ (1997).
- Won a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002
Nandi Award
- Won the Best Director Award for the film ‘Bobbili Brahman’ (1984).
- Won the Best Director Award for the film ‘Allari Priyudu’ (1993).
- Won the Best Director Award for the film ‘Pelli Sandadi’ (1996).
- Won the Best Director Award for the film ‘Annamayya’ (1997).
- Won the Best Choreographer Award for the film ‘Pelli Sandadi’ (1996).
cinema awards
- Won Lifetime Contribution Award in 2012
- Won the Best Film (Jury) Award for the film ‘Shirdi Sai’ (2013).
IIFA Awards
- Achieved outstanding contribution to Indian cinema in 2017
SIIMA Awards
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