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.
Directed 73
2010s
- 2017
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Director
- 2012
- 2010
Jhummandi Naadam
Director
2000s
- 2008
Pandurangadu
Director
- 2006
Sri Ramadasu
Director
- 2005
Allari Bullodu
Director
Subash Chandra Bose
Director
- 2003
Gangotri
Director
- 2001
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
Director
Sri Manjunatha
Director
1990s
- 1999
Rajakumarudu
Director
Iddaru Mitrulu
Director
- 1998
Love Story 1999
Director
Paradesi
Director
- 1997
Mere Sapno Ki Rani
Director
Annamayya
Director
- 1996
Bombay Priyudu
Director
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya
Director
Pelli Sandadi
Director
- 1994
Muddula Priyudu
Director
Mugguru Monagallu
Director
- 1993
Allari Priyudu
Director
- 1992
Ashwamedham
Director
Sundara Kanda
Director
Gharana Mogudu
Director
Allari Mogudu
Director
- 1991
Rowdy Alludu
Director
Coolie No. 1
Director
- 1990
Alludugaru
Director
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
Director
1980s
- 1989
Agni
Director
Rudranetra
Director
Ontari Poratam
Director
- 1988
Yudda Bhoomi
Director
Aakhari Poratam
Director
Donga Ramudu
Director
- 1987
Bharathamlo Arjunudu
Director
- 1986
Kaliyuga Pandavulu
Director
Ravana Brahma
Director
Dharm Adhikari
Director
Kondaveeti Raja
Director
- 1985
Pattabhishekham
Director
Adavi Donga
Director
Vajrayudham
Director
Masterji
Director
Hoshiyar
Director
Agni Parvatham
Director
- 1984
Naya Kadam
Director
Tohfa
Director
Iddaru Dongalu
Director
Gift
Director
- 1983
Justice Chaudhury
Director
Trisulam
Director
Adavi Simhalu
Director
Himmatwala
Director
- 1982
Farz Aur Kanoon
Director
Justice Chowdhary
Director
- 1981
Prema Kanuka
Director
Tiruguleni Manishi
Director
Gaja Donga
Director
Ooriki Monagadu
Director
- 1980
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Director
Mosagadu
Director
Bhale Krishnudu
Director
Nishana
Director
1970s
- 1979
Vetagadu
Director
Driver Ramudu
Director
- 1978
KD No:1
Director
Padaharella Vayasu
Director
- 1977
Amara Deepam
Director
Adavi Ramudu
Director
Wrote 24
2020s
- 2020
Bombhaat
Writer
2010s
- 2017
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Screenplay
- 2013
Himmatwala
Original Story
- 2012
2000s
- 2006
Sri Ramadasu
Screenplay
- 2001
Student No. 1
Screenplay
1990s
- 1997
Annamayya
Screenplay
- 1992
Sundara Kanda
Screenplay
- 1990
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
Co-Writer
1980s
- 1989
Agni
Screenplay
Ontari Poratam
Writer
- 1988
Aakhari Poratam
Screenplay
- 1986
Dharm Adhikari
Screenplay
- 1985
Pattabhishekham
Screenplay
- 1984
Tohfa
Screenplay
Gift
Writer
- 1983
Justice Chaudhury
Screenplay
Adavi Simhalu
Screenplay
Himmatwala
Screenplay
- 1982
Farz Aur Kanoon
Screenplay
- 1981
Prema Kanuka
Screenplay
- 1980
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Screenplay
1970s
- 1979
Driver Ramudu
Screenplay
- 1977
Adavi Ramudu
Screenplay
Produced 9
2020s
- 2024
Sarkaaru Noukari
Producer
- 2022
Wanted PanduGod
Producer
2010s
- 2017
- 2011
Once Upon a Warrior
Producer
2000s
- 2004
Morning Raga
Producer
- 2003
Gangotri
Producer
- 2001
Student No. 1
Producer
1990s
- 1999
Iddaru Mitrulu
Producer
- 1993
Allari Priyudu
Producer
Acted in 1
2020s
- 2021
Other crew 1
2020s
- 2022
Wanted PanduGod
Presenter
Appearances1
2020s
- 2021
Unstoppable with NBK
Self · 1 episode