Biography
Raghava Lawrence is an Indian choreographer who has also appeared in films as an actor, director, composer and playback singer. After making his debut as a choreographer in 1993, he began looking for acting opportunities. He began his career as an actor in 1998, in a Telugu film, aged 22. He adopted the name "Lawrence" in 2001, and worked for many prominent actors and directors in Tamil cinema throughout his career. He got his breakthrough with Telugu film Style and then Muni. Lawrence is also known for his intricate hip-hop and westernised dance moves and has won 4 Filmfare Awards and 3 Nandi Awards for best choreography. In 2015, after the death of former Indian president A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Lawrence set up a charity trust in his name and donated 1 crore to it. Lawrence had brain tumor when he was a child and rarely went to school. He got cured after his mother went to a temple of Raghavendra Swami and Lawrence strongly believes that it was Raghavendra Swami who cured him of his tumour.He became an ardent devotee of the deity and added its name to his name.
Acted in 41
2010s
- 2019
Kanchana 3
Raghava / Kaali
- 2017
Sivalinga
Shivalingeswaran
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
Shivakumar IPS (Shivaraj Pandi)
- 2015
Kanchana 2
Raghava / Shiva
- 2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
- 2011
- 2010
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Singam
2000s
- 2009
Rajadhi Raja
Raja
- 2008
Paandi
Pandi
- 2007
Don
Raghava / Jadhav
Muni
Ganesh
- 2006
Style
Raghava
- 2005
Andarivaadu
Special Appearance in song
- 2004
Thendral
Movie
Andhrawala
Special appearance in the song "Naire Naire"
- 2003
Satyam
Cameo
Thirumalai
Cameo
Puthiya Geethai
Special Appearance in "Annamalai" Song
Aasai Aasaiyai
Special Appearance
- 2002
Arputham
Movie
Varushamellam Vasantham
Special Appearance on song "Naan Ready"
- 2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Azhagu
Asura
Special Appearance in a song
- 2000
Parthen Rasithen
Gaja's Henchman
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Amarkalam
Special appearance in the song "Kaalam Kalikalam"
- 1998
Suryudu
Special Appearance
- 1995
Aunty
special appearance as dancer in Aunty title song
- 1994
Chinna Madam
Dancer
- 1993
Gentleman
Special Appearance
No release date
Benz
Benz
Hunter
Movie
Kanchana 4
Raghava
Adhigaaram
Movie
Bullet
Movie
Mahaveer Karna
Mahaveer Karna
Other crew 18
2010s
- 2019
Kanchana 3
Choreographer
- 2017
- 2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Choreographer
- 2012
Rebel
Choreographer
2000s
- 2008
Kuselan
Choreographer
- 2007
Billa
Choreographer
- 2005
Bunny
Choreographer
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Choreographer
- 2000
Vamsi
Choreographer
Yuvaraju
Choreographer
1990s
- 1998
Premante Ideraa
Choreographer
Choodalani Vundi
Choreographer
- 1997
Master
Choreographer
Preminchukundam Raa
Choreographer
No release date
Kanchana 4
Choreographer
Wrote 11
2020s
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Kanchana 3
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 2016
Kalpana 2
Story
- 2015
Kanchana 2
Writer
- 2012
Kalpana
Writer
Rebel
Screenplay, Story
- 2011
2000s
- 2007
Muni
Writer
- 2006
Style
Writer
- 2004
Mass
Screenplay
No release date
Kanchana 4
Screenplay, Writer, Dialogue
Directed 10
2020s
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Kanchana 3
Director
- 2015
Kanchana 2
Director
- 2012
Rebel
Director
- 2011
2000s
- 2007
Don
Director
Muni
Director
- 2006
Style
Director
- 2004
Mass
Director
No release date
Kanchana 4
Director
Produced 2
2010s
- 2019
Kanchana 3
Producer
- 2011
Sound 2
2010s
- 2012
Rebel
Original Music Composer
2000s
- 2007
Don
Original Music Composer
Appearances3
2000s
- 2007
Telugu Cinema Vajrotsavam
Self · 3 episodes
- 2004
Mass
Self
- 2000
Thirunelveli
Self - Dancer (uncredited)