Director
K. Raghavendra Rao
- Born: 23 May 1945, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
K. Raghavendra Rao is a prominent Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has directed numerous successful films such as 'Annamayya' and 'Pelli Sandadi', earning a reputation for his signature style in mythological and…
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About K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao is a prominent Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has directed numerous successful films such as 'Annamayya' and 'Pelli Sandadi', earning a reputation for his signature style in mythological and devotional cinema. His films often feature elaborate song sequences and strong emotional narratives, making him a beloved figure in the industry.
- Born
- 23 May 1945, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Vijaya Nirmala (2003-2022)
- Children
- 2, Prakash and Suman
- Parents
- Rao Bahadur K. Ramakrishna and K. Satyavathi
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about K. Raghavendra Rao
- K. Raghavendra Rao has directed over 50 feature films in his career spanning several decades.
- He is known for his unique ability to blend traditional storytelling with modern filmmaking techniques.
Famous K. Raghavendra Rao quotes
“Life is a journey, not a destination.”
“Love is the essence of life.”
“Faith can move mountains.”
K. Raghavendra Rao filmography
Cast (3)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unstoppable with NBK TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2021 | Pelli SandaD Movie | Older Vashistha | 4.0 |
| 1967 | Shri Purandaradasaru Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
Crew (124)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sarkaaru Noukari Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Wanted PanduGod Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Wanted PanduGod Movie | Presenter · Crew | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Bombhaat Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion Movie | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 4.5 |
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya Movie | Director · Directing | 4.5 |
| 2013 | Himmatwala Movie | Original Story · Writing | 2.9 |
| 2012 | Shirdi Sai Movie | Director · Directing | 4.8 |
| 2012 | Shirdi Sai Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 4.8 |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Warrior Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 2008 | Pandurangadu Movie | Director · Directing | 3.0 |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Allari Bullodu Movie | Director · Directing | 4.2 |
| 2005 | Subash Chandra Bose Movie | Director · Directing | 4.2 |
| 2004 | Morning Raga Movie | Producer · Production | 9.3 |
| 2003 | Gangotri Movie | Producer · Production | 4.4 |
| 2003 | Gangotri Movie | Director · Directing | 4.4 |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya Movie | Director · Directing | 4.8 |
| 2001 | Student No. 1 Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.1 |
| 2001 | Student No. 1 Movie | Producer · Production | 5.1 |
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2000 | Moodu Mukkalaata Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| 2000 | Moodu Mukkalaata Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1999 | Rajakumarudu Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu Movie | Director · Directing | 2.8 |
| 1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu Movie | Producer · Production | 2.8 |
| 1998 | Love Story 1999 Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1998 | Paradesi Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1997 | Annamayya Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 1997 | Annamayya Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.2 |
| 1996 | Bombay Priyudu Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1996 | Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya Movie | Director · Directing | 3.7 |
| 1996 | Pelli Sandadi Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Gharana Bullodu Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1995 | Gharana Bullodu Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1994 | Muddula Priyudu Movie | Director · Directing | 4.0 |
| 1994 | Mugguru Monagallu Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth Movie | Director · Directing | 8.2 |
| 1993 | Allari Priyudu Movie | Producer · Production | 9.0 |
| 1993 | Allari Priyudu Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1992 | Ashwamedham Movie | Director · Directing | 8.8 |
| 1992 | Sundara Kanda Movie | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 1992 | Sundara Kanda Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.7 |
| 1992 | Gharana Mogudu Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 1992 | Allari Mogudu Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 1991 | Coolie No. 1 Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 1990 | Alludugaru Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Movie | Co-Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Agni Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Agni Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Rudranetra Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Ontari Poratam Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Ontari Poratam Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1988 | Yudda Bhoomi Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1988 | Janaki Ramudu Movie | Director · Directing | 8.5 |
| 1988 | Aakhari Poratam Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.6 |
| 1988 | Aakhari Poratam Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 1988 | Donga Ramudu Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1988 | Manchi Donga Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Agni Putrudu Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1987 | Bharathamlo Arjunudu Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Sahasa Samrat Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1987 | Sahasa Samrat Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1987 | Sahasa Samrat Movie | Story · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1986 | Chanakya Shapadham Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1986 | Kaliyuga Pandavulu Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1986 | Ravana Brahma Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Dharm Adhikari Movie | Director · Directing | 3.5 |
| 1986 | Dharm Adhikari Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 3.5 |
| 1986 | Kondaveeti Raja Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Suhaagan Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1985 | Pattabhishekham Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
| 1985 | Pattabhishekham Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.0 |
| 1985 | Adavi Donga Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 1985 | Vajrayudham Movie | Director · Directing | 4.5 |
| 1985 | Masterji Movie | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 1985 | Hoshiyar Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Agni Parvatham Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Naya Kadam Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1984 | Tohfa Movie | Director · Directing | 5.3 |
| 1984 | Tohfa Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.3 |
| 1984 | Bobbili Brahmanna Movie | Director · Directing | 9.5 |
| 1984 | Bobbili Brahmanna Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 9.5 |
| 1984 | Iddaru Dongalu Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Gift Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1984 | Gift Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1983 | Justice Chaudhury Movie | Director · Directing | 4.7 |
| 1983 | Trisulam Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1983 | Adavi Simhalu Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 9.0 |
| 1983 | Adavi Simhalu Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1983 | Himmatwala Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 4.5 |
| 1983 | Himmatwala Movie | Director · Directing | 4.5 |
| 1982 | Farz Aur Kanoon Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1982 | Farz Aur Kanoon Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 9.0 |
| 1982 | Justice Chowdhary Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1981 | Kondaveeti Simham Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1981 | Kondaveeti Simham Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 1981 | Prema Kanuka Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Prema Kanuka Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Tiruguleni Manishi Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1981 | Gaja Donga Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Ooriki Monagadu Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1980 | Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1980 | Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1980 | Mosagadu Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 1980 | Gharana Donga Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1980 | Bhale Krishnudu Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1980 | Nishana Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1979 | Vetagadu Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1979 | Driver Ramudu Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1979 | Driver Ramudu Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 9.0 |
| 1978 | KD No:1 Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1978 | Padaharella Vayasu Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1978 | Simha Baludu Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1977 | Aame Katha Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1977 | Amara Deepam Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1977 | Adavi Ramudu Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 1977 | Adavi Ramudu Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
Latest releases
- Pelli SandaD2021 / TMDB 4.0
Questions about K. Raghavendra Rao
What are some of K. Raghavendra Rao's most successful films?
K. Raghavendra Rao is known for successful films like 'Annamayya', 'Pelli Sandadi', and 'Sri Ramadasu', which have become classics in Telugu cinema.
Has K. Raghavendra Rao won any awards?
Yes, he has received several awards, including Nandi Awards for Best Director, recognizing his contributions to Telugu cinema.
What was K. Raghavendra Rao's first film?
His directorial debut was 'Bobbili Yuddham' in 1980, which marked the beginning of his illustrious career in the film industry.
What genre is K. Raghavendra Rao known for?
He is particularly known for mythological, devotional, and romantic films, often incorporating elaborate musical sequences.
How many children does K. Raghavendra Rao have?
K. Raghavendra Rao has two children, a son named Prakash and a daughter named Suman.
What is K. Raghavendra Rao's estimated net worth?
K. Raghavendra Rao's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful career in the film industry.
What is a notable milestone in K. Raghavendra Rao's career?
A notable milestone is the film 'Annamayya', which received critical acclaim and helped establish him as a leading director in Telugu cinema.
Is K. Raghavendra Rao involved in any other fields?
In addition to directing, K. Raghavendra Rao has also worked as a producer and screenwriter, contributing to various projects in the industry.