# M. V. Raghu

M. V. Raghu is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. 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 as Camera Assistant And Focus Assistant, He worked for several cinematographers. He assisted to Marcus Bartley( DOP Maya Bazar), P.L.Rai ( Lavakusa fame), 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.Sundatam, Ramachandra Babu, Ashok Kumar, Balu Mahendra...etc.

## Filmography

Cinematography
| Year | Film | Notes |
| 1983 | Mogamaharaju | 1st Released Film |
| 1983 | Vimukthikosam | 1st Cranked Film |
| 1984 | Kotha Dampathulu | |
| 1984 | Siitara | Film Won 2 National Awards |
| 1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagaadu | |
| 1984 | Tella Gulabilu | |
| 1984 | Yeduruleni Monagallu | |
| 1984 | Bharyamani | |
| 1985 | Dongallo Dora | |
| 1985 | Anveshana | Excellency in cinematography for the film 'ANVESHANA' |
| 1985 | Kongu Mudi | |
| 1985 | America Alludu | |
| 1985 | Preminchu Pelladu | |
| 1986 | Sirivennela | A.P. State NANDI Award for Cinematography of the film ' SIRI VENNELA' Technician of the year' – L.V.Prasad Award for Exllency in Cinematography for the film 'SIRI VENNELA' |
| 1986 | Swathi Muthyam | |
| 1986 | Alapana | |
| 1986 | Bharma Rudrulu | |
| 1986 | Guru Brahma | |
| 1987 | Sansar | Hindi Film |
| 1987 | Bada Admi | Hindi Film, Unfinished |
| 1988 | Premayanam | |
| 1988 | Raga Lila | |
| 1988 | Hush Gup Chup | |
| 1988 | Nyaniki Shiksha | |
| 1988 | Indra Dhanassu | |
| 1988 | Kallu | Debut Director, Screened in Delhi IFFI 1989 Official Category FILM FARE, Best Director Award(Telugu) for the film 'KALLU' A.P.State NANDI Award- Debut Director' for the Film 'KALLU' A.P.State NANDI Award – director of the BEST 3rd FILM- 'KALLU' DIRECTOR of THE YEAR' – K.V.REDDY Award from Uva kala Vauhini, Hyd /1988. DIRECTOR of THE YEAR' – T.Krishna Memorial Award, Ongole, A.P /1988. BEST DIRECTOR' for the film 'KALLU' from KALA SAGAR, Chennai/1988. |
| 1988 | Angni Keratalu | |
| 1988 | O Bharya Kadha | |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam | |
| 1990 | Neti Dourjanyam | |
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | |
| 1991 | April 1 Vidudhala | |
| 1992 | Detective Naarada | |
| 1993 | Chittemma Mogudu | |
| 1994 | Palanati Pourusham | |
| 1996 | Soggadi Pellam | |
| 1997 | Collector Garu | |
| 1998 | Khaidi Garu | |
| 1998 | Raayudu | |
| 1998 | W/O V.Varaprasad | |
| 1999 | Film Nagar | |
| 2000 | Uncle | |
| 2000 | Srimathi | Kannada Film |
| 2002 | Vachina Vaadu Suryudu | |
| 2003 | Golmaal | |
| 2004 | Deeksha | |
| 2004 | Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | |
| 2007 | Bhajantrilu | |
| 2008 | Somberi | |
| 2011 | Koffi Bar | |
| 2011 | Kshetram | |
| 2014 | Vennello Hai Hai | |
| 2017 | Latchi | |
| 2019 | Screenplay | |

## Director

| Year | Film |
| 1988 | Kallu |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam |

## Screenplay

| Year | Film |
| 2004 | Deeksha |
| 1988 | Kallu |
| 1989 | Artha Nadam |

## Short films

| Year | Film | Notes |
| 2015 | Colour Of Darkness | World Shortest Film |
| 2015 | Prerana | |
| 2015 | Pallaki | |
| 2017 | Amma Korika | |

## Documentary films

| Year | Film | Director | Channel | Notes | Awards |
| 1999 | 100 Rare Arts Of Andhrapradesh | | | Produced By Dept. of Culture | |
| 2000 | Hidden Tresures | Arnie Shirin | Discovery | | |
| | A Man Of Cinema | KNT Shastri | | Life Of LV Prasad | |
| | Harvesting Girl Child | KNT Shastri | | | |
| | Surabhi- The Stage | KNT Shastri | | Surabhi Theatre | National And State Award Winning Anthrology |
| | Making oF Haleem- Pista House | KNT Shastri | | | |
| | Can I Go To School | Rama Krishna | | Doc On AIDS | |
| 2005 | lion Club International 324 C5 | MV Raghu | | | |

## Television works

| Film | Language | Channel |
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | Kannada | ETV Production |
| Prema Kathegalu | Kannada | ETV Production |
| Vyuha | Kannada | ETV Production |

## As film Academician

Dean of Academics, FTIH, (Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad) 2021–Present :
* Consultant, HOD, Cinematography – Annapurna College of Film and Media ( ACFM )
* HOD, Cinematography, RamaNaidu Film School / 2017–18.
* HOD, Cinematography, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad )/ 2019-19
* HOD Cinematography, RAFT ( Ramoji Academy of Film and Television )2010
* Founder Director – M.V.Raghu Film School of Cinematography, Visakhapatnam /2014 -2016.
* Previously: Guest Faculty, HCU ( Hyderabad Central University )
* Guest Faculty – Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University
* Guest 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 2013
* Festival Organiser, HIFF (Hyderabad International Film Festival), Edition 1 & 2
* Dean of Academics, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad ) / 2021–Present.

## Awards

| Year | Organization | Film | Notes |
| 1986 | Nandi Award Special Jury | Sirivennela | Cinematography |
| 1986 | Cine Technicians Association Chennai | Sirivennela | Technician of the year "L.V.Prasad Award" Excellency in cinematography |
| 1989 | Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film | Kallu | Bronzee |
| 1989 | Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director | Kallu | Debut Director |
| 1989 | Filmfare Award for Telugu | Kallu | Best Director |
| 1989 | Kala Sagar, Chennai | Kallu | Best Director Award |
| 1989 | Uva Kala Vauhini, Hyderabad | Kallu | Director of the year – K.V.Reddy Award |
| 1989 | T Krishna memorial Award, Ongole | Kallu | Director of the year -T Krishna memorial Award |

## As OPERATIVE CAMERAMAN

| YEAR | FILM |
| 1980 | Gopala Rao Gari Ammaye |
| 1980 | Gutlloni Rama Chilaka |
| 1980 | Samsara Bhandam |
| 1981 | Pakkinti Ammaye |
| 1981 | Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu |
| 1981 | Je Ghantalu |
| 1981 | MuddaMandaram |
| 1982 | Malle Pandiri |
| 1982 | Naalugu Sthambhalaata |
| 1982 | Jaggu |
| 1983 | Nelavanka |
| 1983 | Rendu Jadala Sita |

## As ASSISTANT CAMERAMAN

| YEAR | Film |
| 1976 | Bhaktha Kannappa |
| 1976 | Siri Siri Muvva |
| 1977 | Ramvha Urvasi Menaka |
| 1977 | Yedureetha |
| 1977 | Jeevana Thiralu |
| 1977 | Maa Iddari Katha |
| 1977 | Amara Deepam |
| 1978 | Vichitra Jivitham |
| 1978 | Rama Krishnulu |
| 1978 | Kaliyuga Street |
| 1978 | Kumar Raaja |
| 1979 | Bangaru Chellelu |
| 1979 | Kotha Alludu |
| 1980 | Sivamethina Satyam |
| 1980 | Sita Ramulu |
| 1981 | Puli Bidda |