
K Raghavendra Rao
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- May 23, 1942
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.
Filmography

Sarkaaru Noukari 2024
Producer

Wanted PanduGod 2022
Presenter, Producer

Pelli SandaD 2021
as Older Vashistha

Bombhaat 2020
Writer

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion 2017
Producer

Om Namo Venkatesaya 2017
Director, Screenplay

Himmatwala 2013
Original Story

Shirdi Sai 2012
Director, Screenplay

Once Upon a Warrior 2011
Producer

Jhummandi Naadam 2010
Director

Pandurangadu 2008
Director

Sri Ramadasu 2006
Director, Screenplay

Allari Bullodu 2005
Director

Subash Chandra Bose 2005
Director

Morning Raga 2004
Producer

Gangotri 2003
Director, Producer

Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya 2001
Director

Student No. 1 2001
Screenplay, Producer

Sri Manjunatha 2001
Director
- Moodu Mukkalaata
Moodu Mukkalaata 2000
Director, Screenplay

Rajakumarudu 1999
Director

Iddaru Mitrulu 1999
Director, Producer

Love Story 1999 1998
Director

Paradesi 1998
Director

Mere Sapno Ki Rani 1997
Director

Annamayya 1997
Director, Screenplay

Bombay Priyudu 1996
Director

Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya 1996
Director

Pelli Sandadi 1996
Director
- Gharana Bullodu
Gharana Bullodu 1995
Screenplay, Director

Muddula Priyudu 1994
Director

Mugguru Monagallu 1994
Director
- Major Chandrakanth
Major Chandrakanth 1993
Director

Allari Priyudu 1993
Director, Producer

Ashwamedham 1992
Director

Sundara Kanda 1992
Screenplay, Director

Gharana Mogudu 1992
Director

Allari Mogudu 1992
Director

Rowdy Alludu 1991
Director

Coolie No. 1 1991
Director

Alludugaru 1990
Director

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari 1990
Director, Co-Writer

Agni 1989
Director, Screenplay

Rudranetra 1989
Director

Ontari Poratam 1989
Director, Writer

Yudda Bhoomi 1988
Director
- Janaki Ramudu
Janaki Ramudu 1988
Director

Aakhari Poratam 1988
Director, Screenplay

Donga Ramudu 1988
Director
- Manchi Donga
Manchi Donga 1988
Director
- Agni Putrudu
Agni Putrudu 1987
Director

Bharathamlo Arjunudu 1987
Director
- Sahasa Samrat
Sahasa Samrat 1987
Director, Story, Screenplay
- Chanakya Shapadham
Chanakya Shapadham 1986
Director

Kaliyuga Pandavulu 1986
Director

Ravana Brahma 1986
Director

Dharm Adhikari 1986
Director, Screenplay

Kondaveeti Raja 1986
Director

Suhaagan 1986
Director

Pattabhishekham 1985
Director, Screenplay

Adavi Donga 1985
Director

Vajrayudham 1985
Director

Masterji 1985
Director
- Kaamyab
Kaamyab 1985
Director

Hoshiyar 1985
Director

Agni Parvatham 1985
Director

Naya Kadam 1984
Director

Tohfa 1984
Director, Screenplay

Gift 1984
Director, Writer
- Bobbili Brahmanna
Bobbili Brahmanna 1984
Director, Screenplay

Iddaru Dongalu 1984
Director

Justice Chaudhury 1983
Director, Screenplay

Trisulam 1983
Director

Adavi Simhalu 1983
Director, Screenplay

Himmatwala 1983
Director, Screenplay

Justice Chowdhary 1982
Director

Farz Aur Kanoon 1982
Director, Screenplay
- Kondaveeti Simham
Kondaveeti Simham 1981
Director, Screenplay

Prema Kanuka 1981
Director, Screenplay

Tiruguleni Manishi 1981
Director

Gaja Donga 1981
Director

Ooriki Monagadu 1981
Director

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu 1980
Director, Screenplay

Mosagadu 1980
Director

Gharana Donga 1980
Director

Bhale Krishnudu 1980
Director

Nishana 1980
Director

Vetagadu 1979
Director

Driver Ramudu 1979
Director, Screenplay

KD No:1 1978
Director

Padaharella Vayasu 1978
Director
- Simha Baludu
Simha Baludu 1978
Director
- Aame Katha
Aame Katha 1977
Director

Amara Deepam 1977
Director

Adavi Ramudu 1977
Director, Screenplay
- Shri Purandaradasaru
Shri Purandaradasaru 1967
Actor
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