M. V. Raghu
{{Short description|Indian cinematographer}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = M. V. Raghu
| image =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1954|10|05}}
| birth_place = Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
| occupation = Cinematographer
Director
Producer
Writer
Film Academician
| website =
| spouse = Lakshmi.
| footnotes = Notable For Kallu Film
| children = Tej Dilip, Dheeraj.
}}
M. V. Raghu is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/workshop-for-budding-filmmakers/article3407056.ece Workshop for budding film-makers - The Hindu] In 1988, he has directed the neo-realistic film Kallu,{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/08/08/stories/2009080851490300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109235212/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/08/08/stories/2009080851490300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=9 November 2012 | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Frame by frame | date=8 August 2009}}{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/09/stories/2003060900910400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031023141936/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/09/stories/2003060900910400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=23 October 2003 | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=The saga of a lensman | date=9 June 2003}} 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
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|+ !Year !Film !Notes | |
| 1983
|Mogamaharaju |1st Released Film | |
| 1983
|Vimukthikosam |1st Cranked Film | |
| 1984
|Kotha Dampathulu | | |
| 1984
|Film Won 2 National Awards | |
| 1984
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| 1984
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| 1984
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| 1984
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| 1985
|Dongallo Dora | | |
| 1985
|Excellency in cinematography for the film 'ANVESHANA' | |
| 1985
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| 1985
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| 1985
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| 1986
|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
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| 1986
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| 1986
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| 1986
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| 1987
|Hindi Film | |
| 1987
|Hindi Film, Unfinished | |
| 1988
|Premayanam | | |
| 1988
|Raga Lila | | |
| 1988
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| 1988
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| 1988
|Indra Dhanassu | | |
| 1988
|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
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| 1991
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| 1992
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| 1993
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| 1994
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| 1996
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| 1997
|Collector Garu | | |
| 1998
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| 1998
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| 1998
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| 1999
|Film Nagar | | |
| 2000
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| 2000
|Srimathi |Kannada Film | |
| 2002 | {{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-vvs.html|title=Combining art with a cause|work=The Hindu|via=Idlebrain.com|access-date=27 March 2024|archive-date=17 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231117184750/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-vvs.html|url-status=live}} |
| 2003
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| 2004
|Deeksha | | |
| 2004
|Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | | |
| 2007
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| 2008
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| 2011
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| 2011
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| 2014
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| 2017
|Latchi | | |
| 2019
|Screenplay | |
Director
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Film |
| 1988
|Kallu |
| 1989
|Artha Nadam |
Screenplay
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!Year !Film |
| 2004
|Deeksha |
| 1988 |
| 1989
|Artha Nadam |
Short films
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!Year !Film !Notes |
| 2015
|Colour Of Darkness |World Shortest Film |
| 2015
|Prerana | |
| 2015
|Pallaki | |
| 2017
|Amma Korika | |
Documentary films
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!Year !Film !Director !Channel !Notes !Awards |
| 1999
|100 Rare Arts Of Andhrapradesh | | |Produced By Dept. of Culture | |
| 2000
|Hidden Tresures |Arnie Shirin | | |
| |A Man Of Cinema
| |Life Of LV Prasad | |
| |Harvesting Girl Child
| | | |
| |Surabhi- The Stage
| |National And State Award Winning Anthrology |
| |Making oF Haleem- Pista House
| | | |
| |Can I Go To School
|Rama Krishna | |Doc On AIDS | |
| 2005
|lion Club International 324 C5 |MV Raghu | | | |
Television works
As film Academician
| class="wikitable"
|+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
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|+ !Year !Organization !Film !Notes |
| 1986
|Cinematography |
| 1986
|Cine Technicians Association Chennai |Technician of the year "L.V.Prasad Award" Excellency in cinematography |
| 1989
|Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film |Bronzee |
| 1989
|Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director |Debut Director |
| 1989
|Best Director |
| 1989
|Kala Sagar, Chennai |Best Director Award |
| 1989
|Director of the year – K.V.Reddy Award |
| 1989
|T Krishna memorial Award, Ongole |Director of the year -T Krishna memorial Award |
As OPERATIVE CAMERAMAN
| class="wikitable"
|+ !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
| class="wikitable"
|+ !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 |
References
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Category:Filmfare Awards South winners
Category:Telugu film directors
Category:Telugu film cinematographers
Category:Cinematographers from Andhra Pradesh
Category:Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh
Category:Telugu film producers
Category:20th-century Indian people