Hanu Raghavapudi
Hanu Raghavapudi in 2022
Born
Hanumanth Rao Raghavapudi

Khammam, Kothagudem, Telangana, India
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
Years active2002 - present

Hanumanth Rao Raghavapudi is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut with Andala Rakshasi and went on to direct films such as Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gaadha, LIE, Padi Padi Leche Manasu, and Sita Ramam.

Early life and career

Raghavapudi hails from Kothagudem of Telangana. He studied up to graduation there and completed his MCA in Hyderabad.[1]

He worked as an assistant director for movies Aithe, Okkadunnadu and as associate director for Anukokunda Oka Roju with director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti.[1] He made his debut with Andala Rakshasi,[2] and also directed the short film, I Am Famous along with feature films Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gaadha, LIE and Padi Padi Leche Manasu.

In 2022, Raghavpudi directed the film Sita Ramam starring Dulquer Salman. It is a period drama set in 1964, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies.[3]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Notes Ref.
2012 Andala Rakshasi [4]
2016 Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha
2017 LIE
2018 Padi Padi Leche Manasu

[5]

2022 Sita Ramam [6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Chitchat with Hanu Raghavapudi". Idlebrain. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  2. ^ "SS Rajamouli buys shares in 'Andala Rakshasi'". IBN. 26 July 2012. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Dulquer Salmaan to play Lieutenant Ram in Hanu Raghavapudi's period film". India Today. 28 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Andala Rakshasi — Love, sunny side down". The Hindu. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  5. ^ "My cinematic grammar is more effective in Padi Padi Leche Manasu". The Indian Express. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Sita Ramam glimpse: Rashmika Mandanna's Afreen is on a mission to make Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur win". 10 April 2022.

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