Hanu Raghavapudi
Hanumanth Rao Raghavapudi is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu-language films. He made his directorial debut with Andala Rakshasi and went onto direct films such as Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gaadha, LIE, Padi Padi Leche Manasu, and Sita Ramam .
Hanu Raghavapudi | |
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Born | Hanumanth Rao Raghavapudi Khammam, Telangana
Kothagudem, Telangana, India |
Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
Years active | 2002 - present |
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 film Sita Ramam starring Dulquer Salman. It is a period drama set in 1964, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies.[3]
Filmography
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Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2012 | Andala Rakshasi | [4] | |
2016 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | ||
2017 | LIE | ||
2018 | Padi Padi Leche Manasu | ||
2022 | Sita Ramam | [6] |
References
- "Chitchat with Hanu Raghavapudi". Idlebrain. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- "SS Rajamouli buys shares in 'Andala Rakshasi'". IBN. 26 July 2012. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- "Dulquer Salmaan to play Lieutenant Ram in Hanu Raghavapudi's period film". India Today. 28 July 2020.
- "Andala Rakshasi — Love, sunny side down". The Hindu. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- "My cinematic grammar is more effective in Padi Padi Leche Manasu". The Indian Express. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- "Sita Ramam glimpse: Rashmika Mandanna's Afreen is on a mission to make Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur win". 10 April 2022.