M. V. Raghu (born 5 October 1954) is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is mainly known for his collaborations with K. Vishwanath and Vamsy.

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, he worked as a camera and focus assistant for Marcus Bartley, P. L. Rai, 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. Sundaram, Ramachandra Babu, Ashok Kumar, and Balu Mahendra.

Filmography

Cinematography

YearFilmNotes
1983Maga Maharaju
Vimukthikosam
1984Kotha Dampathulu
Sitaara
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu
Tella Gulabilu
Yeduruleni Monagallu
Bharyamani
1985Dongallo Dora
Anveshana
Kongu Mudi
America Alludu
Preminchu Pelladu
1986Swathi Muthyam
SirivennelaA.P. State NANDI Award for Cinematography of the film ' SIRI VENNELA'
Aalaapana
Brahma Rudrulu
Guru Brahma
1987SansarHindi
Bada AdmiHindi Film, Unfinished
1988Premayanam
Raga Lila
Hush Gup Chup
Nyaniki Shiksha
Indra Dhanassu
KalluDebut 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.
Angni Keratalu
O Bharya Kadha
1989Artha Nadam
1990Neti Dourjanyam
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1991April 1 Vidudala
1992Detective Narada
1993Chittemma Mogudu
1994Palnati Pourusham
1996Soggadi Pellam
1997Collector Garu
1998Khaidi Garu
Raayudu
W/o V. Vara Prasad
1999Film Nagar
2000Uncle
SrimathiKannada Film
2002Vachina Vaadu Suryudu
2003Golmaal
2004Deeksha
2004Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
2007Bhajantrilu
2008Somberi
2011Koffi Bar
Kshetram
2014Vennello Hai Hai
2017Latchi
2019Screenplay

Director

YearFilm
1988Kallu
1989Artha Nadam

Screenplay

YearFilm
2004Deeksha
1988Kallu
1989Artha Nadam

Short films

YearFilmNotes
2015Colour Of DarknessWorld Shortest Film
2015Prerana
2015Pallaki
2017Amma Korika

Documentary films

YearFilmDirectorChannelNotesAwards
1999100 Rare Arts Of AndhrapradeshProduced By Dept. of Culture
2000Hidden TresuresArnie ShirinDiscovery
A Man Of CinemaKNT ShastriLife Of LV Prasad
Harvesting Girl ChildKNT Shastri
Surabhi- The StageKNT ShastriSurabhi TheatreNational And State Award Winning Anthrology
Making oF Haleem- Pista HouseKNT Shastri
Can I Go To SchoolRama KrishnaDoc On AIDS
2005lion Club International 324 C5MV Raghu

Television works

YearFilmLanguageChannelNotes
Srinivasa KalyanamKannadaETV Production
Prema KathegaluKannadaETV Production
VyuhaKannadaETV 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

YearOrganizationFilmNotes
1986Nandi Award Special JurySirivennelaCinematography
1986Cine Technicians Association ChennaiSirivennelaTechnician of the year "L.V.Prasad Award" Excellency in cinematography
1989Nandi Award for Third Best Feature FilmKalluBronzee
1989Nandi Award for Best First Film of a DirectorKalluDebut Director
1989Filmfare Award for TeluguKalluBest Director
1989Kala Sagar, ChennaiKalluBest Director Award
1989Uva Kala Vauhini, HyderabadKalluDirector of the year – K.V.Reddy Award
1989T Krishna memorial Award, OngoleKalluDirector of the year -T Krishna memorial Award

As Operative cameraman

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

As Assistant cameraman

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