Hanumanth "Hanu" Rao Raghavapudi is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. Hanu is best known for directing the notable romantic drama Sita Ramam (2022). His next film is with Prabhas, titled Fauji.
Hanu Raghavapudi | |
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| Born | Hanumanth Rao Raghavapudi Kothagudem, Telangana, India |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
Early life and career
editRaghavapudi 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, a period drama set in 1964, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies.[3]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| 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 | Won : Filmfare Critics Award for Best Telugu Film | [6] |
| TBA | Fauji † |
References
edit- ^ a b "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.
- ^ https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2023/telugu/winners [bare URL]