Made his directorial debut with Babu (1975), a love story starring Sobhan Babu and Vanisri.
Received two Nandi Awards each for Pelli Sandadi (1996) and Annamayya (1998) - both times for Best Director and also in the Best Choreographer and Best Feature Film category, respectively.
Was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South in 2002.
In 2009 he was awarded the B.N. Reddy National Award for his lifetime achievements in Indian cinema.
Is a member of the Annapurna International School of Film and Media advisory board.
K. Raghavendra Rao
May 23, 1942 (age 82)
Kolavennu, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Made his directorial debut with Babu (1975), a love story starring Sobhan Babu and Vanisri.
Received two Nandi Awards each for Pelli Sandadi (1996) and Annamayya (1998) - both times for Best Director and also in the Best Choreographer and Best Feature Film category, respectively.
Was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South in 2002.
In 2009 he was awarded the B.N. Reddy National Award for his lifetime achievements in Indian cinema.
Is a member of the Annapurna International School of Film and Media advisory board.