K. Raghavendra Rao
| K. Raghavendra Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao Kolavennu, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sarala |
| Children |
Prakash Kovelamudi, Madhavi |
| Relatives |
K. S. Prakash Rao (father) Kovelamudi Bapayya (brother) Prakash Kovelamudi (son) Shobu Yarlagadda (son in law) |
K. Raghavendra Rao (born Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao), popularly known as Darsakendra, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and choreographer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, few Bollywood and Kannada films. He has garnered seven state Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards South, and two CineMAA Awards. Rao has directed films across multiple genres like romantic comedy, fantasy, melodrama, action and romance films.
The 1988 action film, Aakhari Poratam, was premiered at the 12th International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. In 1992, he directed the melodrama Gharana Mogudu, premiered at the 1993 International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section, which became the first Telugu film to gross over ₹ 10 crore at the box office. Next he directed the instant hit Allari Priyudu, which was also premiered at the 1994 International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section.
In 1997, he scripted and directed the historical biographical film, Annamayya which won two National Film Awards, was also premiered at the 1998 International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. Subsequently he directed, critically acclaimed devotional films like Sri Manjunatha (2001), Sri Ramadasu (2006), Pandurangadu (2008), and Shirdi Sai (2013), which received several state Nandi Awards.
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