K. Raghava
K. Raghava | |
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| Born | Kotipalli Raghava December 9, 1913 Kotipalli, East Godavari district, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | July 31, 2018 (aged 104) Hyderabad, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, stunt master, actor |
| Employer | Pratap Arts Productions |
| Spouse | Hamsarani |
| Children | Prasanthi, Pratap Mohan |
| Awards | Raghupathi Venkaiah Award |
Kotipalli Raghava (9 December 1913 – 31 July 2018), popularly known as K. Raghava, was an Indian film producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He began his career in the film industry during the silent film era and went on to become a prominent producer, eventually founding the production company Pratap Arts Productions. Over the course of his career, Raghava produced 30 films across multiple languages, including 28 in Telugu, one film each in Hindi and Tamil.
Raghava's notable works include films such as Thatha Manavadu (1973), Samsaram Sagaram (1974), Chaduvu Samskaram (1975), Toorpu Padamara (1976), Surya Chandrulu (1978), Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982), and Tarangini (1982). In addition to his work as a producer, Raghava played a crucial role in launching the careers of prominent directors like Dasari Narayana Rao and Kodi Ramakrishna. His contributions to Telugu cinema were widely recognized, culminating in the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2009 for his lifelong service to the industry.