K. V. Raju (1954 – 24 December 2021) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and dialogue writer who worked in Kannada cinema and Hindi cinema.[1]
K. V. Raju | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 |
| Died | 24 December 2021 Bengaluru, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, dialogue writer |
| Known for | Kannada cinema and Bollywood films |
He started his career in Kannada film industry in 1982 as an associate director in Baadada Hoo directed by his brother K. V. Jayaram and debuted as a director and scriptwriter in 1984 film Olave Baduku. He directed many acclaimed Kannada films in the 1980s and 1990s. He debuted in Hindi film industry in 1991 as the director of Indrajeet and his other two Hindi films are Udhaar Ki Zindagi and Khooni Jung.[2]
Raju died from a heart attack at his Rajaji Nagar residence in Bengaluru on 24 December 2021, at the age of 67.[2][3]
Selected filmography
editDirector
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Sangrama | |
| 1987 | Bandha Muktha | |
| 1988 | Navabharatha | |
| 1989 | Indrajith | |
| 1989 | Yuddha Kaanda | |
| 1991 | Sundarakanda | |
| 1991 | Kadana | |
| 1991 | Indrajeet | Hindi film |
| 1992 | Belli Modagalu | |
| 1992 | Belli Kalungura | |
| 1992 | Police Lockup | |
| 1993 | Abhijith | |
| 1993 | Bombat Hudga | |
| 1994 | Udhaar Ki Zindagi | Hindi film |
| 1994 | O Gandasare Neeveshtu Olleyavaru | |
| 1996 | Huliya | |
| 1997 | Yuddha | |
| 1998 | Number 1 | |
| 2001 | Prema Rajya | |
| 2001 | Rashtrageethe | |
| 2004 | Nija | |
| 2006 | Pandavaru |
Writer only
edit| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Shwetha Gulabi | ||
| 1986 | Hosa Neeru | ||
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | ||
| 1989 | Jayabheri | ||
| 1996 | Kempu Mugilu | ||
| 1997 | CBI Durga | ||
| 2001 | Avaran Bit Ivaran Bit Avar Yaaru | ||
| 2004 | Kalasipalya | ||
| 2004 | Bhagavan | ||
| 2008 | Gaja | ||
| 2010 | Shourya | ||
| 2010 | Deadly 2 | ||
| 2010 | Kari Chirathe | ||
| 2011 | Rajadhani | ||
| 2012 | Dashamukha | ||
| 2013 | Brindavana | ||
| 2014 | Ragini IPS | ||
| 2017 | Tiger Galli | ||
| 2019 | Kempegowda 2 |
References
edit- ^ "Noted Kannada film director K V Raju dies at 67". Press Trust of India.
- ^ a b Bangalore Mirror Bureau. "Veteran director KV Raju no more". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
- ^ "Veteran Kannada director K.V. Raju passes away". Indo-Asian News Service. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
External links
edit- K. V. Raju at the Book My Show
- K. V. Raju at IMDb