M. V. Raghu is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.In 1988, he has directed the neo-realistic film Kallu,which has received many awards including state awards and has garnered special mention from the CBFC Jury. Jury Member for Nandi Film Awards 2001 and 2017. Also Known As "Kallu Raghu" in Telugu Film Industry. After completing B.Sc Degree from SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College, Vijayawada. He Joined Govt. College Of Fine Arts and Graduated in Diploma in Photography. He assisted for many films in Vijaya- Vauhini Studios, Chennai in 1975. During that period as Camera Assistant And Focus Assistant, He worked for several cinematographers. He assisted to Marcus Bartley( DOP Maya Bazar), P.L.Rai ( Lavakusa fame), M.A.Rehman, G.K Ramu, Maruthi Rao, P.S.Sevaraj Babu Bhai Mistry, Ravikanth Nagaich, Malli Irani, K.S.Prasad, A.Vincent, P.N.Sundatam, Ramachandra Babu, Ashok Kumar, Balu Mahendra...etc.

Mogamaharaju(1983),Vimukthikosam(1983), Kotha Dampathulu(1984),Siitara(1984), Mahanagaramlo Mayagaadu(1984), Tella Gulabilu(1984),Yeduruleni Monagallu(1984) Bharyamani(1984),Dongallo Dora(1985), Anveshana(1985),Kongu Mudi(1985) America Alludu(1985),Preminchu Pelladu(1985), Sirivennela(1986),Swathi Muthyam(1986), Alapana(1986), Bharma Rudrulu(1986), Guru Brahma(1986),Sansar(1987), Bada Admi(1987),Premayanam(1988), Raga Lila(1988),Hush Gup Chup(1988), Nyaniki Shiksha (1988),Indra Dhanassu(1988), Kallu(1988),Angni Keratalu(1988), O Bharya Kadha(1988),Artha Nadam(1989), Neti Dourjanyam(1990), Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai(1990), April 1 Vidudhala(1991), Detective Naarada(1992), Chittemma Mogudu(1993), Palanati Pourusham(1994), Soggadi Pellam(1996),Collector Garu(1997), Khaidi Gaaru(1998),Rayudu(1998), W/O V.Varaprasad(1998),Film Nagar(1999), Uncle(2000),Srimathi(2000),Gol Maal(2003), Deeksha(2003), Kocham touch lo unte cheputhanu(2007), Bhajantreelu(2007),Somberi(2008), Coffee bar(2011),Kshetram(2011), Thanu Monne Vellipoyindi(2014), Latchi(2017),Screenplay(2019).

Dean of Academics, FTIH, (Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad) 2021-Present Consultant, HOD, Cinematography - Annapurna College of Film and Media ( ACFM ) HOD, Cinematography, RamaNaidu Film School / 2017-18. HOD, Cinematography, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad )/ 2019-19 HOD Cinematography, RAFT ( Ramoji Academy of Film and Television )2010 Founder Director - M.V.Raghu Film School of Cinematography, Visakhapatnam /2014 -2016. Previously: Guest Faculty, HCU ( Hyderabad Central University ) Guest Faculty - Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University Guest Faculty - Madhu Film Institute, Hyderabad. Conducted nearly 12 "Script to Screen" Film Making Workshops in different cities and Towns. Vice President - Hyderabad Film Club 1999 to 2013 Festival Organiser, HIFF (Hyderabad International Film Festival), Edition 1 & 2 Dean of Academics, FTIH ( Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad ) / 2021- Present.

Director

Kallu(1988),
Artha Nadam(1989).

Screenplay

Deeksha(2004),
Kallu(1988),
Artha Nadam(1989).

As Operative Cameraman

1980-Gopala Rao Gari Ammaye 1980-Gutlloni Rama Chilaka 1980-Samsara Bhandam 1981-Pakkinti Ammaye 1981-Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu 1981-Je Ghantalu 1981-MuddaMandaram 1982-Malle Pandiri 1982-Naalugu Sthambhalaata 1982-Jaggu 1983-Nelavanka 1983-Rendu Jadala Sita

As Assistant Cameraman

1976-Bhaktha Kannappa 1976-Siri Siri Muvva 1977-Ramvha Urvasi Menaka 1977-Yedureetha 1977-Jeevana Thiralu 1977-Maa Iddari Katha 1977-Amara Deepam 1978-Vichitra Jivitham 1978-Rama Krishnulu 1978-Kaliyuga Street 1978-Kumar Raaja 1979-Bangaru Chellelu 1979-Kotha Alludu 1980-Sivamethina Satyam 1980-Sita Ramulu 1981-Puli Bidda