Raghu Kunche
Indian singer and composer
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Raghu Kunche is an Indian music composer, singer and actor who works in Telugu films and television shows. He is a recipient of five Nandi Awards.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 13 June |
| Origin | Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | Music composer, producer, singer, actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Career
Raghu Kunche is an Indian music director, playback singer, actor, movie producer, voice actor, and television presenter who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He began his singing career in 2000 with the film Bachi and has since recorded many songs for Telugu films. Kunche made his debut as a music director with the 2009 film Bumper Offer, which received both commercial success and critical acclaim.
Over the course of his career, he has received six Nandi Awards in various categories, including music composition, playback singing, acting, voice acting, and television anchoring. Before establishing himself in the music industry, Kunche worked as a television anchor and Voice actor .
In recent years, he has also gained recognition as a lead actor, portraying a variety of roles including hero, villain, and character roles in Telugu cinema.
Discography
Music composer
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Bumper Offer | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Aha Naa Pellanta | ||
| Daggaraga Dooramga | |||
| 2012 | Devudu Chesina Manushulu | ||
| 2015 | Ladies & Gentlemen | ||
| Dongaata | 1 song only | ||
| Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu | 1 song only | ||
| 2016 | Viraat | Kannada | |
| Nayaki | Telugu | Songs only | |
| Nayagi | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | C/O Godavari | Telugu | |
| 2018 | 47 Days | Also producer | |
| 2019 | Raagala 24 Gantallo | ||
| 2020 | Palasa 1978 | ||
| 2021 | Crazy Uncles | ||
| 2022 | Batch | ||
| Niku Naku Pellanta Tom Tom Tom | |||
| 2024 | We Love Bad Boys | ||
| 2026 | Gedela Raju Kakinada Taluka |
Singer
| Year | Work | Song | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bachi | "Lachmi Lachmi" | Chakri | |
| 2001 | Mrugaraju | "Hangama Hangama" | Mani Sharma | |
| 2002 | Idiot | "Jai Veeranjaneya" | Chakri | |
| 2005 | Pandemkodi (D) | Vonivesina Deepavali | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2007 | Desamuduru | "Golapetti" | Chakri | |
| 2008 | Neninthe | "Oh I Miss You" | Chakri | |
| 2009 | Bumper Offer | "Yenduke Ravanamma" | Himself | |
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Raye Raye | M. M. Keeravani | |
| 2011 | Aha Naa Pellanta | "Chinukularali" | Himself | |
| Daggaraga Dooramga | "Manasu Manasu Mari Daggaraga" | |||
| 2012 | Devudu Chesina manushulu | "Subba Lakshmi" "Devuda Devuda" |
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| 2014 | Sikander (D) | "Ek Do Teen Char" | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Chikkadu Dorakadu (D) | "Neelo Gundala" | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
| 2015 | Ladies and Gentlemen | "Social Network Andi Babu" | Himself | |
| Ladies and Gentlemen | "First Time Ammaayi Palakarimputho" | |||
| Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu | "Tingu Tingu Rangadu" | Achu Rajamani | ||
| 2016 | Viraat | "Gandasu Safety Pin" | Himself | Kannada film |
| 2019 | Ragala 24 Gantallo | "Rebba Isha Rebba" | ||
| 2020 | 47 Days | "Kanupapale" | ||
| Palasa 1978 | "Nakkileesu Golusu" | |||
| 2022 | Madhi | "Sirimallave DJ" | P.V.R. Raja | |
| 2024 | Harom Hara | "Murugudi Maaya" | Chaitan Bharadwaj | |
| 2025 | Mad Square | "Balugani Intilona" | Bheems Ceciroleo |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bachi | Raghu | |
| Nuvvu Vasthavani | |||
| 2001 | Itlu Sravani Subramanyam | ||
| 2002 | Holi | Sekhar | |
| Adrustam | Groom | ||
| 2015 | Ladies & Gentlemen | Himself | Special appearance; also music director |
| Ouija | Dheeraj | Kannada film | |
| 2020 | Palasa 1978 | Gurumurthy | |
| Disco Raja | Cameo | ||
| 2021 | Kshana Kshanam | ||
| Guduputani | |||
| 2022 | Maa Nanna Naxalite | Kondarudra Seetharamayya | Lead role[1] |
| Rudraveena | Lalappa | ||
| Bomma Blockbuster | Nagabhushanm | ||
| 2023 | Hidimba | Duryodhan | |
| 2024 | Krishnamma | ACP Vijay Kumar | |
| Operation Raavan | |||
| Balu Gani Talkies | Chennakesavulu | [2] | |
| 2025 | Sri Sri Sri Raja Vaaru | D'Souza | |
| 2026 | Devagudi | ||
| Gedela Raju Kakinada Taluka | Gedela Raju |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Santhi Nivasam | ETV | |
| Yours Lovingly | Presenter | ||
| Post Box No 1562 | |||
| Navaragam | |||
| Antyakshari | |||
| Sanghu Bhala | |||
| Aataina Patina | |||
| 2023 | Super Singer | Mentor/Judge | Star Maa |
| Dhootha | Chakravarthy Veerula | Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2025 | Vikkatakavi | Raghupathi | ZEE5 |
| 2026 | Veerabhadruni Rahasyam | Yoganandam[3] |
Dubbing artist
- Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu (2003) for Rajesh Krishnan[4]
Awards and nominations
He has won five Nandi Awards as an actor, singer, music director, a dubbing artist and an anchor.[5]
Other awards for films:
- 2009 - Santhosham Best playback singer Award for Nenithe
- 2010- Ap State Govt Nandi award for Best Music director - Bumper Offer
- 2010 - Mirchi Music Awards South for Best Upcoming Music Director - BUMPER OFFER
- 2010 - Big fm - Best upcoming Music director for Bumper Offer
- 2010 - Santhosham - best Music Director award for Bumper Offer
- 2010 - Cine Goers - Best Music director For Bumper Offer
- 2015 - Nominated - IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Telugu - Dongaata
- 2021 - Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Telugu - Palasa 1978
- 2021 - Mirchi Music awards - for Best music Director - Palasa 1978
- 2021 - Santhosham - Music Director Award for Palasa 1978