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Music Director

Gender

Male

Birthday

13 June

Location

Andhra Pradesh, India

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Raghu Kunche

Biography

Raghu Kunche, born on June 13, 1975, in Gadarada, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, is a multifaceted Indian artist renowned for his contributions to Telugu cinema as a music composer, playback singer, actor, producer, lyricist, dubbing artist, and television presenter.

 

Career Highlights:

Playback Singing: Kunche's singing career commenced in 2000 with the Telugu film Bachi. Since then, he has lent his voice to over 1,000 songs in Telugu cinema, earning acclaim for tracks like "Enduke Ravanamma" from Bumper Offer and "Nakkileesu Golusu" from Palasa 1978.

 

Music Direction: He debuted as a music director with the 2009 film Bumper Offer, for which he received the Nandi Award for Best Music Director. His notable compositions include scores for films such as Aha Naa Pellanta (2011), Devudu Chesina Manushulu (2012), Ladies & Gentlemen (2015), and Palasa 1978 (2020).

 

Acting: Kunche has showcased his acting prowess in various films, including Bachi (2000), Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001), Palasa 1978 (2020), and Maa Nanna Naxalite (2022), where he played the lead role.

 

Television and Hosting: Beyond films, he has been a prominent television presenter, hosting shows like "Yours Lovingly," "Post Box No 1562," and "Navaragam." In 2023, he served as a mentor and judge on the Telugu music reality show Super Singer on Star Maa.

 

Awards and Recognitions:

Throughout his career, Raghu Kunche has garnered multiple accolades, including:

Five Nandi Awards across various categories, such as acting, singing, music direction, dubbing, and hosting.

 

The Santhosham Best Playback Singer Award for the song "Oh I Miss You" from Neninthe.

The Mirchi Music Award for Best Upcoming Music Director for Bumper Offer.

 

Nominations for the IIFA Award for Best Music Director – Telugu for Dongaata (2015) and the SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for Palasa 1978 (2021).