Gopichand Lagadapati
Gopichand Lagadapati | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, screenwriter |
| Website | www.gopichandlagadapati.com |
Gopichand Lagadapati is an Indian actor, writer, director and producer. He made his acting debut in the Telugu film Anand,[1] directed by Sekhar Kammula, and debuted as a producer on the film Mr. Medhavi.[2]
Early life
[edit]Lagadapati was born in India. His father, Sangaiah Lagadapati,[3] is a Telugu professor. Lagadapati did his graduation in Hotel Management from a college affiliated with Osmania University, Hyderabad. His maternal grandfather Ramarao Bodduluri is a former Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature[4] from Jaggayyapet constituency.
Career
[edit]Lagadapati's first film as a lead actor is Rendella Tharuvatha, which received mixed responses and was a commercial failure at the box office.[5][6] He next appeared in an Indian English film, On the Other Side[7] which was released in US. The film was released with the name Indian Beauty[8] in Telugu.[9]
In 2007, Lagadapati produced his first film, Mr. Medhavi in 2007, released in 2008.[10] The film was critically acclaimed but remained a commercial failure at the box office.[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Anand | Ram | |
| 2005 | Rendella Tharuvatha | Vamsi | [13] |
| 2006 | Indian Beauty | Vishal | [14] |
| 2008 | Mr. Medhavi | — | Executive producer[15] |
| 2013 | Zanjeer Thoofan |
— | Assistant director[16] |
| 2014 | Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Steward | Also assistant director |
| 2022 | Virgin Story | Also lyricist & Creative Producer[17] |
Television shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Priya Nestam | Gopi | Also assistant director |
| 2004 | City Beats | — | Writer and director |
| 2008 | Blessing in Disguise | Rock | Also writer and assistant director |
| 2010 | Adventures in Odyssey | — | Assistant director |
References
[edit]- ^ Jeevi. "Anand". IdleBrain. Archived from the original on 10 October 2007. Retrieved 15 October 2004.
- ^ Jeevi. "Miss Medhavi indeed". idle Brain. Archived from the original on 29 January 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2008. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Amar, Synergy. "Dr. Sanagaiah Lagadapati". Engage Guru. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Ap Legislature, Library. "6th AndhraPradesh Legislature Members". AP Legislature. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ Gudelli, Jalapathy. "The film is said to have made around Rs 1.50 Crores but unlikely to recover the production costs". Telugu Cinema. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013. [unreliable source?]
- ^ jalapathy G. "Poor plot makes this film uninteresting". Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Jeevi. "Usa schedule". Archived from the original on 30 June 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
- ^ Tollywood. "A story that brings the fading Indian traditions". AllindiaSite. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Tollywood Releases. "The film intricately and delicately takes into the account the opinion of the Western world". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2006. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Fully Hyderabad. "Mr.Medhavi has intelligent screenplay". Archived from the original on 28 December 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
- ^ "Mister Medhavi with 70% occupancy". Great Andhra. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013. [unreliable source?]
- ^ "Things bad with mr.medhavi in Detroit & Chicago". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Film critic. "Amateur attempt by film makers". Bharatwaves. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2005. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Telugu Critics. "A-Romantic-Family-Drama". Bharatwaves. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Tollywood News (28 January 2008). "Mr Medhavi Review". Entertainment.oneindia. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ Aparna Mudi. "A chain weak in all its links!". ZeeNews. Archived from the original on 9 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ^ GreatAndhra (9 May 2021). "Manasa Ninnala From Kottaga Rekkalocchena".