Gopichand Lagadapati

Gopichand Lagadapati
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, screenwriter
Websitewww.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

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

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

Films

Key
† 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

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

  1. ^ Jeevi. "Anand". IdleBrain. Archived from the original on 10 October 2007. Retrieved 15 October 2004.
  2. ^ Jeevi. "Miss Medhavi indeed". idle Brain. Archived from the original on 29 January 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2008. [unreliable source?]
  3. ^ Amar, Synergy. "Dr. Sanagaiah Lagadapati". Engage Guru. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
  4. ^ Ap Legislature, Library. "6th AndhraPradesh Legislature Members". AP Legislature. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  5. ^ 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?]
  6. ^ jalapathy G. "Poor plot makes this film uninteresting". Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
  7. ^ Jeevi. "Usa schedule". Archived from the original on 30 June 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
  8. ^ Tollywood. "A story that brings the fading Indian traditions". AllindiaSite. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
  9. ^ 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?]
  10. ^ Fully Hyderabad. "Mr.Medhavi has intelligent screenplay". Archived from the original on 28 December 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
  11. ^ "Mister Medhavi with 70% occupancy". Great Andhra. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013. [unreliable source?]
  12. ^ "Things bad with mr.medhavi in Detroit & Chicago". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013. [unreliable source?]
  13. ^ Film critic. "Amateur attempt by film makers". Bharatwaves. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2005. [unreliable source?]
  14. ^ Telugu Critics. "A-Romantic-Family-Drama". Bharatwaves. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013. [unreliable source?]
  15. ^ Tollywood News (28 January 2008). "Mr Medhavi Review". Entertainment.oneindia. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  16. ^ Aparna Mudi. "A chain weak in all its links!". ZeeNews. Archived from the original on 9 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  17. ^ GreatAndhra (9 May 2021). "Manasa Ninnala From Kottaga Rekkalocchena".