Rakendu Mouli
Rakendu Mouli | |
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| Born | Rakendu Mouli Vennelakanti[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1996; 2012–present |
| Parent(s) | Vennelakanti (father) |
Rakendu Mouli Vennelakanti is an Indian lyricist, actor, singer, and dialogue writer who works in Telugu films. He is the son of Telugu lyricist Vennelakanti.
Career[]
Mouli made his debut as an actor with Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante (2015) in which he played the lead role.[2][3] In 2016, he played Naga Chaitanya's friend in Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo.[4] He played supporting roles in Kirrak Party, a Telugu remake of the Kannada film Kirik Party, and played one of the lead roles in My Dear Marthandam (2018). In 2019, he made his Tamil debut with Enai Noki Paayum Thota, where he played Dhanush's friend.[5]
He made his Telugu debut as a lyricist with Andala Rakshasi and garnered acclaim for the song "Manasu Palike".[3] He wrote the lyrics for four of the five songs in Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019).[6]
Personal life[]
His father, Vennelakanti, is a lyricist and his brother Shashank Vennelakanti is a dialogue writer.[5][7]
Discography[]
- Film songs
- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
- (D) indicates dubbed version.
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | |
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| 1996 | Topi Raja Sweety Roja |  |
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| 2012 | Andala Rakshasi | |
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| 2013 | Biriyani (D) | |
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| Chirunavvula Chirujallu (D) | |
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| 2014 | Happy New Year (D) | |
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| 2015 | Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | |
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| Rakshasudu (D) | |
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| Jayasurya (D) | |
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| Nava Manmadhudu (D) | |
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| 2016 | Kotikokkadu (D) | |
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| Kaashmora (D) | |
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| Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | |
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| 2017 | Yamudu 3 (D) | |
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| Gajendrudu (D) | |
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| Marakathamani (D) | |
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| 2018 | Gang (D) | |
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| Rangula Ratnam | |
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| Kirrak Party | |
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| Nawab (D) | |
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| Sarkar (D) | |
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| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam (D) | |
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| Rakshasudu | |
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| Whistle (D) | |
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| Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | |
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| Vijay Sethupathi (D) | |
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| Thoota (D) | |
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| Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru | |
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| Mathu Vadalara | |
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| 2020 | Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra (D) | |
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Independent songs
- Marvel Anthem (2019): Telugu version lyrics[8]
- Nene Lekunte (2020)[9]
Filmography[]
Acting roles[]
Feature films[]
- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | Arjun | |
| 2016 | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Mahesh | |
| 2018 | Kirrak Party | Arjun | |
| 2018 | My Dear Marthandam | Surya | |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Vasanth | Tamil film |
| 2020 | Anukunnadi Okati Ayinadi Okati | Rakendu Mouli | Cameo appearance |
| 2021 | Super Over | Vasu | Released on Aha |
| 2021 | Sundari | Ritesh | |
| 2021 | Senapati | Hussain | Aha film. |
| 2021 | Pallevaasi | Delayed film | |
| 2021 | Kaadhal | Delayed film |
Television[]
| Year | Series | Role | Language | Platform | Notes |
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| 2016 | Ctrl alt del | Gowtham | Tamil | YouTube | |
| 2018 | Pelli Gola 2 | Gurram Gangadhar | Telugu | Viu | Cameo appearance |
| 2018 | Ee Office lo | Hari Kiran | Telugu | Viu | Antagonist |
| 2019 | What's up Panimanishi/Velaikari | Natraj 'Natti/Nats' | Telugu/Tamil | Zee5 | Lead, dialogue writer |
| Virgin @ 27 | Srinu | Telugu | Watcho | Lead | |
| 2020 | Ee office lo 2 | Hari Kiran | Telugu | Viu | Cameo appearance |
Short films[]
| Year | Short film | Role | Language | Platform | Notes |
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| 2014 | Aa Pilla Perenti | Sandy | Telugu | YouTube | |
| 2020 | Aarambam | Vidyadhar | Telugu | Youtube | Mini movie |
Dialogue writer[]
- (2017) (webseries): Telugu dubbed version
- What's up Panimanishi (2019) (webseries)
- Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra (2020): Telugu dubbed version
- Senapathi (2021)
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Song | Result | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Mirchi Music Awards South | Best Upcoming Lyricist – Telugu | Andala Rakshasi | "Manasu Palike" | Won | [10] |
References[]
- ^ "11 actors tell us what it takes to be a supporting actor". The Hindu. 21 September 2018.
- ^ "Lyricist Rakendu Mouli turns hero - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Challenging sterotypes". The Hindu. January 5, 2015.
- ^ "Acting, writing, singing: Rakendu does it all in SSS - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Rakendu to debut as hero with a crime-comedy - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Music Review: Meeku Maathrame Cheptha - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (September 22, 2018). "In the eye of the storm". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Marvel's swansong". The New Indian Express. 10 April 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Revanth, Rakendu lend voice for social media stars". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Mirchi Music Awards South 2012 - Telugu cinema news". idlebrain.com.
External links[]
- Living people
- Telugu-language lyricists
- Indian lyricists