Rakendu Mouli
Rakendu Mouli | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Parent | Vennelakanti (father) |
Rakendu Mouli is an Indian lyricist, actor, singer, and dialogue writer who works in Telugu-language and Telugu-language dubbed films.
Career
He made his debut as an actor with Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante (2015) in which he played the lead role.[1][2] In 2016, he played Naga Chaitanya's friend in Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo.[3] Mouli 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.[4]
He made his Telugu debut as a lyricist with Andala Rakshasi and garnered acclaim for the song "Manasu Palike".[2] He wrote the lyrics for four of the five songs in Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019).[5]
Personal life
His father, Vennelakanti, is a lyricist and his brother Shashank Vennelakanti is a dialogue writer.[4][6]
Filmography
- Film songs
- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
| 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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| Aata | |
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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 | Darbar (D) | |
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| Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra (D) | |
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- Independent songs
- "Nene Lekunte" (2020)[7]
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2015 | Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | Arjun | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Mahesh | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Kirrak Party | Arjun | Telugu | |
| What's Up Panimanishi | Natraj | Telugu | Web series | |
| What's Up Velakkari | Tamil | |||
| My Dear Marthandam | Telugu | |||
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Vasanth | Tamil |
As dialogue writer
- Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra (2020)
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 | [8] |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Revanth, Rakendu lend voice for social media stars". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Mirchi Music Awards South 2012 - Telugu cinema news". idlebrain.com.