Gopichand Lagadapati Explained

Gopichand Lagadapati
Nationality:Indian
Occupation: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

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

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 Anand Ram
2005 Rendella Tharuvatha Vamsi [13]
2006 Indian Beauty Vishal [14]
2008 Mr. MedhaviExecutive producer[15]
2013 Zanjeer
Thoofan		Assistant director[16]
2014 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeevi. Anand. IdleBrain. 15 October 2004. 10 October 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071010113624/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-anand.html. live.
  2. Web site: Jeevi. Miss Medhavi indeed. idle Brain. 26 January 2008. 29 January 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080129060134/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-mrmedhavi.html. live.
  3. Web site: Amar. Synergy. Dr. Sanagaiah Lagadapati. Engage Guru. 29 September 2013. 12 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131012061221/http://www.engageguru.com/Dr.%20Lagadapati%20Sangaiah%20-12935-teacher-details.html. live.
  4. Web site: Ap Legislature. Library. 6th AndhraPradesh Legislature Members. AP Legislature. 29 September 2013. 12 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131012014538/http://www.aplegislature.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=1060e756-00a4-4b60-850e-d98fb5687bad&groupId=11343. live.
  5. Web site: Gudelli. Jalapathy. The film is said to have made around Rs 1.50 Crores but unlikely to recover the production costs. Telugu Cinema. 23 November 2013. 2 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235351/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movietrade/boxoffice_aug0405_printer.php. dead.
  6. Web site: jalapathy G. Poor plot makes this film uninteresting. 10 September 2013. 6 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131006003615/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/moviereviews/rendellataruvatha.php. dead.
  7. Web site: Jeevi. Usa schedule. 27 June 2008. 30 June 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080630064901/http://idlebrain.com/us/schedu/ontheotherside.html. dead.
  8. Web site: Tollywood. A story that brings the fading Indian traditions. AllindiaSite. 10 September 2013. 19 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130819043317/http://tollywood.allindiansite.com/previews/indian_beauty.html. dead.
  9. Web site: Tollywood Releases. The film intricately and delicately takes into the account the opinion of the Western world. Indiaglitz. 26 August 2006. 12 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161012154419/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/preview/8548.html. live.
  10. Web site: Fully Hyderabad. Mr.Medhavi has intelligent screenplay. 10 September 2013. 28 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121228114842/http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/mr.-medhavi/telugu/mr.-medhavi-movie-reviews-2095-2.html. live.
  11. Web site: Mister Medhavi with 70% occupancy. Great Andhra. 22 November 2013. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203010000/http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=5523&cat=&scat=4. live.
  12. Web site: Things bad with mr.medhavi in Detroit & Chicago. 22 November 2013. 2 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233800/http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=5563&cat=1&scat=4. live.
  13. Web site: Film critic. Amateur attempt by film makers. Bharatwaves. 30 July 2005. 4 October 2013. https://archive.today/20131004143345/http://www.bharatwaves.co.in/portal/modules/myReviews/detailfile.php?lid=149. dead.
  14. Web site: Telugu Critics. A-Romantic-Family-Drama. Bharatwaves. 10 September 2013. 6 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131006233032/http://www.bharatwaves.co.in/news/Indian-Beauty---A-Romantic-Family-Drama-2807.html. dead.
  15. Web site: Tollywood News. Mr Medhavi Review. 28 January 2008. Entertainment.oneindia. 10 September 2013. 6 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131006093842/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/reviews/2008/mr-medhavi-review-280108.html. live.
  16. Web site: Aparna Mudi. A chain weak in all its links!. ZeeNews. 7 September 2013. 9 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130909015223/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/zanjeer-review-a-dismal-take-on-the-old-classic_142240.htm. live.
  17. Web site: GreatAndhra. Manasa Ninnala From Kottaga Rekkalocchena . 9 May 2021.

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