Raghava Lawrence
Biography
Raghava Lawrence is an Indian choreographer who has also appeared in films as an actor, director, composer and playback singer. After making his debut as a choreographer in 1993, he began looking for acting opportunities. He began his career as an actor in 1998, in a Telugu film, aged 22. He adopted the name "Lawrence" in 2001, and worked for many prominent actors and directors in Tamil cinema throughout his career. He got his breakthrough with Telugu film Style and then Muni. Lawrence is also known for his intricate hip-hop and westernised dance moves and has won 4 Filmfare Awards and 3 Nandi Awards for best choreography. In 2015, after the death of former Indian president A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Lawrence set up a charity trust in his name and donated 1 crore to it. Lawrence had brain tumor when he was a child and rarely went to school. He got cured after his mother went to a temple of Raghavendra Swami and Lawrence strongly believes that it was Raghavendra Swami who cured him of his tumour.He became an ardent devotee of the deity and added its name to his name.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (48)
Jigarthanda DoubleX
as Allius Ceasar
2023
Chandramukhi 2
as Pandiyan / Sengottayan
2023
Rudhran
as Rudhran
2023
Laxmii
Director (Directing)
2020
Kanchana 3
as Raghava and Kaali
2019
Sivalinga
as Shivalingeswaran
2017
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
as Shivakumar IPS (Shivaraj Pandi)
2017
Khaidi No. 150
Choreographer (Crew)
2017
Kalpana 2
Story (Writing)
2016
Kanchana 2
as Raghavaa
2015
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
as Guest Appearance
2014
Rebel
Director (Directing)
2012
Kalpana
Writer (Writing)
2012
Kanchana
as Raghava
2011
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
as Singam
2010
Rajadhi Raja
as Raja
2009
Kuselan
Choreographer (Crew)
2008
Paandi
as Pandi
2008
Don
as Raghava / Jadhav
2007
Billa
Choreographer (Crew)
2007
Muni
as Ganesh
2007
Sivaji: The Boss
Choreographer (Crew)
2007
Style
as Raghava
2006
Andarivaadu
as Special Appearance in song
2005
Bunny
Choreographer (Crew)
2005
Mass
as Cameo
2004
Thendral
2004
Andhrawala
as Special appearance in the song "Naire Naire"
2004
Satyam
as Cameo
2003
Thirumalai
as Cameo
2003
Puthiya Geethai
as Special Appearance in "Annamalai" Song
2003
Okkadu
Choreographer (Crew)
2003
Style
as vetrivel
2002
Baba
as Special Appearance in "Maya Maya" Song
2002
Varushamellam Vasantham
as Special Appearance on song "Naan Ready"
2002
Arputham
2002
Paarthale Paravasam
as Azhagu
2001
Vamsi
Choreographer (Crew)
2000
Parthen Rasithen
as Gaja's Henchman
2000
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
Yuvaraju
Choreographer (Crew)
2000
Amarkalam
as Special appearance in the song "Kaalam Kalikalam"
1999
Master
Choreographer (Crew)
1997
Akka! Bagunnava?
1996
Aunty
as special appearance as dancer in Aunty title song
1995
Chinna Madam
as Dancer
1994
Gentleman
as Special Appearance
1993
Chirunavvula Varamistava
1993