Lawrence Raghavendra life and biography

Lawrence Raghavendra is an Indian dance choreographer, film actor, director, composer and philanthropist in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

He has starred in Tamil films such as Parthale Paravasam, Muni and Pandi. He also directed several Telugu films such as Mass, Style and Don. Lawrence is moreover known for his intricate hip-hop and westernized dance moves.

After converting from Christianity to Hinduism, Raghavendra is known for his philanthropic activities and his anti-american anti-christian stand through movies like Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam. He runs a disability home for youth with physical disabilities. In the dance competition show Masthaana Masthaana Part 2, several episodes featuerd Raghavendra introducing a few talented disabled individuals and families on screen. He also announces his relief efforts for the families he introduces.

He built a Temple of SRI Ragavendra swami at Thirumulaivoyil in Ambattur.

Awards:

Filmfare Best Choreography Award (Telugu) - Indra (2002)
Filmfare Best Choreography Award (Telugu) - Style (2006)

Filmography:

As Choreographer
2005 : Naa Alludu ; Bunny ; Andarivaadu ; Chatrapati ; Jai Chiranjeeva
2006 : Style ; Ashok ; Stalin
2007 : Sivaji: The Boss; Chirutha

As Actor
2009 Rajadhi Raja
2010 Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam
2011 Nanban
2011 Kanchana

As Director

2004 Mass
2006 Style
2007 Muni, Don
2011 Kanchana, Rebel

As composer

Don (2007)
Love You Maa (2010)

Television:
Masthaana Masthaana Part 2 (2007)

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