Gopichand Lagadapati

Gopichand Lagadapati is an Indian actor, writer, director and producer. He made his acting debut in the Telugu film Anand, directed by Sekhar Kammula, and debuted as a producer on the film Mr. Medhavi.

Early life Lagadapati was born in India. His father, Sangaiah Lagadapati, is a Telugu professor. Lagadapati did his graduation in Hotel Management from a college affiliated with Osmania University, Hyderabad. His maternal grandfather Bodduluri Rama Rao is a former Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature 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. He next appeared in an Indian English film, On the Other Side which was released in US. The film was released with the name Indian Beauty in Telugu.

In 2007, Lagadapati worked on Mr. Medhavi as an executive producer in 2008. The film was critically acclaimed but remained a commercial failure at the box office.

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Notes 2004 Anand Ram 2005 Rendella Tharuvatha Vamsi 2006 Indian Beauty Vishal 2008 Mr. Medhavi Executive producer 2014 Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain Steward Also assistant director 2022 Virgin Story Also lyricist and creative producer

Television

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