Rakendu Mouli

Rakendu Mouli Vennelakanti is an Indian lyricist, singer, dialogue writer and actor who works in Telugu cinema. He is the son of Telugu lyricist Vennelakanti.

Career Mouli worked as assistant director for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu and Janda Pai Kapiraju. He made his debut as an actor with Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante (2015) in which he played the lead role. In 2016, he played Naga Chaitanya's friend in Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo. He 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.

He made his Telugu debut as a lyricist with Andala Rakshasi (2012) and garnered acclaim for the song "Manasu Palike".

Personal life Mouli's father, Vennelakanti, was a lyricist and his brother Shashank Vennelakanti is a dialogue writer.

Filmography

Film All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.

As lyricist All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.

Dubbed films

Television Short films All Short films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted. Dialogue writer As I'm Suffering from Prema (2017) (webseries); Telugu dubbed version What's up Panimanishi (2019) (webseries) Khaidi (2019); Telugu dubbed version Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra (2020); Telugu dubbed version Sulthan (2021); Telugu dubbed version Senapathi (2021) MenToo (2023) Animal (2023); Telugu dubbed version Mahavatar Narsimha (2025); Telugu dubbed version (co-writer) Coolie (2025); Telugu dubbed version

Discography Film songs All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted. (D) indicates dubbed version.

Independent songs

Marvel Anthem (2019): Telugu version lyrics Nene Lekunte (2020) Rowdy Pattasu (2021): Telugu Version lyrics

Awards and nominations + List of Rakendu Mouli awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2012 Mirchi Music Awards South Best Upcoming Lyricist Telugu "Manasu Palike" from Andala Rakshasi