[2] Raghava's notable works include films such as Thatha Manavadu (1973), Samsaram Sagaram (1974), Chaduvu Samskaram (1975), Toorpu Padamara (1976), Surya Chandrulu (1978), Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982), and Tarangini (1982).
[2] In addition to his work as a producer, Raghava played a crucial role in launching the careers of prominent directors like Dasari Narayana Rao and Kodi Ramakrishna.
His contributions to Telugu cinema were widely recognized, culminating in the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2009 for his lifelong service to the industry.
[4][3] At the age of eight, Raghava ran away from home following a fight with his father and joined the East India Film Company in Calcutta as a trolley puller for three years.
[3] After a few years, Raghava worked in various roles, including as an assistant to producer Motilal Chamria, and filmmaker Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu.
[4] Raghava secured a stable job working for the Maharaja of Mirzapur at Sobhanachala Studios, who produced films like Bheeshma (1944) and Palnati Yuddham (1947).
His expertise in multiple languages caught the attention of MGM Studios, who hired him as the production manager for the English-language film Tarzan Goes to India (1962).
He introduced filmmakers such as Dasari Narayana Rao (Thatha Manavadu), Kodi Ramakrishna (Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya), Rajasri (Chaduvu Samskaram), and others.