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". He wrote the lyrics for four of the five songs in Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019).
Personal life
Mouli's father, Vennelakanti, was a lyricist and his brother Shashank Vennelakanti is a dialogue writer.
Film
All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
As lyricist
All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
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
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