Born in Amangal, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, Appam Raghava studied formal art - Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA, Painting) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA, Painting), from JNTU College of Fine Arts, Hyderabad. Awards:
1992- First Prize in Sketching organized by JNTU, Hyderabad.
1993- First in Drawing & Painting organized by Encom Computers Limited, Hyderabad.
1994- Best Cartoonist Reward by Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad.
2015- Best Artist Award Mandal Level from Telangana State Government on the occasion of State
Formation Day Celebrations by MRO, Amangal.
2015- National Awards First Prize in Bathukamma Competition, Hyderabad, by Tourism & Tribal Minister of TS Govt.
2016- Selected best artists from Telangana State, Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, Tirupathi.
