R. Rathnavelu

R. Rathnavelu, ISC
Rathnavelu in 2012
Born Raman Rathnavelu
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names Randy
Occupation Cinematographer
Years active 1997–present
Title ISC
Spouse(s) Hema Rathnavelu

R. Rathnavelu, ISC is an Indian cinematographer who has worked predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. His work in films such as Rangasthalam , Chiranjeevi Khaidi No. 150 , Nandha, Vaaranam Aayiram Enthiran, and 1: Nenokkadine fetched him wide recognition.[1] He has garnered two Filmfare Awards South, the Vijay Awards, the Tamil Nadu State Film Award, and the SIIMA Award for his works.[2][3]

Early life

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and completed the three year Diploma in Film Technology in cinematography from the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute.He assisted Cinematographer Abdul Rahman and then went on to assist Rajeev Menon.[4]

Filmography

YearFilmLanguageNotes
1997AravindhanTamil
1998SandhippomaTamil
1999SethuTamil
2001NandhaTamilFilmfare Award for Best Cinematographer - South
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer
2002BagavathiTamil
2003JayamTamil
2003ThirumalaiTamil
2004AryaTelugu
2004PerazhaganTamil
2005MaayaviTamil
2005February 14Tamil
2006CyanideKannada
2007JagadamTelugu
2008GaalipataKannada
2008Vaaranam AayiramTamilNominated—Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer
2010EnthiranTamilFilmfare Award for Best Cinematographer - South

Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer

2013DavidTamil
2013DavidHindi
2013HaridasTamil
20141-NenokkadineTeluguWon SIIMA Award for Best Cinematography - Telugu
2014LingaaTamil
2015Kumari 21FTelugu
2016BramhotsavamTelugu
2017Khaidi No. 150Telugu.
2018RangasthalamTelugu
2019Sye Raa Narasimha ReddyTelugu

References

  1. ↑ "I adore Rajinikanth: Rathnavelu". The Times of India.
  2. ↑ "Interview with R. Rathnavelu - Telugu cinema cinematographer".
  3. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi. "Khaidi No.150: Chiranjeevi returns in style".
  4. ↑ Krishnamoorthy, Suresh. "Light, camera and a lens to top it all".
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