Velraj

Velraj
Born Velrajan
(1969-10-21) 21 October 1969
Thirunagar Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Film Director, Cinematographer
Years active 2003-present

R. Velraj is an Indian writer, director and cinematographer who primarily works in Tamil cinema.

Personal life

Velraj was born in a village called Koothiyar Kundu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He did his school in PKN Boys Higher Secondary School (Tirumangalam), and college in Madurai Sourastra College.

Career

At his early stage, he was associated with cinematographer Tirru and worked in several Tamil films as assistant cinematographer, notably Aalavandhan etc., also worked mainly in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films including Polladhavan, Aadukalam, Kandahar and Engeyum Eppodhum.

Filmography

As Cinematographer

YearTitleLanguageNotes
200223rd March 1931: ShaheedHindiRa Operator
2003SupariHindi
2006Phir Hera PheriHindi
2007Parattai Engira Azhagu SundaramTamil
PolladhavanTamilWinner, Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer
2008Kabhi Bhi Kahin BhiHindi
Malabar WeddingMalayalam
2010KandaharMalayalam
2011AadukalamTamilWinner, Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South
Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer

(Cameo appearance)

SiruthaiTamil
Engeyum EppodhumTamilWinner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer
20123Tamil
SavaariKannada
LeelaiTamil
2013Naan Rajavaga PogirenTamil
Ethir NeechalTamil
Udhayam NH4Tamil(cinematography)
NaiyaandiTamil
2014Velaiyilla PattathariTamilDirector (Cameo appearance)
PoriyaalanTamil(Cameo appearance)
2015KombanTamil(Cameo appearance)
Vai Raja VaiTamil
Paayum PuliTamil(Cameo appearance)
Thanga MaganTamilDirector (Cameo appearance)
2016PugazhTamil(Cameo appearance)
MarudhuTamil
2017Power PaandiTamil(Cameo appearance)
2018Kadaikutty SingamTamil(Cameo appearance)
Vada ChennaiTamilShooting in progress

As Director

YearTitleLanguageNotes
2014Velaiyilla PattathariTamilWinner, Edison Award for Best Debut Director
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
Cameo as Traffic Police
2015ThangamaganTamilCameo as Ramalingam

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". 8 July 2012.
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