Alagappan N.
Alagappan N is an Indian cinematographer, film director and producer in Indian cinema since active in 1977. He made his directional debut through the movie Pattam Pole in 2013. He received Graduate Diploma in Cinematography from M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute Chennai In 2013, he made his directional debut Malayalam romantic film Pattam Pole. The film tracks the relationship between a Brahmin youth, Karthik Dulquer Salmaan and a Christian girl Riya (Malavika Mohanan). Archana Kavi, Anoop Menon, Lalu Alex, Jayaprakash, Seetha, Leema Babu, Shraddha Gokul, Nandhu and Ilavarasu play supporting roles.
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| Born | 30 November 1957 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | Diploma in Cinematography, M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute Chennai MA in Political science, University of Mysore |
| Occupation | Film Director Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1977–Present |
| Spouse(s) | Uma Alagappan |
| Children | Sreenath Siva (son) and Shuai Li (daughter-in-law) |
| Parent(s) | Narayana Pillai Pankajam |
Career
He started his career at Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar, Doordarshan Kendra,Thiruvananthapuram and Agartala in Tripura a Govt of India from 1980-1995 as a cameraman.Also the Television programmes like Venalinte ozhiv, Manjukalam, MohichaPenkutty, Uyarthezhunelpu, Maranam Durbalam, Verukal, Nilavariyunnu, Ganitham, Smarakasilakal, Thottangal, Angapurappadu, Sadasivante Kumbasaram, Samanathalam, Anna etc... In 1997 he made his debut film as a Cinematographer in Sammanam (1997 film) is a 1997 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by J. Sasikumar, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Manju Warrier in lead roles.[1][2] then he worked in Agnisakshi (1999 film) Malayalam film directed by Shyamaprasad based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Lalithambika Antharjanam. The film premiered at the Soorya Festival on 14 September 1998. It stars Rajit Kapur, Shobana, Srividya, Praveena, Madhupal and Madambu Kunhukuttan. Agnisakshi received numerous accolades, which led to many controversies as the film glorifies spiritualism and Hindutva. His notable works are Ore Kadal, Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum, Salute, Soothradharan, Nandanam (film), Thilakkam, Mizhi Randilum, Gaurisankaram, Manassinakkare, Kaazhcha, Achuvinte Amma, Chandrolsavam, Chanthupottu, Rasathanthram, Prajapathi, Photographer (film), Chotta Mumbai, Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam, Chocolate (2007 film), Thalappavu, Bumm Bumm Bole, Arike, Oru Marubhoomikkadha, Ozhimuri, Pattam Pole and Welcome to Central Jail. The project stars Dileep[3] and Vedhika[4][5][6] in the lead roles, and includes Renji Panicker, Kailash, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Thesni Khan in pivotal roles.
Awards
- Awards for Best Cinematography for Movies
- Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography 1998 – Film – Agnisakshi (1999 film)
- Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography 1999 – Film – Agnisakshi (1999 film)
- Mathrubhumi-Medimix Award 2000 for Best Cinematography 2000 – Film – Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum
- Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography 2002 – Film – Nandanam (film)
- Mathrubhumi-Medimix Award 2000 for Best Cinematography 2002 – Film – Nandanam (film)
- Asianet Award 2004 for Best Cinematography 2004 – Film – Kaazhcha
- Vanitha Award 2006 for Best Cinematography2006 – Film – Rasathanthram
- Mathrubhumi Award 2006 for Best Cinematography 2006 – Film – Rasathanthram
- Kala Keralam Award 2006 for Best Cinematography 2006 – Film – Rasathanthram
- Malayalam Movie Award 2007 AMMA held in Dubai for Best Cinematography 2007 – Film – Ore Kadal
- Jeevan TV film Award 2007 for Best Cinematography 2007 – Film – Photographer (film)
- Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography 2007 – Film – Ore Kadal
- SICA Award for Best Cinematography 2007 – Film – Ore Kadal
- Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography 2012 – Film – Ozhimuri
- Awards for Television
- Kerala State Government Awards for Best Cameraman
- Onida Pinnacle National Awards for Best Cameraman
- Nilavariyunnu - 1995
- Centre for Media Studies Awards for Best Cameraman
- Maratam Durbalam - 1997
- Film Critics Awards for Best Cameraman
- ANNA - 2000
- Kerala State Television Awards for Best Director
- ANNA - 2000
Jury Chairman
| No | Year | Title |
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| 1 | 2012 | 5th International Documentary and Short film festival Kerala |
| 2 | 2013 | Kerala State Govt Television Awards |
| 3 | 2017 | Kerala State,Kerala Calling Photography Competition |
| 4 | 2017 | Information Public Relation of Kerala, Online video film Competition MIZHIV |
| 5 | 2019 | Kerala State Children Educational Film Festival Awards |
| 6 | 2019 | Jury Member of Flowers Television Awards |
| 7 | All India Press Photographers Award,Press Club Trivandrum |
Guest Interactive faculty
- GRD College Coiambatore
- C DIT,Trivandram
- LV Prasad Film Institute,Trivandram & Chennai
- Revathy Kalamandir Film Academy,Trivandram
- Asianet News Trainees
- Flowers Academy Media Science
- KR Narayan National Institute of Visual Science
- Elements of Cinema Film School,Kochi
Filmography
- As Director
| No | Year | Title | Language | Cast | Notes |
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| 1 | 2013 | Pattam Pole | Malayalam | Dulquer Salmaan, Malavika Mohanan, Lalu Alex | Debut film as director |
- As Cinematographer
References
- "Sammaanam (1997)". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- "Sammaanam [1998]". en.msidb.org. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- Biju Cherian Manalethu (16 November 2015). "Welcome to Central Jail: A comedy entertainer".
- Akhila Menon (4 December 2015). "Dileep & Vedhika In 'Welcome To Central Jail'".
- "Dileep and Vedhika again in "Welcome to central jail"". Archived from the original on 6 November 2016.
- Anu James (17 December 2015). "After King Liar, Dileep will join Welcome to Central Jail team in January".
Further reading
- "Malayalam Movie Review: 'Pattam Pole'". deccanchronicle. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- "Malayalam Movie Review: 'Pattam Pole'". Review : Pattam Pole - Sify.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.