R. Rathnavelu
R. Rathnavelu is an acclaimed Indian cinematographer who has worked predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. His work in films such as Sethu, Nandha, Vaaranam Aayiram, Enthiran, 1: Nenokkadine , Rangasthalam and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy garnered recognition.[1] He has garnered three Filmfare Awards South, the Vijay Awards, the Tamil Nadu State Film Award, two SIIMA Award and the prestigious Kalaimamani Award bestowed by the Tamil nadu state government for his work.[2][3]
R. Rathnavelu | |
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Rathnavelu in 2012 | |
Born | Raman Rathnavelu Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Randy |
Alma mater | Madras Film Institute |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1997–present |
Title | ISC |
Spouse(s) | Hema Rathnavelu |
Early life
Rathnavelu a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers and 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 went on to assist Cinematographer Rajeev Menon for the Mani Rathnam movie Bombay .[4]
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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1997 | Aravindhan | Tamil | |
1998 | Sandhippoma | Tamil | |
1999 | Sethu | Tamil | Cinema Express Award for Best Cinematographer |
2001 | Nandha | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer - South Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer |
2002 | Bagavathi | Tamil | |
2003 | Jayam | Tamil | |
2003 | Thirumalai | Tamil | |
2004 | Arya | Telugu | |
2004 | Perazhagan | Tamil | |
2005 | Maayavi | Tamil | |
2005 | February 14 | Tamil | |
2006 | Cyanide | Kannada | |
2007 | Jagadam | Telugu | |
2008 | Gaalipata | Kannada | |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Tamil | Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer |
2010 | Enthiran | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer - South |
2013 | David | Tamil | |
2013 | David | Hindi | |
2013 | Haridas | Tamil | |
2014 | 1: Nenokkadine | Telugu | Won SIIMA Award for Best Cinematography - Telugu SICA Award for best cinematographer |
2014 | Lingaa | Tamil | |
2015 | Kumari 21F | Telugu | |
2016 | Bramhotsavam | Telugu | |
2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | Telugu | |
2018 | Rangasthalam | Telugu | Won SIIMA Award for Best Cinematography - Telugu Filmfare Award Sakshi Award Zee TV Award Dada Saheb Phalke Award south |
2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Telugu | Won [Zee TV Award] IndyWood cinematography Award |
2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Telugu | |
2021 | Indian 2 | Tamil |
References
- "I adore Rajinikanth: Rathnavelu". The Times of India.
- "Interview with R. Rathnavelu - Telugu cinema cinematographer".
- Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi. "Khaidi No.150: Chiranjeevi returns in style".
- Krishnamoorthy, Suresh. "Light, camera and a lens to top it all".