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'''Rajamani Velraj''' is an Indian [[cinematographer]], [[Film director|director]] and [[screenwriter|writer]] who primarily works in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is well known for his camera work in films like [[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]], [[Aadukalam]], [[Vada Chennai]], [[Kadaikutty Singam]] and [[Komban]], and for directing [[Velaiilla Pattadhari]] and [[Thanga Magan (2015 film)|Thanga Magan]].
'''Rajamani Velraj''' is an Indian [[cinematographer]], [[Film director|director]] and [[screenwriter|writer]] who primarily works in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is known for his long-standing collaborations with [[Vetrimaaran]] and [[M. Muthaiah]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2014-07-31 |title=Cinema cinema! |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/cinema-cinema/article6267935.ece |access-date=2023-01-30 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Rajamani Velraj was born in a village called Kootthiyar Kundu near [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. He went to [[PKN Vidhyasala|PKN Boys Higher Secondary School]] ([[Tirumangalam, Madurai|Tirumangalam]]), and studied at Madurai Sourastra College.<ref name="cloud 9">He is married and has two sons, Sanjai and Karthi.{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/cinema-cinema/article6267935.ece |title=Cinema cinema! |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=31 July 2014 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>
Rajamani Velraj was born in the village Kootthiyar Kundu near [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. He went to [[PKN Vidhyasala|PKN Boys Higher Secondary School]] ([[Tirumangalam, Madurai|Tirumangalam]]), and studied at Madurai Sourastra College.<ref name=":0" />


== Career ==
== Career ==
Early in his career, he was associated with cinematographer [[Tirru]] and worked as an assistant cinematographer in several Tamil films, for example [[Aalavandhan]]. After working with actor [[Dhanush]] in [[Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram]], Dhanush recommended Velraj for his next film [[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]] directed by [[Vetrimaaran]], for which he won the [[Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer]]. Velraj and Vetrimaaran continued working together, making films such as [[Aadukalam]] and [[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]], their most recent film. His first directional debut was [[Velaiilla Pattadhari]], starring [[Dhanush]] and [[Amala Paul]] and with [[Anirudh Ravichander|Anirudh]] as music director. The film was successful and Velraj won several awards for best debut director. In 2015, he directed his second film, [[Thanga Magan (2015 film)|Thanga Magan]].
Early in his career, he worked as an assistant to cinematographer [[Tirru]] in several Tamil films. After working with actor [[Dhanush]] in ''[[Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram]]'', Dhanush recommended Velraj for his next film, ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'', directed by then debutant, [[Vetrimaaran]]. He won the [[Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer]] in 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-07-19 |title=A reluctant director |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-reluctant-director/article6229065.ece |access-date=2023-01-30 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Velraj and Vetrimaaran continued working together, from ''[[Aadukalam]]'' to their most recent film, ''[[Viduthalai Part 1]]'' (2023). He made his directional debut with ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari]]'', starring [[Dhanush]] and [[Amala Paul]] and with [[Anirudh Ravichander|Anirudh]] as the music director. The film was extremely successful and became a cult film. In 2015, he directed his second film, ''[[Thanga Magan (2015 film)|Thanga Magan]]''.
Velraj is a member of the [[Indian Society of Cinematographers]].
Velraj is a member of the [[Indian Society of Cinematographers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Acclaimed cinematographer Velraj gets the prestigious ISC recognition |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/acclaimed-cinematographer-velraj-gets-the-prestigious-isc-recognition/598830 |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=www.zoomtventertainment.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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! Year !! Title !! Language !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Language !! Notes
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|2002 || ''[[23rd March 1931: Shaheed]]'' || Hindi || Ra Operator
|2003 || ''[[Supari (film)|Supari]]'' || rowspan="2" | [[Hindi]]||
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|2003 || ''[[Supari (film)|Supari]]'' || Hindi ||  
|2006 || ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]'' ||
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|2006 || ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]'' || Hindi ||  
|rowspan="2"|2007 || ''[[Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram]]'' || rowspan="2" | [[Tamil language|Tamil]]||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2007 || ''[[Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram]]'' || Tamil ||
| ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'' || <ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Pradeep |date=2019-02-16 |title=The Usual Suspects: Dhanush, Vetrimaaran and R Velraj |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dhanushs-polladhavan-scene-is-my-best-work-r-velraj/article26291658.ece |access-date=2023-04-30 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
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| ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer]]
|rowspan="2"|2008 || ''Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi'' || Hindi ||
|-
| ''[[Malabar Wedding]]'' || rowspan="2" | [[Malayalam]]||
|-
|2010 || ''[[Kandahar (2010 film)|Kandahar]]'' ||Collaborated with [[Ravi Varman]]
|-
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|rowspan="2"|2008 || ''Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi'' || Hindi ||  
|rowspan="3"|2011 || ''[[Aadukalam]]'' || rowspan="4" | Tamil || (Cameo appearance)<ref name=":1" />
|-
| ''[[Siruthai]]'' ||<ref name=":0" />
|-
| ''[[Engeyum Eppodhum]]'' ||  Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-09-24 |title=Engeyum Eppodhum |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/193224/engeyum-eppodhum.html |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="3"|2012 || ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'' || <ref name=":0" />
|-
|''[[Savaari (2009 film)|Savaari]]'' || [[Kannada]]||
|-
| ''[[Leelai]]'' || rowspan="29" | Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="4"|2013 || ''[[Naan Rajavaga Pogiren]]''||
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| ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Udhayam NH4]]''  || <ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-04-20 |title=NH4: Take this route |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/nh4-take-this-route/article4636533.ece |access-date=2023-04-30 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Malabar Wedding]]'' || Malayalam ||  
| ''[[Naiyaandi]]'' ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhanush Helped With Script, Says Vellai Illa Pattathari Director |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dhanush-helped-with-script-says-vellai-illa-pattathari-director-640648 |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
|-
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|2010 || ''[[Kandahar (2010 film)|Kandahar]]'' || Malayalam ||Collaborated with [[Ravi Varman]]
|rowspan="2"|2014|| ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || (Cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-07-19 |title=A reluctant director |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-reluctant-director/article6229065.ece |access-date=2023-04-30 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2011 || ''[[Aadukalam]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South]]<br>'''Winner''', Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer
| ''[[Poriyaalan]]'' || (Cameo appearance)
(Cameo appearance)
|-
|-
| ''[[Siruthai]]'' || Tamil ||
|rowspan="4"|2015|| ''[[Komban]]'' || (Cameo appearance)
|-
|-
| ''[[Engeyum Eppodhum]]'' || Tamil ||  '''Winner''', Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer
| ''[[Vai Raja Vai]]'' ||<ref>{{Cite news |title='Vai Raja Vai' gearing up for April 24 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vai-raja-vai-gearing-up-for-april-24/articleshow/46593318.cms |access-date=2023-04-30 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2012 || ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'' || Tamil ||
|''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || (Cameo appearance)
|-
|-
|''[[Savaari (2009 film)|Savaari]]'' || Kannada ||  
|''[[Thanga Magan (2015 film)|Thanga Magan]]'' || (Cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-12-19 |title="It was all Dhanush" |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Velraj-says-quotThangamaganquot-has-nothing-to-do-with-quotVIPquot-his-debut/article59837667.ece |access-date=2023-04-30 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Leelai]]'' || Tamil ||
|rowspan="2"|2016||''[[Pugazh (film)|Pugazh]]'' || (Cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Surbhi: My role in Pugazh a reflection of my real self {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/surbhi-my-role-in-pugazh-a-reflection-of-my-real-self-469457/ |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="4"|2013 || ''[[Naan Rajavaga Pogiren]]''||Tamil||
| ''[[Marudhu]]'' ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'' || Tamil ||
|2017||''[[Power Paandi]]'' || (Cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhanush Tweets First Look of Power Paandi, His Debut as Director |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dhanush-tweets-first-look-of-power-paandi-his-debut-as-director-1455468 |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Udhayam NH4]]'' || Tamil ||  
|rowspan="2"|2018||''[[Kadaikutty Singam]]'' || (Cameo appearance)
|-
|-
| ''[[Naiyaandi]]'' || Tamil ||
|''[[Vada Chennai]]'' || (Cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-04-19 |title=Blow for Dhanush's Vada Chennai: Amala Paul exits after Vijay Sethupathi |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/blow-for-dhanush-s-vada-chennai-amala-paul-exits-after-vijay-sethupathi/story-iRxMtTtyqn8EzXxTZE1qaI.html |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2014|| ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || Tamil || Director (Cameo appearance)
| rowspan="3" |2019||[[Dev (2019 film)|''Dev'']] ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Poriyaalan]]'' || Tamil || (Cameo appearance)
|''[[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]]'' ||(Cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Pradeep |date=2019-02-16 |title=The Usual Suspects: Dhanush, Vetrimaaran and R Velraj |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dhanushs-polladhavan-scene-is-my-best-work-r-velraj/article26291658.ece |access-date=2023-04-25 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="4"|2015|| ''[[Komban]]'' || Tamil || (Cameo appearance)
| ''[[Sangathamizhan]]'' ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vai Raja Vai]]'' || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2" |2021
| ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || <ref>{{Cite web |title='புலிக்குத்தி பாண்டி' ஃபர்ஸ்ட் லுக் வெளியீடு |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/617131-pulikuthi-pandi-first-look-released.html |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || Tamil || (Cameo appearance)
| ''[[Udanpirappe]]'' || <ref>{{Cite news |author=The Hindu Net Desk |date=2021-10-05 |title=Jyotika: 'Udanpirappe is special, as it shows the strength of a woman's silence' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jyotika-udanpirappe-is-special-as-it-shows-the-strength-of-a-womans-silence/article36835986.ece |access-date=2023-04-25 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Thanga Magan (2015 film)|Thanga Magan]]'' || Tamil || Director (Cameo appearance)
| rowspan="5" |2022|| ''[[Veerapandiyapuram]]'' || <ref>{{Cite web |title=Veerapandiyapuram Movie Review: An uninventive, dull revenge drama |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/feb/17/veerapandiyapuram-movie-review-an-uninventive-dull-revenge-drama-29809.html |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2016||''[[Pugazh]]'' || Tamil || (Cameo appearance)
|''[[The Legend (2022 film)|The Legend]]''
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Legend gets U/A certficate |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/27/the-legend-gets-ua-certficate-33109.html |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Marudhu]]'' || Tamil ||
|''[[Anel Meley Pani Thuli]]''
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2022-11-18 |title='Anel Meley Pani Thuli' movie review: Andrea excels in a gritty crime drama about sexual assault |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anel-meley-pani-thuli-movie-review-andrea-excels-in-a-gritty-crime-drama-about-sexual-assault/article66150684.ece |access-date=2023-04-25 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2017||''[[Power Paandi]]'' || Tamil || (Cameo appearance)
|''[[Pettaikaali (TV series)|Pettaikaali]]''
|TV series on [[aha (streaming service)|Aha]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |title=Vetri Maaran's Jallikattu-Based Series 'Pettaikaali' To Stream From Diwali |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/vetri-maaran-s-jallikattu-based-series-pettaikaali-to-stream-from-diwali-news-226979 |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Outlook India}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2018||''[[Kadaikutty Singam]]'' || Tamil || (Cameo appearance)
|''[[Kuttram Kuttrame]]''
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kuttram Kuttrame Movie Review: Jai, Harish Uthaman shine in Susienthiran's return to form |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/apr/27/kuttram-kuttrame-movie-review-jai-harish-uthaman-shine-in-susienthirans-return-to-form-31135.html |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Vada Chennai]]'' || Tamil || (Cameo appearance)
| rowspan="2" |2023
|''[[Viduthalai Part 1]]''
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay Sethupathi begins dubbing for Viduthalai |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-sethupathi-begins-dubbing-for-viduthalai-pictures-with-vetri-maaran-go-viral/33f6bb9d665 |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
|-
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|rowspan="4"|2019||[[Dev (2019 film)|''Dev'']] || Tamil ||
|''[[Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam]]''
|
|-
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|''[[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]]'' || Tamil||(cameo appearance)
|2024 || ''[[Viduthalai Part 2]]'' || (Cameo appearance)
|-
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| ''[[Sangathamizhan]]'' || Tamil ||
|rowspan="2" |2025
|''[[Single (film)|Single]]''
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=6-RygBN_kZh9qoIZ&v=q2KdzXF_svA&feature=youtu.be |title=#Single Trailer {{!}} #SingleOnMay9th {{!}} Sree Vishnu, Ketika, Ivana {{!}} Allu Aravind {{!}} Caarthick Raju |date=2025-04-28 |last=Geetha Arts |access-date=2025-04-28 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || Tamil ||  
|''[[Phoenix (2025 film)|Phoenix]]''
|Tamil
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|rowspan="1"|2021|| ''[[Udanpirappe]]'' || Tamil ||
|}
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=== As actor ===
=== As actor ===
*[[Aadukalam]]
*''[[Poriyaalan]]'' (2014)
*[[Velaiilla Pattadhari]] (2014)
*[[Komban]]
*[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)]]
*[[Thanga Magan (2015 film)]]
*[[Ithu Namma Aalu]] as uncredited (2016)
*[[Pugazh (film)|Pugazh]]
*[[Pa. Pandi]]
*[[Kadaikutty Singam]]
*[[Vada Chennai]]
*''[[Kaalidas]]'' (2019)
*''[[Kaalidas]]'' (2019)
*''[[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]]'' (2019)
*''[[Udanpirappe]]'' (2021)
*''[[Udanpirappe]]'' (2021)
*''[[Kuttram Kuttrame]]'' (2022)
*''[[Viduthalai Part 1]]''(2023)
*[[Viduthalai Part 2]] (2024)


==Awards==
==Awards==
* 2007- [[Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer]] for ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Pollathavan]]''
* [[Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer]] for ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Pollathavan]]'' (2007)
* 2011- [[Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South]] for ''[[Aadukalam]]''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-08/news-interviews/32588512_1_aadukalam-video-pranayam | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704164503/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-08/news-interviews/32588512_1_aadukalam-video-pranayam | url-status=dead | archive-date=4 July 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South]] for ''[[Aadukalam]]'' (2011)<ref>{{cite news |date=8 July 2012 |title=The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/The-59th-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-2011South/articleshow/14742576.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704164503/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-08/news-interviews/32588512_1_aadukalam-video-pranayam |archive-date=4 July 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
| date= 8 July 2012}}</ref>
* SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer for ''[[Aadukalam]]'' (2011)
* 2011- SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer for ''[[Aadukalam]]''
* [[4th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director]] for ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' (2014)
* 2014-[[4th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director]] for ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]''
* [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best cinematographer]] for ''[[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]]'' (2019)
* 2019-[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director]] for ''[[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]]''
* [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards#Best cinematographer|Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best cinematographer]] for [[Viduthalai Part 1]] (2023)
* [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award]] : Best Cinematographer (2018) for [[Vada Chennai]] & [[Kadaikutty Singam]].<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/tamil-nadu-state-film-awards-2016-2022-winners-announced-2860116-2026-01-30</ref>


== References==
== References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-08/news-interviews/32588512_1_aadukalam-video-pranayam


== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|1399485}}
*{{IMDb name|1399485}}


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Latest revision as of 09:27, 15 March 2026


In this Indian name, the name Rajamani is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Velraj.

R. Velraj
Born
Rajamani Velraj

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation
Years active2003-present
Notable work
Aadukalam (2011)
Parent(s)S Rajamani[1]

Rajamani Velraj is an Indian cinematographer, director and writer who primarily works in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He is known for his long-standing collaborations with Vetrimaaran and M. Muthaiah.[2]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Rajamani Velraj was born in the village Kootthiyar Kundu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He went to PKN Boys Higher Secondary School (Tirumangalam), and studied at Madurai Sourastra College.[2]

Career[edit | edit source]

Early in his career, he worked as an assistant to cinematographer Tirru in several Tamil films. After working with actor Dhanush in Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram, Dhanush recommended Velraj for his next film, Polladhavan, directed by then debutant, Vetrimaaran. He won the Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer in 2008.[3] Velraj and Vetrimaaran continued working together, from Aadukalam to their most recent film, Viduthalai Part 1 (2023). He made his directional debut with Velaiilla Pattadhari, starring Dhanush and Amala Paul and with Anirudh as the music director. The film was extremely successful and became a cult film. In 2015, he directed his second film, Thanga Magan. Velraj is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers.[4]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

As cinematographer[edit | edit source]

Year Title Language Notes
2003 Supari Hindi
2006 Phir Hera Pheri
2007 Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram Tamil
Polladhavan [5]
2008 Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi Hindi
Malabar Wedding Malayalam
2010 Kandahar Collaborated with Ravi Varman
2011 Aadukalam Tamil (Cameo appearance)[5]
Siruthai [2]
Engeyum Eppodhum Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer[6]
2012 3 [2]
Savaari Kannada
Leelai Tamil
2013 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
Ethir Neechal
Udhayam NH4 [7]
Naiyaandi [8]
2014 Velaiyilla Pattathari (Cameo appearance)[9]
Poriyaalan (Cameo appearance)
2015 Komban (Cameo appearance)
Vai Raja Vai [10]
Paayum Puli (Cameo appearance)
Thanga Magan (Cameo appearance)[11]
2016 Pugazh (Cameo appearance)[12]
Marudhu
2017 Power Paandi (Cameo appearance)[13]
2018 Kadaikutty Singam (Cameo appearance)
Vada Chennai (Cameo appearance)[14]
2019 Dev
Asuran (Cameo appearance)[15]
Sangathamizhan
2021 Pulikkuthi Pandi [16]
Udanpirappe [17]
2022 Veerapandiyapuram [18]
The Legend [19]
Anel Meley Pani Thuli [20]
Pettaikaali TV series on Aha[21]
Kuttram Kuttrame [22]
2023 Viduthalai Part 1 [23]
Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam
2024 Viduthalai Part 2 (Cameo appearance)
2025 Single Telugu [24]
Phoenix Tamil

As director[edit | edit source]

Year Title Language Notes
2014 Velaiilla Pattadhari Tamil Winner, Edison Award for Best Debut Director
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
Cameo as Traffic Police
2015 Thanga Magan Tamil Cameo as Ramalingam

As actor[edit | edit source]

Awards[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The Times of India (5 July 2020). "Cinematographer-director Velraj's father passes away". Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Cinema cinema!". The Hindu. 31 July 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  3. ↑ "A reluctant director". The Hindu. 19 July 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "Acclaimed cinematographer Velraj gets the prestigious ISC recognition". www.zoomtventertainment.com. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kumar, Pradeep (16 February 2019). "The Usual Suspects: Dhanush, Vetrimaaran and R Velraj". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Engeyum Eppodhum". Deccan Herald. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "NH4: Take this route". The Hindu. 20 April 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "Dhanush Helped With Script, Says Vellai Illa Pattathari Director". NDTV.com. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  9. ↑ "A reluctant director". The Hindu. 19 July 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  10. ↑ "'Vai Raja Vai' gearing up for April 24". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  11. ↑ ""It was all Dhanush"". The Hindu. 19 December 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  12. ↑ "Surbhi: My role in Pugazh a reflection of my real self | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  13. ↑ "Dhanush Tweets First Look of Power Paandi, His Debut as Director". NDTV.com. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  14. ↑ "Blow for Dhanush's Vada Chennai: Amala Paul exits after Vijay Sethupathi". Hindustan Times. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  15. ↑ Kumar, Pradeep (16 February 2019). "The Usual Suspects: Dhanush, Vetrimaaran and R Velraj". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  16. ↑ "'புலிக்குத்தி பாண்டி' ஃபர்ஸ்ட் லுக் வெளியீடு". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  17. ↑ The Hindu Net Desk (5 October 2021). "Jyotika: 'Udanpirappe is special, as it shows the strength of a woman's silence'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  18. ↑ "Veerapandiyapuram Movie Review: An uninventive, dull revenge drama". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  19. ↑ "The Legend gets U/A certficate". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  20. ↑ Sudevan, Praveen (18 November 2022). "'Anel Meley Pani Thuli' movie review: Andrea excels in a gritty crime drama about sexual assault". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  21. ↑ IANS. "Vetri Maaran's Jallikattu-Based Series 'Pettaikaali' To Stream From Diwali". Outlook India. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  22. ↑ "Kuttram Kuttrame Movie Review: Jai, Harish Uthaman shine in Susienthiran's return to form". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  23. ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi begins dubbing for Viduthalai". OTTPlay. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  24. ↑ Geetha Arts (28 April 2025). #Single Trailer | #SingleOnMay9th | Sree Vishnu, Ketika, Ivana | Allu Aravind | Caarthick Raju. Retrieved 28 April 2025 – via YouTube.
  25. ↑ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times of India. 8 July 2012. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013.
  26. ↑ https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/tamil-nadu-state-film-awards-2016-2022-winners-announced-2860116-2026-01-30

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