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R. Rathnavelu
R. Rathnavelu | |
|---|---|
 Rathnavelu in 2012 | |
| Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | Madras Film Institute |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | Hema Rathnavelu |
R. Rathnavelu is an Indian cinematographer who works 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 Awards and the Kalaimamani Award bestowed by the Tamil Nadu state government for his work.[2][3]
Education[edit]
Rathnavelu 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[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "I adore Rajinikanth: Rathnavelu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.
- ↑ "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".
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Categories:
- Artists from Chennai
- Living people
- Cinematographers from Tamil Nadu
- Telugu film cinematographers
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- 1971 births
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners
- M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute alumni
- Hindi film cinematographers
- Kannada film cinematographers
- Tamil film cinematographers
- Santosham Film Awards winners
- South Indian International Movie Awards winners