.svg)
Ravi K. Chandran
Ravi K. Chandran | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| Born | 1973 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Director of Photography, Film Director |
| Years active | 1992—present |
| Relatives | Ramachandra Babu (brother) |
| Website | http://www.ravikchandran.com |
Ravi K. Chandran is an Indian cinematographer and director known for his works in Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil-language cinema.[1] He is the founding member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). His most recognized works are Minsaara Kanavu (1997), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Citizen (2001), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Boys (2003), Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) in Tamil cinema,[2] Ekalavyan (1993), The King (1995), Mafia (1993), Punaradhivasam (1999) and Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999) in Malayalam cinema.
His best known works in Bollywood are Virasat (1997), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Yuva (2004), Paheli (2004), Black (2005), Fanaa (2006), and Saawariya (2007).[3] Ravi has won two Filmfare Awards and one Southern Filmfare Award.
Career[edit]
Ravi K. Chandran was born in the village Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu as the youngest child of Kunjan Pillai and Padmini Amma, who totally had seven children. Following graduating from the A. M. Jain College in 1982, Ravi K. Chandran started his career in the film industry. In addition to this, he works as the Director of Photography of many music videos and ad films. He began his career by assisting his brother, K. Ramachandra Babu and later turned into an independent cinematographer in 1992 by filming Kilukkampetti, a Malayalam film directed by Shaji Kailas. Later he donned camera for a more Shaji Kailas directorials including Thalasthanam, Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans, Ekalavyan, Mafia and The King. His entry into Tamil cinema was in 1994 through Honest Raj starring Vijayakanth.
Personal life[edit]
Ravi Chandran is the younger brother of K. Ramachandra Babu, who himself is a noted cinematographer.[4] He is married to Hemalata and currently resides in Mumbai with his two sons. One of his sons, Santhana Krishnan, also followed his father's footsteps as a cinematographer.[5]
Filmography[edit]
As cinematographer[edit]
As director[edit]
| Film | Year | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Yaan | 2014 | Tamil |
| Bhramam | 2021 | Malayalam |
Awards and nominations[edit]
- 1998: Best Cinematographer - Virasat
- 2002: Best Cinematographer – South - Kannathil Muthamittal
- 2006: Best Cinematographer - Black
- 2002: Nominated, Star Screen Award for Best Cinematography - Dil Chahta Hai
- 2004: Nominated, Zee Cine Award for Best Cinematography - Yuva
- 2004: Nominated, Best Cinematography - Calcutta Mail
- 2011: Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Cinematography - 7aum Arivu
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ravi K Chandran's Moroccan dreams". The Times of India. 6 October 2012. Archived from the original on 30 October 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ "Why ace cinematographer Ravi K Chandran turned director". rediff.com. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ "Ravi K. Chandran". www.sify.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2003. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ↑ Subramanian, Karthik (29 October 2011). "Fame by frame". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/mar/11/a-notable-debut-by-santhana-krishnan-ravichandran-1785570.html
External links[edit]
  |