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][2] 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.[3][4]
R. Rathnavelu | |
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 Rathnavelu in 2012 | |
| Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | Madras Film Institute |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | Hema Rathnavelu |
Education
editRathnavelu graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and completed a 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 Rajiv Menon, for Mani Rathnam's Bombay.[5]
Filmography
editReferences
edit- ^ "I adore Rajinikanth: Rathnavelu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (19 February 2018). "R Rathnavelu on making dual headway". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Interview with R. Rathnavelu - Telugu cinema cinematographer".
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (11 January 2017). "Khaidi No.150: Chiranjeevi returns in style". The Hindu.
- ^ Krishnamoorthy, Suresh (20 January 2014). "Light, camera and a lens to top it all". The Hindu.
- ^ "I am not here for money: cinematographer Rathnavelu". Cinema Express. 30 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Lingaa through Randy's lens". The Hindu. 29 November 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita. "Rathnavelu for Mahesh Babu's 'Sarileru Neekevvaru'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Suriya resumes shoot for Pandiraj's film post lockdown". India Today. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Indian 2 update: Cinematographer Ravi Varman out. Shankar brings in Rathnavelu for Kamal Haasan film". India Today. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "NTR 30: Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor-starrer goes on floor, Telugu star reunites with Koratala Siva". Zee Business. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "'RRR' Star Ram Charan's 16th Film Launched by Chiranjeevi". 20 March 2024.