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Top 10 Tamil Cinematographers In 2022

Top 10 Tamil Cinematographers In 2022 English Article

A movie's technical components, like cinematography, are as important to its success. Thanks to the outstanding work of top cinematographers, Kollywood has seen a significant evolution in its cinematography in recent years. Here is a list of some top Kollywood directors of photography who have proven themselves.

1. PC Sreeram

PC Sreeram is an Indian film cinematographer who works predominately in Indian films. This talented cinematographer's greatest strength is his sparing use of light. For those who don't know, he is regarded in Kollywood as the "Guru of Cinematography." The films Kuruthipunal, Mouna Ragam, and Agni Nakshatram are only a few of his best cinematography efforts. He has also experimented with directing. He won a national award for the best cinematographer for Nayakan.

2. Santosh Sivan

Outstanding cinematography is synonymous with Santosh Sivan. In actuality, he has won four National prizes. Some of his notable works are Thalapathi, Siraichalai, Roja, and Iruvar. Santosh Sivan has also won recognition on a global scale.

3. Rajiv Menon

The works of this excellent filmmaker and cinematographer contain a certain enchantment. He has an eye for beauty, and his films are full of creativity. Under Mani Ratnam's direction, his cinematography is outstanding. He is a talented cinematographer, and some of his best films include Guru, Kadal, and Bombay.

4. Nirav Shah

With his ability to transport us to Madrasapattinam's version of 1947 Chennai, Nirav Shah has established a solid reputation in recent years. His other significant works are Billa, Tamizh Padam, Deiva Thirumagal, Sarvam, and Pokkiri. He had to decide between directing and cinematography when he first started in the film industry, and he finally chose the latter.

5. Dan Macarthur

Ajith Kumar-starring Yennai Arindhaal was filmed by Macarthur in 2014. Gautham Menon's film, released in more than 1000 theatres globally, garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews from viewers and critics. Macarthur's photography was hailed for giving Tamil film a Hollywood feel. He also worked in Acham Yenbathu Madamaiyada.

6. R.D. Rajasekhar

An Indian cinematographer named R.D. Rajasekhar shoots movies in Indian Languages in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi. His successful film includes Minnale, Citizen, Kaakha Kaakha, Ghajini, Sillunu Oru Kadhal, and Irumugan.

7. Ravi Varman

Ravi Varman is a renowned director of photography. Kamal Haasan's movies, such as Dasavatharam and Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu, he has proven his mettle. He has done amazing camerawork in Autograph. His frames are a visual pleasure.

8. Ravi K Chandran

This talented cameraman has more than 20 years of experience. He has demonstrated his abilities in Hindi films as well as south Indian languages. Some of the projects of "Ravi K Chandran" are Anniyan, Ghajini, and Kannathil Muthamittal.

9. Velraj

This excellent director is also a skilled cinematographer. However, he reiterates that his only preference is the cinematography. He didn't mind playing both the director and the cinematographer in the hugely successful movie Velaiyilla Pattadhari. Other than Veilaiyilla Pattadhari, his admirable achievements are Polladhavan, Engeyum Eppodhum, and Aadukalam.

10. George C. Williams

Indian cinematographer George C. Williams works in the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam film industries. His movies include Raja Rani, Kaththi, Theri, Hero, and Sardar.

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