P. S. Vinod

Biography:

P. S. Vinod is an Indian cinematographer known for his work in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil films. He made his debut as an independent cinematographer with the Tamil film “Rhythm” in 2000 and has since worked on several notable projects in Hindi and Telugu.

Some of his notable works include “Musafir” (2004), “My Wife’s Murder” (2005), “Tees Maar Khan” (2010), “Panjaa” (2011), “Manam” (2014), “Soggade Chinni Nayana” (2015), “Oopiri” (2015), and “Hello” (2017). Additionally, he has worked on numerous commercials in India and has gained recognition for his cinematography skills.

Vinod pursued his education at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, which is now known as the MGR Film Institute. After graduating, he gained valuable experience by assisting renowned cinematographer Santosh Sivan. Director Vasanth then signed him for two Tamil films, “Rhythm” and “Appu.”

Vinod’s work in Bollywood also received praise, especially for his second Hindi film “Musafir,” which earned him a nomination at the Zee Film Awards. Critics lauded his cinematography in the film “Striker” (2010). Choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan selected Vinod to shoot her film “Tees Maar Khan,” which was highly appreciated by critics and recognized as one of the most visually appealing Bollywood films of 2010.

In addition to his Bollywood projects, Vinod has worked on two Tamil films. “Aaranya Kaandam,” a gangster film, won the Grand Jury Award for Best Film at the South Asian International Film Festival, and Vinod received the Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer for his work in the film. He also worked on the romantic comedy “Kadhal 2 Kalyanam,” which experienced significant delays and was scheduled for release in 2012.

Overall, P. S. Vinod’s cinematography skills have been widely acknowledged, and his work has been commended by critics and audiences alike.