July 20, 2023 / 03:09 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

R. Rathnavelu

Cinematographer

Born : 24/02/1968

Spouse : Hema Rathnavelu

Biography:

Indian cinematographer R. Rathnavelu primarily shoots Tamil and Telugu films. Sethu, Nandha, Vaaranam Aayiram, Enthiran, 1: Nenokkadine, Rangasthalam, and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy are just a few of the films that received praise for his work. In recognition of his achievements, he has received three Filmfare Awards South, two SIIMA Awards, the Tamil Nadu State Film Award, the Vijay Awards, and the Kalaimamani Award from the state of Tamil Nadu.
Rathnavelu obtained a three-year Diploma in Film Technology in cinematography at the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute before earning a Bachelor of Science in Physics. Later, he helped Rajiv Menon, the director of photography for Mani Ratnam’s Bombay.

More Details

Name	R. Rathnavelu
Also Known as	R. Rathnavelu
Date of Birth	24/02/1968
Current Residence	Chennai,Tamilnadu.
Religion	Hinduism
Nationality	Indian
Height	169 CM
Spouse	Hema Rathnavelu
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Science , Diploma in Film Technology in Cinematographer
College (s)	M.G.R. Government Film And Televisión Training Institute

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
2021	South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Cinematographer	Sarileru Neekevvaru
2019	South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Cinematographer	Rangasthalam
2019	South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Cinematographer	Nenokkadine
2019	Filmfare Awards South	Best Cinematographer	Rangasthalam
2011	Filmfare Awards South	Best Cinematographer	Enthiran
2002	Filmfare Awards South	Best Cinematographer	Nandha
2001	Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India	Best Cinematographer	Nandha