Velraj
| Velraj | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Velrajan 21 October 1969 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film Director, Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2003-present |
R. Velraj is an Indian cinematographer who was born in a village called Kutthiyar Kundu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He did his school in PKN Boys Higher Secondary School (Tirumangalam), and college in Madurai Sourastra College. At his early stage, he was associated with cinematographer Tirru and worked in several Tamil films as assistant cinematographer, notably Aalavandhan etc., also[1] worked mainly in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films including Polladhavan, Aadukalam, Kandahar and Engeyum Eppodhum.
Filmography
As Cinematographer
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Hindi | Ra Operator |
| 2003 | Supari | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Tamil | |
| Polladhavan | Tamil | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer | |
| 2008 | Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi | Hindi | |
| Malabar Wedding | Malayalam | ||
| 2010 | Kandahar | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer (Cameo appearance) |
| Siruthai | Tamil | ||
| Engeyum Eppodhum | Tamil | Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer | |
| 2012 | 3 | Tamil | |
| Savaari | Kannada | ||
| Leelai | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Tamil | |
| Ethir Neechal | Tamil | ||
| Udhayam NH4 | Tamil | (cinemotography) | |
| Naiyaandi | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Tamil | Director (Cameo appearance) |
| Poriyaalan | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) | |
| 2015 | Komban | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) |
| Vai Raja Vai | Tamil | ||
| Paayum Puli | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) | |
| Thanga Magan | Tamil | Director (Cameo appearance) | |
| 2016 | Pugazh | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) |
| Marudhu | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Power Paandi | Tamil | Shooting in progress |
| Vada Chennai | Tamil | Shooting in progress |
As Director
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Tamil | Winner, Edison Award for Best Debut Director Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 2015 | Thangamagan | Tamil | Cameo as Ramalingam |
Awards
- 2007- Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer for Pollathavan
- 2011- Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South for Aadukalam.[2]
- 2011- SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer for Aadukalam
- 2014-SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director for Velaiyilla Pattathari
References
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