Arvind Krishna (cinematographer)

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Arvind Krishna
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Arvind Krishna

New Delhi
Other namesAravind Krishna
Occupation Cinematographer
Years active1992-present

Arvind Krishna is an Indian cinematographer, producer and actor who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He is well known for his work in 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) [1] and Pudhupettai (2006). [2]

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Career

Cinematography

His first stint was with P. C. Sreeram, with whom he interned for six years. In this role he assisted him in the cinematography department and worked on several prestigious ad campaigns, television commercials and feature films. He then moved to work independently as a cinematographer. Subsequently, he met film director Selvaraghavan and was his chief camera person for "Kadhal Kondein, 7G Rainbow Colony and Pudhupettai". Gautham Vasudev Menon collaborated with Arvind Krishna on "Pachaikili Muthucharam". Arvind has also worked with Veteran P.Vasu for the film "Kuselan". A.L.Vijay and Arvind worked together on "Poi Solla Porom" (a remake of "Khosla Ka Ghosla").

Production

In 2012, he produced a TV series called Dharmayutham for Star Vijay. [3]

Acting

Arvind Krishna was featured in Kamal Hassan's police story "Kurudhipunal" in a much-appreciated role as Dhanush. [3] He also starred in Rajeev Menon's "Kandukonden Kandukonden" as protagonist's best friend. In addition he did a cameo appearance in "Poi Solla Poram" and "Theeratha Vilayatu Pillai".

Filmography

YearTitleLanguageCinematographyActorProducerDirectorNotes
1995 Kurudhipunal
Drohi
Tamil
Telugu
YesSiva (cameo)
2000 Kandukondain Kandukondain TamilYes
2002 Thulluvadho Ilamai TamilYes
2003 Kaadhal Kondein TamilYes [4]
2004 7G Rainbow Colony Tamil
Telugu
Yes [4]
2005 Chakram TeluguYes
2006 Pudhupettai TamilYes [2]
2007 Pachaikili Muthucharam TamilYes [1]
2008 Kuselan TamilYes
Poi Solla Porom TamilYesYesPolice Officer
2009 Vaamanan TamilYes
2010 Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai TamilYesYesDoctor
Baava TeluguYes
2012 Dharmayutham TamilYesSoap opera on STAR Vijay
2013 Thank You MalayalamYes
2014 God's Own Country MalayalamYesYes
Peruchazhi MalayalamYesYesGuest Appearance
2016 Kanithan TamilYes
2017 Nibunan TamilYes [4]
2018 Kuttanadan Maarpaapa MalayalamYes
Mangalyam Thanthunanena MalayalamYes
2019 90 ML TamilYes
Thiravam TamilYesYesYes ZEE5 original web series [3]
2021 Nenjam Marappathillai TamilYes [3]
2022 CAT PunjabiYes
2024 Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Hindi
Marathi
Yes

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