Mahesh Muthuswami | |
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| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Website | maheshmuthuswami |
Mahesh Muthuswami is an Indian cinematographer working in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.
Mahesh Muthuswami | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Website | maheshmuthuswami |
Mahesh Muthuswami is an Indian cinematographer working in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.
Mahesh pursued cinematography at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). [1] Early in his career, he assisted cinematographer P.C. Sreeram on the film Vaanam Vasappadum , which was the first motion picture shot digitally. [1] [2]
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Genie | Tamil | Under Post Production |
| 2023 | Thandatti | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Aadhaar | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Malaysia to Amnesia | Tamil | ZEE5 Original |
| 2021 | Anbirkiniyal | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Dharmaprabhu | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Kuppathu Raja | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Sathru | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kaatrin Mozhi | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Oru Kuppai Kathai | Tamil | [3] |
| 2017 | Bongu | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Thirunaal | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Uppu Karuvaadu | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Tamil | [1] |
| 2013 | Kutti Puli | Tamil | [1] [4] |
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Mouna Guru | Tamil | [1] |
| 2010 | Nandalala | Tamil | [1] |
| 2010 | Vamsam | Tamil | [1] |
| 2008 | Anjaathey | Tamil | [1] |
| 2007 | Risk | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Tamil | [1] [5] |
| 2005 | Rightaa Thappaa | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Chaitra - Short Film | Marathi |
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