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 |
Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, film producer, media personality, and philanthropist who works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012. Referred to in the media as "Superstar", he has appeared in more than 25 films. He is a recipient of several accolades including, nine Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Telugu Awards, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and one IIFA Utsavam Award. He also owns the production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment.
P. C. Sreeram is an Indian cinematographer and film director who works in Indian films. He is also the president of Qube Cinemas, a digital cinema technology company. He is an alumnus of the Madras Film Institute. Apart from his work as a cinematographer, Sreeram was much appreciated for his directorial venture Kuruthipunal. The film was internationally acclaimed and was submitted by India as its official entry to the Oscars in 1996. Sreeram is known for his association with Bharathan, Mani Ratnam, R Balki, Vikram Kumar, and received critical acclaim for his work in films such as Thevar Magan, Mouna Ragam, Nayakan, Cheeni Kum, Agni Natchathiram, Paa, Geethanjali, Alaipayuthey, I, Pad Man, O Kadhal Kanmani, Thiruda Thiruda, Ishq, and Remo. He has worked as a cinematographer in over 30 films spanning across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi language, besides directing three films and a few TV commercials in Chennai and Mumbai. He is also one of the founding members of Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).
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1: Nenokkadine is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Sukumar. The film was produced by Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta and Anil Sunkara on 14 Reels Entertainment banner and was distributed by Eros International. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. Nassar, Pradeep Rawat and Kelly Dorji appear in supporting roles. Mahesh Babu's son, Gautham Krishna, made his debut in the film as a younger version of the protagonist. 1: Nenokkadine revolves around the search by Gautham, a rock musician with schizophrenia, missing 25 percent of his brain's grey matter for his parents with the help of his girlfriend Sameera, a journalist.
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