Preetha Jayaraman is an Indian cinematographer. She is the niece of famous cinematographer P. C. Sreeram. Jayaraman was largely inspired by her uncle's work on field and later became an established Cinematographer. She has ranging experience from shooting TVCs, music videos, short films, documentaries and feature films. She frequently collaborates with Prakash Raj. She came to limelight when she had worked for Abhiyum Naanum (2008). [1] [2] [3] In 2019, she won the "Best Cinematography Award" at the Wonder Women Awards. [4] She is one of the first 4 women to be inducted into the Indian Society of Cinematographers.
Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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2003 | Knock Knock, I'm Looking to Marry | English | |
2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Tamil | |
2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Tamil | |
2009 | Aakasamantha | Telugu | |
2011 | Aidondla Aidu | Kannada | 1 of 5 cinematographers |
2013 | Gouravam | Tamil Telugu | |
2014 | Ulavacharu Biryani Un Samayal Arayil Oggarane | Telugu Tamil Kannada | |
2015 | Boxer | Kannada | |
2019 | The Fakir of Venice | Hindi | [5] |
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana | Kannada | [6] | |
2020 | Vaanam Kottatum | Tamil | [7] |
2021 | Hey Sinamika | Tamil | |
Badava Rascal | Kannada | ||
2022 | Tadka | Hindi | |
2023 | Dhoomam | Malayalam | |
Baanadariyalli | Kannada | Story writer [8] | |
Jyothika Saravanan is an Indian actress and film producer who predominantly appears in Tamil films in addition to Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. Jyothika has received several accolades including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and the Kalaimamani Award Jyothika is regarded as one of the most prolific actresses in Tamil cinema, and has been ranked among the best actresses of South India by the media.
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, nicknamed as Simbu or his initials S.T. R. and known as Little Super Star, is an Indian actor, filmmaker and musician in Tamil cinema. He is the eldest son of actor and director T. Rajendar. He began his acting career by playing roles as a child artist in films directed by his father, before his first lead role in his father's Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002).
P. C. Sreeram ISC 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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