R. Velraj

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R. Velraj
Born
Rajamani Velraj

(1969-10-21) 21 October 1969 (age 55)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
Occupations
Years active2003-present
Notable work Aadukalam (2011)
ParentS Rajamani [1]

Rajamani Velraj is an Indian cinematographer, director and writer who primarily works in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He is known for his long-standing collaborations with Vetrimaaran and M. Muthaiah. [2]

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Personal life

Rajamani Velraj was born in the village Kootthiyar Kundu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He went to PKN Boys Higher Secondary School (Tirumangalam), and studied at Madurai Sourastra College. [2]

Career

Early in his career, he worked as an assistant to cinematographer Tirru in several Tamil films. After working with actor Dhanush in Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram , Dhanush recommended Velraj for his next film, Polladhavan , directed by then debutant, Vetrimaaran. He won the Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer in 2008. [3] Velraj and Vetrimaaran continued working together, from Aadukalam to their most recent film, Viduthalai Part 1 (2023). He made his directional debut with Velaiilla Pattadhari , starring Dhanush and Amala Paul and with Anirudh as the music director. The film was extremely successful and became a cult film. In 2015, he directed his second film, Thanga Magan . Velraj is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers. [4]

Filmography

As cinematographer

YearTitleLanguageNotes
2002 23rd March 1931: Shaheed HindiRa Operator
2003 Supari Hindi
2006 Phir Hera Pheri Hindi
2007 Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram Tamil
Polladhavan TamilWinner, Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer [5]
2008Kabhi Bhi Kahin BhiHindi
Malabar Wedding Malayalam
2010 Kandahar MalayalamCollaborated with Ravi Varman
2011 Aadukalam TamilWinner, Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – Tamil
Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer

(Cameo appearance) [5]

Siruthai Tamil [2]
Engeyum Eppodhum TamilWinner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer [6]
2012 3 Tamil [2]
Savaari Kannada
Leelai Tamil
2013 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren Tamil
Ethir Neechal Tamil
Udhayam NH4 Tamil [7]
Naiyaandi Tamil [8]
2014 Velaiyilla Pattathari TamilDirector (Cameo appearance) [9]
Poriyaalan Tamil(Cameo appearance)
2015 Komban Tamil(Cameo appearance)
Vai Raja Vai Tamil [10]
Paayum Puli Tamil(Cameo appearance)
Thanga Magan TamilDirector (Cameo appearance) [11]
2016 Pugazh Tamil(Cameo appearance) [12]
Marudhu Tamil
2017 Power Paandi Tamil(Cameo appearance) [13]
2018 Kadaikutty Singam Tamil(Cameo appearance)
Vada Chennai Tamil(Cameo appearance) [14]
2019 Dev Tamil
Asuran Tamil(Cameo appearance) [15]
Sangathamizhan Tamil
2021 Pulikkuthi Pandi Tamil [16]
Udanpirappe Tamil [17]
2022 Veerapandiyapuram Tamil [18]
The Legend Tamil [19]
Anel Meley Pani Thuli Tamil [20]
Pettaikaali TamilTV series on Aha [21]
Kuttram Kuttrame Tamil [22]
2023 Viduthalai Part 1 Tamil [23]
Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam Tamil
2024 Viduthalai Part 2 Tamil(Cameo appearance)
2025 Single Telugu [24]
Phoenix Tamil

As director

YearTitleLanguageNotes
2014 Velaiilla Pattadhari TamilWinner, Edison Award for Best Debut Director
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
Cameo as Traffic Police
2015 Thanga Magan TamilCameo as Ramalingam

As actor

Awards

References

  1. ↑ The Times of India (5 July 2020). "Cinematographer-director Velraj's father passes away" . Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Cinema cinema!". The Hindu. 31 July 2014. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  3. ↑ "A reluctant director". The Hindu. 19 July 2014. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "Acclaimed cinematographer Velraj gets the prestigious ISC recognition". www.zoomtventertainment.com. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  5. 1 2 Kumar, Pradeep (16 February 2019). "The Usual Suspects: Dhanush, Vetrimaaran and R Velraj". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Engeyum Eppodhum". Deccan Herald. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "NH4: Take this route". The Hindu. 20 April 2013. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "Dhanush Helped With Script, Says Vellai Illa Pattathari Director". NDTV.com. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  9. ↑ "A reluctant director". The Hindu. 19 July 2014. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  10. ↑ "'Vai Raja Vai' gearing up for April 24". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  11. ↑ ""It was all Dhanush"". The Hindu. 19 December 2015. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  12. ↑ "Surbhi: My role in Pugazh a reflection of my real self | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  13. ↑ "Dhanush Tweets First Look of Power Paandi, His Debut as Director". NDTV.com. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  14. ↑ "Blow for Dhanush's Vada Chennai: Amala Paul exits after Vijay Sethupathi". Hindustan Times. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  15. ↑ Kumar, Pradeep (16 February 2019). "The Usual Suspects: Dhanush, Vetrimaaran and R Velraj". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  16. ↑ "'புலிக்குத்தி பாண்டி' ஃபர்ஸ்ட் லுக் வெளியீடு". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  17. ↑ The Hindu Net Desk (5 October 2021). "Jyotika: 'Udanpirappe is special, as it shows the strength of a woman's silence'". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  18. ↑ "Veerapandiyapuram Movie Review: An uninventive, dull revenge drama". Cinema Express . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  19. ↑ "The Legend gets U/A certficate". Cinema Express . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  20. ↑ Sudevan, Praveen (18 November 2022). "'Anel Meley Pani Thuli' movie review: Andrea excels in a gritty crime drama about sexual assault". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  21. ↑ IANS. "Vetri Maaran's Jallikattu-Based Series 'Pettaikaali' To Stream From Diwali". Outlook India. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  22. ↑ "Kuttram Kuttrame Movie Review: Jai, Harish Uthaman shine in Susienthiran's return to form". Cinema Express . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  23. ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi begins dubbing for Viduthalai". OTTPlay. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  24. ↑ Geetha Arts (28 April 2025). #Single Trailer | #SingleOnMay9th | Sree Vishnu, Ketika, Ivana | Allu Aravind | Caarthick Raju . Retrieved 28 April 2025– via YouTube.
  25. ↑ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times of India . 8 July 2012. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013.
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