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Utpal V Nayanar | |
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 Nayanar in 2018 | |
| Born | 27 December 1959 Kanhangad, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Spouse | Latha (m. 1995) |
Utpal V Nayanar (born 27 December 1959) is an Indian cinematographer and director from Kasaragod, Kerala. Now he is the joint secretary of MACTA (Malayalam cine technicians association) and CUMAC (Cameraman's union malayalam cinema)
Born in Panayal, Kanhangad, Utpal has contributed significantly to the industry, particularly noted for his work on the 1994 Tamil big-budget film, Pathavi Pramanam , starring Vijayakanth. [1] Utpal's career highlights include his collaboration with Vijayakanth. During the filming of Pathavi Pramanam, Utpal experienced extreme working conditions, including shooting for several days without sleep. [1]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Samundi | Tamil | Debut as cinematographer |
| 1994 | Pathavi Pramanam | 1st collaboration with Vijayakanth [1] | |
| 1995 | Kokkarakko | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | ||
| 1995 | Manikya Chembazhukka | ||
| 1995 | Kakkakkum Poochakkum Kalyanam | ||
| 1996 | Kinnamkattakallan | ||
| 1996 | Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu | ||
| 1997 | Kalyanapittennu | ||
| 1998 | Dhravidan | ||
| 1998 | Thattakam | ||
| 1998 | Manthri Kochamma | ||
| 1998 | British Market | ||
| 1998 | Sooryaputhran | ||
| 1998 | Udayapuram Sulthan | ||
| 1998 | Bharya Veettil Paramasukham | ||
| 1998 | Pranaya Nilavu | ||
| 1998 | Captain | ||
| 1999 | Independence | ||
| 2000 | Manassil Oru Manjuthulli | ||
| 2000 | Rapid Action Force | ||
| 2001 | Aakasathile Paravakal | ||
| 2001 | En Mana Vaanil | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Kattuchembakam | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Saavithriyude Aranjaanam | ||
| 2001 | Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | ||
| 2003 | Varum Varunnu Vannu | ||
| 2003 | Sinkaari Bolona | ||
| 2004 | C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu | ||
| 2004 | Thudakkam | ||
| 2005 | Maanikyan | ||
| 2005 | Haai | ||
| 2005 | Isra | ||
| 2005 | Pass Pass | ||
| 2006 | Pathaka | ||
| 2006 | Rakshakan | ||
| 2006 | Mauryan | ||
| 2007 | Sooryan | ||
| 2007 | Meghatheertham | ||
| 2008 | Kaalchilambu | ||
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | ||
| 2010 | Unakkaga En Kadhal | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Holidays | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Sindhu Samaveli | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Jeevanam | ||
| 2011 | Pachuvum Kovalanum | ||
| 2011 | Ujwadu | Konkani | |
| 2012 | Steps | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Grihanathan | ||
| 2013 | Vallatha Pahayan | ||
| 2013 | Maryade | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Friendship | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Chaali Polilu | Tulu | |
| 2015 | Nerukkam | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Beedi | ||
| 2016 | Dabak Daba Aisa | Tulu | [2] |
| 2017 | Nilavariyathe | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Vallikett | ||
| 2018 | Puzha | ||
| 2019 | Blue Whale | ||
| 2019 | Adutha Chodhyam | ||
| 2020 | Suspence Killer | ||
| 2021 | Prathi Niraparadhiyanu | ||
| 2021 | Kannadi | ||
| 2022 | Akka Kuruvi | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Chathi | Malayalam | |