R. Raghunatha Reddy
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| File:Raghunathareddy.jpg R. Ragunatha Reddy | |
| Born | R. Raghunatha Reddy 17 September 1945 Muthukur, Nellore District. Andhra Pradesh |
| 🏡 Residence | Chennai, Tamilnadu, India |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 1965- Present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Sumathi |
| 👶 Children | Thanuja Prathibha |
| 👴 👵 Parents |
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R. Raghunatha Reddy is an Indian Cinematographer (Director of Photography) from Muthukur Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh and currently living in Chennai, Tamilnadu. He started his career as a junior cameraman at Vijaya Vauhini Studios, Chennai. He is known for his work in films, such as Punnagai Mannan, Sindhu Bhairavi, Azhaghan, Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, Duet, Vaaname Ellai. He has worked predominantly in Tamil movie Industry, especially with K. Balachander. He was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in the year 2019. He has also worked as Cinematographer in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi Films.
Early life[edit]
He was born in Muthukur, Nellore District at Andhra Pradesh to the couple Ravooru Jayaram Reddy and R. Venkata Subbamma. He is married to Sumathi. They have two daughters Thanuja, Prathibha.
Career[edit]
His father Ravooru Jayarama Reddy (Art Director, Vijaya Vauhini Studios, Chennai) made him join as a junior cameraman at Vijaya Vauhini Studios. During that time Mr. Konda Reddy was the head of the Camera Department.
R Raghunath Reddy worked with senior most cameraman such as,
- A. Vincent
- Thambu
- V Rama Moorthy
- VN Reddy
- Kamal Ghose
- PL Rai
- PN Sundaram
- MA Rahman
- N Balakrishna
- NS Verma
- Ravikanth Nagaiach
R Raghunath Reddy worked as second assistant along with BS Lokanath as first assistant for Mr Marcus Bartley for the movies, Ram our Syam, Ghar Ghar ki Kahani, Nanha Farishtha, Sri Krishna Sathya (Telugu).
R Raghunath Reddy worked with BS Lakanath for the movie Dikku Theriyatha Kaatil (Tamil) and in the same year worked as a director of photography for the film Mayavi (Telugu, Black & White) with director Yerineni Ranga Rao.
R Raghunath Reddy worked as an associate Cinematographer with BS Lokanath for these K Balachander films,
- Arangetram, Kalakendra Productions (1972)
- Sollathan, Ninaikkiren (1973)
- Naan Avanillai (1974)
- Apoorva Ragangal (1975)
- Manmda Leelai (1976)
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
- Anthuleni Katha (Telugu)
- Moondru Mudichu
- Avargal
- Maro Charithra (Telugu)
- Ninathale Inikum
- Andamaina Anubhavam (Telugu)
- 47 Natkal
- 47 Rojulu (Telugu)
- Agni Satchi (1982)
He has the Privilege of being associated with the Director Padmasri K Balachander for over 40 years Arangetram (1972) to Santhi Nilayam (TV Serial, 2012).
He partly worked as a Cinematographer for these films,
- Chilakamma Cheppindi (Telugu), Director Eranki Sharma.
- Pranaam Khareedu (Telugu), Director K Vasu.
- Nalaga Endaro (Telugu), Director Eranki Sharma.
- Makkal Saniya (Kannada), Director Lakshmi.
- Paarvain Marupakkam, Director KM Balakrishnan.
- Achamillai Achamillai, Director K Balachander.
As Guest Cinematographer,
- Vedan, Director Suresh Krishna
- Muthu, Director KS Ravi Kumar
- Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham, Director Selva
- Parthale Paravasam, Director K BalaChander
Unrelease Films,
- Dilon ka Rishta (Hindi), Director K Balachander
- Nanba, Director Selva
- Gnapakangal Thalatum, Director Nakulan
From Achamillai continued as a Director of Photography with K Balachander.
Achievement and Experience[edit]
R. Raghunatha Reddy invented a four wheeler In-Door Dolly without track and with crane during the time of the Movie Duet (1994 film) Duet
His vast and best experience from 1964 till date has made him a Director of Photography .
Profession: Director of Photography (Cameraman)
Industry: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada Films
Filmography[edit]
| 1977 | Pranam Kharedu | Telugu | K.Vasu |
| 1978 | Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba | Telugu | Eranki Sharma |
| 1979 | Naalaaga Endaro | Telugu | Eranki Sharma |
| Naa Illu Naa Vallu | Telugu | Eranki Sharma | |
| 1980 | Paarvaiyin Marupakkam | Tamil | K.M. Balakrishnan |
| Mekkala Sainya | Kanada | Lakshmi | |
| Mazhali Pattalam | Tamil | Lakshmi | |
| Ramadhandu | Telugu | N.S.Maniyan | |
| 1981 | Anbulla Athhan | Tamil | Kanmani Subbu |
| 1982 | Madhulai Muthukkal | Tamil | K.M. Balakrishnan |
| Poovilangu | Tamil | Amir jaan | |
| Pudhiyavan | Tamil | Amir jaan | |
| Sita Devi | Telugu | Erakki Sharma | |
| Devathe | Kannada | Erakki Sharma | |
| Chithirame Chithirame | Tamil | Vital, Ganam | |
| 1983 | Chilaka Joshiyam | Telugu | Parthasarathy |
| Repati Rowdy | Telugu | K. Vasu | |
| 1984 | Kalyana Agadhigal | Tamil | K. Balachander |
| 1985 | Sindhu Bairavi | Tamil | K. Balachander |
| 1986 | Sundara Swapnagalu | Kannada | K. Balachander |
| Punnagai Mannan | Tamil | K. Balachander | |
| 1987 | Manadhil Urudhi Veandum | Tamil | K. Balachander |
| Rudraveena | Tamil | K. Balachander | |
| 1988 | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Tamil | K. Balachander |
| 1989 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Tamil | K. Balachander |
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal | Tamil | K. Balachander |
| Keladi Kanmani | Tamil | Vasanth | |
| 1989 | Ayyappa Swamy Mahatyam | Telugu | K. Vasu |
| 1990 | Dilon Ke Rishtha
(Unreleased) |
Hindi | K. Balachander |
| 1991 | Sigaram | Tamil | Ananthu (Anantha Krishnan) |
| Azhagan | Tamil | K. Balachander | |
| Chinna Pasanga Naanga | Tamil | Raj Kapoor | |
| Vaaname Ellai | Tamil | K. Balachander | |
| 1992 | Priyathama | Telugu | Gautham Krishna |
| 1993 | Uzhavan | Tamil | Kadhir |
| Jaathi Malli | Tamil | K. Balachander | |
| 1994 | Chinna Vadhiyar | Tamil | Singeetham Sreenivasa Rao |
| Duet | Tamil | K. Balachander | |
| Jallikattu Kaalai | Tamil | Mani Vasakam | |
| 1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | Telugu | Singeetham Sreenivasa Rao |
| Kalki | Tamil | K. Balachander | |
| 1998 | Pooveli | Tamil | Selva |
| 1999 | Rojavanam | Tamil | Selva |
| Suyamvaram | Tamil | Selva | |
| 2000 | Unnaruge Naanirunthal | Tamil | Selva |
| Doubles | Tamil | Pandiyarajan | |
| Kaakai Siraginile | Tamil | P.Vasu | |
| 2001 | Manathai Thirudivittai | Tamil | C.H. NarayanaMurthy |
| Middle Class Madhavan | Tamil | T.P. Gajendran | |
| 2002 | Ninaikatha Nallillai | Tamil | A.L. Raja |
Cinematography in Television Serials[edit]
| Year | Serial Name | Language | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Rayil Snegam (Doordarshan) | Tamil | K. Balachander |
| 2000 | Irandam Chanukyan | Tamil | Bombay Chanakya |
| 2001 | Chotesi Asha
Sony Entertainment Television |
Hindi | K. Balachander |
| 2002 | Sahana | Tamil | K. Balachander |
| 2004 | Nilavai Pudipom | Tamil | Venkat |
| 2008 | Gokulathil Seethai | Tamil | C. J. Bhaskar |
| 2010-12 | Santhi Nilayam | Tamil | K. Balachander |
Awards[edit]
- 1975 - Southern India Cinematographers Association (SICA) Award for Apoorva Raagangal. National award for associate cinematographer for the film Apoorva Raagangal.
- 1986 - Film Fans Association Award for Punnagai Mannan.[1]
- 1989 - Bharatha Muni Award.[2]
- 1991 - L.V.Prasad Award.[3]
- 1991 - Tamilnadu State Government Award.[4]
- 1992 - Cinema Kalai Mandram Award.[5]
- 1992 - Certificate of appreciation from Indian motion pictures industry held in Antwerp.[6]
- 2004 - Mylapore Academy Award.[7]
- 2011 - Tamilnadu State Government Award.[8]
- 2019 - Kalaimamani Award.[9]
Press Appreciatons[edit]
- The Hindu News November 14 1986.[10]
- Indian Express Madras Edition November 14 1986.[11]
- The Hindu April 10 1981.[12]
- The Hindu December 10 1982.[13]
- Indian Express April 19 1985 - Kalyana Agathigal is a film with pleasing photography of Thiru. R. Raghunatha Reddy.[14]
- The Hindu November 14 1986 friday features Punnagai Mannan tamil film by Raghunatha Reddy Cinematography.[15]
- NewsPaper Appreciation for Brilliant Photography by R. Raghunatha Reddy.[16]
Gallery[edit]
External links[edit]
- R. Raghunatha Reddy on IMDb
- R. Raghunatha Reddy on IMDb
- [17] "R Raghunatha Reddy: Filmography " Chiloka – 1980 to 1987
- Rajitha. [18]"Cinematography: Raghunath Reddy", rediff August 31, 2000
- [19] "The Hindu" Friday, Nov 18, 2005 (Cinematographer: Raghunatha Reddy (Nilavai Pidippom)) - Drama awards 2004
- [20] "Sundara Swapnagalu" March 8, 2013 at 4:45 pm (Cinematography - R Raghunath Reddy) - kannadamoviesinfo
- [21]Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (r raghunatha reddy cameraman)
- [22]News Reference for the film Anthuleni Katha (1976)
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- ↑ Films fans association award for Punnagai Mannan.
- ↑ Bharatha Muni Award for Rudra Veena.
- ↑ L.V. Prasad Award by Cine Technicians Association of south India.
- ↑ Tamilnadu State Award for Azhagan.
- ↑ Cinema Kalai Mandram Award for Vaaname Ellai.
- ↑ Appreciation From Indian Motion Pictures Industry held in Antwerp.
- ↑ Mylapore Academy Award for Nilavai Pidipoam.
- ↑ Tamilnadu State Award for Shanthi Nilayam (Tamil - T V Serial)
- ↑ Tamilnadu Government Kalaimamani Award
- ↑ "The Hindu Newspaper news on 10th page on November 14 1986 under the heading Friday Features for the Punnagai Mannan felicitating R. Raghunatha Reddy for cinematography."
- ↑ "Exquisite Camera work appreciation by Indian Express Madras Edition November 14 1986 Madras Edition."
- ↑ "Anbulla Aththan Film pleasing photography by R. Raghunatha Reddy."
- ↑ "Madhulai Muthukkal graphically captures the chase of the heroine."
- ↑ "Indian Express April 19 1985."
- ↑ "The Hindu November 14 1986."
- ↑ "Rudra Veena Film"
- ↑ "Chiloka!". chiloka.com.
- ↑ "Rediff!". m.rediff.com.
- ↑ "thehindu!". thehindu.com. Retrieved 18 November 2005.
- ↑ "kannadamoviesinfo!". kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema!". books.google.co.in.
- ↑ "Anthuleni Katha!". telugucinema.com.
