Ilavarasu
Ilavarasu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1964 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, cinematographer |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
Ilavarasu is an Indian cinematographer and actor, who works in the Tamil film industry. He started his career as a cinematographer and worked for 13 films, winning a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for one of them. He, however, became better known as an actor, after he debuted and appeared in pivotal roles in Bharathiraja's and Cheran's films. He starred in over 50 Tamil films, mostly in supporting roles.[1][2]
Career
According to T. Saravanan of The Hindu, Ilavarasu's debut film was the unreleased Tamil film Top Tucker, and his first release was Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984).[3] However, Malathi Rangarajan of the same paper says he first appeared in a minuscule role in Bharathiraja's 1987 film Vedham Pudhidhu,[4]
Filmography
As actor
As cinematographer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Panchalankurichi | |
| 1997 | Periya Thambi | |
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai | |
| Iniyavale | ||
| 1999 | Manam Virumbuthe Unnai | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer |
| 2000 | Veeranadai | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer |