R. Velraj
Velraj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Velrajan 21 October 1969 Thirunagar Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film Director, Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2003-present |
R. Velraj is an Indian writer, director and cinematographer who primarily works in Tamil cinema.
Personal life
Velraj was born in a village called Koothiyar Kundu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He did his school in PKN Boys Higher Secondary School (Tirumangalam), and college in Madurai Sourastra College.
Career
At his early stage, he was associated with cinematographer Tirru and worked in several Tamil films as assistant cinematographer, notably Aalavandhan etc., also worked mainly in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films including Polladhavan, Aadukalam, Kandahar and Engeyum Eppodhum.
Filmography
As Cinematographer
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Hindi | Ra Operator |
| 2003 | Supari | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Tamil | |
| Polladhavan | Tamil | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer | |
| 2008 | Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi | Hindi | |
| Malabar Wedding | Malayalam | ||
| 2010 | Kandahar | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer (Cameo appearance) |
| Siruthai | Tamil | ||
| Engeyum Eppodhum | Tamil | Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer | |
| 2012 | 3 | Tamil | |
| Savaari | Kannada | ||
| Leelai | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Tamil | |
| Ethir Neechal | Tamil | ||
| Udhayam NH4 | Tamil | (cinematography) | |
| Naiyaandi | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Tamil | Director (Cameo appearance) |
| Poriyaalan | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) | |
| 2015 | Komban | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) |
| Vai Raja Vai | Tamil | ||
| Paayum Puli | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) | |
| Thanga Magan | Tamil | Director (Cameo appearance) | |
| 2016 | Pugazh | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) |
| Marudhu | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Power Paandi | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Tamil | (Cameo appearance) |
| Vada Chennai | Tamil | Shooting in progress |
As Director
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Tamil | Winner, Edison Award for Best Debut Director Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil Cameo as Traffic Police |
| 2015 | Thangamagan | Tamil | Cameo as Ramalingam |
Awards
- 2007- Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer for Pollathavan
- 2011- Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South for Aadukalam.[1]
- 2011- SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer for Aadukalam
- 2014-SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director for Velaiyilla Pattathari
References
- ^ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". 8 July 2012.