Krishna (cinematographer)

Krishna (ಕೃಷ್ಣ)
Born 9 June 1975
Bangalore, Karnataka
Nationality Indian
Occupation Cinematographer, Film Director
Years active 1998 – present
Spouse(s) Swapna Krishna
Children Daughter Riya Krishna and a son

S. Krishna[1] (Kannada: ಕೃಷ್ಣ) is an Indian film cinematographer and director who primarily works in Kannada films. He gave a new dimension for cinematography through his breath taking visuals[2] in Mungaru Male which is considered as a romantic cult classic.

He's an alumnus of Government Film and Television Institute, Bangalore.

Trivia

Career

at South Scope Awards 2009

Though Krishna's cinematography impressed people and the critics, he didn't come into his own until he did the challenging Mungaaru Male.

The film was shot in 80% natural rain, generally not cinematography friendly. It also needed to be shot in other precarious conditions – like the dangerous, rocky top of the Jog Falls. Krishna took up the challenge, and did the job admirably. The film was a box office success and one of the major contributors to its success was Krishna's cinematography. He was duly recognised by the Karnataka State Government when they named him the Best Cinematographer for the year 2006. Per Yograj Bhat, the director of the film, the cinematographer was his partner in crime for all risky and foolhardy propositions. Krishna maintains that since he had complete freedom to do as he liked, he could deliver his best.

After Mungaaru Male, Krishna went on to do a film with debutant director Harsha A. Geleya did not have much scope for experimentation cinematographically, but the film's most popular track Ee Sanje Yaakaagide shot in slow motion was the high light of the film. Krishna did Haage Summane next, for Preetam Gubbi, one of the main collaborators in the film Mungaaru Male. Since then he's the frequent collaborator for all the Preetam Gubbi's films.

He also served as cinematographer for the film Raaj the Showman directed by Prem and starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Priyanka Kothari. Though the critics were not impressed with the film, Krishna's work was applauded by all. He then worked for Kempegowda, Kannada remake of Tamil Blockbuster Singham, which starred Sudeep in the lead and also directed by himself. Krishna had collaborated with Sudeep for the second time, after Ranga SSLC which starred Sudeep in the lead. The movie showed the hidden talented side of Krishna, who had experimented a lot in the movie and took the technicalities of the flick to the another level. Supergoodmovies praised his work as "the camerawork stand out in the technical department. Krishna, who is otherwise known for wielding camera for mushy love stories does a good job in this action film. For a change, fights using safety cords look real. Krishna shows his ability also in song sequences.

Krishna was supposed to work with Yograj Bhat for Lagori starring Puneeth Rajkumar but the project was dropped. In 2012, they collaborated together for the film Drama starring Yash and Radhika Pandit. Naturally, whole film industry's eyes were on him expecting to recreate the magic of Mungaru Male along with Yogaraj Bhat.

Drama was released in November to the most positive reviews from critics and audience alike. The movie was a blockbuster of 2012 and it garnered rave reviews for Krishna for his work from all over the country. IBN Live[4] praised his work as "The film's highlight is the remarkable camerawork of S Krishna, who is arguably one of the country's top directors of photography. Indiaglitz[5] quoted his work as "S Krishna in his comeback after 'Mungaru Male' in the direction of Yogaraj Bhat has no flaws."

He's collaborated with Duniya Soori for his next Kaddipudi starring Shivrajkumar and Radhika Pandit. He is making his directorial debut with the movie Gaja Kesari (earlier titled Gajapati) starring Yash and produced by Jayanna, a well known producer in the Kannada Film Industry.

Personal life

Krishna is married to a well known Kannada television actress Swapna. They have a daughter and a son. He currently resides with his family in Bangalore.

Filmography

As Director

Year Film Title Language Notes
2013 Gajakesari Kannada

As Cinematographer

Year Film Notes
2003 Heart Beats
2004 Ranga SSLC
2005 Sree
2006 Mungaaru Male
2007 Geleya
2008 Haage Summane
2009 Raaj the Showman
2009 Maleyali Jotheyali
2010 Appu Pappu
2011 Kempegowda
2011 Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam
2012 Lucky
2012 Jaanu
2012 Rambo
2012 Drama
2013 Kaddipudi

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Rendezvous with S Krishna
  2. ↑ 'Mungaru Male' is perfect answer – S. Krishna
  3. ↑ Jog Falls
  4. ↑ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/drama-review-this-kannada-film-is-an-entertaining-drama/307303-71-203.html 'Drama' Review: This Kannada film is an entertaining drama
  5. ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/15173.html Drama – Good Pack for Family
  6. ↑ Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South

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