Velraj
| Velraj | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Velrajan 21 October 1969 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film Director, Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2003-present |
R. Velraj (Tamil: ஆர்.வேல்ராஜ்) is an Indian cinematographer who was born in a village called Kutthiyar Kundu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. At his early stage, he was associated with cinematographer Tirru and worked in several Tamil films as assistant cinematographer, notably Aalavandhan etc., also[1] 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 | Polladhavan | Tamil | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer |
| 2008 | Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Malabar Wedding | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Kandahar | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer (Cameo appearance) |
| 2011 | Siruthai | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Engeyum Eppodhum | Tamil | Winner, Vikatan Award For Best Cinematographer |
| 2012 | 3 | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Savari | Kannada | |
| 2012 | Leelai | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Naiyaandi | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Tamil | Also director (Cameo appearance) |
| 2014 | Poriyaalan | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 2015 | Komban | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai | Tamil | Post Production |
| 2015 | VIP 2 | Tamil | Filming |
| 2015 | Untitled Suseenthiran's Film | Tamil | Pre-Production |
As Director
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Tamil | |
| 2014 | VIP 2 | Tamil | Filming |
Awards
- 2007- Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer for Pollathavan
- 2011- Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South for Aadukalam.[2]
- 2011- SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer for Aadukalam