Vijay Award For Best Cinematographer
The Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil (Kollywood) films. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Nominations *2006 P. C. Sriram - ''Varalaru'' **Ravi Varman - ''Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' **Nirav Shah - ''Pattiyal'' *2007 Velraj - '' Polladhavan'' **S. R. Kathir - ''Kattradhu Thamizh'' ** Ramji - ''Paruthiveeran'' **K. V. Anand - '' Sivaji : The Boss'' **Nirav Shah - ''Billa'' *2008 S. R. Kathir - ''Subramaniapuram'' **Mahesh Muthuswami - ''Anjathey'' **R. Rathnavelu - ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' **Ravi Varman - ''Dasavathaaram'' **Sakthi Saravanan - '' Saroja'' *2009 Manoj Paramahamsa - ''Eeram'' **Nirav Shah - ''Sarvam'' **P. C. Sriram - '' Yaavarum Nalam'' ** Rajesh Yadhav - ''Pokkisham'' **Tirru - ''Kanchivaram'' *2010 R. Rathnavelu - ''Enthiran'' **Santhosh Sivan - ''Raavanan'' **Nirav Shah - ''Madrasapattinam'' **M. Sukumar - ''Mynaa'' ** Richard M. Nathan - '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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STAR Vijay
Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly Star India), a subsidiary of Asianet Star Communications. The channel's headquarters is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Star Vijay changed hands several times before being partly acquired by the Star India in 2001. The channel telecasts Tamil language programmes such as serials, reality shows and Tamil films. History The channel was first launched by N. P. V. Ramasamy Udayar on 24 November 1994, as Golden Eagle Communication (GEC). United Breweries Group acquired the channel in 1995 and renamed it as Vijay TV. The UTV Software Communications, UTV Group bought the controlling interest from United Breweries Group in 1999 for million. In 2001, Star India took over the channel and rebranded it as ''Star Vijay.'' Star acquired 51 percent stake in Vijay TV with UTV holding the remaining 49 percent. In 2004, UTV Software Communications offloaded its entire 44 percent stake in Vij ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Velraj
Rajamani Velraj, ISC is an Indian cinematographer, director and writer who primarily works in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He is well known for his camera work in films like Asuran, Aadukalam, Vada Chennai, Kadaikutty Singam and Komban, and for directing Velaiilla Pattadhari and Thanga Magan. Personal life Rajamani Velraj was born in a village called Kootthiyar Kundu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He went to PKN Boys Higher Secondary School ( Tirumangalam), and studied at Madurai Sourastra College. Career Early in his career, he was associated with cinematographer Tirru and worked as an assistant cinematographer in several Tamil films, for example Aalavandhan. After working with actor Dhanush in Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram, Dhanush recommended Velraj for his next film Polladhavan directed by Vetrimaaran, for which he won the Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer. Velraj and Vetrimaaran continued working together, making films such as Aadukalam and Asuran, their most recent fi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mahesh Muthuswami
Mahesh Muthuswami is an Indian cinematographer working in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. Filmography Career Upon his graduation from Film and Television Institute of India , Pune, he started working with legendary cinematographer P. C. Sreeram. With him he worked in features - '' Kushi'' (Telugu), ''Vaanam Vasappadum'' (Tamil) . He worked with ace cinematographer Ramji in ''Sandhya'', a Hindi film. His diploma short film, ''Chaitra'' directed by Kranti Kanade was the official student Oscar entry in the year 2002. His first film was '' Rightaa Thappaa'' for director, producer Bhuvana. The film went on to win two State Awards. His second feature ''Chithiram Pesuthadi'',was Mysskin's directorial debut. It became a hit owing to the unique style the film was written in. Post ''Chithiram Pesuthadi'', he shot the Hindi Film ''Risk'' starring Randeep Hooda, Vinod Khanna and Tanushree Dutta for director Vishram Sawant. Then he teamed up with director Mysskin again shooting ' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Subramaniapuram (2008 Film)
''Subramaniapuram'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period action film produced, written, and directed by Sasikumar. The low-budget film received critical acclaim for its original script, expert direction, screenplay, editing, fresh music, accurate sets and costumes to resurrect Madurai from the 1980s. Sasikumar cast then relatively new actors Jai, Swathi, Ganja Karuppu and himself in pivotal roles. Shot in 85 days, it became one of the biggest commercial successes of the year. The movie was dubbed into Malayalam under the same name, into Telugu as ''Ananthapuram 1980'', and remade in Kannada in 2012 as ''Prem Adda''. Director Anurag Kashyap had revealed twice that this film was the inspiration for his ''Gangs of Wasseypur'' series - once in 2010 and once on the 10th anniversary of this film. It also marked Swati Reddy’s Tamil film debut. Plot The story takes place in the Subramaniapuram area of Madurai city. A convict is released from prison in 2008 after serving 28 years ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Billa (2007 Film)
''Billa'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Vishnuvardhan. It is a remake of 1980 Tamil film ''Billa'' which itself was a remake of the 1978 Hindi film ''Don''. The film stars Ajith Kumar who plays a double role as an underworld don and his friendly look-alike alongside Nayanthara and Namitha, while Prabhu, Rahman, Adithya Menon, and Santhanam playing supporting roles. It is produced by L. Suresh and Abdurrahman M while featuring a score and soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Nirav Shah and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. The project commenced in April 2007 and was released and distributed worldwide by Ayngaran International on 14 December 2007. The film, upon release, emerged successful, and was selected to be screened at the 61st Cannes Film Festival. Plot David Billa is a crime boss featured on Interpol's criminal list, who is hiding and operating out of Malaysia. DSP Jayaprakash has spent the last few years looking for Billa, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Boss
Boss may refer to: Occupations * Supervisor, often referred to as boss * Air boss, more formally, air officer, the person in charge of aircraft operations on an aircraft carrier * Crime boss, the head of a criminal organization * Fire boss, a person in charge of mine safety * Pit boss, the person who looks after the employees who work in a casino pit * Political boss, a person who controls a political region or constituency Places United States * Boss, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Boss, Texas, an unincorporated community * Bosstown, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Moon * Boss (crater), a lunar crater People As a real name *Boss (surname) *Boss Mustapha, politician, Secretary of Nigerian government As a nickname or stage name Athletes * Lance Armstrong ("", born 1971), former professional cyclist * Sasha Banks (born 1992), American professional wrestler * Tomás Boy ("", born 1952), former Mexican professional football player and current coach * Bobby Lash ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paruthiveeran
''Paruthiveeran'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ameer. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the title character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan, Ganja Karuppu, Sampath Raj, and Sujatha Sivakumar playing supporting roles. Produced by Studio Green, it features a soundtrack and score composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Ramji and editing by Raja Mohammad. ''Paruthiveeran'' was entirely shot in Madurai and its surroundings. After two years of making, the film was released on 23 February 2007 and received universal critical acclaim. The female lead of this film Priyamani won the National Film Award for Best Actress (2006) for her intense and brilliant performance as a gang rape victim. In this film Priyamani's voice modulation, dialogue delivery and accent in Madurai Tamil slang is considered as the finest output given by an actress in the Tamil film industry till date. The fi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ramji (cinematographer)
Ramji (born 31 July 1961) is an Indian film cinematographer, who has worked in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam languages. He is well known for his association with directors such as Sangeeth Sivan, Ameer Sultan, Selvaraghavan and Mohan Raja Mohan Raja is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu film industries. After making his debut in the Telugu cinema, Telugu film ''Hanuman Junction (film), Hanuman Junction'' (2001), he went on to remake seve .... Filmography Feature films Short films References External links * Ramji at Jointscene Living people Tamil film cinematographers Malayalam film cinematographers People from Thanjavur 1961 births 20th-century Indian photographers 21st-century Indian photographers Cinematographers from Tamil Nadu {{India-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kattradhu Thamizh
''Kattradhu Thamizh'' (; previously titled is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written and directed by Ram, who directs his debut film. Produced by Salmara Mohammad Sharief, it stars Jiiva, Anjali and Karunas. The film was released on 6 October 2007, to unanimous critical acclaim. The film is about an ordinary young Tamil-postgraduate, who becomes a tortured victim of Chennai city's gentrification, fueled by the booming IT industry, slowly losing his mental balance and becoming a psychopath. According to Ram, the movie explores what might become of a society, that undervalues the education and practice of arts and humanities. The film, though commercially not successful during its release, garnered a cult following later. Plot Prabhakar (Jiiva) is a Tamil teacher in a private school in west Mambalam area of Chennai, who leads a lonely life in a lodge. He is frustrated and even tries to commit suicide, in a system where knowing your mother tongue and te ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pattiyal
''Pattiyal'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by Punnagai Poo Gheetha. It stars Bharath, Arya, Pooja Umashankar, and Padmapriya Janakiraman while Cochin Haneefa and Santhana Bharathi play pivotal roles. The film tackles the issue of dons and was based on the 1999 Thai film ''Bangkok Dangerous''. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with cinematography by Nirav Shah and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. It released on 17 March 2006. Plot Kosi and Selva, are contract killers working for a middleman with the ironic name of Sami. Director Vishnuvardan portrays this morbid telling of two orphaned youths with incredible realism of trust, friendship, and ultimate betrayal masterfully. Kosi is an unblinking man with a stubborn feel for life, thereby refusing to love and be loved. Selva, deaf and dumb, is equally intrepid, although he has a heart ticking beneath the dark, dire exterior. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nirav Shah
Nirav Shah (born 16 November 1974) is an Indian cinematographer. He has worked on a number of major box office hits in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam since his debut with the 2004 Hindi film '' Paisa Vasool''. Career After having worked as an assistant to other noted cinematographers and solely on many television advertisements, music videos and short films, Nirav Shah became an independent cinematographer for a "full feature film", debuting with the 2004 Bollywood film '' Paisa Vasool'', following which he worked on another Hindi project ''Intequam'' (2004). It was, however, the Hindi blockbuster film ''Dhoom'' (2004) that made people take notice of Shah, winning him accolades and gaining him fame and popularity. Subsequently, Shah got offers from the Tamil film industry as well and moved southwards, debuting in Kollywood with the 2005 Linguswamy-directed action film ''Sandakozhi'', following which he was called up by director Vishnuvardhan. They first teamed up for the 2005 T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
''Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jyothika, and Kamalinee Mukherjee in prominent roles, while Prakash Raj, Daniel Balaji, and Salim Baig played supporting roles. It revolves around a police officer who tries to track down two serial killers. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj with cinematography being handled by Ravi Varman and editing done by Anthony. The film is also one of the first Indian films to be made using Super 35. ''Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' was released on 25 August 2006 to positive reviews and became a blockbuster at the box office. Kamal Haasan won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. Jyothika was nominated for the Best Actress category at the Filmfare Awards. Plot Rani, the daughter of former high rank Chennai police officer Superintendent Arokiya Raj IPS, tells her father over the phone that she will be back ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |