Aloysius Vincent (14 June 1928 – 25 February 2015) was an Indian cinematographer and director known for his works in
Malayalam
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,
Tamil
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**Tamil Malaysians, Tamil people native to Malaysia
* Tamil language, nativ ...
,
Telugu
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* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India
*Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language
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S ...
and
Hindi
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language films.
From the mid-1960s on, he directed some 30 movies including the landmark Malayalam films ''
Bhargavi Nilayam
''Bhargavi Nilayam'' () is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language romantic horror film directed by A. Vincent (in his directorial debut) and written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer based on his own short story ''Neela Velicham''. The film stars Madhu, V ...
'', and ''
Murappennu
''Murappennu'' is a 1965 Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir in the lead role with an ensemble supporting cast including Sharada, Madhu, Jyothilakshmi, K. P. Um ...
''.
He received the
Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award
The Filmfare Best Cinematography Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.
The category was first awarded in 1954.
Superlatives
Most Awards
Kamal Bose – 5
Radhu Karmakar – 4
Jal Mist ...
for ''
Prem Nagar'' (1974) starring
Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna () (; born Jatin Khanna; 29 December 1942 – 18 July 2012) was an Indian actor, film producer and politician who worked in Hindi films. He is called as the "First Superstar of Hindi cinema", he consecutively starred in a record ...
.
In 2003, the
Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC) awarded him an Honorary Membership, along with
K. K. Mahajan and
V. K. Murthy. He received the
J. C. Daniel Award in 1996.
Biography
Vincent was born in 1928 in
Calicut
Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second la ...
, then part of
Madras Presidency
The Madras Presidency, or the Presidency of Fort St. George, also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision (presidency) of British India. At its greatest extent, the presidency included most of southern India, including the ...
.
He was trained under cinematographer
Kamal Ghosh
Kamal Ghosh (1910–1983; often misspelled in film credits as Kamaal) was an Indian cinematographer and film director. Although a native of Kolkata, he was active primarily in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
Early life
Kamal Ghosh was the nephew of f ...
and was initially associated with
Gemini Studios
Gemini Studios was an Indian film studio based in Madras, Tamil Nadu. It was launched when S. S. Vasan, a businessman of many ventures (including the ownership of Ananda Vikatan) bought Motion Picture Producers' Combines from Krishnaswamy Subr ...
. He started his career in
Tamil cinema
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and shot to fame with the
Sivaji Ganesan
Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji Ga ...
-starrer ''
Uthamaputhiran''. Vincent teamed up with
C. V. Sridhar
Chitthamoor Vijayaraghavalu Sridhar (22 July 1933 – 20 October 2008) was an Indian screenwriter and film director. He has directed nearly 60 films in Tamil language, Tamil, Hindi language, Hindi and Telugu language, Telugu Languages.
Ea ...
in masterpieces such as ''
Kalyana Parisu
''Kalyana Parisu'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi while K. A. Thangavelu, Vijayakumari, M. Saroja, S. D. Subbulakshmi, A. Nageswara Rao ...
'', ''
Nenjil Or Aalayam
''Nenjil Or Aalayam'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed, produced and written by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, Devika and R. Muthuraman while Nagesh, Manorama and Kutty Padmini play supporting roles. ...
'', ''
Kaadhalikka Neramillai
''Kadhalikka Neramillai'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar, who also conceived and co-wrote its script with Chitralaya Gopu. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Balai ...
'', ''
Sumaithaangi
''Sumaithaangi'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Devika and R. Muthuraman. Based on Ra. Ki. Rangarajan's novel of the same name that was serialised in ''Kumudam ...
'' and ''
Then Nilavu
''Thennilavu'' (; ) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala, with K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Nambiar, M. Saroja and Vasanthi in supp ...
''. He then became a freelancer and achieved success in Malayalam and Telugu films.
He established himself as one of the leading cinematographers in South India and also earned a name in Hindi films. At a time when cinematography was in its infancy in Indian cinema, he experimented with camera angles and placements. He succeeded in bringing in the kind of visuals that were not seen before in South Indian films.
In 2003, the
Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC) awarded him an Honorary Membership, along with
K. K. Mahajan and
V. K. Murthy.
Vincent has directed around 30 films, mostly in Malayalam. The first Malayalam film he directed, ''
Bhargavi Nilayam
''Bhargavi Nilayam'' () is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language romantic horror film directed by A. Vincent (in his directorial debut) and written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer based on his own short story ''Neela Velicham''. The film stars Madhu, V ...
'' (1964), was scripted by renowned writer
Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Vaikom Muhammad Basheer (21 January 1908 – 5 July 1994), popularly referred to as Beypore Sulthan, was a writer of Malayalam literature. He was a writer, humanist, freedom fighter, novelist and short story writer, noted for his path-breaking, ...
. It is considered one of the all time classics in Malayalam cinema and the soundtrack to this film was also a notable success. Few directors could claim such an impressive list of chart-toppers and some of the Malayalam feature films directed by Vincent are ''
Murappennu
''Murappennu'' is a 1965 Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir in the lead role with an ensemble supporting cast including Sharada, Madhu, Jyothilakshmi, K. P. Um ...
'', ''
Nadhi
''Nadhi'' ( en, River) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Thamaraiselvan. The film stars Sam Jones, Anandhi and Karu Pazhaniappan in the lead roles. It was released on 22 July 2022.
Cast
* Sam Jones as Thamizh
*A ...
'', ''
Gandharvakshethram'', ''
Thulabharam
''Thulabharam'' () is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent. It is based on the Kerala People's Arts Club play of the same name, written by Thoppil Bhasi. Thoppil Bhasi also adapted the play for the screen. The film had ...
'', ''
Aswamedham'', ''
Achani
''Achani'' (''Accāṇi'', ) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by K. Ravindran Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Adoor Bhasi and Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. It tells the story of a t ...
'', ''
Anaavaranam
''Anaavaranam'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by K. J. Joseph. The film stars T. Chandran nair, Sathar, Janardanan and Rani Chandra in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Cast
* ...
'', ''
Aalmaram
''Aalmaram'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by T. K. Pareekutty. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Cast
*Prem Nazir as So ...
'', ''
Thriveni
''Thriveni'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by C. V. Sridhar via Chitralaya, the company's only film in the language. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sharada, Savita G. Thampi and Kaviyoo ...
'', ''
Nagarame Nandi
''Nagarame Nanni'' is a 1967 Malayalam language film, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by A. Vincent. The film stars Prem Nazir, Usha Nandhini, Madhu and K. P. Ummer among others. The film tells the story of a family that migrate ...
'', ''Abhijathyam'', ''
Asuravithu'', ''
Kochu Themmadi'', ''
Nizhalattam
''Nizhalattam'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film marked the acting debut of Sudheer and ...
'', ''
Chenda
The Chenda ( ml, ചെണ്ട, ) is a cylindrical percussion instrument originating in the state of Kerala and widely used in Tulu Nadu of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in India. In Tulu Nadu (Coastal Karnataka), it is known as ''chende''. ...
'', ''
Sreekrishna Parunthu
''Sree Krishna Parunthu'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by A. Vincent and written by P. V. Thampi based on his novel ''Krishna Parunthu''. The film stars Mohanlal, Balan K. Nair, Jagathy Sreekumar, Pavithra, and Bi ...
'', ''
Priyamulla Sophia'', ''
Nakhangal'' and ''
Theerthayathra
''Theerthayaathra'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The movie w ...
''.
Vincent died on 25 February 2015 at the age of 86. His sons
Jayanan Vincent
Jayanan Vincent is an Indian cinematographer. He is the son of cinematographer and director, A. Vincent, and elder brother to Ajayan Vincent. He is known for his work in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films and he is a member of the Ind ...
and
Ajayan Vincent
Ajayan Vincent is an Indian cinematographer. He is the son of cinematographer and director, A. Vincent, and younger brother to Jayanan Vincent. He is known for his work in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi language films.
Filmography
*'' ...
are also cinematographers
Filmography
As cinematographer
*''
Annamayya (film)
''Annamayya'' is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language-language biographical film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by V. Doraswamy Raju under the VMC Productions banner. The film portrays the life of the 15th century composer Annamacharya, p ...
'' (1997) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya
''Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Venkatesh, Shilpa Shetty and Malashree, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was produced by Burugapalli Sivarama K ...
'' (1996) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Bobbili Simham
'' Bobbili Simham'' () is a 1994 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Trivikram Rao under the Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja, Meena, and music composed by M ...
'' (1994) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Major Chandrakanth'' (1993) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Allari Priyudu
''Allari Priyudu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language musical romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Rajasekhar, Ramya Krishna and Madhu Bala. The film was premiered at the 1994 International Film Festival of Indi ...
'' (1993) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Aswamedham (1992 film)
''Aswamedham'' is a 1992 Telugu-language action film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shobhan Babu, Meena, Nagma and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was produced by C. Aswani Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies ban ...
'' (1992) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Aapathbandhavudu'' (1992) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Gharana Mogudu
''Gharana Mogudu'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Vani Viswanath with Rao Gopal Rao and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. Music is composed ...
'' (1992) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Uncle Bun
''Uncle Bun'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Bhadran, and starring Mohanlal in the title role, as an obese youngster. The film is a remake of the 1989 film ''Uncle Buck'' and also the official Malayalam debut of ...
'' (1991) Malayalam (Special Effects Cinematographer)
*''
Gnana Paravai
''Gnana Paravai'' () is a 1991 Tamil language supernatural thriller film, directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Harish Kumar, Sasikala and Manorama. It was released on 11 January 1991.
Plot
The film is about an ...
'' (1991) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Alludugaru
''Alludugaru'' or ''Alludu Garu'' is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by Mohan Babu under Lakshmi Prasanna Films. This film stars Mohan Babu and Shobhana in lead roles, while Ramya Krishna ...
'' (1990) Telugu (Guest Cinematographer)
*''
Nari Nari Naduma Murari
''Nari Nari Naduma Murari'' () is a 1990 Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film was produced by K. Murari under the Yuva Chitra Arts banner. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shobana, Nirosha, and music c ...
'' (1990) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Dharma Kshetram
''Dharma Kshetram'' () is a 1992 Telugu-language legal action film, produced by K. C. Reddy under the Sri Rajeev Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Divya Bharati and music composed by Ilaiya ...
'' (1990) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Douthyam
''Douthyam'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by P. Anil and written by Gayathri Ashokan. The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Parvathy, and Babu Antony. The film attracted media attention for the action su ...
'' (1988) Malayalam (Special Effects Cinematographer)
*''
Aanandha Kummi'' (1983) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Mahaan'' (1983) Hindi (Cinematographer)
*''
Bandish (film)'' (1981) Hindi (Cinematographer)
*''
Ashajyothi'' (1981) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Guru
Guru ( sa, गुरु, IAST: ''guru;'' Pali'': garu'') is a Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. In pan-Indian traditions, a guru is more than a teacher: traditionally, the guru is a reverentia ...
'' (1980) Tamil / Telugu (Guest Director / Cinematographer)
*''
Ilamai Kolam
''Ilamai Kolam'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh. The film stars Suman, Raadhika and Pratap Pothen. It was released on 19 July 1980.
Plot
Cast
* Suman as Rajesh
*Raadhika
*Pratap Pothen
* Nisha
*K. R. Ind ...
'' (1979) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Aana Paachan'' (1978) Malayalam (Director)
*''
K D No. 1'' (1978) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Rajaputhra Rahasyamu'' (1978) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Vayanadan Thampan
''Vayanadan Thamban'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by A. Vincent and produced by S. Hariharan a Director of Radio Advertising Services, starring Kamal Haasan and Latha . Kamal Haasan plays the role of a 100-year-ol ...
'' (1978) Malayalam (Director)
*''
Radhakrishna
Radha-Krishna ( IAST , sa, राधा कृष्ण) are collectively known within Hinduism as the combined forms of feminine as well as the masculine realities of God. Krishna and Radha are the primeval forms of God and his pleasure pote ...
'' (1978) Telugu (Cinematographer)
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Gadusu Pillodu'' (1977) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Prema Lekhalu'' (1977) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Adavi Ramudu'' (1977) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Secretary
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'' (1976) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Jyothi'' (1976) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Rojavin Raja
''Rojavin Raja'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by N. V. Ramasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri, A. V. M. Rajan and Cho. It was released on 15 December 1976.
Plot
Raja (Sivaji Ganesan ...
'' (1976) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Soggadu'' (1975) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Babu'' (1975) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Avan Oru Sarithiram'' (1975) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Akkaraipachai'' (1974) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Prem Nagar'' (1974) Hindi (Cinematographer)
*''
Vasantha Maligai
''Vasantha Maligai'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri, and is the Tamil remake of the 1971 Telugu film '' Prema Nagar''.
''V ...
'' (1973) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Savaale Samali'' (1971) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Iru Thuruvam
''Iru Thuruvam'' () also transliterated as ''Iru Dhuruvam'', is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film, produced by P. S. Veerappa and directed by S. Ramanathan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Muthuraman, with Nagesh and ...
'' (1971) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari
() is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language comedy film, produced by P. Gangadhar Rao Jothee Navshakthee Combines and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Jeetendra and Mumtaz, with music composed by Shankar Jaikishan. The film is a remake of the Telug ...
''(1971) Hindi (Cinematographer)
*''
Gauravam (1973 film)
''Gauravam'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language legal drama film written and directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan in a dual role as a barrister and his nephew (an amateur lawyer) fighting the same cas ...
'' (1973) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''Madhavi (1969 film)'' (1969) Hindi (Cinematographer)
*''
Adimai Penn
''Adimai Penn'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film directed by K. Shankar and produced by M. G. Ramachandran and R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, with Ashokan, Pandari Bai, Rajasree, Manohar, ...
'' (1969) Tamil (Guest Cinematographer)
*''
Thunaivan
''Thunaivan'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. It was written by V. Balamurugan, while the music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film sta ...
'' (1969) Tamil (Special Effects Cinematographer)
*''
Meherbaan'' (1967) Hindi (Cinematographer)
*''
Bhaktha Prahalada''(1967) Telugu (Cinematographer) Eastman Color
*''
Letha Manasulu'' (1966) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Kunjali Marakkar
Kunjali Marakkar (alternatively spelled Kunhali Marakkar) was the title inherited by the Admiral of the fleet of the Samoothiri / Zamorin, the king of Kozhikode / Calicut, in present-day Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar C ...
'' (1966) Malayalam (Guest Cinematographer)
*''
Enga Veettu Pillai
''Enga Veettu Pillai'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language masala film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by Chanakya. A remake of his own 1964 Telugu film ''Ramudu Bheemudu'', it stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi, wi ...
'' (1965) Tamil (Cinematographer) Eastman Color
*''
Rajamalli
''Rajamalli'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sukumari and Kottayam Santha in the lead roles. The film had musical score by BA Chidambaranath.
Cast
*Prem Nazir
* Sha ...
'' (1965) Malayalam (Cinematographer)
*''
Thacholi Othenan (film)'' (1964) Malayalam (Director of Photography)
*''
Kadhalikka Neramillai
''Kadhalikka Neramillai'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar, who also conceived and co-wrote its script with Chitralaya Gopu. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Balaia ...
'' (1964) Tamil (Cinematographer) Eastman Color
*''
Moodupadam
''Moodupadam'' is a 1963 Malayalam language film directed by Ramu Kariat and scripted by K. T. Muhammed based on S. K. Pottekkatt's novel of the same name. Sathyan and Ambika play the lead roles. It is a social film about the relationship betw ...
'' (1963) Malayalam (Cinematographer)
*''
Dil Ek Mandir
''Dil Ek Mandir'' () is a 1963 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by C. V. Sridhar and written by Raj Baldev Raj.
The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar and Mehmood. The film's music is by Shankar Jaikishan. ...
'' (1963) Hindi (Cinematographer)
*''
Nenjam Marappathillai'' (1963) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Sumaithaangi
''Sumaithaangi'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Devika and R. Muthuraman. Based on Ra. Ki. Rangarajan's novel of the same name that was serialised in ''Kumudam ...
'' (1962) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Policekaran Magal
''Policekaran Magal'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by C. V. Sridhar. Based on B. S. Ramiah's play of the same name, it stars Balaji, Muthuraman, Vijayakumari, Santha Kumari and Pushpalatha. The film was released on 7 ...
'' (1962) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Kula Gotralu
''Kula Gotralu'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Acharya Aatreya wrote the dialogues for the fi ...
'' (1962) Telugu (Cinematographer)
*''
Punar Jenmam
''Punar Janmam'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Ragini. It was released on 21 April 1961.
Plot
Shankar is a successful artist and lives with his mother. He takes to ...
'' (1961) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Then Nilavu
''Thennilavu'' (; ) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala, with K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Nambiar, M. Saroja and Vasanthi in supp ...
'' (1961) Tamil (Cinematographer)
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Nazrana'' (1961) Hindi (Cinematographer)
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Nenjil Or Aalayam
''Nenjil Or Aalayam'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed, produced and written by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, Devika and R. Muthuraman while Nagesh, Manorama and Kutty Padmini play supporting roles. ...
'' (1961) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Mudiyanaya Puthran
''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Ramu Kariat. It stars Sathyan, Ambika Sukumaran, Kottayam Chellappan, P. J. Antony, J. A. R. Anand, Miss Kumari, Adoor Bhavani, Kedamangalam Ali, P. A. Thomas, K ...
'' (1961) Malayalam (Cinematographer)
*''
Meenda Sorgam
''Meenda Sorgam'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film, written and directed by Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Padmini, with K. A. Thangavelu, T. R. Ramachandran, N. Lalitha and Manorama in supporting roles. ...
'' (1960) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Ellorum Innattu Mannar'' (1960) Tamil (Cinematographer)
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Vidivelli
''Vidivelli'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi and M. N. Rajam; Ganesan also produced it under Prabhuram Pictures, a subsidiary of his own company Siva ...
'' (1960) Tamil (Cinematographer)
*''
Pelli Kanuka (1960 film)
''Pelli Kanuka'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by and directed by C. V. Sridhar. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna Kumari and B. Saroja Devi, with music composed by A. M. Rajah. The film is a remake ...
'' (1960) Telugu (Cinematographer)
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Illarikam
''Illarikam'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pict ...
'' (1959) Telugu (Cinematographer)
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Kalyana Parisu
''Kalyana Parisu'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi while K. A. Thangavelu, Vijayakumari, M. Saroja, S. D. Subbulakshmi, A. Nageswara Rao ...
'' (1959) Tamil (Cinematographer)
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Uthamaputhiran'' (1958) Tamil (Cinematographer)
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Amar Deep'' (1958) Hindi (Cinematographer)
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Yaar Paiyyan
Yaar? or Yaar may refer to:
* Yaar? (film), a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film
* Yaar? (TV series), a 2017 Singaporean Tamil-language TV series
* Yaar (book)
''Yaar'' () is an autobiographical book by Nepali writer Nayan Raj Pandey. It is the fi ...
'' (1957) Tamil (Cinematographer)
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Sontha Ooru
''Sontha Ooru'' (English: ''Native village'') is a 2009 Telugu film starring Raja, Thirtha, L.B. Sriram in main roles. It was directed by P. Sunil Kumar Reddy. The film was screened at Several National & International film festivals like Mumbai ...
'' (1956) Telugu (Cinematographer)
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Amaradeepam'' (1956) Tamil (Cinematographer)
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Neelakuyil
''Neelakuyil'' ( en, The Blue Cuckoo; ml, നീലക്കുയിൽ) is a 1954 Malayalam film jointly directed by P. Bhaskaran and Ramu Kariat. It is a neo-realistic melodrama and was based on a story written by Uroob who co-wrote the ...
'' (1954) Malayalam (Cinematographer. Debut as independent cinematographer.)
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Chandirani
''Chandirani'' is a 1953 Indian swashbuckler film directed by Bhanumathi and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Studios banner. The film is shot simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages. It stars Bhanumathi, N. T. R ...
'' (1953) Telugu (Guest Cinematographer)
As director
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Kochu Themmadi'' (1986) Malayalam
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Pournami Raavil 3D'' (1985) Malayalam
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Sreekrishna Parunthu
''Sree Krishna Parunthu'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by A. Vincent and written by P. V. Thampi based on his novel ''Krishna Parunthu''. The film stars Mohanlal, Balan K. Nair, Jagathy Sreekumar, Pavithra, and Bi ...
'' (1984) Malayalam
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Ponnum Poovum'' (1983) Malayalam
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Theeram Thedunna Thira'' (1983) Malayalam
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Aana Paachan'' (1978) Malayalam
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Naam Pirandha Mann'' (1977) Tamil
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Anaavaranam
''Anaavaranam'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by K. J. Joseph. The film stars T. Chandran nair, Sathar, Janardanan and Rani Chandra in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Cast
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'' (1976) Malayalam
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Priyamulla Sophia'' (1975) Malayalam
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Thirumangalyam'' (1974) Tamil
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Achani
''Achani'' (''Accāṇi'', ) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by K. Ravindran Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Adoor Bhasi and Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. It tells the story of a t ...
'' (1973) Malayalam
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Chenda (film)'' (1973) Malayalam
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Dharmayudham'' (1973) Malayalam
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Nakhangal'' (1973) Malayalam
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Gandharava Kshetram'' (1972) Malayalam
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Theertha Yathra
''Theerthayaathra'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The movie ...
'' (1972) Malayalam
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Aabhijathyam
''Aabhijathyam'' () is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and produced by R. S. Prabhu. A remake of the Marathi film ''Manini'' (1961), it stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The was release ...
'' (1971) Malayalam
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Iru Veedugal'' (1970) Tamil
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Nizhalattam
''Nizhalattam'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film marked the acting debut of Sudheer and ...
'' (1970) Malayalam
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Thriveni
''Thriveni'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by C. V. Sridhar via Chitralaya, the company's only film in the language. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sharada, Savita G. Thampi and Kaviyoo ...
'' (1970) Malayalam Eastman Color
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Thulabharam
''Thulabharam'' () is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent. It is based on the Kerala People's Arts Club play of the same name, written by Thoppil Bhasi. Thoppil Bhasi also adapted the play for the screen. The film had ...
'' (1969) Malayalam
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Aalmaram
''Aalmaram'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by T. K. Pareekutty. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Cast
*Prem Nazir as So ...
'' (1969) Malayalam
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Nadi
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'' (1969) Malayalam Eastman Color
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Asuravithu'' (1968) Malayalam
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Thulabharam
''Thulabharam'' () is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent. It is based on the Kerala People's Arts Club play of the same name, written by Thoppil Bhasi. Thoppil Bhasi also adapted the play for the screen. The film had ...
'' (1968) Malayalam
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Ashwamedham
''Ashwamedham'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and written by Thoppil Bhasi. It is based on Thoppil Bhasi's play of the same name. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela and Prem Nazir in lead roles along with Madh ...
'' (1967) Malayalam
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Engalukkum Kalam Varum'' (1967) Tamil
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Nagarame Nandi
''Nagarame Nanni'' is a 1967 Malayalam language film, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by A. Vincent. The film stars Prem Nazir, Usha Nandhini, Madhu and K. P. Ummer among others. The film tells the story of a family that migrate ...
'' (1967) Malayalam
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Murappennu
''Murappennu'' is a 1965 Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir in the lead role with an ensemble supporting cast including Sharada, Madhu, Jyothilakshmi, K. P. Um ...
'' (1965) Malayalam
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Bhargavi Nilayam
''Bhargavi Nilayam'' () is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language romantic horror film directed by A. Vincent (in his directorial debut) and written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer based on his own short story ''Neela Velicham''. The film stars Madhu, V ...
'' (1964) Malayalam
Awards
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Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ...
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Best Cinematographer -
Adavi Ramudu (1977)
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Best Cinematographer -
Annamayya
Tallapaka Annamacharya (Telugu : తాళ్ళపాక అన్నమాచార్య) (IAST: taḷḷapāka annamācārya; 22 May 1408 – 4 April 1503), also popularly known as Annamayya, was a 15th-century Hindu saint and the ear ...
13th Prem Nazir Award
References
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