Alagappan N is an Indian cinematographer who works primarily in Malayalam Cinema. He received graduate diploma in

cinematography Cinematography (from ancient Greek κίνημα, ''kìnema'' "movement" and γράφειν, ''gràphein'' "to write") is the art of motion picture (and more recently, electronic video camera) photography. Cinematographers use a lens to foc ...

from the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute in

Chennai Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of th ...

. In 2013, he made his directional debut Malayalam film ''

Pattam Pole ''Pattam Pole'' (English: ''Like a Kite'') is a 2013 Malayalam romantic film directed by cinematographer Alagappan N, who makes his directorial debut. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Malavika Mohanan with Archana Kavi, Anoop Menon, Lalu Alex, ...

''.

Career

He started his career at Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar, Doordarshan Kendra,

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and Agartala in

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, India from 1980 to 1995 as a cameraman. In 1997 he made his debut film as a Cinematographer in

Sammanam (1997 film) ''Sammanam'' is a 1997 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Sundar Das, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Manju Warrier and Kalabhavan Mani in lead roles. Cast *Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri as Thirumeni * Manoj K. Jayan as Appu * Ma ...

. Then he worked in

Agnisakshi (1999 film) ''Agnisakshi'' (English: ''With Fire As Witness'') is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language spiritual film written and directed by Shyamaprasad, based on the novel of the same name by Lalithambika Antharjanam. It stars Rajit Kapur, Shobana, Srivi ...

,directed by

Shyamaprasad Shyamaprasad (born 7 November 1960) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and actor from Kerala. Career Shyamaprasad was born on 7 November 1960 at Palakkad, as the younger son of O. Rajagopal and Santhakumari. He was named after Shyama Pras ...

. His notable works are

Ore Kadal ''Ore Kadal'' ('' en, The Sea Within'') is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. The film examines the extra-marital relationship between an intellectual economist and a housewife. It stars Mammootty, Meera Jasmine, Nara ...

Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Vinayan based on a screenplay by J. Pallassery. The film features Kalabhavan Mani, Kaveri, Praveena and Sai Kumar in the lead roles. The film ...

, Salute, Soothradharan,

Nandanam (film) Nandanam () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic film written, co-produced, and directed by Ranjith. Starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj Sukumaran with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, Aravind Akash, Siddique and Sai Kumar in supporting r ...

Thilakkam ''Thilakkam'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Jayaraj and written by Rafi Mecartin. Dileep, Kavya Madhavan and Thiagarajan play the lead roles. The rest of the cast include Nedumudi Venu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, ...

Mizhi Randilum ''Mizhi Randilum'' (English: ''In both Eyes'') is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. This movie was actor Narendra Prasad's last film ...

, Gaurisankaram,

Manassinakkare ''Manassinakkare'' (Beyond the Mind) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in the lead, while Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, K. P. A. C. ...

, Kaazhcha,

Achuvinte Amma ''Achuvinte Amma'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Ranjan Pramod from a story by Rajesh Jayaraman. It stars Urvashi, Meera Jasmine and Narain. The music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja. ...

Chandrolsavam ''Chandrolsavam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal with Meena, Ranjith, Cochin Haneefa, VK Sreeraman, Santhosh and Jagadish in supporting roles. V. Dakshinamoorthy m ...

Chanthupottu ''Chanthupottu'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Lal Jose, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal. The film was based on a play of the same name, which in turn, was based on the life of ...

Rasathanthram ''Rasathanthram'' () is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and starring Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine, with Bharath Gopi,Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, and Mamukkoya in prominent roles. The ...

, Prajapathi, Photographer (film), Chotta Mumbai,

Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam ''Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language Western comedy film directed by Chimbu Deven, starring choreographer-turned-actor Raghava Lawrence, Padmapriya, Lakshmi Rai, and Sandhya alongside an ensemble supporting cast in ...

Chocolate (2007 film) ''Chocolate'' is a Malayalam-language romantic comedy film released in 2007, directed by Shafi. Main actors are Prithviraj, Jayasurya, Roma Asrani, Samvrutha Sunil and Remya Nabeeshan. The film has been remade in Telugu as ''Chalaki'' with Adi ...

Thalappavu ''Thalappavu'' (literal meaning: turban or headgear, which is a symbol of power, status and protection) is a 2008 Malayalam language period thriller film based on the events related to Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Nair, d ...

, Bumm Bumm Bole, Arike, Oru Marubhoomikkadha,

Ozhimuri ''Ozhimuri'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film, directed by Madhupal and written by Jeyamohan and starring Lal, Mallika, Asif Ali, Bhavana and Shweta Menon in lead roles. The original songs and background score were co ...

and Welcome to Central Jail.

Awards

;Awards for Best Cinematography for Movies * Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography 1998 – Film – ''

'' * Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography 1999 – Film – ''

'' * Mathrubhumi-Medimix Award 2000 for Best Cinematography 2000 – Film – ''

'' * Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography 2002 – Film – ''

'' * Mathrubhumi-Medimix Award 2000 for Best Cinematography 2002 – Film – ''

'' * Asianet Award 2004 for Best Cinematography 2004 – Film – '' Kaazhcha'' * Vanitha Award 2006 for Best Cinematography 2006 – Film – ''

'' * Mathrubhumi Award 2006 for Best Cinematography 2006 – Film – ''

'' * Kala Keralam Award 2006 for Best Cinematography 2006 – Film – ''

'' * Malayalam Movie Award 2007 AMMA held in Dubai for Best Cinematography 2007 – Film – ''

'' * Jeevan TV film Award 2007 for Best Cinematography 2007 – Film – '' Photographer (film)'' * Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography 2007 – Film – ''

'' * SICA Award for Best Cinematography 2007 – Film – ''

'' * Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography 2012 – Film – ''

'' ;Awards for Television ;Kerala State Government Awards for Best Cameraman * Uyarthezhunnelppu- 1993 * Maratam Durbalam - 1996 * Ganitham - 1997 * Thottagal - 1998 ;Onida Pinnacle National Awards for Best Cameraman * Nilavariyunnu - 1995 ;Centre for Media Studies Awards for Best Cameraman * Maratam Durbalam - 1997 ;Film Critics Awards for Best Cameraman * ANNA - 2000 ;Kerala State Television Awards for Best Director *ANNA - 2000

Jury Chairman

Guest interactive faculty

*GRD College Coimbatore *C DIT, Trivandram *LV Prasad Film Institute, Trivandram and Chennai *Revathy Kalamandir Film Academy, Trivandram *Asianet News Trainees *Flowers Academy Media Science *KR Narayan National Institute of Visual Science *Elements of Cinema Film School, Kochi

Career

Awards

Jury Chairman

Guest interactive faculty

Filmography

References

Further reading