C. Ramachandra Menon was a

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n cinematographer known for more than 150 films in

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.Cameraman Ramachandra Menon passes away
The New Indian Express He was the cinematographer for the film ''

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'', based on the novel of the same name, and is known for his work on ''

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''. He frequently worked with Sreekumaran Thambi,

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on films in Malayalam.

Personal life and career

He was the son of P. K. M. Raja of Thiruvannoor Kovilakam and Chengalath Janakiyamma in 1929 at

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. He worked with Markus Bartley; Masthan; and Malli Irani at Vahini Studios, Chennai. In 1956, he went to Singapore. There, he worked with Singapore Television for around six years making Malay films. He returned home in 1970 and worked at Udaya studio. He was married to Manchapora Malathi, and had two children: Maya Harigovind (married to Chengalath Harigovind) and Dr. Goutham Menon (married to Dr. Maureen Rubin). He died on 9 May 2017.

Filmography

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Menon, C. Ramachandra 1929 births Kozhikode 2017 deaths Cinematographers from Kerala