Vijay C. Kumar is an Indian cinematographer, who works in the Telugu cinema. He won the

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for the film ''Godavari'' (2006). He is the son of cinematographer C. Nageshwara Rao. Vijay Kumar's work is most noted for innovative use of lighting, subject specific visualization, use of natural colors on screen, Tele-focus shots, balancing the depth of focus between the subject and objects and many more techniques. Some of his films in Telugu cinema are '' Vivaha Bhojanambu'', '' Ammoru'', '' Agraham'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Happy Days''.

Background

C. Vijay Kumar's father, C. Nageswara Rao, was a famous cinematographer, who worked for classics like ''

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, Aastulu - Anthastulu, and Aradhana''. Unfortunately Nageswara Rao expired at the age of 42, when Vijay Kumar was only seven years old. As his mother, C. Sanadhana, wanted him to carry on in his father's footsteps and continue in the same profession, he joined Sarada Enterprises (currently known as Anand Cine Services) outdoor unit at the age of thirteen as an apprentice. His son, Pawan Ch, was a protégé of

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and made his debut as a music director with ''

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'' (2021).

Career

Vijay Kumar worked under various cinematographers like S. Venkataratnam,

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, S. S. Lal, and

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in Telugu. He worked with Shomandar Roy, Eshaan Arya,

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when they worked for ''

'' which was the first film in their collaboration, following which, they worked together for all of his films: ''

'' (2004), '' Godavari'' (2006), '' Happy Days'' (2007), '' Leader'' (2010), '' Life is Beautiful'' (2012), ''

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'' (2014), '' Fidaa'' (2017), and ''

'' (2021).

Filmography

* ''Love Story'' (2021) * ''Nartanasala'' (2018) * ''

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'' (2017) * '' Fidaa'' (2017) * '' Anamika'' (2014; Telugu &

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bilingual) * '' Life is Beautiful'' (2012) * '' Leader'' (2010) * '' Victory'' (2008) * '' Happy Days'' (2007) * '' Sree Mahalakshmi'' * ''

Samanyudu ''Samanyudu'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language political action film produced by R. R. Venkat on R.R. Movie Makers banner and directed by Ravi C Kumar. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Kamna Jethmalani, while Sai Kumar, Ranganath, Archana, ...

'' (2006) * '' Godavari'' (2006) * ''

Andhrudu ''Andhrudu'' () is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by ML Kumar Chowdary on Sri Keerthi Creations banner and directed by Paruchuri Murali. Starring Gopichand, Gowri Pandit and music composed by Kalyani Malik. The film was cr ...

'' * ''

'' (2004) * '' Dil'' (2003) * ''

'' (1999) * '' Jai Bhajaranga Bhali'' * '' Sreevarante Mavare'' * ''

Sampangi ''Sampangi'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Sana Yadireddy and starring newcomers Deepak and Kanchi Kaul. Plot A Hindu boy and a Muslim girl fall in love. Cast *Deepak as Abhishek *Kanchi Kaul as Salwar R ...

'' * '' Prema Palaki'' * '' Shivaji'' * ''College'' * ''Love'' * '' Bachelors'' * '' Ammoru'' (1995) * '' Agraham'' * '' Ankusam'' (1990) * '' Neeku Naaku Pellanta'' (1988) * '' Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988)

Awards

- Godavari(in

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)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kumar, Vijay C. Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Tamil film cinematographers Telugu film cinematographers Cinematographers from Andhra Pradesh Nandi Award winners