R. Rathnavelu Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Family, Education, Height, Weight, Movies List, Career, Profession, Net Worth

R. Rathnavelu Wiki and Biography: Rathnavelu is a well-known cinematographer in the Tamil and Telugu film industries in India. Sethu, Nandha, Enthiran, and Rangasthalam are just a few of the films in which he has had a significant role and received acclaim. Aside from the Kalaimamani Award, he also won the Vijay Award and the Tamil State Film Award.

R. Rathnavelu

R. Rathnavelu Wiki: Biography, Age, Wife, Family, Education, Height, Weight, Movies List, Career, Profession, Net Worth

Real Name R. Rathnavelu
Nick Name R. Rathnavelu
Profession Cinematographer
Famous For Movies
Wife Name Hema Rathnavelu
Physical Status
Age 51 Years
Height 5’7′
Weight 69 Kgs
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Personal Information
Date of Birth 24th February 1971
Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Zodiac Sign Aries
Nationality Indian
School Name
College Name M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute
Qualifications Diploma in Film Technology
Family Profile
Father Name
Mother Name NA
Siblings NA
Career Cinematographer
Source of Income Movies
Appeared In Movies
Net Worth Salary 53 Crores+(Approx.)

R. Rathnavelu Biography

R. Rathnavelu Education

Rathnavelu holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Diploma in Film Technology in cinematography from the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, both in India. Soon after, he began working as an assistant to cinematographer Rajiv Menon on Mani Rathnam’s Bombay.

R. Rathnavelu Early Life

It was in the city of Chennai that Rathnavelu first saw the light of day. Following his graduation from the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Certificate in Film Technology in Cinematography in three years. Next, he worked with cinematographer Rajeev Menon on the Mani Ratnam film Bombay.

R. Rathnavelu Career

The Tamil film “Aravindhan” was his first film. He is well known for his roles in Tamil films, but he also appeared in the Hindi film David. He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography for his work on “Nandha.” Another Filmfare and Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer went to him in 2010 for “Enthiran.”

His most recent work in “Lingaa” has been getting a lot of attention. After finishing FTI, Rathnavelu began his career as Rajiv Menon’s assistant, during which time he worked on numerous advertisements. After working on the visually stunning film “Bombay” with Rajiv Menon’s crew, Rathnavelu went out on his own. His innovative approach and willingness to try new things make him stand out. The dreary green hue was chosen to evoke the atmosphere of a mental institution in the film “Sethu.

” Naturally, he received praise for doing something that had never been done before. His films consistently provide something fresh to watch. According to him, his role models were directors P.C. Sreeram and Mani Ratnam. He was always drawn outside as a kid and enjoyed taking images with a simple still camera. Given his history of working with the industry’s top filmmakers, he hopes to direct soon as well. He has passed up lucrative offers from Bollywood in favor of ruling the Tollywood industry. R. Rathnavelu has come a long way from his days of hero-worshipping his contemporaries in order to join them in their professional endeavors.

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