Draft:R. Raghunatha Reddy



R. Raghunatha Reddy is an Indian Cinematographer (Director of Photography) from Muthukur Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh and currently living in Chennai, Tamilnadu. He started his career as a junior cameraman at Vijaya Vauhini Studios, Chennai. He is known for his work in films, such as Punnagai Mannan, Sindhu Bhairavi, Azhaghan, Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, Duet, Vaaname Ellai. He has worked predominantly in Tamil movie Industry, especially with K. Balachander. He was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in the year 2019. He has also worked as Cinematographer in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi Films.

Early life
He was born in Muthukur, Nellore District at Andhra Pradesh to the couple Ravooru Jayaram Reddy and R. Venkata Subbamma. He is married to Sumathi. They have two daughters Thanuja, Prathibha.

Career
His father Ravooru Jayarama Reddy (Art Director, Vijaya Vauhini Studios, Chennai) made him join as a junior cameraman at Vijaya Vauhini Studios. During that time Mr. Konda Reddy was the head of the Camera Department.

R Raghunath Reddy worked with senior most cameraman such as,


 * A. Vincent
 * Thambu
 * V Rama Moorthy
 * VN Reddy
 * Kamal Ghose
 * PL Rai
 * PN Sundaram
 * MA Rahman
 * N Balakrishna
 * NS Verma
 * Ravikanth Nagaiach

R Raghunath Reddy worked as second assistant along with BS Lokanath as first assistant for Mr Marcus Bartley for the movies, Ram our Syam, Ghar Ghar ki Kahani, Nanha Farishtha, Sri Krishna Sathya (Telugu).

R Raghunath Reddy worked with BS Lakanath for the movie Dikku Theriyatha Kaatil (Tamil) and in the same year worked as a director of photography for the film Mayavi (Telugu, Black & White) with director Yerineni Ranga Rao.

R Raghunath Reddy worked as an associate Cinematographer with BS Lokanath for these K Balachander films,

He has the Privilege of being associated with the Director Padmasri K Balachander for over 40 years Arangetram (1972) to Santhi Nilayam (TV Serial, 2012).
 * Arangetram, Kalakendra Productions (1972)
 * Sollathan, Ninaikkiren (1973)
 * Naan Avanillai (1974)
 * Apoorva Ragangal (1975)
 * Manmda Leelai (1976)
 * Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
 * Anthuleni Katha (Telugu)
 * Moondru Mudichu
 * Avargal
 * Maro Charithra (Telugu)
 * Ninathale Inikum
 * Andamaina Anubhavam (Telugu)
 * 47 Natkal
 * 47 Rojulu (Telugu)
 * Agni Satchi (1982)

He partly worked as a Cinematographer for these films,


 * Chilakamma Cheppindi (Telugu), Director Eranki Sharma.
 * Pranaam Khareedu (Telugu), Director K Vasu.
 * Nalaga Endaro (Telugu), Director Eranki Sharma.
 * Makkal Saniya (Kannada), Director Lakshmi.
 * Paarvain Marupakkam, Director KM Balakrishnan.
 * Achamillai Achamillai, Director K Balachander.

As Guest Cinematographer,


 * Vedan, Director Suresh Krishna
 * Muthu, Director KS Ravi Kumar
 * Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham, Director Selva
 * Parthale Paravasam, Director K BalaChander

Unrelease Films,


 * Dilon ka Rishta (Hindi), Director K Balachander
 * Nanba, Director Selva
 * Gnapakangal Thalatum, Director Nakulan

From Achamillai continued as a Director of Photography with K Balachander.

Achievement and Experience
R. Raghunatha Reddy invented a four wheeler In-Door Dolly without track and with crane during the time of the Movie Duet (1994 film) Duet

His vast and best experience from 1964 till date has made him a Director of Photography.

Profession: Director of Photography (Cameraman)

Industry: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada Films

Awards

 * 1975 - Southern India Cinematographers Association (SICA) Award for Apoorva Raagangal. National award for associate cinematographer for the film Apoorva Raagangal.
 * 1986 - Film Fans Association Award for Punnagai Mannan.
 * 1989 - Bharatha Muni Award.
 * 1991 - L.V.Prasad Award.
 * 1991 - Tamilnadu State Government Award.
 * 1992 - Cinema Kalai Mandram Award.
 * 1992 - Certificate of appreciation from Indian motion pictures industry held in Antwerp.
 * 2004 - Mylapore Academy Award.
 * 2011 - Tamilnadu State Government Award.
 * 2019 - Kalaimamani Award.

Press Appreciatons

 * The Hindu News November 14 1986.
 * Indian Express Madras Edition November 14 1986.
 * The Hindu April 10 1981.
 * The Hindu December 10 1982.
 * Indian Express April 19 1985 - Kalyana Agathigal is a film with pleasing photography of Thiru. R. Raghunatha Reddy.
 * The Hindu November 14 1986 friday features Punnagai Mannan tamil film by Raghunatha Reddy Cinematography.
 * NewsPaper Appreciation for Brilliant Photography by R. Raghunatha Reddy.

