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Ram Prasad (cinematographer)

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C. Ramprasad
Born
C. Ramprasad

21 October 1966[citation needed]
India
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1986 – present
ParentMadhav Rao & Subbalakshmi

C. Ramprasad is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in the Telugu films.[1][2] He has done cinematography for more than 50 films. His notable works are Hanuman Junction (2001), Murari (2002), Athanokkade (2005), Maryada Ramanna (2010), Mirapakay (2011), Yevadu (2014), Legend (2014), and Akhanda (2021).

Early life

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Prasad was born to the couple Madhav Rao and Subbalakshmi in 1965. His father was a makeup man and mother a homemaker. He spent his earlier years in Chennai. While his father inspired Prasad to make a decision about his career. After completing his SSLC, he joined the Film Institute in Chennai to pursue a Diploma in Cinematography (D.F.T.-Diploma in Film Technology). His passion for photography was so much that he just dropped out of college to join as assistant to VSR Swamy.[citation needed] He later moved to Hyderabad on 1992.[1]

Career

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Prasad worked as an assistant cameraman in Telugu feature films from 1986 to 1988 and finally got his first break in the film Pacha Thoranam.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films in Telugu unless otherwise noted
Year Title Notes
1994 Pacha Thoranam
Police Alludu
1997 Ayyinda Leda
Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam
Hello I Love You
1998 Hyderabad Blues English
Swarnakka
1999 Nee Kosam
Prema Kosam
Rockford English
Mysterious Girl English
2000 Chala Bagundi
9 Nelalu
Naa Manasistha Raa
Sanchalanam
2001 Murari
Hanuman Junction
Naa Manasistha Raa
2002 Aadi
Manasutho
Kanulu Musina Neevaye
O Chinadana
2003 Pellam Oorelithe
Jodi No. 1
Ottesi Cheputunna
Pellamtho Panenti
2004 Sri Anjaneyam
Nenu
2005 Athanokkade
Chakram
2006 Pothe Poni
Veerabhadra
Evandoi Srivaru
2007 Munna [3]
Vijayadasami
2008 Okka Magadu
Hare Ram
Hero
2009 Saleem
2010 Maryada Ramanna
2011 Mirapakay
2012 Rebel
2014 Yevadu [3]
Legend
2015 Malini & Co.
Subramanyam For Sale
2016 Jakkanna
Saptagiri Express
2017 2 Countries
2018 Jai Simha
2019 Prema Katha Chitram 2
Burra Katha
RDX Love
Ruler [2]
Software Sudheer
2021 Idhe Maa Katha [4]
Akhanda [5]
2022 Maayon Tamil[6]
Gaalodu [7]
2023 Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
Bhagavanth Kesari [8]

Awards and nominations

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Award[a] Year[b] Category Work Result Ref.
A.P. Cinegoers Award 2005 Best Cinematographer Athanokkade Won
Nandi Awards 2007 Best Cinematographer Munna Won
Sangam Academy Award 2004 Best Cinematographer Nenu Won
Santosham Film Awards 2015 Best Cinematographer Legend Won
2023 Bhagavanth Kesari Won
South Indian International Movie Awards 2022 Best Cinematographer – Telugu Akhanda Won [9]

Notes

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  1. ^ Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

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  1. ^ a b "The lens man". 1 September 2012 – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ^ a b Kavirayani, Suresh (4 March 2020). "Ram Prasad signs on for Balakrishna". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b DHNS. "Balakrishna ropes in top cine-technicians for daughter's wedding". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  4. ^ B, Satya (19 November 2020). "IMK First Look: A Tale Of Four People's Road Trip". Gulte. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda sets release date". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Maayon Movie Review: A VFX showreel in search of an intriguing film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Sudigali Sudheer's Gaalodu set to stream on Aha from this date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  8. ^ "NKR 21: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Saiee Manjrekar, Vijayashanthi unite for a big-budget saga". OTTPlay. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Winners of SIIMA Awards 2022; Clean sweep by Pushpa: The Rise". 123telugu.com. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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