Ram Prasad (cinematographer)
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C. Ramprasad | |
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| Born | C. Ramprasad 21 October 1966[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1986 – present |
| Parent | Madhav Rao & Subbalakshmi |
C. Ramprasad is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in the Telugu film industry.[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[edit]
Prasad was born to the couple Madhav Rao and Subbalakshmi in 1965. His father was a makeup man in South India 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[edit]
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]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
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| 2004 | Sangam Academy Award | Best Cinematographer | Nenu | Won |
| 2005 | A.P. Cinegoers Award | Best Cinematographer | Athanokkade | Won |
| 2007 | Nandi Award | Best Cinematographer | Munna | Won |
| 2015 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Cinematographer | Legend | Won |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Cinematographer | Akhanda | Won[3] |
Filmography[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films in Telugu unless otherwise noted
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 1994 | Pacha Thoranam Police Alludu |
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| 1997 | Ayyinda Leda Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam Hello I Love You |
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| 1998 | Hyderabad Blues | English |
| Swarnakka | ||
| 1999 | Nee Kosam Prema Kosam |
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| Rockford | English | |
| Mysterious Girl | English | |
| 2000 | Chala Bagundi 9 Nelalu Naa Manasistha Raa Sanchalanam |
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| 2001 | Murari Hanuman Junction Naa Manasistha Raa |
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| 2002 | Aadi Manasutho Kanulu Musina Neevaye O Chinadana |
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| 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe Jodi No. 1 Ottesi Cheputunna Pellamtho Panenti |
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| 2004 | Sri Anjaneyam Nenu |
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| 2005 | Athanokkade Chakram |
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| 2006 | Pothe Poni Veerabhadra Evandoi Srivaru |
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| 2007 | Munna Vijayadasami |
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| 2008 | Okka Magadu Hare Ram Hero |
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| 2009 | Saleem | |
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | |
| 2011 | Mirapakay | |
| 2012 | Rebel | |
| 2014 | Yevadu Legend |
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| 2015 | Malini & Co. Subramanyam For Sale |
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| 2016 | Jakkanna Saptagiri Express |
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| 2017 | 2 Countries | |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | |
| 2019 | Prema Katha Chitram 2 | |
| Burra Katha | ||
| RDX Love | ||
| Ruler | [2] | |
| Software Sudheer | ||
| 2021 | Idhe Maa Katha | [5] |
| Akhanda | [6] | |
| 2022 | Maayon | Tamil[7] |
| Gaalodu | [8] | |
| 2023 | Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | |
| Bhagavanth Kesari | [9] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "The lens man". 1 September 2012 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b Kavirayani, Suresh (4 March 2020). "Ram Prasad signs on for Balakrishna". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Winners of SIIMA Awards 2022; Clean sweep by Pushpa: The Rise". 123telugu.com. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ a b DHNS. "Balakrishna ropes in top cine-technicians for daughter's wedding". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ B, Satya (19 November 2020). "IMK First Look: A Tale Of Four People's Road Trip". Gulte. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda sets release date". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Maayon Movie Review: A VFX showreel in search of an intriguing film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Sudigali Sudheer's Gaalodu set to stream on Aha from this date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "NKR 21: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Saiee Manjrekar, Vijayashanthi unite for a big-budget saga". OTTPlay. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
External links[edit]
- Ram Prasad at IMDb