# S. Gopal Reddy

S. Gopal Reddy is an Indian cinematographer, screenwriter, director and producer, known for his works in Telugu and Hindi. He is mainly known for his collaborations with Jandhyala, Ram Gopal Varma, and K. Raghavendra Rao. In 1991, he co-produced the blockbuster Kshana Kshanam, under his production house Durga Arts. He has received two Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award (South) for Varsham and Sri Ramadasu in 2004 and 2006 respectively.

## Personal life

He is married to Rasool Ellore's sister, Michaela, and has a son and daughter (Sundeep and Sandhya). Sundeep, his son, is also a professional cinematographer.

## Filmography

List of S. Gopal Reddy film credits as director, producer, or writer :
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | No | No | Presenter | Also cinematographer |
| 1994 | Hello Brother | No | No | Presenter | Also cinematographer |
| 1997 | Dongaata | No | No | Presenter | Also cinematographer |
| 1999 | Maa Balaji | No | No | Yes | |
| 2003 | Ninne Ishtapaddanu | No | No | Presenter | Also cinematographer |
| 2004 | Deewaar | No | Story | No | Hindi film |
| 2004 | Naa Autograph | Yes | No | No | |
| 2006 | Rakhi | No | No | Presenter | Also cinematographer |
List of S. Gopal Reddy film credits as cinematographer :
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1980 | Samsara Bandham | |
| 1980 | Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi | |
| 1981 | Kodeeswaran Magal | Tamil film |
| 1981 | Mudda Mandaram | |
| 1982 | Nalugu Stambhalata | |
| 1983 | Rendu Jella Seetha | |
| 1983 | Nelavanka | |
| 1983 | Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye | Hindi film |
| 1983 | Ananda Bhairavi | Simultaneously shot in Kannada |
| 1983 | Moodu Mullu | |
| 1983 | Amarajeevi | |
| 1984 | Srivariki Premalekha | |
| 1984 | Jada Gantalu | |
| 1984 | Inquilaab | Hindi film |
| 1984 | Kanchana Ganga | |
| 1984 | Kathanayakudu | |
| 1985 | Siksha | |
| 1985 | Babai Abbai | |
| 1986 | Dilwaala | Hindi film |
| 1986 | Prathidhwani | |
| 1986 | Aakhree Raasta | Hindi film |
| 1986 | Jailu Pakshi | |
| 1987 | Aha Naa Pellanta | |
| 1987 | Satyagraham | |
| 1987 | Collector Gari Abbai | |
| 1987 | Ramu | |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | Hindi film |
| 1988 | Raktha Tilakam | |
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Hindi film |
| 1989 | Dhruva Nakshatram | |
| 1989 | Vijay | |
| 1989 | State Rowdy | |
| 1989 | Siva | |
| 1990 | Aggiramudu | |
| 1990 | Shiva | Hindi film |
| 1991 | Coolie No. 1 | |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | |
| 1992 | Peddarikam | |
| 1993 | Muta Mestri | |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | |
| 1994 | Govinda Govinda | |
| 1994 | Hello Brother | |
| 1994 | Criminal | Simultaneously shot in Hindi |
| 1995 | Gharana Bullodu | |
| 1995 | Sisindri | |
| 1996 | Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu | |
| 1996 | Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | |
| 1997 | Chinnabbayi | |
| 1997 | Dongaata | |
| 1998 | Kanyadhanam | |
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | Hindi film |
| 1999 | Kala Chakra | Oriya film |
| 2001 | Devi Putrudu | |
| 2001 | Prematho Raa | |
| 2001 | Akasa Veedhilo | |
| 2001 | Manasantha Nuvve | |
| 2002 | Santosham | |
| 2002 | Nee Sneham | |
| 2003 | Ninne Ishtapaddanu | |
| 2004 | Varsham | |
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | Hindi film |
| 2004 | Naa Autograph | Also director |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu | |
| 2006 | Rakhi | |
| 2007 | Don | |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | |
| 2011 | Vastadu Naa Raju | |
| 2012 | Tuneega Tuneega | |
| 2012 | Shirdi Sai | |
| 2013 | Jagadguru Adi Shankara | |
| 2014 | Drushyam | |
| 2016 | Siddhartha | |
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | |

### As Technician

* Mahakavi Kshetrayya (1976) (operatorative cameraman)
* Bhakta Kannappa (1976) (operative cameraman)
* Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974) (operative cameraman)
* Andala Ramudu (1973) (operative cameraman)
* Bhakta Tukaram (1973) (operative cameraman)
* Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971) (Operative cameraman)

## Awards

Filmfare Awards South
* Best Cinematographer (2004) – Varsham
* Best Cinematographer (2006) – Sri Ramadasu
Nandi Awards
* Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer for Ananda Bhairavi – 1983
* Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer for Kshana Kshanam – 1991
* Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer for Hello Brother – 1994