# Ram Prasad (cinematographer)

C. Ramprasad is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in the Telugu films. 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

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. He later moved to Hyderabad on 1992.

## Career

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.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
   * All films in Telugu unless otherwise noted
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1994 | Pacha Thoranam | |
| 1994 | Police Alludu | |
| 1997 | Ayyinda Leda | |
| 1997 | Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam | |
| 1997 | Hello I Love You | |
| 1998 | Hyderabad Blues | English |
| 1998 | Swarnakka | |
| 1999 | Nee Kosam | |
| 1999 | Prema Kosam | |
| 1999 | Rockford | English |
| 1999 | Mysterious Girl | English |
| 2000 | Chala Bagundi | |
| 2000 | 9 Nelalu | |
| 2000 | Naa Manasistha Raa | |
| 2000 | Sanchalanam | |
| 2001 | Murari | |
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | |
| 2001 | Naa Manasistha Raa | |
| 2002 | Aadi | |
| 2002 | Manasutho | |
| 2002 | Kanulu Musina Neevaye | |
| 2002 | O Chinadana | |
| 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe | |
| 2003 | Jodi No. 1 | |
| 2003 | Ottesi Cheputunna | |
| 2003 | Pellamtho Panenti | |
| 2004 | Sri Anjaneyam | |
| 2004 | Nenu | |
| 2005 | Athanokkade | |
| 2005 | Chakram | |
| 2006 | Pothe Poni | |
| 2006 | Veerabhadra | |
| 2006 | Evandoi Srivaru | |
| 2007 | Munna | |
| 2007 | Vijayadasami | |
| 2008 | Okka Magadu | |
| 2008 | Hare Ram | |
| 2008 | Hero | |
| 2009 | Saleem | |
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | |
| 2011 | Mirapakay | |
| 2012 | Rebel | |
| 2014 | Yevadu | |
| 2014 | Legend | |
| 2015 | Malini & Co. | |
| 2015 | Subramanyam For Sale | |
| 2016 | Jakkanna | |
| 2016 | Saptagiri Express | |
| 2017 | 2 Countries | |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | |
| 2019 | Prema Katha Chitram 2 | |
| 2019 | Burra Katha | |
| 2019 | RDX Love | |
| 2019 | Ruler | |
| 2019 | Software Sudheer | |
| 2021 | Idhe Maa Katha | |
| 2021 | Akhanda | |
| 2022 | Maayon | Tamil |
| 2022 | Gaalodu | |
| 2023 | Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | |
| 2023 | Bhagavanth Kesari | |
| 2025 | Arjun S/O Vyjayashanthi | |
| 2025 | Akhanda 2 | |

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 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 |
| Santosham Film Awards | 2023 | Best Cinematographer | Bhagavanth Kesari | Won |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 2022 | Best Cinematographer – Telugu | Akhanda | Won |