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,
* 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 has the Privilege of being associated with the Director Padmasri K Balachander for over 40 years Arangetram (1972) to Santhi Nilayam (TV Serial, 2012).
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
==Filmography==
1977	Pranam Kharedu 	Telugu 	K.Vasu
1978	Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba	Telugu 	Eranki Sharma
1979	Naalaaga Endaro 	Telugu 	Eranki Sharma
1979	Naa Illu Naa Vallu 	Telugu 	Eranki Sharma
1980	Paarvaiyin Marupakkam 	Tamil 	K.M. Balakrishnan
1980	Makkala Sainya 	Kanada 	Lakshmi
1980	Mazhali Pattalam 	Tamil 	Lakshmi
1980	Ramadhandu 	Telugu 	N.S.Maniyan
1981	Anbulla Athhan 	Tamil 	Kanmani Subbu
1982	Madhulai Muthukkal 	Tamil 	K.M. Balakrishnan
1982	Poovilangu 	Tamil 	Amir jaan
1982	Pudhiyavan 	Tamil 	Amir jaan
1982	Sita Devi 	Telugu 	Erakki Sharma
1982	Devathe 	Kannada	Erakki Sharma
1982	Chithirame Chithirame 	Tamil 	Vital, Ganam
1983	Chilaka Joshiyam 	Telugu 	Parthasarathy
1983	Repati Rowdy 	Telugu 	K. Vasu
1984	Kalyana Agadhigal 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1985	Sindhu Bairavi 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1986	Sundara Swapnagalu 	Kannada	K. Balachander
1986	Punnagai Mannan 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1987	Manadhil Urudhi Veandum 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1987	Rudraveena 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1988	Unnal Mudiyum Thambi 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1989	Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1990	Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1990	Keladi Kanmani 	Tamil 	Vasanth
1989	Ayyappa Swamy Mahatyam 	Telugu 	K. Vasu
1990	Dilon Ke Rishtha
(Unreleased)	Hindi 	K. Balachander
1991	Sigaram 	Tamil 	Ananthu (Anantha Krishnan)
1991	Azhagan 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1991	Chinna Pasanga Naanga 	Tamil 	Raj Kapoor
1991	Vaaname Ellai 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1992	Priyathama 	Telugu 	Geetha Krishna
1993	Uzhavan 	Tamil 	Kadhir
1993	Jaathi Malli 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1994	Chinna Vadhiyar 	Tamil 	Singeetham Sreenivasa Rao
1994	Duet 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1994	Jallikattu Kaalai 	Tamil 	Mani Vasakam
1996	Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam 	Telugu 	Singeetham Sreenivasa Rao
1996	Kalki 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
1998	Pooveli 	Tamil 	Selva
1999	Rojavanam 	Tamil 	Selva
1999	Suyamvaram 	Tamil 	Selva
2000	Unnaruge Naanirunthal 	Tamil 	Selva
2000	Doubles 	Tamil 	Pandiyarajan
2000	Kaakai Siraginile 	Tamil 	P.Vasu
2001	Manathai Thirudivittai 	Tamil 	C.H. NarayanaMurthy
2001	Middle Class Madhavan 	Tamil 	T.P. Gajendran
2002	Ninaikatha Nallillai 	Tamil 	A.L. Raja
==Cinematography in Television Serials==
Year 	Serial Name 	Language	Director
1990 	Rayil Snegam (Doordarshan)	Tamil 	K. Balachander
2000 	Irandam Chanukyan 	Tamil 	Bombay Chanakya
2001 	Chotesi Asha
Sony Entertainment Television	Hindi 	K. Balachander
2002 	Sahana 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
2004 	Nilavai Pudipom 	Tamil 	Venkat
2008 	Gokulathil Seethai 	Tamil 	C. J. Bhaskar
2010-12	Santhi Nilayam 	Tamil 	K. Balachander
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==Press Appreciatons==
*The Hindu News November 14 1986."The Hindu Newspaper news on 10th page on November 14 1986 under the heading Friday Features for the Punnagai Mannan felicitating R. Raghunatha Reddy for cinematography."
*Indian Express Madras Edition November 14 1986."Exquisite Camera work appreciation by Indian Express Madras Edition November 14 1986 Madras Edition."
*The Hindu April 10 1981."Anbulla Aththan Film pleasing photography by R. Raghunatha Reddy."
*The Hindu December 10 1982."Madhulai Muthukkal graphically captures the chase of the heroine."
*Indian Express April 19 1985 - Kalyana Agathigal is a film with pleasing photography of Thiru. R. Raghunatha Reddy."Indian Express April 19 1985."
*The Hindu November 14 1986 friday features Punnagai Mannan tamil film by Raghunatha Reddy Cinematography."The Hindu November 14 1986."
*NewsPaper Appreciation for Brilliant Photography by R. Raghunatha Reddy."Rudra Veena Film"
Category:1945 births
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