Ram Prasad (cinematographer) explained

C. Ramprasad
Birth Name:C. Ramprasad
Birth Date:21 October 1966
Birth Place:India
Occupation:Cinematographer
Yearsactive:1986 – present
Parents:Madhav 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

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

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Year Title Notes
1994Pacha Thoranam
Police Alludu
1997Ayyinda Leda
Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam
Hello I Love You
1998 Hyderabad BluesEnglish
Swarnakka
1999 Nee Kosam
Prema Kosam
RockfordEnglish
Mysterious GirlEnglish
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
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
Software Sudheer
2021 Idhe Maa Katha [4]
Akhanda[5]
2022MaayonTamil[6]
Gaalodu [7]
2023 Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
Bhagavanth Kesari[8]

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryWorkResult
A.P. Cinegoers Award 2005 Best Cinematographer Athanokkade
Nandi AwardsBest Cinematographer
Sangam Academy Award 2004 Best Cinematographer Nenu
Santosham Film Awards2015Best Cinematographer
2023Bhagavanth Kesari
South Indian International Movie Awards2022Best Cinematographer – TeluguAkhanda[9]

Notes

  1. Web site: 1 September 2012 . The lens man . www.thehindu.com.
  2. Web site: Kavirayani . Suresh . 4 March 2020 . Ram Prasad signs on for Balakrishna . 21 October 2023 . Deccan Chronicle.
  3. Web site: DHNS . Balakrishna ropes in top cine-technicians for daughter's wedding . 2023-10-21 . Deccan Herald . en.
  4. Web site: B . Satya . 2020-11-19 . IMK First Look: A Tale Of Four People’s Road Trip . 2023-10-21 . Gulte . en-US.
  5. Web site: Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda sets release date . 2023-10-21 . www.indulgexpress.com . en.
  6. Web site: Maayon Movie Review: A VFX showreel in search of an intriguing film . 2023-10-21 . The New Indian Express . en.
  7. Web site: Sudigali Sudheer’s Gaalodu set to stream on Aha from this date . 2023-10-21 . The New Indian Express . en.
  8. Web site: NKR 21: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Saiee Manjrekar, Vijayashanthi unite for a big-budget saga . 2023-10-21 . OTTPlay . en.
  9. Web site: 2022-09-11 . Winners of SIIMA Awards 2022; Clean sweep by Pushpa: The Rise . 2023-10-21 . 123telugu.com . en.