Vidhu Ayyanna Explained

Vidhu Ayyanna
Notable Works:Maaveeran (2023)

Vidhu Ayyanna is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry.

Career

Vidhu's collaboration with Madonne Ashwin began with the film Mandela. Vidhu drew inspiration from various sources, including the French painting Liberty Leading the People for Maaveeran's climax, aiming to project a revolution.[1] For Mandela, the African beats in Bharath Sankar's music inspired Vidhu to use warm, earthy tones and darker skin tones, drawing from African aesthetics.

Vidhu is currently working on Bhanu Bhogavarapu's directorial debut, tentatively titled as RT 75.

Filmography

As cinematographer!Year!Title!Language!Refs
2017Meyaadha MaanTamil[2]
2019LKGTamil[3]
2020Oh My KadavuleTamil[4]
2021MandelaTamil
2021November StoryTamil[5]
2022Ori DevudaTelugu[6]
2022Nitham Oru VaanamTamil[7]
2023Tamil
Telugu[8]

Awards and nominations

List of Vidhu Ayyanna awards and nominations
YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2021Best CinematographerOh My Kadavule
2023Nitham Oru Vaanam[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sundar . Anusha . 2023-08-07 . 'Visuals can never compensate for the lack of a story,' says 'Maaveeran's DoP Vidhu Ayyanna . 2024-06-16 . The New Indian Express . en . 2024-06-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240616141819/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/Aug/07/visuals-can-never-compensate-for-the-lack-of-a-story-says-maaveerans-dop-vidhu-ayyanna-2602625.html . live .
  2. News: Meyaadha Maan Movie Review . 2024-07-25 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . 2024-07-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240725193146/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/meyaadha-maan/movie-review/61128559.cms . live .
  3. News: 2019-02-21 . RJ Balaji's 'LKG' gets early morning shows . 2024-07-25 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. Web site: Chandar . Bhuvanesh . 8 February 2022 . Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma team up again . 2024-07-26 . The New Indian Express . en.
  5. News: Pudipeddi . Haricharan . 20 May 2021 . November Story review: Tamannaah's show is a slow-burning, effective crime thriller with a shaky ending . 25 July 2024 . 24 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154010/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/november-story-review-tamannaah-s-show-is-a-slow-burning-effective-crime-thriller-with-a-shaky-ending-101621515927630.html . live .
  6. Web site: hansindia . 2022-10-21 . Ori Devuda Movie review: Passable entertainer, but missing in parts . 2024-07-25 . www.thehansindia.com . te.
  7. Web site: Darshan . Navein . 2022-11-04 . Nitham Oru Vaanam Movie Review: Sincere performances elevate this breezy, feel-good entertainer . 2024-07-25 . Cinema Express . en . 2022-11-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221104110348/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/nov/04/ashok-selvans-nitham-oru-vaanam-movie-reviewnovel-performances-elevate-this-breezy-feel-good-ent-36241.html . live .
  8. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-06-11 . Ravi Teja's 'RT 75', also starring Sreeleela, goes on floors . 2024-06-16 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X . 2024-06-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240615202038/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ravi-tejas-rt-75-also-starring-sreeleela-goes-on-floors/article68276992.ece . live .
  9. News: 2023-09-15 . SIIMA 2023 nominations Tamil: 'Ponniyin Selvan 1' and 'Vikram' dominate the award categories . 2024-07-25 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.