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{{for|14th century warrior king of Quilon, Kerala|Ravivarman Kulaśēkhara}} |
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'''S. Ravi Varman''' |
'''S. Ravi Varman''' <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify date of birth --> is an Indian cinematographer, filmmaker, producer and writer. He has predominantly worked in films in Indian languages such as Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. Known for his realistic and poetic framing sense, Ravi Varman began his career in Malayalam films. He directed a romantic film in Tamil titled ''[[Moscowin Kavery]]'' and also filmed the music video for the song "[[Bird Flu (song)|Bird Flu]]" by British Tamil songwriter [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]] |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Ravivarman was born in a village named Poyyundarkudikadu near Pattukottai in [[Thanjavur]] district, [[Tamil Nadu]], India.<ref>{{cite interview |last1=Varman |first1=Ravi |interviewer=Malini Mannath |date=21 June 2003 |url=http://archives.chennaionline.com/interviews/ravivarma.asp |title=Interview with cinematographer Ravi Varman |work=Chennai Online |access-date=2011-05-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100222071419/http://archives.chennaionline.com/interviews/ravivarma.asp |archive-date=22 February 2010 }}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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He started his career by assisting cinematographer [[Ravi K. Chandran|Ravi K Chandran]]. After working in Malayalam films since 1999 for three years, he worked in [[Bollywood]] for the film ''[[Yeh Dil]]'' in 2003. He later worked in the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Jai (2004 Telugu film)|Jai]]'' and received more offers in [[Hindi language|Hindi]], such as ''[[Armaan (2003 film)|Armaan]]'', ''Bee Busthar'', ''[[Ramji Londonwale]]'', and ''[[Phir Milenge (2004 film)|Phir Milenge]]'', His next project is going to be with Maniratnam.<ref>https://raatnam.com/mani-ratnams-heads-overseas-for-a-marathon-shoot/</ref> |
He started his career by assisting cinematographer [[Ravi K. Chandran|Ravi K Chandran]]. After working in Malayalam films since 1999 for three years, he worked in [[Bollywood]] for the film ''[[Yeh Dil]]'' in 2003. He later worked in the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Jai (2004 Telugu film)|Jai]]'' and received more offers in [[Hindi language|Hindi]], such as ''[[Armaan (2003 film)|Armaan]]'', ''Bee Busthar'', ''[[Ramji Londonwale]]'', and ''[[Phir Milenge (2004 film)|Phir Milenge]]'', His next project is going to be with Maniratnam.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://raatnam.com/mani-ratnams-heads-overseas-for-a-marathon-shoot/ |title=Mani Ratnam’s heads overseas for a Marathon shoot |website=raatnam.com |access-date=23 September 2019 |archive-date=23 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923110939/https://raatnam.com/mani-ratnams-heads-overseas-for-a-marathon-shoot/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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It was not until 2002 when he started to work in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films, with his first one being [[Susi Ganeshan]]'s ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]''. He continued to work with |
It was not until 2002 when he started to work in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films, with his first one being [[Susi Ganeshan]]'s ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]''. He continued to work with directors as a cinematographer in Tamil films, including [[S. Shankar]]'s ''[[Anniyan]]'', [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'', [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' and ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'', which was directed by [[Prabhu Deva]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/ravi-varman/index.html |title=RAVI VARMAN - The Director, Cinematographer - Sunday special Interview on Dasavatharam Cinematographer Ravi Varman |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=2011-11-07 |archive-date=5 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120605210922/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/ravi-varman/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Awards and honours== |
==Awards and honours== |
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*23rd EME France Film Festival Best Cinematographer Award for ''Santham Malayalam'' (2000) |
*23rd EME France Film Festival Best Cinematographer Award for ''Santham Malayalam'' (2000) |
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* [[Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award (South)|Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award]] for ''[[Anniyan]]'' (2006) |
* [[Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award (South)|Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award]] for ''[[Anniyan]]'' (2006) |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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=== As director === |
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==== Films ==== |
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| ''[[Jagga Jasoos]]'' || Hindi |
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|Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography]] |
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| ''[[Heartbeats (2017 film)|Heartbeats]]'' || English |
| ''[[Heartbeats (2017 film)|Heartbeats]]'' || English |
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|Nominated -[[16th Asian Film Awards|''16th Asian Film Award'']] for Best Cinematography |
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| ''[[Salaam Venky]]'' |
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===As guest cinematographer=== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official website|http://www.ravivarmandop.com}} |
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* {{IMDb name|0890061}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Varman, Ravi |
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[[Category:Cinematographers from Tamil Nadu]] |
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Revision as of 04:38, 15 December 2023
Ravi Varman | |
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Born | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Years active | 1999—present |
S. Ravi Varman is an Indian cinematographer, filmmaker, producer and writer. He has predominantly worked in films in Indian languages such as Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. Known for his realistic and poetic framing sense, Ravi Varman began his career in Malayalam films. He directed a romantic film in Tamil titled Moscowin Kavery and also filmed the music video for the song "Bird Flu" by British Tamil songwriter M.I.A.
Early life
Ravivarman was born in a village named Poyyundarkudikadu near Pattukottai in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
Career
He started his career by assisting cinematographer Ravi K Chandran. After working in Malayalam films since 1999 for three years, he worked in Bollywood for the film Yeh Dil in 2003. He later worked in the Telugu film Jai and received more offers in Hindi, such as Armaan, Bee Busthar, Ramji Londonwale, and Phir Milenge, His next project is going to be with Maniratnam.[2]
It was not until 2002 when he started to work in Tamil films, with his first one being Susi Ganeshan's Five Star. He continued to work with directors as a cinematographer in Tamil films, including S. Shankar's Anniyan, Gautham Vasudev Menon's Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, K. S. Ravikumar's Dasavathaaram and Villu, which was directed by Prabhu Deva.[3]
Awards and honours
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (November 2022) |
- 23rd EME France Film Festival Best Cinematographer Award for Santham Malayalam (2000)
- Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award for Anniyan (2006)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2007)
- Vikitan Best Cinematography Award (South) for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2007)
- ITFA Best Cinematographer Award for Dasavathaaram (2009)
- Star Guild Awards for Best Cinematography for Barfi! (2012)
- Screen Awards for Best cinematography for Barfi! (2012)
- TOIFA Awards for Best Cinematography for Barfi! (2012)
- IIFA Awards for Best Cinematography for Barfi! (2012)
- Zee Cine Awards for Best cinematography for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2014)
- Vijay Award for Best Cinematography for Kaatru Veliyidai (2017)
- SIIMA Award for Best Cinematography for Kaatru Veliyidai (2017)
Filmography
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (November 2022) |
As director
- Moscowin Kavery (2010)
- Treasure Music Video (2011) Also as Cinematographer and Lyricist
As producer
- Azhagu (2010)
- Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan (2015)
As cinematographer
Films
Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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1999 | Jalamarmaram | Malayalam | |
2000 | Sathyam Sivam Sundaram | Malayalam | |
Santham | Malayalam | ||
2001 | Valliettan | Malayalam | |
Vakkalathu Narayanankutty | Malayalam | ||
Five Star | Tamil | ||
2003 | Yeh Dil | Hindi | |
Jai | Telugu | ||
Armaan | Hindi | ||
Kilichundan Mampazham | Malayalam | ||
Bee Busthar | Malayalam | ||
2004 | Five by Four | English | |
Phir Milenge | Hindi | ||
Autograph | Tamil | Collaborated with Vijay Milton | |
2005 | Anniyan | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South[a] |
Ramji Londonwale | Hindi | ||
2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer |
2008 | Dasavathaaram | Tamil | |
2009 | Villu | Tamil | |
2010 | Kandahar | Malayalam | Collaborated with Velraj |
2011 | Badrinath | Telugu | |
2012 | Barfi! | Hindi | |
2013 | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Hindi | Zee Cine Awards 2014 - Best Cinematography |
2015 | Tamasha | Hindi | |
2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Tamil | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Cinematography
Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Cinematographer |
Jagga Jasoos | Hindi | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography | |
Heartbeats | English | ||
2018 | Sanju | Hindi | |
2019 | Mission Mangal | Hindi | |
Kolaambi | Malayalam | ||
2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Tamil | Nominated -16th Asian Film Award for Best Cinematography |
Salaam Venky | Hindi | ||
2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Tamil | |
Japan | Tamil | ||
2024 | Indian 2 † | Tamil | Filming |
As guest cinematographer
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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1999 | Vaali | Tamil | |
2001 | Minnale | Tamil | 2 songs |
2011 | 7aum Arivu | Tamil | 1 Song |
2014 | Ugramm | Kannada |
Music videos
Documentaries
- Child Environment
Notes
- ^ Jointly awarded with V. Manikandan
References
- ^ Varman, Ravi (21 June 2003). "Interview with cinematographer Ravi Varman". Chennai Online (Interview). Interviewed by Malini Mannath. Archived from the original on 22 February 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- ^ "Mani Ratnam's heads overseas for a Marathon shoot". raatnam.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "RAVI VARMAN - The Director, Cinematographer - Sunday special Interview on Dasavatharam Cinematographer Ravi Varman". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
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- Living people
- Cinematographers from Tamil Nadu
- Malayalam film cinematographers
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- People from Thanjavur district
- Tamil film cinematographers
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners
- 21st-century Indian photographers
- Film producers from Tamil Nadu
- Film directors from Tamil Nadu
- Telugu film cinematographers
- Tamil film producers
- Tamil film directors
- 1972 births