Ram Prasad (cinematographer)
C. Ramprasad[1][2] is an Indian director of photography who works predominantly in the Telugu film industry. He has done cinematography for more than 50 films. He has worked as the cinematographer for some of the greatest hits in Telugu cinema, like Hanuman Junction (2001), Murari (2002), Athanokkade (2005), Maryada Ramanna (2010), Mirapakay (2011), Yevadu (2014), Legend (2014), and Akhanda (2021).
C. Ramprasad | |
|---|---|
| Born | C. Ramprasad 21 October 1966 |
| Occupation | Director Of Photography |
| Years active | 1986 – present |
| Parent | Sri C. Madhav Rao & Smt. Subbalakshmi |
Early life
C. Ramprasad[3] was born to the couple Sri C. Madhav Rao and Smt. Subbalakshmi in 1965. His father Sri C. Madhav Rao is a makeup man in South India and mother a housewife. He spent his earlier years in Chennai where his father was working as a makeup man. While his father inspired Ram Prasad to make a decision about his career and it was the film industry that supported his decision of joining the industry. 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 the assistant of Late VSR Swamy.[citation needed]
Career
C. Ram Prasad[4] worked as assistant cameraman in Telugu feature films from 1986 to 1988, as associate cameraman from 1989 to 1993 and finally he got his first break in the film Pacha Thoranam.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sangam Academy Award | Best Cinematographer | Nenu | Won |
| 2005 | A.P. Cinegoers Award | Best Cinematographer | Athanokkade | Won |
| 2007 | Nandi Award | Best Cinematographer | Munna | Won |
| 2015 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Cinematographer | Legend | Won |
Filmography
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Pacha Thoranam Police Alludu Merupu | Telugu Telugu Telugu | |
| 1996 | Ayyinda Leda | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Kaliyugamlo Gandaragolam Hello I Love You | Telugu Telugu | |
| 1998 | Hyderabad Blues Swarnakka | English Telugu | |
| 1999 | Nee Kosam 9 Nelalu Rockford Mysterious Girl | Telugu Telugu English English | |
| 2000 | Chala Bagundi Prema Kosam Naa Manasistha Raa Sanchalanam | Telugu Telugu Telugu Telugu | |
| 2001 | Murari Hanuman Junction O Chinnadana Aadi | Telugu Telugu Telugu Telugu | |
| 2002 | Manasutho Kanulu Musina Neevaye | Telugu Telugu | |
| 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe Jodi No. 1 Ottesi Cheputunna Pellamtho Panenti | Telugu Telugu Telugu Telugu | |
| 2004 | Sri Anjaneyam Nenu | Telugu Telugu | |
| 2005 | Athanokkade Chakram | Telugu Telugu | |
| 2006 | Pothe Poni Veerabhadra Evandoi Srivaru | Telugu Telugu Telugu | |
| 2007 | Munna Vijayadasami | Telugu Telugu | |
| 2008 | Okka Magadu Hare Ram Hero | Telugu Telugu Telugu | |
| 2009 | Saleem | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Mirapakay | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Rebel | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Yevadu Legend | Telugu Telugu | |
| 2015 | Malini & Co. Subramanyam For Sale | Telugu Telugu | |
| 2016 | Jakkanna Saptagiri Express | Telugu Telugu | |
| 2017 | 2 Countries | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Prema Katha Chitram 2 Burra Katha RDX Love Ruler Software Sudheer | Telugu Telugu Telugu Telugu Telugu | |
| 2021 | Idhe Maa Katha Akhanda | Telugu Telugu | |
| 2022 | Maayon Gaalodu | Tamil Telugu | |
| 2023 | NBK108 | Telugu |
References
- ^ "Dop Ram Prasad - The lens man".[permanent dead link]
- ^ . Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Cinematographer C.Ram Prasad".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Ram Prasad C".