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Ravi Varman

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Ravi Varman

Aliases: S. Ravi Varman

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
Poyyundarkudikadu village near Pattukottai, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality
India
Languages
Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, English
Residence History
Poyyundarkudikadu village, Thanjavur district → Chennai

Career

Occupations
Cinematographer, Filmmaker, Producer, Writer
Active Years
1999-2024
Affiliations
Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC), Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS, honorary member)
Memberships
Indian Society of Cinematographers, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (honorary)
Influenced By
Ravi K. Chandran, Rembrandt, Pablo Picasso
Nominations
Jagga Jasoos (Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography), Ponniyin Selvan: I (Nominated - 16th Asian Film Awards for Best Cinematography)

Awards

Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South
2006
Work: Anniyan
Organization: Filmfare
Result: 受賞
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer
2007
Work: Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: 受賞
ITFA Best Cinematographer Award
2009
Work: Dasavathaaram
Organization: International Tamil Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Star Guild Awards for Best Cinematography
2012
Work: Barfi!
Organization: Star Guild
Result: 受賞
Screen Awards for Best Cinematography
2012
Work: Barfi!
Organization: Screen
Result: 受賞
IIFA Award for Best Cinematography
2012
Work: Barfi!
Organization: International Indian Film Academy Awards
Result: 受賞
Zee Cine Award for Best Cinematography
2014
Work: Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Organization: Zee Cine
Result: 受賞
Vijay Award for Best Cinematography
2017
Work: Kaatru Veliyidai
Organization: Vijay Awards
Result: 受賞
SIIMA Award for Best Cinematography
2017
Work: Kaatru Veliyidai
Organization: South Indian International Movie Awards
Result: 受賞
National Film Award for Best Cinematography
2024
Work: Ponniyin Selvan: I
Organization: Government of India
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Ponniyin Selvan: I

2022 Historical epic

Epic tale of intrigue in the Chola dynasty.

Power strugglesLoyaltyHistory

Anniyan

2005 Suspense action

A man with dissociative identity disorder dispenses justice.

JusticeMental illnessRevenge

Barfi!

2012 Romantic comedy

A deaf and mute young man's love and friendship story.

LoveDisabilityPurity

Dasavathaaram

2008 Sci-fi action

One actor plays 10 roles in a story of science and faith.

ScienceFaithMultiple roles

Kaatru Veliyidai

2017 Romantic drama

Turbulent love between a pilot and a scientist.

LoveWarIndependence

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Unique lighting and composition influenced by painters like Rembrandt and PicassoExperimental cinematography techniquesMasterful use of natural light
Recurring Motifs
Contrast of light and shadowHistorical and cultural depthVisualization of emotions

Legacy

Renowned cinematographer in Indian cinema, particularly Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Won National Film Award for Ponniyin Selvan: I and gained international recognition.

Trivia

  • Lost his parents at age 14 and moved to Chennai, starting career as an office boy in a film production company.
  • Adopted the surname Varman inspired by Chola kings Arunmozhi Varman and Kulothunga Varman.
  • Inducted as an honorary member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.