Arvind Krishna
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Arvind Krishna is an India
n cinematographer, who has worked in the Tamil (Kollywood) and the Hindi film industries (Bollywood).
and studied Visual communication
at the Loyola College
in Chennai
, after which he joined ace cinematographer P. C. Sreeram and worked as an assistant to him for nearly five years. It was music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja
, who later introduced him to film director Selvaraghavan
and the duo debuted together in the film Kaadhal Kondein (2003). Soon the trio composed of Arvind Krishna himself, Selvaraghavan and Yuvan Shankar Raja went on to become one of the most successful teams in the following years (with the Tamil films 7G Rainbow Colony
(2005) and Pudhupettai
(2006)) and even founded a production company called "White Elephant". But suddenly Arvind Krishna and Yuvan Shankar Raja decided to split with Selvaraghavan and their joint company was given up without having produced any films.
After the break-up with Selvaraghavan, Arvind Krishna got to work with other noted directors as well. He teamed up with Gautham Menon
for his film Pachaikili Muthucharam and with P. Vasu
for the Rajinikanth-starrer Kuselan
. His recent release was Vaamanan and he has been assigned to handle the camera for the Vishal
-starrer Theeradha Velaiyattu Pillai releasing in January 2010.
During the time, when he worked with P. C. Sreeram, Arvind Krishna also worked as an actor in some Tamil films, doing minor supporting roles as in the 1995 film Kurudhipunal or the 2000 film Kandukondain Kandukondain
or Poi Solla Porom
(2008).
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n cinematographer, who has worked in the Tamil (Kollywood) and the Hindi film industries (Bollywood).
Career
Arvind Krishna, always passionate about photographyPhotography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
and studied Visual communication
Visual communication
Visual communication as the name suggests is communication through visual aid and is described as the conveyance of ideas and information in forms that can be read or looked upon...
at the Loyola College
Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College is a Jesuit institution in Chennai, India. The college admits undergraduates and post-graduates and offers degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and commerce. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras.-History:...
in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, after which he joined ace cinematographer P. C. Sreeram and worked as an assistant to him for nearly five years. It was music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
, who later introduced him to film director Selvaraghavan
Selvaraghavan
-Personal life:Selvaraghavan is the son of film director Kasthuri Raja, elder brother of actor Dhanush and has two sisters, who are both doctors. On 15 December 2006, he married actress Sonia Agarwal, with whom he had previously worked with on three films...
and the duo debuted together in the film Kaadhal Kondein (2003). Soon the trio composed of Arvind Krishna himself, Selvaraghavan and Yuvan Shankar Raja went on to become one of the most successful teams in the following years (with the Tamil films 7G Rainbow Colony
7G Rainbow Colony
7G Rainbow Colony is a 2004 Tamil drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan, starring Ravi Krishna, who debuted in this film, and Sonia Agarwal in lead roles, with music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography handled by Arvind Krishna. The film, released on 15 October 2004, met with...
(2005) and Pudhupettai
Pudhupettai
Pudhupettai is a 2006 Indian Tamil gangster film written and directed by Selvaraghavan, starring his brother Dhanush in the lead, whilst Sneha and Sonia Agarwal enact the lead female character roles...
(2006)) and even founded a production company called "White Elephant". But suddenly Arvind Krishna and Yuvan Shankar Raja decided to split with Selvaraghavan and their joint company was given up without having produced any films.
After the break-up with Selvaraghavan, Arvind Krishna got to work with other noted directors as well. He teamed up with Gautham Menon
Gautham Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
for his film Pachaikili Muthucharam and with P. Vasu
P. Vasu
P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:...
for the Rajinikanth-starrer Kuselan
Kuselan
Kuselan is a 2008 Tamil drama film directed by P. Vasu, which was simultaneously made in Telugu as Kathanayakudu . Both remake of the Malayalam film Kadha Parayumbol, the film is directed by P. Vasu and produced by Pushpa Kandaswamy, Aswani Dutt and G. P. Vijayakumar in two languages...
. His recent release was Vaamanan and he has been assigned to handle the camera for the Vishal
Vishal Krishna
Vishal Krishna is an Indian film actor who has appeared in primarily Tamil cinema. Often starring in his home productions, Vishal became an actor after a stint as an assistant director in films....
-starrer Theeradha Velaiyattu Pillai releasing in January 2010.
During the time, when he worked with P. C. Sreeram, Arvind Krishna also worked as an actor in some Tamil films, doing minor supporting roles as in the 1995 film Kurudhipunal or the 2000 film Kandukondain Kandukondain
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Kandukondain Kandukondain is a 2000 Tamil musical and romantic film based on Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility. Directed and co-written by Rajiv Menon, the film features an ensemble cast of Ajith Kumar, Mammootty, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai and Abbas in the lead roles...
or Poi Solla Porom
Poi Solla Porom
Poi Solla Porom is a Tamil comedy film starring Nedumudi Venu, Karthik Kumar and Piaa Bajpai released in 2008. The film is a remake of the Bollywood cult film, Khosla Ka Ghosla.-Plot:...
(2008).
As cinematographer
- Kaadhal Kondein (2003)
- Chakram (2005) (Telugu film)
- 7G Rainbow Colony7G Rainbow Colony7G Rainbow Colony is a 2004 Tamil drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan, starring Ravi Krishna, who debuted in this film, and Sonia Agarwal in lead roles, with music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography handled by Arvind Krishna. The film, released on 15 October 2004, met with...
(2005) - PudhupettaiPudhupettaiPudhupettai is a 2006 Indian Tamil gangster film written and directed by Selvaraghavan, starring his brother Dhanush in the lead, whilst Sneha and Sonia Agarwal enact the lead female character roles...
(2006) - Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
- KuselanKuselanKuselan is a 2008 Tamil drama film directed by P. Vasu, which was simultaneously made in Telugu as Kathanayakudu . Both remake of the Malayalam film Kadha Parayumbol, the film is directed by P. Vasu and produced by Pushpa Kandaswamy, Aswani Dutt and G. P. Vijayakumar in two languages...
(2008) - Poi Solla PoromPoi Solla PoromPoi Solla Porom is a Tamil comedy film starring Nedumudi Venu, Karthik Kumar and Piaa Bajpai released in 2008. The film is a remake of the Bollywood cult film, Khosla Ka Ghosla.-Plot:...
(2008) - Vaamanan (2009)
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu PillaiTheeradha Vilaiyattu PillaiTheeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai is a 2010 Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by Thiru Krishnamoorthy. The film, produced by Vikram Krishna, stars his brother Vishal Krishna in the lead role along with Neetu Chandra, former Miss India Universe Tanushree Dutta making her debut in Tamil...
(2010) - baava (2010)(telugu)
As actor
- Kurudhipunal (1995)
- Kandukondain KandukondainKandukondain KandukondainKandukondain Kandukondain is a 2000 Tamil musical and romantic film based on Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility. Directed and co-written by Rajiv Menon, the film features an ensemble cast of Ajith Kumar, Mammootty, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai and Abbas in the lead roles...
(2000) - Poi Solla PoromPoi Solla PoromPoi Solla Porom is a Tamil comedy film starring Nedumudi Venu, Karthik Kumar and Piaa Bajpai released in 2008. The film is a remake of the Bollywood cult film, Khosla Ka Ghosla.-Plot:...
(2008) Police Officer - Theeradha Vilaiyattu PillaiTheeradha Vilaiyattu PillaiTheeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai is a 2010 Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by Thiru Krishnamoorthy. The film, produced by Vikram Krishna, stars his brother Vishal Krishna in the lead role along with Neetu Chandra, former Miss India Universe Tanushree Dutta making her debut in Tamil...
(2010) Doctor