Balasubramaniem
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K. T. Balasubramaniam (born August 18, 1966) is an acclaimed India
n cinematographer
. He worked in several Tamil
and Telugu
films. He is well known for his recent work in Ninaithale Inikkum
(2009) and 180 (2011) as a cinematographer.
, Tamilnadu, where he did his early schooling. He later moved to Thirupattur in Vellore District
, where he completed his schooling and did his college.He is married to Television newsreader E. Mala.
(1992), Thiruda Thiruda
(1993) and Kuruthipunal
(1995). Finally he made his independent debut as Director of Photography (DOP) with Kamal Hassan's hindi version of Magalir Mattum
titled Ladies only which was not released and later received acclaim for historical film, Vaatakudi Eranian, He did many films afterwards the prominent ones being Pithamagan
, M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, Thambi
and Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
.
.
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
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
. He worked in several Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
and Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
films. He is well known for his recent work in Ninaithale Inikkum
Ninaithale Inikkum
Ninaithale Inikkum is a 1979 Indian Tamil language Drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Hassan, Rajnikanth, Jayaprada, Geetha and Nakul. The film was also simultaneously shot in Telugu as Andamaina Anubhavam...
(2009) and 180 (2011) as a cinematographer.
Early life and education
He was born in KaraikudiKaraikudi
Karaikudi is a town in Sivaganga District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.Chettinad literally 'Chetti land' in Tamil, is a collection of 76 villages/towns. Chettinad stretched from Ramnad District and Pudukottai State of 'British' India. The Chettiars, or more properly the Nattukottai...
, Tamilnadu, where he did his early schooling. He later moved to Thirupattur in Vellore District
Vellore District
Vellore district is one of the 32 districts in the Tamil Nadu state of India. Vellore City is the headquarters of this district. It had a population of 3,477,317 as of 2001. It is 37.62% urbanised...
, where he completed his schooling and did his college.He is married to Television newsreader E. Mala.
Career
Balasubramaniem started his career by assisting noted cinematographer P.C. Sreeram for nearly 5 years, in award-winning films like Thevar MaganThevar Magan
Thevar Magan is a 1992 Indian Tamil film produced by, written by, and starring Kamal Hassan in the title role. It was directed by Bharathan and also stars Sivaji Ganesan, Nasser, Revathi and Gouthami. The film met with a very strong critical and commercial reception upon release. The film score...
(1992), Thiruda Thiruda
Thiruda Thiruda
Thiruda Thiruda is a Tamil comedy thriller film directed by Mani Ratnam, and scripted by Ram Gopal Varma. The soundtrack and background score of the film were composed by A. R. Rahman whilst the cinematography was done by P. C...
(1993) and Kuruthipunal
Kuruthipunal
Kuruthipunal is a 1995 Tamil drama and action film directed by veteran cinematographer P. C. Sriram. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Arjun in the lead roles, with Nassar playing a pivotal role. Upon release, the film met with a strong critical reception, and is recognized by some to have set high...
(1995). Finally he made his independent debut as Director of Photography (DOP) with Kamal Hassan's hindi version of Magalir Mattum
Magalir Mattum
Magalir Mattum is a 1994 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Revathy, Urvashi, Rohini and Nassar in lead roles with Nagesh and Kamal Haasan in guest appearance. The film was inspired by the American film 9 to 5...
titled Ladies only which was not released and later received acclaim for historical film, Vaatakudi Eranian, He did many films afterwards the prominent ones being Pithamagan
Pithamagan
Pithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja....
, M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, Thambi
Thambi
Thambi is Tamil film released in 2006. The Madhavan, Pooja starrer is directed by Seeman. It carries the message that violence doesn't pay, and is not the answer to the problems of today.-Plot:...
and Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman and was cited as "an excellent effort".The track Pon Magal, the remix in the album was done by Krishna Chetan.-Controversy:...
.
.
As cinematographer
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum Magalir Mattum Magalir Mattum is a 1994 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Revathy, Urvashi, Rohini and Nassar in lead roles with Nagesh and Kamal Haasan in guest appearance. The film was inspired by the American film 9 to 5... |
Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
First film as DOP |
| 2000 | Yuvakudu | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| Iranian | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Unnai Ninaithu Unnai Ninaithu Unnai Ninaithu is a film starring Surya, Sneha and Laila.-Plot:The basic story of the movie involves Laila and Suriya falling in love. A 3rd character gets entangled in the plot and Laila is compelled by her family to marry him. Heart-broken Suriya leaves her alone, but only to find out that the... |
Tamil | |
| 2003 | Vaseegara (film) | Tamil | |
| Pithamagan Pithamagan Pithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja.... |
Tamil | ||
| Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Majaa Majaa Majaa is a 2005 Tamil film directed by Shafi, starring Vikram, Asin, Vadivelu, Pasupathy, Vijayakumar, Manivannan, Sindhu Tolani, Murali and Biju Menon. The music is composed by Vidyasagar. It tells the story of two adopted children changing from their old, mischievous ways of life... |
Tamil | |
| 2006 | Thambi Thambi Thambi is Tamil film released in 2006. The Madhavan, Pooja starrer is directed by Seeman. It carries the message that violence doesn't pay, and is not the answer to the problems of today.-Plot:... |
Tamil | |
| Sainikudu Sainikudu The film has six songs composed by Harris Jayaraj. The music of the film was released simultaneously in 10 chosen venues from five different countries – India, USA, Australia, Singapore and Dubai on the morning of 21 October 2006. The producer of the film, Ashwini Dutt, arranged the use of a... |
Telugu | ||
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum Kannum Kannum Kannum Kannum is a Tamil film directed by G. Marimuthu who also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues. Prasanna plays the leading role as Sathyamoorthy, and Udhayathara pairs with him. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Dhina, with lyrics by "Kavi Perarasu" Vairamuthu... |
Tamil | |
| Jayamkondaan Jayamkondaan Jayam Kondaan is a 2008 Tamil action and romantic film. Directed and co-written by Kannan and produced by T. G. Thiyagarajan it stars Vinay Rai, Bhavana Balachandran and Lekha Washington in the lead roles. Vivek and Kishore also appeared.... |
Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Ninaithale Inikkum Ninaithale Inikkum (2009 film) Ninaithale Inikkum is a 2009 Tamil mystery-drama film directed by Kumaravelan. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sakthi Vasu, Priyamani, Karthik Kumar and Anuja Iyer in the lead roles while K. Bhagyaraj and Manobala play supporting roles. The film's score was composed by Vijay Antony.The film... |
Tamil | |
| 2010 | Kutty | Tamil | |
| 2011 | 180 (Nootrenbadhu) | Tamil | |
| Singam Puli Singam Puli Singam Puli is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action-masala film directed by Sai Ramani, starring Jeeva in dual roles, with Divya Spandana and Honey Rose being paired opposite him, while Santhanam plays a pivotal role. The film released on 4 March 2011.... |
Tamil | ||
| Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Oru Kal Oru Kannadi -Production:On 26th April some scenes were filmed in Tidel Park Bridge, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Arya's scene is said to appear near the climax scene in a marriage hall. Director Rajesh celebrated his birthday on the sets of the film. A two minute teaser trailer,introducing the main characters of the... |
Tamil |