Arvind Krishna (cinematographer)

Arvind Krishna
Born
Arvind Krishna

New Delhi
Other namesAravind Krishna
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1992-present

Arvind Krishna is an Indian cinematographer, producer and actor who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He is well known for his work in 7G Rainbow Colony (2004)[1] and Pudhupettai (2006).[2]

Career

Cinematography

His first stint was with P. C. Sreeram, with whom he interned for six years. In this role he assisted him in the cinematography department and worked on several prestigious ad campaigns, television commercials and feature films. He then moved to work independently as a cinematographer. Subsequently, he met film director Selvaraghavan and was his chief camera person for "Kadhal Kondein, 7G Rainbow Colony and Pudhupettai". Gautham Vasudev Menon collaborated with Arvind Krishna on "Pachaikili Muthucharam". Arvind has also worked with Veteran P.Vasu for the film "Kuselan". A.L.Vijay and Arvind worked together on "Poi Solla Porom" (a remake of "Khosla Ka Ghosla").

Production

In 2012, he produced a TV series called Dharmayutham for Star Vijay.[3]

Acting

Arvind Krishna was featured in Kamal Hassan's police story "Kurudhipunal" in a much-appreciated role as Dhanush.[3] He also starred in Rajeev Menon's "Kandukonden Kandukonden" as protagonist's best friend. In addition he did a cameo appearance in "Poi Solla Poram" and "Theeratha Vilayatu Pillai".

Filmography

Year Title Language Cinematography Actor Notes
1995 Kurudhipunal
Drohi		 Tamil
Telugu		 Yes Siva (cameo)
2000 Kandukondain Kandukondain Tamil Yes
2002 Thulluvadho Ilamai Tamil Yes
2003 Kaadhal Kondein Tamil Yes [4]
2004 7G Rainbow Colony Tamil
Telugu		 Yes [4][5]
2005 Chakram Telugu Yes
2006 Pudhupettai Tamil Yes [2]
2007 Pachaikili Muthucharam Tamil Yes [1]
2008 Kuselan Tamil Yes
Poi Solla Porom Tamil Yes Yes Police Officer
2009 Vaamanan Tamil Yes
2010 Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Tamil Yes Yes Doctor
Baava Telugu Yes
2012 Dharmayutham Tamil Producer, Soap opera on STAR Vijay
2013 Thank You Malayalam Yes
2014 God's Own Country Malayalam Yes Yes
Peruchazhi Malayalam Yes Yes Guest Appearance
2016 Kanithan Tamil Yes
2017 Nibunan Tamil Yes [4]
2018 Kuttanadan Maarpaapa Malayalam Yes
Mangalyam Thanthunanena Malayalam Yes
2019 90 ML Tamil Yes
Thiravam Tamil Yes Producer and Director, ZEE5 original web series[3]
2021 Nenjam Marappathillai Tamil Yes [3]
2022 CAT Punjabi Yes
2024 Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Hindi
Marathi 		Yes

References

  1. ^ a b "Cinematographer Arvind Krishna shares his favourite shots". The Times of India. 17 May 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b "'We are creative gamblers'". The Hindu. 22 February 2006. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "Arvind Krishna: I stepped into cinema to be an actor". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "'Selva and I have both matured a lot'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Cinematographer Arvind Krishna remembers '7G Rainbow Colony'". The Times of India. 13 May 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 December 2024.