Rajesh Yadav (cinematographer)

Rajesh Yadav is an Indian cinematographer who works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada ,Malayalam & Hindi film industry.[1]

Rajesh Yadav
Born
Occupation(s)Cinematographer
Director of Photography
Years active2003-present

Career

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Rajesh initially wanted to join SSI at Guindy for photography but since he could not get admission there he instead joined acting course at Taramani institute in spite of joining acting course he went only at cinematography department.[2]

He won Special Jury Award for Best cinematography (Pokkisham) in 7th Chennai International Film Festival.[3] Regarding his work in Pudhumugangal Thevai (2012), a critic wrote that "Rajesh Yadav is a revelation. Considering this is his debut as an actor, he has given an impressive performance. His cinematography, along with Saravanan, shines."[4]

Filmography

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Year Film Language Notes
2003 Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu Telugu
Unnai Charanadaindhen Tamil
2004 Ramakrishna Tamil
2005 Mazhai Tamil
2007 Lee Tamil
2008 Raman Thediya Seethai Tamil
2009 Pokkisham Tamil 7th Chennai International Film Festival Special Jury Award for Best Cinematography

Kalaignar TV Award for Best Cinematography

2010 Vandae Maatharam Tamil & Malayalam
2012 Pudhumugangal Thevai Tamil Also actor
2013 Sillunu Oru Sandhippu Tamil
2015 Thilagar Tamil [5]
Aavi Kumar Tamil
2016 Ranatantra Kannada
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings Tamil
2018 Kismath Kannada
2019 Voter Telugu
Thirumanam Tamil
2020 Live Telecast Tamil Television series on Disney+Hotstar
2023 Tamil Kudimagan Tamil
Kuiko Tamil
TBA Party Tamil Unreleased

References

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  1. ^ Graphiyen Black (15 July 2019). ""தன் படத்தைப் போட்டுக்காட்டி என் மன அழுத்தத்தைப் போக்கினார் பாலு மகேந்திரா!"- ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் ராஜேஷ் யாதவ்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil).
  2. ^ "மழைக்கு நடுவே காதல்!". Kalki (in Tamil). 17 April 2005. pp. 56–58. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Foreign locations give clear scenes". Behindwoods. 28 December 2009.
  4. ^ Subramanian, Anupama. "A film within a film". Deccan Chronicle – via Facebook.
  5. ^ Vandhana (21 March 2015). "Thilagar Review: A Violent Lesson". Rajesh Yadav's camera work is a definite plus, especially in the second half of the film
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