Alagappan N is an Indian cinematographer who works primarily in
Malayalam
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films. He received
graduate diploma in
cinematography
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Cinematographers use a lens (optics), lens to focus reflected light from objects into a real image that is transferred to some image sen ...
from the
M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute in
Chennai
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. In 2013, he made his directional debut Malayalam film ''
Pattam Pole''.
Career
He started his career at ''
Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar, Doordarshan Kendra,
Thiruvananthapuram
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'' and
Agartala
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in
Tripura
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, India.
In 1997 he made his debut film as a
Cinematographer
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in ''
Sammanam.
'' Then he worked in
''Agnisakshi'''','' directed by
Shyamaprasad. His notable works are ''
Ore Kadal,
Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum, Salute,
Soothradharan,
Nandanam,
Thilakkam,
Mizhi Randilum,
Gaurisankaram,
Manassinakkare
''Manassinakkare'' (''On the Other Bank of the Mind'') is a 2003 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in lead roles, while Innocent (actor), Innoc ...
,
Kaazhcha,
Achuvinte Amma,
Chandrolsavam
''Chandrolsavam'' (Transl.Moon Festival) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal and Meena in the lead role with Ranjith, Cochin Haneefa, VK Sreeraman, Santhosh, and Jagadish ...
,
Chanthupottu,
Rasathanthram,
Prajapathi
''Prajapathi'' () is a 2006 Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Ranjith (director), Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Siddique (actor), Siddique, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu, and Thilakan. The music was by Tej Manoj. The fil ...
,
Photographer
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Duties and types of photograp ...
Chotta Mumbai,
Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam,
Chocolate
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,
Thalappavu,
Bumm Bumm Bole,
Arike,
Oru Marubhoomikkadha,
Ozhimuri,
Pattam Pole'' and ''
Welcome to Central Jail.''
Awards
;Awards for Best Cinematography for Movies
* Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography 1998 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Agnisakshi''
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography 1999 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Agnisakshi''
* Mathrubhumi-Medimix Award 2000 for Best Cinematography 2000 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum''
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography 2002 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Nandanam''
* Mathrubhumi-Medimix Award 2000 for Best Cinematography 2002 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Nandanam''
* Asianet Award 2004 for Best Cinematography 2004 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Kaazhcha''
* Vanitha Award 2006 for Best Cinematography 2006 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Rasathanthram''
* Mathrubhumi Award 2006 for Best Cinematography 2006 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Rasathanthram''
* Kala Keralam Award 2006 for Best Cinematography 2006 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Rasathanthram''
* Malayalam Movie Award 2007 AMMA held in Dubai for Best Cinematography 2007 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Ore Kadal''
* Jeevan TV film Award 2007 for Best Cinematography 2007 –
Film
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– ''
Photographer
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Duties and types of photograp ...
''
* Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography 2007 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Ore Kadal''
* SICA Award for Best Cinematography 2007 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Ore Kadal''
* Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography 2012 –
Film
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...
– ''
Ozhimuri''
;Awards for Television
;Kerala State Government Awards for Best Cameraman
* Uyarthezhunnelppu- 1993
* Maratam Durbalam - 1996
* Ganitham - 1997
* Thottagal - 1998
;Onida Pinnacle National Awards for Best Cameraman
* Nilavariyunnu - 1995
;Centre for Media Studies Awards for Best Cameraman
* Maratam Durbalam - 1997
;Film Critics Awards for Best Cameraman
* ANNA - 2000
;Kerala State Television Awards for Best Director
*ANNA - 2000
Jury Chairman
Guest interactive faculty
*GRD College Coimbatore
*C DIT, Trivandram
*LV Prasad Film Institute, Trivandram and Chennai
*Revathy Kalamandir Film Academy, Trivandram
*Asianet News Trainees
*Flowers Academy Media Science
*KR Narayan National Institute of Visual Science
*Elements of Cinema Film School, Kochi
Filmography
References
Further reading
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Living people
Malayalam film directors
Malayalam film cinematographers
Malayalam film producers
Film producers from Thiruvananthapuram
Film directors from Thiruvananthapuram
Cinematographers from Kerala
1957 births