Decoding Rangasthalam, 1: Nenokkadine & More w/ Cinematographer Rathnavelu | TPRM EP 69

Rathnavelu, the cinematographer behind iconic movies like Rangasthalam and 1: Nenokkadine, enters the Permit Room and talks about studying in Madras Film Institute, shooting Sukumar's movies, his favourite cinematographers, breaks down some scenes, his guru - Rajiv Menon, Aishwarya Rai loving his work, working with Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - Why do cinematographers look young? 03:29 - Studying in Madras Film Institute 08:35 - Does he use the phone camera? 11:21 - American Cinematographer magazine 14:17 - His favourite cinematographers 21:26 - When did he fall in love with cinematography? 24:34 - Creative decisions in Rangasthalam 31:53 - His guru - Rajiv Menon 37:02 - Discussing 1: Nenokkadine’s interval 42:26 - What is his personal aesthetic? 48:49 - Breaking down 1: Nenokkadine scene 54:01 - What is the future of cinematography with AI? 56:42 - Cricket and living in Chennai 1:02:45 - Shooting ads with Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni 1:08:58 - Do cinematographers meet each other? 1:14:54 - Heroines want to be in cinematographer’s good books 1:17:21 - Disappointed with ID photos 1:20:40 - Does he want to become a director? 1:28:31 - Movies he will take to Mars 1:31:13 - Drinking career 1:32:18 - Why is cricket telecast better abroad? 1:33:51 - We should start Hyderabad Film Festival 1:37:57 - Advice for aspiring cinematographers 1:39:50 - Four aspects