Indian photographer
Venugopal Madathil |
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![]() Venugopal during a shoot (2014) |
| Born | (1966-06-05) 5 June 1966 (age 58)
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Citizenship | Indian |
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| Occupation | Cinematographer |
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| Father | Dr. M.N. Panicker |
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| Awards | 52nd Kerala State Film Awards |
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Venugopal Madathil (born 5 June 1966) is an Indian cinematographer. Across his career, he has produced over 75 films. Madathil has worked with the several prominent directors of Malayalam film industry, including Sibi Malayil, A. K. Lohithadas, Jayaraj, Kamal, V. M. Vinu, and Rajasenan. He has been involved with successful films such as Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum, Joker, Pallavur Devanarayanan, and Meghamalhar.
Early life
Madathil[1] is the son of Dr. M.N. Panicker. Although he pursued engineering studies,[2] his true interests lay in cinematography and the film industry. His passion for photography flourished during his free time spent in his uncle's studio while pursuing his engineering degree.[3]
Career
After Madathil finished his studies, his father's close friend M. T. Vasudevan Nair introduced him to Jayanan Vincent.[citation needed] Madathil was appointed as Vincent's assistant for the next film "Uyaranagalil." Before he could enter the film industry, Madathil's father died.[citation needed] He put a temporary stop to his ambitions and returned home.[citation needed]
After a long interval he returned to the film industry as an assistant for Nair's film "Anubandam".[citation needed] He also worked as an independent cameraman for the Tamil film "Pournami Rojakkal."[citation needed] His first independent Malayalam film was Mr. Kaladharan's "Ellarum Chollanu."[citation needed]
Venugopal was jury member of the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards in 2021.
Filmography
References
External links
Venugopal Madathil at IMDb
