Sethu Sriram
Indian cinematographer
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| Intro | Indian cinematographer | |
| Places | India | |
| is | Film director Cinematographer | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Biography
Sethu Sriram is a national award-winning cinematographer, art director and director. He is best known for his national award-winning short film Blindfolded (2000). He has worked in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films. In 2014, he is coming with his first Hindi film SNAFU.
Personal life
Sethu Sriram was born to a Tamil family in Chennai. His father V. Sethuraman and mother S. Nagalaxmi are both professors. He has two sisters. Sethu Sriram holds three degrees, B.S.C in Physics, Diploma in Film Technology and Post Graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism.
Career
Sethu was a long time associate of Santosh Sivan started his career as director of photography, he has shot the films Hindi Shakti (2002), Tere Naam (2003), Wanted (2008), Milenge Milenge (2010) and OMG – Oh My God! (2012). In the Tamil industry he has done films like Saamurai (2002), Aiyyanaar (2010), and in Telugu cinema he has been a part of films like Shri Anjaneyam (2004) and Annavaram (2006). His stint in Malayalam films include names such as Thanmathra (2005) and Metro (2011). Sriram's made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Godfather (2012).
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | National Award | Best Short Film | Blindfolded | Won |
| 2000 | Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) | Best Debut Director | Blindfolded | Won |
| 2003 | Cameramen Association | Best Cameraman Award | Samurai | Won |