Roby Varghese Raj is an Indian cinematographer and director who works in the Malayalam cinema. He debuted in A. K. Sajan’s Puthiya Niyamam.

Early life Roby was born in Thrissur, Kerala to former film producer C. T. Rajan. He graduated from Dr G R Damodaran College of Science. His elder brother Rony David Raj is an actor in the Malayalam film industry.

Personal life He is married to Dr. Anju Mary.

Career Roby started working as an assistant cinematographer with Rubaiyz Mohammed and Himman Dhammija in 2010 at Mumbai and then moved to Kochi to assist Jomon T. John and Loganathan Srinivasan in 2012. He studied cinematography at Mindscreen Film Institute, Chennai under Rajiv Menon.

He made his directorial debut with Kannur Squad (2023), which was co-written by his brother Rony David Raj.

Filmography

As cinematographer Year Film Director Notes 2016 Puthiya Niyamam A. K. Sajan 2017 The Great Father Haneef Adeni 2018 Captain Prajesh Sen Thattumpurath Achuthan Lal Jose 2019 Love Action Drama Dhyan Sreenivasan 2021 Vellam Prajesh Sen 2022 Eesho Nadirshah John Luther Abhijith Joseph 2025 Officer on Duty Jithu Ashraf 2026 Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar Shahad Nilambur

As director YearFilmWriter(s)Notes2023Kannur SquadRony David Raj, Muhammed Shafi

As second unit cinematographer Year Film Director DOP 2015 Nee-Na Lal JoseJomon T. John Charlie Martin PrakkatJomon T. John 2016 Action Hero Biju Abrid ShineAlex J. Pulickal

Accolades Year Award Category FilmResultRef2024Mazhavil Entertainment AwardsThe Entertainer of the Year- Debut Kannur Squad

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