C. Ram Prasad is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in the Telugu films. He has done cinematography for more than 50 films. His notable works are Hanuman Junction (2001), Murari (2002), Athanokkade (2005), Maryada Ramanna (2010), Mirapakay (2011), Yevadu (2014), Legend (2014), Akhanda (2021), and Bhagavanth Kesari (2023).
Early life Prasad was born to the couple Madhav Rao and Subbalakshmi in 1965. His father was a makeup man and mother a homemaker. He spent his earlier years in Chennai. While his father inspired Prasad to make a decision about his career. After completing his SSLC, he joined the Film Institute in Chennai to pursue a Diploma in Cinematography (D.F.T.-Diploma in Film Technology). His passion for photography was so much that he dropped out of the institute to join as an assistant to cinematographer V. S. R. Swamy. He later moved to Hyderabad in 1992.
Career Prasad worked as an assistant cameraman in Telugu feature films from 1986 to 1988 and finally got his first break in the film Pacha Thoranam.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released All films in Telugu unless otherwise noted Year Title Notes 1994Pacha ThoranamPolice Alludu1997Ayyinda LedaKaliyugamlo GandargolamHello I Love You 1998 Hyderabad BluesEnglish filmSwarnakka 1999 Nee KosamPrema KosamRockfordEnglish filmMysterious GirlEnglish-Hindi film 2000 Chala Bagundi9 NelaluNaa Manasistha RaaSanchalanam 2001 MurariHanuman JunctionNaa Manasistha Raa 2002 AadiManasuthoKanulu Musina NeevayeO Chinadana 2003 Pellam OorelitheJodi No. 1Ottesi CheputunnaPellamtho Panenti 2004 Sri AnjaneyamNenu 2005 AthanokkadeChakram 2006 Pothe Poni VeerabhadraEvandoi Srivaru 2007 MunnaVijayadasami 2008 Okka MagaduHare RamHero 2009 Saleem 2010 Maryada Ramanna 2011 Mirapakay 2012 Rebel 2014 YevaduLegend 2015 Malini & Co.Subramanyam For Sale 2016 JakkannaSaptagiri Express 2017 2 Countries 2018 Jai Simha 2019 Prema Katha Chitram 2Burra KathaRDX LoveRulerSoftware Sudheer 2021 Idhe Maa Katha Akhanda2022MaayonTamil film Gaalodu 2023 Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu Bhagavanth Kesari2025 Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
Awards and nominations Award Year CategoryWorkResult A.P. Cinegoers Award 2005 Best Cinematographer Athanokkade Nandi Awards 2007 Best Cinematographer Munna Sangam Academy Award 2004 Best Cinematographer Nenu Santosham Film Awards2015Best CinematographerLegend 2023Bhagavanth KesariSouth Indian International Movie Awards2022Best Cinematographer – TeluguAkhanda
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