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Shekar Chandra | |
|---|---|
 Shekar Chandra | |
| Born | 1 June 1974 Talakatta, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Mungaru Male 2, Bachchan, Kotigobba 3, Max |
Shekar Chandra (also known as Shekar Chandru) is an Indian cinematographer who primarily works in the Kannada film industry. He has worked as a cinematographer on Kannada-language feature films since the early 2000s.
Early life and career
[edit]Shekar Chandra was born on 1 June 1974 in Talakatta, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.
He began his career in cinematography in the early 2000s. His first film was the Kannada film Neela Megha Shyama, released in 2002.
He subsequently worked on films including Prema Kaidhi, Nandhi, Bala Shiva, Baa Baaro Rasika, Gowdru, Giri, Sakha Sakhi and Preethigagi.
His cinematography credits include films across romantic drama, action, comedy and thriller genres. He later worked on films such as Bachchan, Mungaru Male 2, Chowka, Kotigobba 3, Upadhyaksha and Max.
For Mungaru Male 2, Chandra received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Cinematographer.[1]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Language | Role / contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Neela Megha Shyama | Kannada | First film |
| 2002 | Prema Kaidhi | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Nandhi | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Bala Shiva | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Baa Baaro Rasika | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Gowdru | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Giri | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Sakha Sakhi | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Preethigagi | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Maru Janma | Kannada | |
| 2007 | Krishna | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Aramane | Kannada | Story |
| 2008 | Gange Baare Thunge Baare | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Bombaat | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Sangama | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Circus | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Krishnan Love Story | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Punda | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Sugreeva | Kannada | |
| 2011 | Krishnan Marriage Story | Kannada | |
| 2011 | Maduve Mane | Kannada | |
| 2011 | Jarasandha | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Andhar Bahar | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Bachchan | Kannada | SIIMA nomination |
| 2013 | Victory | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Brahma | Kannada | SIIMA nomination |
| 2014 | Maanikya | Kannada | |
| 2015 | Krishna Leela | Kannada | |
| 2015 | Mr. Airavata | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Crazy Boy | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Mungaru Male 2 | Kannada | Karnataka State Film Award – Best Cinematography |
| 2017 | Chowka | Kannada | |
| 2017 | Dhairyam | Kannada | |
| 2018 | Raju Kannada Medium | Kannada | |
| 2018 | Amma I Love You | Kannada | |
| 2018 | Thayige Thakka Maga | Kannada | |
| 2019 | 1st Rank Raju | Kannada | |
| 2021 | Kotigobba 3 | Kannada | Director of Photography; SIIMA nomination |
| 2022 | Dilpasand | Kannada | |
| 2022 | Raana | Kannada | |
| 2023 | Maruthi Nagar Police Station | Kannada | |
| 2023 | Signal Man - 1971 | Kannada | |
| 2024 | Upadhyaksha | Kannada | |
| 2024 | Max | Kannada | Prajavani Award – Best Cinematographer; Chandanavana Film Critics Award – Best Cinematography |
| 2025 | Doora Theera Yaana | Kannada | |
| 2025 | Mark | Kannada | |
| 2025 | Vidya Ganesha | Kannada | |
| 2026 | Mango Pachcha | Kannada | |
| 2027 | Karnatabalam Ajeyam | Kannada | Upcoming |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Mungaru Male 2 | Won |
| SIIMA Awards | Best Cinematographer – Kannada | Bachchan | Nominated |
| SIIMA Awards | Best Cinematographer – Kannada | Brahma | Nominated |
| SIIMA Awards | Best Cinematographer – Kannada | Kotigobba 3 | Nominated |
| Prajavani Award | Best Cinematographer | Max | Won |
| Chandanavana Film Critics Award | Best Cinematography | Max | Won |
The Karnataka State Film Awards recognised Shekar Chandra with the Best Cinematography award for Mungaru Male 2.[2]
Shekar Chandra was nominated for Best Cinematographer – Kannada at the SIIMA Awards for Bachchan, Brahma and Kotigobba 3.
At the 2025 Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards, Shekar Chandra received the Best Cinematography award for Max.[3]
Upcoming projects
[edit]Karnatabalam Ajeyam is an upcoming Kannada film directed by Naganna. Shekar Chandra is attached to the project as cinematographer. The film is scheduled for release in 2027.[4]
Notes
[edit]- Neela Megha Shyama is identified as Shekar Chandra's first film.
- Aramane includes a story credit for Shekar Chandra.
- Bachchan, Brahma and Kotigobba 3 received SIIMA recognition for his cinematography.
- He received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Cinematography for Mungaru Male 2.[5]
- He received the Chandanavana Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography for Max.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Karnataka State Film Award Winners for 2016". The Times of India. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ "Karnataka State Film Award Winners for 2016". The Times of India. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ "ಚಂದನವನ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಕ್ರಿಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಅವಾರ್ಡ್ ಪ್ರದಾನ: ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಯಾವ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ?". Public TV. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ "Badami turns backdrop for Karnatabalam Ajeyam". The New Indian Express. 5 August 2026.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ↑ "Karnataka State Film Award Winners for 2016". The Times of India. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ "ಚಂದನವನ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಕ್ರಿಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಅವಾರ್ಡ್ ಪ್ರದಾನ: ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಯಾವ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ?". Public TV. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
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