Balasubramaniem
Indian cinematographer
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K. T. Balasubramaniem (born 18 August 1966) is an Indian cinematographer.[1][2] Under the tutelage of P. C. Sreeram for nearly 5 years, he worked in award-winning films such as Thevar Magan, Thiruda Thiruda and Kuruthipunal.[3]
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| Born | K. T. Balasubramaniem 18 August 1966 |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | E.Mala |
| Children | 2 (Kavin, Karun) |
Career
His debut film was Iraniyan, a historical film set in the Pre-Independence era. Later, he worked in director Bala's film Pithamagan and 180.
Balasubramaniem started his career by assisting noted-cinematographer, P. C. Sreeram, for nearly 5 years, in award-winning films like Thevar Magan (1992), Thiruda Thiruda (1993), and Kuruthipunal (1995).
Filmography
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1997 | Ladies Only | Unreleased Hindi film |
| 1999 | Iraniyan | |
| 2000 | Yuvakudu | Telugu film |
| 2002 | Unnai Ninaithu | |
| 2003 | Vaseegara | |
| Pithamagan | ||
| Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | ||
| 2004 | M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | |
| 2005 | Majaa | |
| 2006 | Thambi | |
| Sainikudu | Telugu film | |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum | |
| Jayamkondaan | ||
| 2009 | Ninaithale Inikkum | |
| 2010 | Kutty | |
| Uthamaputhiran | ||
| 2011 | 180 Nootrenbadhu |
Bilingual film Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer |
| Singam Puli | ||
| 2012 | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | |
| Neerparavai | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer | |
| 2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | |
| Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | ||
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | |
| Nanbenda | ||
| 2015 | Pasanga 2 | |
| 2016 | Rajini Murugan | |
| Kathakali | ||
| Idhu Namma Aalu | ||
| 2017 | Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam | |
| 2018 | Seemaraja | |
| 2019 | Bodha Yeri Budhi Maari | |
| 2021 | Chakra | |
| Kasada Tabara | Streaming release; Segment: Arampatra | |
| 2022 | Anbulla Ghilli | |
| Laththi | ||
| 2023 | The Great Indian Kitchen | |
| 2025 | Kombuseevi | |