
Person
Mankada Ravi Varma
Camera · 1926–2010 · Mankada, Malappuram, Kerala
Biography
Mankada Ravi Varma (4 June 1926 – 22 November 2010) was an Indian cinematographer and director who worked in Malayalam cinema. He is exclusively known for his association with renowned film-maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. He has associated with other major directors such as G. Aravindan and P. N. Menon. He has also directed two films. He has won two National Film Awards and seven Kerala State Film Awards in various categories. In 2006, he was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.
Known for

Man of the Story
Director of Photography

Vidheyan
Director of Photography

Mathilukal
Director of Photography
Nokkukuthi
Cinematography

Elippathayam
Director of Photography

Face to Face
Director of Photography

Anantaram
Director of Photography

Olavum Theeravum
Director of Photography

Kodiyettam
Director of Photography

Swayamvaram
Director of Photography
Filmography
- 2002Shadow KillDirector of Photography
- 1995Man of the StoryDirector of Photography
- 1994VidheyanDirector of Photography
- 1990MathilukalDirector of Photography
- 1987AnantaramDirector of Photography
- 1984Face to FaceDirector of Photography
- 1983NokkukuthiCinematography
- 1982ElippathayamDirector of Photography
- 1978KodiyettamDirector of Photography
- 1974Dikkatra ParvathiDirector of Photography
- 1972SwayamvaramDirector of Photography
- 1970Olavum TheeravumDirector of Photography
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