It was Thomas Edison who first patented the kinetoscope in 1891 which included nearly all the essential features of the modern cine – camera. Four years later, the Lumiere brothers launched the cinematographe, wherein films were projected onto a big screen. And in this manner, modern cinema was born. Cinematography is the art of making films and it is the cinematographer’s job to bring the director’s vision to life. As an art form, cinematography has taken huge technological strides and making magic on the screen with the help of a camera has never been easier or more exciting. Our cinematographers have the distinction of being able to hold their own with the best from around the globe.

Let us take a look at the current top 20 cinematographers in Tamil.

Rankings based on :

1. Past projects.
2. Future projects.
3. Market value.
4. National acclaim.