Abhiraj Nair

Abhiraj Nair, one of those names you might not hear screamed from the rooftops, but if you’ve ever watched a Telugu indie flick or scrolled through moody music videos on YouTube, there’s a solid chance you’ve seen his work. The guy has a real knack for turning ordinary frames into something you wanna pause and just stare at for a bit. He kicked off his journey hustling with independent musicians—think low budgets, high dreams, and late-night editing marathons. Those early days, he wasn’t just behind the camera; he was probably lugging tripods, dodging rain, and arguing about lighting with artists who hadn’t had coffee yet. Things really started to shift gears when he took on the role of cinematographer for the Telugu film Madha in 2019. That one’s a psychological thriller, so you can imagine the sort of moody, mind-bending visuals required. Abhiraj nailed it. He somehow captured all the tension and weirdness without making it look forced, which isn’t easy. The director, Srividya Basawa, let him run wild with creative shots, and you can totally see his indie roots showing through in the way he plays with shadows and light. Honestly, Abhiraj’s style isn’t about flash or over-the-top tricks. It’s subtle, intentional, and always feels like there’s more going on under the surface. He’s that rare breed of cinematographer who gets the vibe of a story and knows how to sneak it into every frame. As his career keeps rolling, you just know he’s gonna keep making things look cooler than they have any right to be.