Abinandhan Ramanujam

Abinandhan Ramanujam isn’t just another name in the cinematography game—he’s the kind of guy who gets under the skin of a film and drags out every last shiver of emotion lurking in the shadows. His work on Maadathy: An Unfairy Tale is a trip, honestly. The movie’s a punch to the gut, weaving in folklore, caste, and some seriously raw storytelling. Abinandhan doesn’t just point a camera and let it roll; he builds entire worlds with light and color. You watch Maadathy and it’s like you can taste the dust, smell the river, feel the sweat—it’s all right there in his frames. He’s not a one-trick pony, though. Jump to Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu and you’ll see a totally different vibe. That film’s got this kinetic energy, like everything’s just about to burst out of the screen. He’s got this wild sense for what fits—sometimes he’ll go all out with colors, sometimes he’ll keep it moody and sharp. There’s always intention. You never get the sense he’s phoning it in. And then there’s Good Bad Ugly, set for 2025. People are already buzzing. If his past work is any hint, he’ll probably flip expectations again. Abinandhan’s thing? He’s unpredictable, but in a way that always lands. You want a movie to stick with you long after the credits roll? Get this guy behind the lens.