Balasubramaniem

Balasubramaniem
Born	K.T. Balasubramaniem (1966-08-18) August 18, 1966 Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation	Cinematographer
Years active	1992–present
Spouse(s)	E.Mala (m. 2016)
Website	lubas.in

K.T. Balasubramaniem (born August 18, 1966) is a well-known cinematographer from Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu who completed schooling and college in Thirupattur. 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 . His dedication and passion for cinematography drew the attention of Padmashri Kamal Haasan, who gave him the opportunity to work as

He was the director of photography in the home production Ladies Only (Magalir Mattum in Tamil). He is noticed for the cinematography in his debut film, Iraniyan, a historical film set in the Pre-Independence era. Later, his work in director Bala's award-winning film Pithamagan earned him high praise and much critical acclaim. Noted for his masterful lighting techniques, he won accolades and fame for the flamboyant visuals in the recent film 180.

Early life and education

He was born in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, where he did his early schooling. He later moved to Thirupattur, near Karaikudi, where he completed his schooling and did his college. He studied B.Sc.Physics in APSA college, Trippattur. He is married to Television newsreader E. Mala. He has two sons, namely - Kavin and Karun.

Career

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). Finally he made his independent debut as Director of Photography (DOP) with Kamal Hassan's Hindi version of Magalir Mattum titled Ladies only which was not released and later received acclaim for historical film, Vaatakudi Eranian. He did many films afterwards the prominent ones being Pithamagan, M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, Thambi, Azhagiya Thamizh Magan and 180.

Filmography

As cinematographer

References

External links

• Balasubramaniam at the Internet Movie Database
• K. Balasubramaniam at the Internet Movie Database
• Official Website