Arjun Jena

Arjun Jena is an Indian cinematographer from Chennai.

Career Early days During the 1990s, Jena joined cinematographer P. C. Sreeram's unit as an assistant cameraman. He worked under Sreeram in films such as Thevar Magan (1992), Thiruda Thiruda (1993), May Madham (1994), Subha Sankalpam (1994) and Kurudhipunal (1995). Later in 1996, he joined cinematographer Jeeva, a former assistant of Sreeram, as an operating cameraman. He apprenticed under Jeeva in Indian (1996), Ullasam (1997), Vaalee (1999), Kushi (2000), Run (2002), Zor, Hera Pheri and Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar.

Independent work Jena got his first break with the short film Silent Scream, directed by Vikram Kumar. It won the National Film Award for Best Educational/Motivational/Instructional Film at the 46th National Film Awards in 1998. He made his feature film debut with Kathir's Tamil feature film Kadhal Virus (2000), which won him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer. His other works include Oka Oorilo, Aegan, Love Khichdi and Ala Modalaindi.

Filmography Year Title Language Notes 2002 Kadhal Virus Tamil WonTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer 2005 Oka Oorilo Telugu 2008 Aegan Tamil 2009 Love Khichdi Hindi 2011 Ala Modalaindi Telugu 2016 Tulasi Apa Odia WonOdisha State Film Award for Best Cinematography 2017 Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga Tamil