Chandru Selvaraj

Chandru Selvaraj is an Indian cinematographer who works in the Malayalam film industry. He has received two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Cinematography for his acclaimed work in Kayattam and Vazhakku (2022).

Early life Chandru was born in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. His father's job required frequent transfers, which eventually led his family to settle in Chennai. Initially, Chandru pursued a career in engineering because of the suggestions from his family. However, he made the bold decision to take up filmmaking despite initial objections from his family.

In 2022, he worked on Mahaveeryar, directed by Abrid Shine and starring Asif Ali and Nivin Pauly in the lead roles. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography, again, for his acclaimed work in the film. His collaboration with Sanal Kumar Sasidharan on Kayattam was a significant turning point in his career as he got to work with him again in 2022, in Vazhakku.

Filmography

As cinematographer

All films in Malayalam unless otherwise noted Year Film Notes Ref.2020 Kayattam Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography 2022 Mahaveeryar Vazhakku Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography 2023 Madhura Manohara Moham 2024 Jai Ganesh Her Marco 2026 Prathichaya Kattalan Additional cinematography

Awards

51st Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography - Kayattam (2020) 53rd Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography - Vazhakku