V. S. R. Swamy | |
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| Born | July 15, 1935 Valivarthipadu, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | November 11, 2008 (aged 73) Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, Director, Producer |
| Years active | 1960s–2008 |
V. S. R. Swamy (15 July 1935 – 11 November 2008) was an Indian cinematographer known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over a career spanning four decades, he worked on around 250 films and played a key role in advancing the use of technology in the industry, particularly in colour, cinemascope, and 70mm formats.[1]
Swamy was highly skilled in both black-and-white and colour cinematography, shaping several landmark Telugu films. Some of his most notable works include Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971), Alluri Sitarama Raju (1974), Siri Siri Muvva (1976), Khaidi (1983), Simhasanam (1986), Aditya 369 (1991), Narasimha Naidu (2001), and Indra (2002). He received the Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer for Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987).[2]
In addition to his work as a cinematographer, Swamy also directed and produced films in Telugu and Hindi. He mentored many upcoming cinematographers, leaving a lasting impact on the next generation of talent in the industry.[1]