P. C. Sriram

P. C. Sriram (born January 26 in Chennai, India) is a cinematographer and film director, educated at the Madras Film Institute. He is known for his frequent collaborations with the director Mani Ratnam. Their combination pioneered some of the innovative cinematographic techniques in Indian Cinema.

Sriram stepped into direction in 1992, directing his first feature film "Meera".

Films that Sriram has worked on as cinematographer include "Mouna Raagam" (1986), "Nayagan" (1987), "Agni Natchathiram" (1988), "Geethanjali" (1989), "Thiruda Thiruda" (1993), "Kuruthipunal" (1996) and "Alaipayuthey" (2000).

He has directed the movies "Kuruthipunal" (1996) and "Vaanam Vasappadum" (2005) also. Recently, one of his apprentices, Jeeva had passed away in June 2007 and has agreed to take over his direction of his last film, "Dhaam Dhoom" (2007).

He won a National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work on the film "Nayagan" (1987).

P.C. Sriram has been a mentor of some of the top cinematographer's in the Indian film industry, some of whom include K. V. Anand, Tirru, Jeeva, Fowzia, and Andrew.

He is considered as one of greatest Indian cinematographer.

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* [http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/08slide1.htm Rediff interview with P. C. Sriram]
* [http://www.pcsreeram.com Official Website]