Sundarnath Suvarna
Sundarnath Suvarna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1950 |
| Died | 10 December 2013 (aged 62)[1] Bengaluru, India |
| Occupations | Cinematographer, producer, film director |
| Years active | 1968–2013 |
| Spouse | Harinakshi |
| Children | 3 |
Sundarnath Suvarna was an Indian cinematographer of the Kannada film industry from the late 1970s. He was a cinematographer for over 150 films in Kannada and Tulu and he also additionally directed and produced some films. His daughters run a studio in memory of their father.[2]
Career
[edit]Suvarna worked as a cinematographer on Operation Antha, Anuraga Sangama, Lockup Death, Sri Manjunatha, and Mussanjemaatu as well as other films.[3] He also worked in Tulu films including Bangar Patler (1993) and September 8 (1994), the latter of which features seven cinematographers and was shot in 24 hours.[4] The Karnataka state government honoured him with the Rajyothsava Award.[1]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ondu Oorina Kathe | |
| Phoenix | ||
| Sandarbha | ||
| 1979 | Daaha | |
| Kaadu Kudure | ||
| Udugore | ||
| 1980 | Chitrakoota | |
| 1981 | Mangala Sutra | |
| 1983 | Nammoora Basvi | |
| Sanchari | ||
| 1984 | Anubhava | |
| 1985 | Thrishula | |
| 1986 | 27 Mavalli Circle | |
| 1987 | Bandha Muktha | |
| Thayi | ||
| Agni Parva | Also director and producer | |
| Anamika | ||
| Aarambha | Also director | |
| 1988 | Nee Nanna Daiva | Also director |
| Mathru Vathsalya | ||
| 1989 | Amaanusha | |
| 1990 | Aavesha | |
| Kiladi Thatha | Also director | |
| Prathap | ||
| Pundara Ganda | ||
| Tiger Gangu | Also director | |
| 1991 | Bombay Dada | |
| Central Rowdy | ||
| Kaliyuga Bheema | ||
| 1992 | Mysore Jana | |
| 1993 | Rajakeeya | |
| Mahendra Varma | ||
| Jailer Jagannath | ||
| Hrudaya Bandhana | ||
| Golibar | ||
| Vikram | ||
| Suryodaya | ||
| Bangar Patler | Tulu films | |
| 1994 | September 8 | |
| Lockup Death | ||
| 1995 | Operation Antha | |
| Mr. Vasu | ||
| Emergency | ||
| Anuraga Sangama | ||
| 1996 | Nirbandha | |
| Nammoora Mandara Hoove | ||
| 1997 | Thayavva | |
| Maduve | ||
| Halliyadarenu Shiva | Also story writer and producer[5] | |
| 1998 | Marikannu Horimyage | |
| 1999 | Patela | |
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | |
| Sulthan | ||
| Indradhanush | ||
| Hats Off India | ||
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha | |
| 2001 | Vaalee | |
| 2002 | Chandu | |
| 2002 | Roja | |
| 2003 | Lankesh Pathrike | |
| Game For Love | ||
| Thayi Illada Thabbali | ||
| Kiccha | ||
| Palegara | ||
| Daasa | ||
| 2004 | Dharma | |
| Gowdru | ||
| Sardara | ||
| 2005 | Udees | |
| Gunna | ||
| 2006 | Ashoka | |
| Chellata | ||
| Gandugali Kumararama | ||
| Ravi Shastri | ||
| 2007 | Amrutha Vaani | |
| Gandana Mane | ||
| 2008 | Baba | |
| Mussanjemaatu | ||
| 2009 | Anjadiru | |
| Iniya | ||
| Vayuputra | ||
| Kallara Santhe | ||
| 2010 | Antharathma | |
| Thamassu | ||
| Mathe Mungaru | ||
| Chiru | ||
| 2011 | Kaanchaana | |
| 2012 | Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri | |
| 2013 | Mahanadi |
References
[edit]- ^ a b S, Shyam Prasad (11 December 2013). "The end of Suvarna age". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (10 December 2013). "Sundarnath Suvarna dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- ^ "Honour for deceased cinematographer Sundarnath Suvarna". The Times of India. 28 September 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ^ "TULU FILM SHOT IN 24 HOURS". Tulu Cinema. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ^ "Sandalwood mourns the death of Sundarnath Suvarna". The Times of India. 10 December 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2026.