V. S. R. Swamy

V. S. R. Swamy

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V. S. R. Swamy Profile

  • Name:
  • V. S. R. Swamy
  • Died:
  • November 11, 2008

V. S. R. Swamy Biography

V. S. R. Swamy was a veteran cinematographer associated with Telugu film industry. He has done camera work for more than 250 films in Telugu which includes several classic hits and blockbusters. Swamy was associated with film world since late 1960s and he rose to prominence in the 1970s. Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973), Andala Ramudu (1973), Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Siri Siri Muvva (1978),  Khaidi (1983), Indra (2002), 'Samara Simha Reddy' and 'Narasimha Naidu' are among his major works. He is a recipient of Nandi awards for best cinematographer. He has directed two movies throughout his career, though he always dreamt to become a director. Maha Shaktimaan (1985 - Hindi) and Apadhbandhuvulu were his directorial ventures.

 

He was a native of Valliwartipadu village near Gudivada Mandal in Krishna district. But he was settled in Chennai when he got busy with his professional career. He started off his career in the late 1960s, and worked as a camera operator for 1967 blockbuster Hindi film – Farz starring Jitendra. Telugu film Katha Nayakudu (1969) marked his debut as a cinematographer. The movie was directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao, and starred N.T. Rama Rao and Jayalalitha in the lead roles. Since then he has been associated with Telugu cinema for three decades. He was known for doing experiments with his camera and has given some wonderful shots in the 1970s and 1980s.

 

Swamy aspired to do direct films and during his last days he planned one film with Srikanth. But the movie was halted for some reason. On November 11, 2008 he went to attend a marriage function of his relative at Bandar. But he collapsed following a heart attack. He succumbed to it before being taken to hospital. He was 70 years old then.

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Updated: April 26, 2016

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