Cinematography
C.K. Muraleedharan is indeed an Indian cinematographer who is well-regarded in the film industry. He was born and raised in rural Kerala and has achieved significant success in his career. Muraleedharan completed his specialization in Cinematography from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune in 1987.
While he has worked on various projects, including short films, commercials, and television, Muraleedharan gained prominence through his work in Hindi cinema, Telugu cinema, and Malayalam cinema. His debut in mainstream cinema was with the Bollywood film "Ek Chhotisi Love Story" in 2002.
Interestingly, Muraleedharan's daughter, Karthika Muralidharan, is also associated with the Malayalam film industry as an actress. It seems that the artistic talent runs in the family.
In addition to his filmography, Muraleedharan has contributed to the field of cinematography through research projects. He collaborated with Raqs Media Collective for the India Foundation for the Arts on a research project focused on the History and Practice of Cinematography in India. This demonstrates his dedication to understanding and documenting the evolution and techniques of cinematography in the country.