Quick Info
| Profession | Cinematographer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/05/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Poyyoundarkudikkadu, near Tanjore (Thanjavur), Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Ravi Varman
01/01/2025
S. Ravi Varman was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as part of its 2025 class of new members, recognizing his outstanding contributions to cinematography. This prestigious invitation places him among the world's top film professionals and grants him eligibility to vote for the Oscar awards.
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Bio/Wiki
| S. Ravi Varman ISC is one of India's most acclaimed cinematographers, filmmaker, producer, and writer. He predominantly works in Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi film industries and has built a career spanning over two decades with a filmography of 35+ films and over 400 commercials. Known for his versatility and poetic visual rhetoric, Varman is recognized for his evocative visual storytelling and dedication to transforming each frame into a work of art, inspired by natural lighting and classical painters. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | 7th Pass |
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Personal Life
| Ravi Varman is married to an engineer. | |
| He has two children: Arjith and one daughter whose name is not publicly disclosed. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | His wife is an engineer. |
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| Father | His father was a politician who died soon after his birth. |
| Mother | His mother was a homemaker who passed away when he was 12 years old. |
Career
| Debut | Film: Jalamarmaram (1999) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/r_varman_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ravi Varman, an Indian cinematographer, began his career in South Indian films and later worked on multiple Bollywood projects. | |
| 2. He is a self-taught cinematographer who innovated new techniques for filming scenes. | |
| 3. Varman attended a Tamil-medium government school until 7th grade but had to leave due to financial constraints. | |
| 4. When Varman was 12, he survived a suicide attempt after the death of his mother. | |
| 5. Following challenging times, he relocated to Chennai and found employment as a waiter. | |
| 6. Varman bought his first camera, self-taught photography by studying books. | |
| 7. His career in the film industry started as an assistant to various cinematographers. | |
| 8. In 1999, he debuted as a cinematographer in the Malayalam film Jalamarmaram. | |
| 9. Having worked on numerous films, Varman has garnered multiple awards for his cinematography skills. | |
| 10. He adopted the surname 'Varman' in admiration of the Chola dynasty rulers. | |
| 11. Varman has collaborated on over 500 ad campaigns featuring notable cricketers and celebrities. | |
| 12. He directed a romantic film in Tamil titled Moscowin Kavery (2010). | |
| 13. Varman bought his first camera and self-taught photography by studying books. | |
| 14. Varman's filmography spans over two decades with work across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English language films. | |
| 15. He collaborated with Kamal Haasan on both Dasavathaaram (2008) and Indian 2 (2023). |