Ravi K Chandran
- Mar 15, 2024
- 1 min read
Based in Tamil Nadu
Ravi K. Chandran ISC is a founding member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers and one of the most respected visual storytellers in India. While primarily celebrated as a cinematographer, he has also taken on directorial roles for various projects.
His career spans Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, where he has shaped the visual language of landmark films such as Dil Chahta Hai, Koi...Mil Gaya, Black, Virasat, Ghajini, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, My Name Is Khan, and Baar Baar Dekho, among many others.
In the realm of advertising, Ravi’s work stands out for its versatility across sectors including fashion, beauty, technology, food & beverage, and automotive. His notable commercials include Videocon (Shah Rukh Khan & M. S. Dhoni – “Brothers”), 8 PM Whiskey, Chevrolet – “I’m Chevrolet”, Britannia Good Day (ft. Deepika Padukone), Titan Raga, among others. He has also collaborated on campaigns for brands such as Fair & Lovely, Axis Bank, iPhone, Kellogg’s Upma, Lakmé CC Cream, Ponds, Bajaj V ‘The Invincible’, Maaza, and Britannia.
Known for his meticulous detailing of light, shadow, colour, and composition, Ravi’s visual style harmonises cinematic flair with brand ethos. Whether in film or advertising, his images are strongly balanced, lending each frame elegance, authenticity, and cultural resonance.
Most recently, he has been appointed as a Canon Cinema EOS Ambassador, a role that underscores his influence not only as a craftsman but also as a thought leader in cinematographic innovation.
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