Light, shadow & silence.
I'm Arjun Raja, D.F.Tech, a cinematographer based in Chennai working across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi cinema. A graduate of a leading film institute, my credits include Hadinelentu, Kadaisi Ulaga Por, Where Is Pinki? and the upcoming Root — Running Out of Time.
I'm drawn to stories where the image carries weight on its own — where a held glance, a shaft of light through a doorway or the slow turn of a head can say more than dialogue. My approach is patient, collaborative and rooted in pre-visualization.
Outside of features I shoot music videos, brand films and personal photography projects. I share work and process on Instagram and IMDb.
What I do.
A decade of disciplined practice across the camera, lighting and post pipeline.
- Cinematography
- Lighting Design
- Color Grading
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Storytelling
How I learned to see.
D.F.Tech — Diploma in Film Technology (Cinematography)
Graduated from film institute with formal training in lensing, lighting and visual storytelling under industry mentors.
Continued Practice
Ongoing collaborations on features, shorts and digital films across four languages.
Established Cinematographer
Established as a Director of Photography working on features, music videos and brand films since 2014.