K G Ratheesh
K G Ratheesh | |
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| കെ ജി രതീഷ് | |
| Born | K G Ratheesh January 18, 1983 Thiruvananthapuram |
| Other names | KG |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Christian College, Kattakada (BA English) |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
K G Ratheesh (born 18 January 1983)[1] is an Indian cinematographer and film producer who works in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, English[2], and Hindi cinema. He is best known for his work on the 3D film Kamasutra 3D,[3] which was longlisted for the 86th Academy Awards, and the off-road racing film Muddy (2021). He is the founder of the production house White Lamp Pictures.
Early Life and Background
Born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He is the son of Krishnan Nair, a professional photographer, and Girija Kumari. He completed his schooling at Janardhanapuram Higher Secondary School and pursued a BA in English at Christian College, Kattakada. He also studied Civil Engineering at Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering in Thiruvananthapuram.[1]
Career
Ratheesh began his cinematic journey in 2000 as an assistant cinematographer. He made his debut as an independent cinematographer with the Kannada film Aakramana (2014), which was noted for its 3D execution.[1]
International Recognition
His most significant international work is Kamasutra 3D, a Hollywood project where he served as the Director of Photography. The film gained global attention when it was longlisted for nominations in two categories (Best Motion Picture and Best Original Song) at the 86th Academy Awards.
Technical Innovation
Ratheesh is often cited as a specialist in technically demanding shoots. He handled the cinematography for Muddy (2021),[4][5] billed as India's first off-road racing film,[6] which required capturing high-speed action in difficult terrains across multiple languages.
Production
Under his production house, White Lamp Pictures,[7] Ratheesh has expanded into film production and distribution. His production credits include the Tamil films Oru Nodi [8] and the upcoming Jenma Natchathiram.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
| 2013 | Kamasutra 3D | English/Hindi | Cinematographer | Oscar Longlist [9] |
| 2014 | Aakramana 3D | Kannada | Cinematographer | |
| 2014 | Little Superman 3D | Malayalam | Cinematographer | |
| 2014 | Mirchi Mandakki Kadak Chai | Kannada | Cinematographer | |
| 2015 | Mr. Saturday | Malayalam | Cinematographer | Short Film |
| 2018 | Sakhavinte Priyasakhi | Malayalam | Cinematographer | |
| 2019 | The Great Indian Casino | Hindi | Cinematographer | |
| 2021 | Muddy | Multilingual | Cinematographer | Pan-India Release |
| 2023 | Flush[10] | Malayalam | Cinematographer | |
| 2024 | Oru Nodi | Tamil | Cinematographer/Producer | |
| 2025 | Jenma Natchathiram | Tamil | Cinematographer/Producer | Upcoming |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award | Best Cinematographer | Flush |
| 2023 | Vishaka International Film Festival (IFMA) | Muddy |
References
- ^ a b c "KG Ratheesh: The Visionary Cinematographer Revolutionizing Indian 3D Filmmaking". 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Sherlyn Chopra's KAMASUTRA 3D In Oscars 2014". glamsham.com. 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Kamasutra 3D still in the Oscar race". The Times of India. 2013-12-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ Service, Express News (2021-12-08). "Muddy is an 'Indian' film: Composer Ravi Basrur". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Muddy movie review: Largely campy, but efforts are commendable". The New Indian Express.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Muddy Movie Review: A bit of a rough ride". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-05-06). "Team Oru Nodi to collaborate again". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-04-20). "Oru Nodi trailer: A missing case that changes the life of a cop". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Music to ears: Kamasutra 3D in Oscar contention list". The Times of India. 2013-12-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Aisha Sultana's controversial film 'Flush' gets a release date". The Times of India. 2023-06-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
External links
- K G Ratheesh at IMDb
- Oru Nodi at IMDb – Cinematographer and Producer
- Jenma Natchathiram at IMDb – Cinematographer and Producer
- Muddy at IMDb – Cinematographer
- Mirchi Mandakki Kadak Chai at IMDb – Cinematographer
- Aakramana at IMDb – Cinematographer
- Kamasutra 3D at IMDb – Cinematographer
- Little Superman at IMDb – Cinematographer
- Sakhavinte Priyasakhi at IMDb – Cinematographer