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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = M. J. Radhakrishnan<br />
| image = File:MJRadhakrishnanDOP.JPG<br />
| birth_name = M. J. Radhakrishnan<br />
| birth_place = [[Punalur]], [[Kollam]]<br />
| death_date = {{death date|2019|7|12|df=y}}<br />
| death_place = Trivandrum, India<br />
| native_name_lang = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]<br />
| othername = MJR<br />
| occupation = [[Cinematographer]]<br />
| years_active = 1988–2019<br />
}}<br />
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'''M. J. Radhakrishnan''' (1957/1958 – 12 July 2019) was an [[India]]n cinematographer working mainly in [[Malayalam]] films. He got National film award 2018 as best cinematographer for his work on Malayalam movie 'Oolu'. He won Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography 7 times<ref>{{cite web|title=Tributes — MJ Radhakrishnan|url=https://cinematicillusions.com/tributes/mj-radhakrishnan/|website=www.cinematicillusions.com|date=16 July 2019|accessdate=20 July 2019}}</ref> (the most), equal with [[Mankada Ravi Varma]]. Earlier he worked as a still photographer and then as an associate to cinematographer turned director [[Shaji N. Karun]].<ref>{{cite web|title=M.J. Radhakrishnan - Deep In Focus|url=http://video.webindia123.com/new/interviews/cinematographers/mjradhakrishnan/index.htm|website=www.webindia123.com|accessdate=19 August 2014}}</ref> His important works included ''[[Deshadanam]]'' (1996), ''[[Karunam]]'' (1999) ''[[Naalu Pennungal]]'' (2007).''Veettilekkulla Vazhi'' (2010) and ''[[Akasathinte Niram]]'' (''Color of Sky''; 2012) His films were screened at several prominent film festivals around the world including Cannes, Shanghai, Cairo, Montreal, Telluride, Jeonju, Toronto, Chicago, Rhode Island and Rotterdam. One of his works, ''[[Marana Simhasanam]]'' (English: "Throne of Death", French: "Le Trone de la mort", 1999), won [[Caméra d'Or]] (Golden Camera Award) in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section at the 1999 [[Cannes Film Festival]]. Another film ''[[Veyilmarangal]]'' (Trees under the sun) won Golden Goblet award for Outstanding Artistic achievement at [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] 2019. He worked on over 117 feature films and several documentaries and worked with some of the prominent Indian filmmakers including [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]], [[Murali Nair]], Shaji N. Karun, [[TV Chandran]], [[Dr. Biju]], [[Jayaraj]] and [[Renjith]].<ref name=msidb>{{cite web|title=M J Radhakrishnan|url=http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=camera&artist=MJ%20Radhakrishnan|website=www.en.msidb.org|accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> He mostly worked on [[arthouse]] films and was known for his natural lighting styles. In a career spanning more than two decades, he worked with a number of young film makers, mostly in their maiden ventures.<ref>{{cite news|title=His camera does the talking|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/his-camera-does-the-talking/article1433821.ece|accessdate=18 August 2014|work=feature|agency=The Hindu|issue=April|publisher=The Hindu|date=April 11, 2008}}</ref>.Film ''[[Kalamandalam Hyderali]]'' 2019, directed by [[Kiran G.nath]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kiran-g-naths-biopic-is-on-kathakali-musician-kalamandalam-hyderali/article30523612.ece|title = Kiran G Nath's biopic on Kalamandalam Hyderali celebrates his grit|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 9 January 2020|last1 = Nagarajan|first1 = Saraswathy}}</ref> was his last completed work as director of photography.<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
M. J. Radhakrishnan was born in Tholicode, [[Punalur]] located in [[Kollam]] district, [[Kerala]]. MJR was very passionate about photography in his teenage days.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
M. J. Radhakrishnan began his career as a still photographer.. He worked as a still photographer on some films for which [[Shaji N Karun]] was the cinematographer. Then he started working as an associate cinematographer under Shaji N Karun, who was a major influence in his life. His first independent work as a cinematographer was ''Maamalakalkkapurathu'' (1988), directed by Ali Akbar.<ref name=msidb/>.Film ''[[Kalamandalam Hyderali]]'' 2019, directed by [[Kiran G.nath]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kiran-g-naths-biopic-is-on-kathakali-musician-kalamandalam-hyderali/article30523612.ece|title = Kiran G Nath's biopic on Kalamandalam Hyderali celebrates his grit|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 9 January 2020|last1 = Nagarajan|first1 = Saraswathy}}</ref> was his last completed work as director of photography.<br />
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== Selected filmography ==<br />
* 1988 ''[[Mamalakalkkappurathu]]''<br />
* 1996 ''Oru Neenda Yathra'' <br />
* 1996 ''[[Desadanam]]'' <br />
* 1997 ''[[Kaliyattam]]''<br />
* 1997 ''Raajathanthram'' <br />
* 1999 ''[[Marana Simhasanam]]'' <br />
* 1999 ''[[Karunam]]'' <br />
* 2001 ''[[Pattiyude Divasam]]'' <br />
* 2001 ''[[Theerthadanam]]'' <br />
* 2002 ''[[Kannaki]]'' <br />
* 2003 ''[[Parinamam]]'' <br />
* 2003 ''[[Ek Alag Mausam]]'' <br />
* 2003 ''[[Sthithi]]'' <br />
* 2004 ''[[The Journey (2004 film)|The Journey]]''<br />
* 2004 ''[[Koottu (film)|Koottu]]'' <br />
* 2005 ''[[Makalkku]]'' <br />
* 2006 ''[[Pulijanmam]]'' <br />
* 2007 ''[[Thakarachenda]]'' <br />
* 2007 ''[[Naalu Pennungal]]'' <br />
* 2007 ''[[Ottakkayyan]]'' <br />
* 2008 ''Gulmohar'' <br />
* 2008 ''[[Oru Pennum Randaanum]]'' <br />
* 2008 ''[[Thirakkatha]]'' <br />
* 2008 ''[[Vilapangalkkappuram]]'' <br />
* 2009 ''[[Samayam]]'' <br />
* 2009 ''[[Dr. Patient]]'' <br />
* 2009 ''[[Orkkuka Vallappozhum]]'' <br />
* 2009 ''[[Kerala Cafe|Kerala Cafe (segment "Happy Journey")]]'' <br />
* 2009 ''[[Madhyavenal]]'' <br />
* 2010 ''[[Nirakazhcha]]'' <br />
* 2010 '' [[ Punyam Aham ]] '' <br />
* 2010 ''[[Veettilekkulla Vazhi]]'' <br />
* 2011 ''[[Orma Mathram]]'' <br />
* 2011 ''[[Sengadal]]'' <br />
* 2011 ''[[Akasathinte Niram]]'' <br />
* 2013 ''[[Papilio Buddha (film)|Papilio Buddha]]'' <br />
* 2014 ''[[Perariyathavar]]'' <br />
* 2015 ''[[Birds With Large Wings]]'' <br />
* 2015 ''[[Ottaal]]''<br />
* 2016 ''[[Pinneyum]]''<br />
* 2016 ''[[Kaadu Pookkunna Neram]]'' <br />
* 2016 ''Shaanu''<br />
* 2017 ''[[Painting Life]]''<br />
* 2017 [[Viswasapoorvam Mansoor]]<br />
* 2018 ''[[Oolu]]''<br />
* 2018 A4 Apple<br />
* 2018 ''Appuvinte Sathyanweshanam''<br />
* 2019 ''[[Netaji (2019 film)|Netaji]]'' <br />
* 2019 ''[[Veyilmarangal]]'' (Trees under the sun)<br />
* 2019 ''Makudi''<br />
* 2019 ''[[Kalamandalam Hyderali (film)|Kalamandalam Hyderali]]''<br />
* 2019 ''Ashtamudi Couples''<br />
* 2019 ''[[A for Apple]]''<br />
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== Awards ==<br />
===Kerala State Film Awards===<br />
* 1996: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography]] - ''[[Deshadanam]]''<br />
* 1999: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography - ''[[Karunam]]''<br />
* 2007: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography - ''[[Adayalangal]], [[Ottakkayyan]]''<br />
* 2008: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography - ''[[Bioscope (film)|Bioscope]]''<br />
* 2010: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography - ''[[Veettilekkulla Vazhi]]''<br />
* 2011: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography - ''[[Akasathinte Niram]]''<br />
* 2016: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography - ''[[Kaadu Pookkunna Neram]]''<br />
===National Film Awards===<br />
* 2018: [[National Film Award for Best Cinematography]] - ''Olu''<br />
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==Kerala State Television Awards==<br />
* 2014 : Best Cinematographer - ''Thamaranoolu''<br />
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=== International awards ===<br />
*2008:South Asian International Film Festival-Best Cinematographer - ''[[Bioscope (film)|Bioscope]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=M J Radhakrishnan gets a rare honor|url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/view_news-Malayalam-News_and_Gossips-4,34332.php|accessdate=19 August 2014|issue=November|publisher=bharath students|date=4 November 2008}}</ref><br />
*2011:[[Zanzibar International Film Festival]]-SIGNIS Award for Cinematography - ''[[Veettilekkulla Vazhi]]''<ref name="M J R">{{cite web|title=M. J. Radhakrishnan|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0705559/awards?ref_=nm_awd|website=www.imdb.com|publisher=imdb|accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref><br />
*2013:[[Oaxaca FilmFest]]-Global Feature Section- Outstanding achievement in Cinematography/Mención honorífica mejor fotografía - ''[[Papilio Buddha (film)|Papilio Buddha]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Outstanding achievement in Cinematography|url=http://www.oaxacafilmfest.com/2013/winners.php|website=www.oaxacafilmfest.com|accessdate=19 August 2014}}</ref><br />
*2015:Kazan International Film Festival, Russia -Best Cinematographer - ''[[Perariyathavar]]''<br />
*2016:Indian International film festival Queensland, Australia -Best Cinematographer - ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]''<br />
*2017:Indian International film festival Queensland, Australia -Best Cinematographer - ''[[Sound of Silence (2017 film)]]''<br />
*2017: Cincinnati Indian International film festival, Ohio, USA -Best Cinematographer - ''[[Painting Life]]'' 2019<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{Official website|http://www.keralafilm.com/statefilm.htm}}<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232254/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm PRD, Govt. of Kerala: Awardees List]<br />
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