Sundarnath Suvarna was an Indian cinematographer of the Kannada film industry from the late 1970s. He was a cinematographer for over 150 films in Kannada and Tulu and he also additionally directed and produced some films. His daughters run a studio in memory of their father.

Career Suvarna worked as a cinematographer on Operation Antha, Anuraga Sangama, Lockup Death, Sri Manjunatha, and Mussanjemaatu as well as other films. He also worked in Tulu films including Bangar Patler (1993) and September 8 (1994), the latter of which features seven cinematographers and was shot in 24 hours. The Karnataka state government honoured him with the Rajyothsava Award.

Filmography Year Film Notes 1978 Ondu Oorina Kathe Phoenix Sandharbha 1979 Daaha Kaadu Kudure Udugore 1980 Chitrakoota 1981 Mangala Sutra 1983 Nammoora Basvi Sanchari 1984 Anubhava 1985 Thrishula 1986 27 Mavalli Circle 1987 Bandha Muktha Thayi Agni Parva Also director and producer Anamika Aarambha Also director 1988 Nee Nanna Daiva Also director Mathru Vathsalya 1989 Amaanusha 1990 Aavesha Kiladi Thatha Also director Prathap Pundara Ganda Tiger Gangu Also director 1991 Bombay Dada Central Rowdy Kaliyuga Bheema 1992 Mysore Jana 1993 Rajakeeya Mahendra Varma Jailer Jagannath Hrudaya Bandhana Golibar Vikram Suryodaya Bangar Patler Tulu films1994 September 8 Lockup Death 1995 Operation Antha Mr. Vasu Emergency Anuraga Sangama 1996 Nirbandha Nammoora Mandara Hoove 1997 Thayavva Maduve Halliyadarenu Shiva Also story writer and producer 1998 Marikannu Horimyage 1999 Patela 2000 Swalpa Adjust Madkolli Sulthan Indradhanush Hats Off India 2001 Sri Manjunatha 2001 Vaalee 2002 Chandu 2002 Roja 2003 Lankesh Pathrike Game For Love Thayi Illada Thabbali Kiccha Palegara Daasa 2004 Dharma Gowdru Sardara 2005 Udees Gunna 2006 Ashoka Chellata Gandugali Kumararama Ravi Shastri 2007 Amrutha Vaani Gandana Mane 2008 Baba Mussanjemaatu 2009 Anjadiru Iniya Vayuputra Kallara Santhe 2010 Antharathma Thamassu Mathe Mungaru Chiru 2011 Kaanchaana 2012 Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri 2013 Mahanadi

References

External links