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Velraj

Velraj

Cinematographer · Born October 21, 1969 (57) · Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

R Velraj is is an Indian cinematographer who worked mainly in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 21, 1969 (57)
From
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Cinematographer
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 54 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 17% in 30 days

What are Velraj's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 39th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
32%
Morality
22%
Self
20%
Survival
11%
Power
9%
Society
4%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 3 · Dark 8

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 11 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 5 · Intense 9

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 6 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Joyful
6
Thrilling
6
Melancholic
6
Hopeful
3
Other
11

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Velraj's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 12 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Velraj's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

54 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page.

  • Phoenix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Cinematographer

  • #Single(2025)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Viduthalai: Part II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Cinematographer · as Landlord

  • Katharbasha Endra Muthuramalingam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Cinematographer

  • Viduthalai: Part 1(2023)

    Cinematographer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Sivudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Cinematographer

  • Anel Meley Pani Thuli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Cinematographer

  • Pettaikaali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · Cinematographer

  • The Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Cinematographer

  • Kuttram Kuttrame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Cinematographer · Actor

  • Veerapandiyapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Cinematographer

  • Udanpirappe(2021)

    Cinematographer · as Inspector Rajavel Pandi

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Chithambaram Railwaygate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Cinematographer

  • Pulikkuthi Pandi(2021)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Kaalidas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as R. Velraj

  • Sangathamizhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Cinematographer

  • Asuran(2019)

    Cinematographer · as Panchayat Member

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Dev(2019)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Vada Chennai(2018)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Kadaikutty Singam(2018)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Brihaspathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Original Story

  • Pa Paandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Cinematographer · as Police Inspector

  • Maruthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Cinematographer

  • Pugazh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Cinematographer

  • Thangamagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Paayum Puli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Cinematographer · as Driving Instructor (Cameo Appearance)

  • Vai Raja Vai(2015)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Komban(2015)

    Cinematographer · as CBI Officer

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Poriyaalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer · as Velraj (Cameo appearance)

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Director · Cinematographer · Screenplay · Story · as Cameo

  • Naiyaandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Cinematographer

  • Ethir Neechal(2013)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Cinematographer

  • Udhayam NH4(2013)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Leelai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Cinematographer

  • 3(2012)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Engeyum Eppodhum(2011)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Aadukalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Cinematographer · as Police Inspector (Special Appearance)

  • Siruthai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Cinematographer

  • Kandahar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Cinematographer

  • Savaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Cinematographer

  • Polladhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Cinematographer

  • Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Cinematographer

  • Phir Hera Pheri(2006)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Supari(2003)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Aalavandhan(2001)

    Assistant Camera

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Kadhal Desam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Assistant Camera

  • Arasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Cinematographer

  • Colony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Cinematographer

  • Per Sollum Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Cinematographer

  • Rajan Vagaiyara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Cinematographer

  • Under 18 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Cinematographer

  • Vaadivaasal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Cinematographer

  • Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Cinematographer

Career shape

A full career of 54 titles, 47 of them dated from 1996 to 2025.

Biggest box office

Phir Hera Pheri (2006)

$887K worldwide

Highest rated

Vada Chennai (2018)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

  • 2011Screen debut· Aadukalam

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting12 of 54: 1 only acting, 11 with another roleDirecting2 of 54: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting3 of 54: 1 only writing, 2 with another roleCinematography49 of 54: 38 only cinematography, 11 with another role · typical Midcredits score71stOther crew2 of 54: 2 only other crew, 0 with another role

54 titles, 12 with more than one role — cinematography and acting overlap on 11 of them.

By decade

1990s1 · crew2000s6 · crew2010s26 · 8 acting · 25 crew2020s14 · 4 acting · 14 crew

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 5 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Velraj's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 76th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

80thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 17 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · cinematographer

Pulikkuthi Pandi (2021)

91st percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · cinematographer

Vada Chennai (2018)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the cinematography 71/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 56. The element that speaks to their work as a cinematographer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Velraj's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 89 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles7–66 · median 31 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 61 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 40 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 83 · severeMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Velraj work with?

People who share at least 2 of Velraj's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Vetrimaaran shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles