Arun Prabhakar
Film Director & Cinematographer
Bangalore based film director and cinematographer working across Tamil and Kannada cinema, shaping stories through light, lens, and direction.
On location with the camera, ready for the next frame.
Education
Christ University, Bengaluru
Academic foundation
Where the journey began
An academic foundation in Bengaluru, grounding the craft that continues on set today.
Hosur Main Road, Bhavani Nagar,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029
Presence
On and off the set
A career built on trust, presence, and lasting relationships across Tamil and Kannada cinema.
Tamil cinema legend
With Ilayaraja
Ilayaraja stands among the greatest composers Indian cinema has ever known.
His music shaped generations of Tamil film storytelling with emotion and mastery.
Sharing a frame with him is a moment of deep respect for Arun.
It reflects trust earned through years of presence in the industry.
A quiet reminder that craft grows through the company of true legends.
With Shivarajkumar
Kannada cinema
Shivarajkumar is a defining star of Kannada cinema and a beloved screen presence.
His films carry energy, warmth, and a lasting connection with audiences.
Standing beside him marks Arun's place across South Indian film circles.
It is a proud moment that bridges Tamil roots and Kannada industry respect.
A photograph that speaks of friendship, craft, and shared cinematic ground.
With Upendra
Kannada director
Upendra is known for bold ideas and a distinctive voice in Kannada film.
As a director and performer, he has influenced a generation of storytellers.
This meeting brings two creative minds together on common artistic ground.
For Arun, it is a valued connection with a filmmaker of strong vision.
A moment that celebrates courage, originality, and the power of cinema.
With RK Selvamani
Tamil director
RK Selvamani is a respected name in Tamil cinema direction.
His films are remembered for intensity, craft, and strong screen presence.
Sharing this frame reflects Arun's ties within Tamil film leadership.
It is a bond built on sets, stories, and mutual regard for the medium.
A picture of mentors, peers, and the lasting spirit of Tamil cinema.
With Sadhu Kokila
Actor
Sadhu Kokila brings humour, music, and memorable performances to Kannada cinema.
His versatility has made him a familiar and loved face on screen.
This photograph captures a warm industry friendship beyond the camera.
For Arun, such moments keep the journey personal as well as professional.
A celebration of creative souls who keep film culture lively and human.
With Rajasimman
Actor
Rajasimman is known for powerful character work on the Tamil screen.
His presence adds force and feeling to the stories he joins.
Standing with him shows Arun's circle across acting and direction.
These relationships grow from shared hours on set and mutual trust.
A frame that honours the artists who give cinema its living pulse.
With Gandhi Kannadasan
Industry
Gandhi Kannadasan is part of the wider creative world Arun moves in.
Industry friendships like this support long careers in film.
The photograph marks respect, goodwill, and shared paths in cinema.
It reflects how relationships off camera strengthen work on camera.
A quiet tribute to the people who walk the journey together.
With Thirumavalavan
Public life
Thol. Thirumavalavan is a prominent voice in public life and social thought.
This meeting shows Arun's presence beyond the film set alone.
It is a moment of dialogue between cinema and civic leadership.
Such frames speak to respect across different spheres of influence.
A reminder that storytelling and public life often share the same stage.
Craft
How the work takes shape
Direction, cinematography, and camera. Three disciplines, one cinematic eye.
01
Direction
Guiding performance, pace, and story from the director's chair, keeping every scene aligned with the larger picture.
02
Cinematography
Light, lens, and composition that serve emotion, shaping mood on location and in controlled set environments.
03
On set camera
Hands on work with professional cinema cameras, including ARRI systems, from temple courtyards to studio floors.
Project
Kadhal Yuddham
A credited work that brings story, lyrics, and direction together under one vision.
On set
From the director's chair to the camera
Whether writing the story, shaping lyrics, or guiding the frame, Arun works close to the craft on location, with the crew, and behind the lens.
His credit on Kadhal Yuddham reflects that full spectrum approach: story, lyrics, and direction under one name.
Story · Lyrics · Direction
Camera & direction
Hands on with the frame
Contact
Let's talk about your next frame
Reach Arun for direction, cinematography, and on set collaborations.
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