The Magician Behind the Camera

Sundarnath Suvarna was an Indian cinematographer of the Kannada Film industry from the late 1970's. He was a cinematographer for over 150 Kannada films and he had also produced and directed some films. Suvarna worked as a cinematographer on Sri Manjunatha, Mussanjemathu, Operation Antha, Anuraaga Sangama and Lockup Death as well as other films. He was also famous for his work in the record breaking film Bangar Patler of the coastal cinema industry. He was a renowned artist who successfully portrayed Tulu culture in his films. The State Government has also honoured him with Rajyothsava Award.