Rathnavelu, the cinematographer behind iconic movies like Rangasthalam and 1: Nenokkadine, enters the Permit Room and talks about studying in Madras Film Institute, shooting Sukumar's movies, his favourite cinematographers, breaks down some scenes, his guru - Rajiv Menon, Aishwarya Rai loving his work, working with Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and much more.

Chapters:

00:00 - Why do cinematographers look young?
03:29 - Studying in Madras Film Institute
08:35 - Does he use the phone camera?
11:21 - American Cinematographer magazine
14:17 - His favourite cinematographers
21:26 - When did he fall in love with cinematography?
24:34 - Creative decisions in Rangasthalam
31:53 - His guru - Rajiv Menon
37:02 - Discussing 1: Nenokkadine’s interval
42:26 - What is his personal aesthetic?
48:49 - Breaking down 1: Nenokkadine scene
54:01 - What is the future of cinematography with AI?
56:42 - Cricket and living in Chennai
1:02:45 - Shooting ads with Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni
1:08:58 - Do cinematographers meet each other?
1:14:54 - Heroines want to be in cinematographer’s good books
1:17:21 - Disappointed with ID photos
1:20:40 - Does he want to become a director?
1:28:31 - Movies he will take to Mars
1:31:13 - Drinking career
1:32:18 - Why is cricket telecast better abroad?
1:33:51 - We should start Hyderabad Film Festival
1:37:57 - Advice for aspiring cinematographers
1:39:50 - Four aspects