Arun Prabhakar
Arun Prabhakar beside a professional cinema camera on location

Bangalore

Arun Prabhakar

Film Director & Cinematographer

About

Frames shaped by Tamil cinema

Arun Prabhakar is a film director and cinematographer with deep roots in Tamil Nadu and a working base in Bangalore. His craft spans the camera and the director's chair — lighting, framing, and guiding stories from set to screen.

From on-location shoots to collaboration with voices that define South Indian cinema, his work is grounded in discipline, respect for the frame, and a quiet authority behind the lens.

Arun Prabhakar with legendary composer Ilayaraja

Legacy

Alongside legends of Tamil cinema

Years in the industry have brought Arun into the company of figures who shaped Tamil film music and storytelling — including the legendary Ilayaraja. These associations speak to a career built on trust, presence, and lasting relationships on and off the set.

Craft

How the work takes shape

  • Direction

    Guiding performance, pace, and story with a clear eye for the whole picture.

  • Cinematography

    Light, lens, and composition that serve emotion — not just the shot list.

  • On-set camera

    Hands-on work with professional cinema cameras, from temple courtyards to studio floors.

Address

Get in touch

Bangalore, India

+91 93437 26271