R. Chittibabu

R. Chittibabu (25 May 1927 – 28 January 1999) was an Indian cinematographer,[1] who worked primarily in Kannada cinema, Karnataka. He became a cinematographer in the early 1950s, working on about hundred films in the Film industry and most of which starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role and were highly successful in the Box-Office. R. Chittibabu is famously known for the movies Kasturi Nivasa(1971), Naagarahaavu(1972),[2] Naa Ninna Mareyalare(1976), Bayalu Daari(1976), Huliya Haalina Mevu(1979), Chakravyuha (1983 film).[3]

R. Chittibabu
Born25 May 1927 (1927-05-25)
Died28 January 1999(1999-01-28) (aged 71)
NationalityIndian
OccupationCinematographer
SpouseLalitha C

Personal life

Early life

R. Chittibabu was born in Chidambaram, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India on 25 May 1927 to Shivanandam and Rajamma.[3]

Married life

R. Chittibabu married Lalitha. They had seven children.[3]

Film career

In his early career, he worked as Camera Assistant in Revathi Studio, Chennai. Impressed by his interest towards Cinematography, B. S. Ranga offered R. Chittibabu to work as Assistant Cameraman in the film Devadasu (1953 film).

Worked as an Operative Cameraman for Chella Pillai in 1955[3]

R. Chittibabu debuted as a cinematographer in the 1966 Kannada film Love in Bangalore,[4] Followed by a successful journey of 72 more Kannada films, 13 Tamil films, 5 Telugu films and 4 Hindi Films.[1] Famously known for the movies Kasturi Nivasa (1971), Naagarahaavu (1972), Naa Ninna Mareyalare (1976), Bayalu Daari (1976), Huliya Haalina Mevu (1979), Chakravyuha[3] and Teri Meherbaniyan (1985).

"Baare Baare" Song from the 1972 film Naagarahaavu made history as the first slow-motion song of Indian cinema. Cinematographer R. Chittibabu along with film director Puttanna Kanagal experimented the slow-motion technique for this song, which turned out to be a big hit.[5][2][6]

Awards
  • Lavanya Film Award for Excellent Cinematography for Naa Ninna Mareyalare (1976)
  • Memento by Govt. of Karnataka for serving Kannada cinema (1984)
  • Madras Film-Fans Award
  • Lions club Shield

Filmography

As Cinematographer[Cin. 1] [Cin. 2] [Cin. 3] [Cin. 4] [Cin. 5] [Cin. 6] [Cin. 7]

Kannada films

73 Film Titles[7]

Year Film Director
1966 Love in Bangalore Kalyan Kumar
Endu Ninnavane Kalyan Kumar
1967 Kallu Sakkare Kalyan Kumar
1967 Chakra Theertha Peketi Sivaram
1968 Jedara Bale Dorai–Bhagavan
1968 Goa Dalli CID 999 Dorai–Bhagavan
1968 Namma Ooru C.V Shivashankar
1969 Punarjanma Peketi Sivaram
1969 Manashanthi M.S Nayak
1970 Nadina Bhagya R. Nagendra Rao
1970 Baalu Belagithu S. Siddalingaiah
1970 Paropakari Y. R. Swamy
1971 Kasturi Nivasa Dorai–Bhagavan
1971 Thayi Devaru S. Siddalingaiah
1971 Pratidwani Dorai–Bhagavan
1971 Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama K. S. L. Swamy
1972 Sipayi Ramu Y. R. Swamy
1972 Nanda Gokula Y. R. Swamy
1972 Naagarahaavu Puttanna Kanagal
1974 Sampathige Savaal A. V. Seshagiri Rao
1974 Eradu Kanasu (1974 film) Dorai–Bhagavan
1974 Sri Srinivasa Kalyana B. Vijaya Reddy
1975 Devara Gudi R.Ramamurthy
1975 Kalla Kulla K. S. R. Das
1975 Hennu Samsarada Kannu A.V. Seshagiri Rao
1975 Devara Kannu Y. R. Swamy
1975 Viplava Vanithe Chakraborty
1976 Devaru Kotta Vara R Ramamurthy
1976 Baduku Bangaravayithu A.V. Seshagiri Rao
1976 Bayalu Daari Dorai–Bhagavan
1976 Raja Nanna Raja A. V. Sheshagiri Rao
1976 Naa Ninna Mareyalare B. Vijaya Reddy
1977 Bayasade Banda Bhagya Ramamurthy
1977 Pavana Ganga Y. R. Swamy
1977 Giri Kanye Dorai–Bhagavan
1977 Sanaadi Appanna B. Vijaya Reddy
1978 Kudure Mukha Y. R. Swamy
1979 Asadhya Aliya H. R. Bhargava
1979 Huliya Haalina Mevu B. Vijaya Reddy
1979 Chandanada Gombe Dorai–Bhagavan
1979 Nanobba Kalla Dorai–Bhagavan
1980 Rama Lakshmana M P Shankar, K S L Swamy (Ravi)
1980 Moogana Sedu B. A. Subba Rao
1980 Biligiriya Banadalli S. Siddalingaiah
1980 Vasantha Geetha Dorai–Bhagavan
1981 Shri Raghavendra Vaibhavem Babu Krishnamurthy
1981 Thayiya Madilalli B. A. Subba Rao
1981 Anupama (1981 film) Renuka Sharma
1981 Nari Swargakke Dari S. Siddalingaiah
1981 Koodi Balidare Swarga Sukha S. Siddalingaiah
1981 Shreeman Geethapriya
1982 Prema Matsara C.V. Rajendran
1982 Parajitha S. Siddalingaiah
1982 Tony (1982 film) H. R. Bhargava
1982 Khadeema Kallaru B. Vijaya Reddy
1982 Benkiya Bale Dorai–Bhagavan
1982 Chakravyuha (1983 film) V. Somashekhar
1983 Ibbani Karagithu K. V. Jayaram
1984 Gajendra (1984 film) V. Somashekhar
1984 Thaliya Bhagya A.L Vijay
1984 Premave Balina Belaku A.V. Seshagiri Rao
1984 Thayi Nadu Vijay
1984 Olavu Moodidaga B. Mallesh
1984 Premigala Saval V. Somashekhar
1985 Bidugadeya Bedi Dorai–Bhagavan
1985 Thayi Kanasu Vijay
1985 Kiladi Aliya Vijay
1985 Sedina Hakki Dorai–Bhagavan
1985 Kumkuma Thanda Sowbhagya A. V. Sheshagiri Rao
1986 Hennina Koogu Dorai–Bhagavan
1986 Thavaru Mane Vijay
1987 Thaliya Aane D Rajendra Babu
1988 Shiva Mecchida Kannappa Vijay

Tamil films

11 Film Titles[8]

Year Film Director
1962 Naagamalai Azhagi
Pattinathar (1962 film) K. Somu
1962 Kannadi Maaligai Sami-Mahesh
1969 Chella Penn K. Krishnamurthy
1970 Kannan Varuvaan I.N. Moorthy
1971 Then Kinnam K. Krishnamoorthy
1971 Pattondru Ketten
1972 Kadhalikka Vanga I. N. Murthy
1972 Hello Partner K. Krishnamoorthy
1974 Kula Gowravam Peketi Sivaram
1974 Shanmugapriya K. Krishnamoorthy

Telugu films

4 Film Titles[9]

Year Film Director
1968 Punarjanma Sivaram Peketi
1969 Bhale Abbayilu Sivaram Peketi
1972 Maa Inti Kodalu
1982 Bandhalu Anubandhalu H. R. Bhargava

Hindi films

4 Film Titles[10][9]

Year Film Director
1985 Teri Meherbaniyan Vijay Reddy
1986 Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge Vijay Reddy
1987 Jawab Hum Denge Vijay Reddy
1989 Paap Ka Ant Vijay Reddy

References

General
  1. Ace-cameraman-r-chitti-babu-birthday-a-report-in-his-memorry. ETV Bharat(Kannada)
  2. https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-return-of-the-classics/article24459730.ece . The Hindu
  3. http://m.chitratara.com/article_on_r_chittibabu
  4. Endu Ninnavane,
  5. ‘Baare Baare Chandada Cheluvina Taare’ from ‘Naagarahaavu’ was the first slow-motion song of Indian cinema. Times of India
  6. https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/overwhelming-nostalgic-trip-682484.html Naagarahaavu. Deccan Herald
  7. https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/r-chittibabu-profile/. Archived from the Original on 16 July 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  8. "Chitti Babu". www.tamilmdb.com.
  9. R. Chittibabu at IMDb
  10. https://www.cinestaan.com/people/r-chittibabu-13974

Cinematographer references
  1. https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/r-chittibabu-profile/. Archived from the Original on 16 July 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  2. http://m.chitratara.com/article_on_r_chittibabu
  3. R. chittibabu movies . Achieved from the Original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved on 25 May 2021.
  4. https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-return-of-the-classics/article24459730.ece. The Hindu
  5. https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/overwhelming-nostalgic-trip-682484.html Naagarahaavu. Deccan Herald
  6. ‘Baare Baare Chandada Cheluvina Taare’ from ‘Naagarahaavu’ was the first slow-motion song of Indian cinema. Times of India Original
  7. Ace-cameraman-r-chitti-babu-birthday-a-report-in-his-memorry. ETV Bharat(Kannada)
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