Popular cinematographer Rathnavelu, known for his acclaimed work in films like Rangasthalam, Peddi, and Enthiran, is now set to explore a new creative journey as a director.
According to recent updates, Rathnavelu has expressed his long-standing desire to move behind the camera as a filmmaker and has already started developing original scripts for his debut project.
He reportedly has multiple story ideas in hand and is keen to direct an action thriller with strong emotional depth. The cinematographer, who recently completed work on the highly anticipated film Peddi starring Ram Charan, mentioned that he would need some time away from his busy schedule to focus on writing and development fully.
Over the years, Rathnavelu has built a strong reputation in Telugu and Tamil cinema for his visual storytelling style and technical excellence. His transition to direction has now generated interest across the industry.