Born on 4 December 1952 in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, Murthy began working as a cinematographer in 1973. He has worked on over 100 films in the Telugu language and has worked with many regular collaborators including Ravinder, Satya Comics, Gunasekhar and Nagarjuna. His son, Sai V.

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**Born on 4 December 1952 in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh — The Hidden Legacy Behind a Legend in Telugu Cinema** What draws growing interest in recent months among film enthusiasts and cultural researchers is the quietly enduring presence of Murthy, born on 4 December 1952 in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, whose decades-long career began as a cinematographer in 1973. His journey—crafting visual storytelling in over 100 Telugu films—has quietly influenced a rich cinematic tradition. Yet now, a new generation, including American audiences, is beginning to look deeper—curious about how this veteran’s legacy connects to broader shifts in filmmaking, culture, and industry networks. Beyond his prolific body of work, Murthy’s name is increasingly linked to his son, Sai V., a creative figure making quiet waves in cross-cultural artistic collaborations. This generational dynamic reflects subtle but meaningful transitions within India’s creative ecosystems—and strengthens the narrative around family legacy in visual storytelling. ### Why This Moment Matters: From Nandyal to the Global Lens