Praveen K. L.
Kuchipudi Latha Praveen is an Indian film editor, based in Chennai, who works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and English films. He is a recipient of one National Film Award, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award among others. He has edited over 100 films across different languages so far.
Praveen KL | |
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| Born | 24 July 1977 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film Editor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Career
Praveen started his part-time video editing career and has worked along with his father in Production department of Eenadu Television. Praveen has done video editing for ETV Network's Telugu News and soap opera's like Anweshitha.[1]
After working under Balu Mahendra for his television series, Kadhai Neram, he shifted to feature films and has mostly worked together with N. B. Srikanth on several successful Tamil films, most notably for Venkat Prabhu's directorials. He has completed 100 films so far in four languages. He is based in Chennai and Singapore.[2][3] The duo won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Editor in 2008 for Saroja.[4] He also won National Film Award for Best Editing for his work in the Tamil film Aaranya Kaandam (2011).
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Certain Chapters | English | Short film |
| Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | Tamil | ||
| Vedigundu Murugesan | Tamil | ||
| Kanthaswamy | Tamil | ||
| Kasko | Telugu | ||
| 2010 | Naanayam | Tamil | |
| Goa | Tamil | ||
| Gurushetram - 24 Hours of Anger | Tamil | ||
| Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | Tamil | ||
| Nagaram Marupakkam | Tamil | ||
| Kanimozhi | Tamil | ||
| Oru Nunna Katha | Malayalam | ||
| 2011 | Pickles | Tamil | |
| Aaranya Kaandam | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Editing | |
| Mankatha | Tamil | ||
| Aravaan | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Kazhugu | Tamil | |
| Second Show | Malayalam | ||
| Kalakalappu | Tamil | ||
| Thadaiyara Thaakka | Tamil | ||
| Murattu Kaalai | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Mathil Mel Poonai | Tamil | |
| Alex Pandian | Tamil | ||
| Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Something Something |
Tamil Telugu |
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| Vathikuchi | Tamil | ||
| Endrendrum Punnagai | Tamil | ||
| Thillu Mullu | Tamil | ||
| Biriyani | Tamil | ||
| Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | Tamil | ||
| Ennamo Nadakkudhu | Tamil | ||
| Sigaram Thodu | Tamil | ||
| Vizha | Tamil | ||
| Vadacurry | Tamil | ||
| Neelam | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | |||
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | Tamil | ||
| Thirudan Police | Tamil | ||
| Naaigal Jaakirathai | Tamil | ||
| Madras | Tamil | ||
| Athithi | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Kaaval | Tamil | |
| Massu Engira Masilamani | Tamil | ||
| Komban | Tamil | ||
| Pasanga 2 | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Marudhu | Tamil | |
| Oopiri Thozha |
Telugu Tamil |
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| Idhu Namma Aalu | Tamil | ||
| Kabali | Tamil | ||
| Rekka | Tamil | ||
| Uyir Mozhi | Tamil | ||
| Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Tamil | ||
| Anjala | Tamil | ||
| Achamindri | Tamil | ||
| Vaa Deal | Tamil | Unreleased | |
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Tamil | |
| Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Tamil | ||
| Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu | Tamil | ||
| Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum | Tamil | ||
| Vizhithiru | Tamil | ||
| Ippadai Vellum | Tamil | ||
| Ulkuthu | Tamil | ||
| Makrifat Cinta | Malay | ||
| Chennai2Singapore | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Madura Veeran | Tamil | |
| Semma Botha Aagathey | Tamil | ||
| Rx100 | Telugu | ||
| Sandakozhi 2 | Tamil | ||
| Jarugandi | Tamil | ||
| Kaatrin Mozhi | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | The Accidental Prime Minister | Hindi | |
| Maharshi | Telugu | ||
| Jiivi | Tamil | ||
| Hippi | Telugu | ||
| Seven | Telugu Tamil |
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| Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene | Telugu | ||
| Devarattam | Tamil | ||
| Vellai Pookal | Tamil | ||
| Voter | Telugu | ||
| Kadaram Kondan | Tamil | ||
| Kuppathu Raja | Tamil | ||
| NGK | Tamil | ||
| Jiivi | Tamil | ||
| Aruvam | Tamil | ||
| 2020 | Jaanu | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Kabadadaari | Tamil | |
| Kapatadhaari | Telugu | ||
| Malaysia to Amnesia | Tamil | ||
| Republic | Telugu | ||
| Mahasamudram | Telugu | ||
| Kasada Thapara | Tamil | ||
| Maanaadu | Tamil | 100th film | |
| Chithirai Sevvaanam | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Carbon | Tamil | |
| Theal | Tamil | ||
| Ramarao on Duty | Telugu | ||
| Jiivi 2 | Tamil | ||
| Kaatteri | Tamil | ||
| Prince | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Varisu | Tamil | |
| Pathu Thala | Tamil | ||
| 2024 | Singappenney | Tamil | |
| Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Telugu | ||
References
- P. 10 Eenadu News, Award Winning Editor, Eenadu Cinema, Friday 9 March 2012.
- Editor Praveen has his hands full – Tamil Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2011-12-13.
- What makes 'Saroja' so special? – Tamil Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2011-12-13.
- Pickles. Tantrainc.sg. Retrieved on 2011-12-13.