Anil Chandel - Film Work
With decades of experience in Indian cinema, Anil Chandel has built his career behind the camera, working across feature films, action sequences, outdoor productions and demanding shooting environments.
His approach to cinematography is grounded in experience, observation and a strong understanding of light, composition and camera movement. From intimate moments to large-scale action, his work focuses on creating visuals that serve the story.
Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain
2014
A historical drama inspired by the Bhopal gas tragedy, one of the most devastating industrial disasters in modern history. The film required a visual language that could balance the intimacy of its characters with the scale and atmosphere of the industrial world surrounding them.
Anil Chandel was part of the cinematography team, contributing his experience and technical expertise to the camera department. Working within the demands of a period-based production, the visual approach focused on creating believable environments, controlled compositions and camera movement that remained closely connected to the story and performances.
Feature Film · Cinematography · Camera Department
War
2019
A large-scale action film built around movement, speed and precision, War demanded a highly coordinated camera approach across action sequences, locations and complex production setups.
As part of the camera department Anil Chandel contributed to the execution of the film's visual production, working within demanding shooting environments where timing, camera movement and technical coordination were essential. The experience reflects his ability to work efficiently within large-scale productions while maintaining the precision required behind the camera.
Feature Film · Camera Department · Action Cinematography
Pathaan
2023
A major Hindi action production combining international locations, large-scale set pieces and technically demanding action sequences. Pathaan required a camera department capable of adapting quickly to changing environments while maintaining consistency across complex visual setups.
Anil Chandel was part of the camera department, contributing to the execution of the film's visual sequences. His work involved the practical demands of professional filmmaking—camera preparation, movement, coordination and working closely with the wider production team to support the visual requirements of the shoot.
Feature Film · Camera Department · Action · Cinematography
Behind the Camera
For Anil Chandel, cinematography is built through years of experience — understanding light, anticipating movement and knowing when the camera should move and when it should simply observe.
His work reflects a practical and instinctive approach developed through years on film sets, working with directors, actors and production teams across a wide range of environments.
Beyond Cinema
Alongside his professional work in cinematography, Anil Chandel also continues to explore painting as a personal creative practice.
While cinema captures movement and time, painting allows him to explore colour, texture and composition in a more intimate way.
The two disciplines remain separate creative pursuits, connected by a shared appreciation for visual expression.
A Career in Frames
From feature films to challenging locations and complex shooting environments, Anil Chandel's journey has always remained rooted in one place — behind the camera.
Anil Chandel
Director of Photography · Cinematographer
Selected Credits:
Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain · War · Pathaan
VERIFIED FILM CREDITS
A Career Behind the Camera
Over the years, Anil Chandel has worked across feature films, television and independent productions, building a career around cinematography, camera work and the craft of visual storytelling.
His filmography includes 23 credited film and video titles, with work spanning Cinematography, Director of Photography, Gaffer and Camera Department roles. His credits include productions such as Pathaan, War, Thugs of Hindostan, Ittefaq, Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain, Life Express, Gangoobai and several other feature films and television projects.
For Anil, every production has been an opportunity to understand the image more deeply — how light shapes a scene, how movement creates emotion, and how technical precision supports the director's vision.
Selected credits and professional filmography are documented on IMDb.
ANIL CHANDEL
Cinematographer · Camera & Electrical Department
23 Film & Video Credits
IMDb • Verified Filmography