About Me
Wildlife Cameraman and Filmmaker
I am Suman Kumar Raju Rudraraju, An IT Professional turned Wildlife Cameraman and Filmmaker with deep interest in Natural History Filmmaking,
I freelance as cameraman with broadcast television channels like Disney Nature, BBC NHU, Apple TV+ etc
I am a Wildlife Cameraman & Filmmaker, Nature and Landscape Photographer, Certified Drone Pilot, Remote Camera Specialist, Naturalist, Explorer and am passionate about filming nature and wildlife.
Over a decade, I have travelled and did photography in rainforests, grasslands, high mountains, wet lands, Salt water lagoons and Mangroves !
With Deep interest in Nature and wildlife. I have travelled 37+ National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries documenting wildlife and forest landscapes across India. My passion for exploration took me more than 20+ countries and 100+ destinations in India
I took my camera much later in life. My interest for wildlife made me to get trained as a Naturalist at Central Indian Jungles (Satpura National Park, India) then moving on to do a filming and photographing in Wildlife, gave me a deep knowledge about species behaviour and functioning of ecosystem. Helping me predict behaviour of species when filming.
As an independent natural history and conservation filmmaker. I am interested in telling stories that are aimed to inspire conservation action.
I have founded Nature Candid Productions LLP, Hyderabad, India.
Projects:
BBC - NDA - Landmark series 2022-2023 ( In Production )
Produced by: BBC NHU
Role : Camera Trapping / Aerials
This is a landmark 7-part series for BBC One, we take audiences on an epic odyssey, unveiling the secret and spectacular wildlife of this alluring yet enigmatic continent.
Dinsey Nature - Tiger on the Rise 2022-2023 ( In Production )
Produced by : Wildstar Films
Role : DSLR Camera Trapping / Aerials / Long Lens
‘Tigers on the Rise’ is a feature-length companion documentary about tiger conservation, to accompany the feature-length film ‘Tiger’ for Disney Nature.
Project Tiger 2021- 2023 ( Releasing Nov 2023 ) Blue Chip Film
Produced by : Nature in Focus
Role : Cameraman Long Lens / Aerials / DSLR Camera Trapping
4k Blue Chip Film Celebrating 50 Years of Project Tiger directed by Kalyan Varma
Wild Tamil Nadu 2020 - 2023 (In Production) Blue Chip Film
Produced by : Nature in Focus
Role : Cameraman Long Lens / Aerials
Wild Tamil Nadu - 4K Blue Chip Natural history documentary directed by Kalyan Varma.
The Secret Life of Bhopal Tigers 2019 - 2022 (Completed )
Produced by : Nature Candid Productions in Collaboration with MP Forest Department
Role : Director and Principal Cameraman
How tigers have adapted to live in Urban Landscape, Their journey from Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary to Urban Landscape
The Real Jungle Book - 2023 ( Completed )
Produced by : ORF - Universum - Austria
Role : Secondary Cameraman
The Real Jungle Book is a captivating feature film documentary that delves into the untamed beauty of the natural world, bringing to life the extraordinary stories of wildlife in their native habitats
Gharials 2021-2024 ( In Production)
Produced by : Nature in Focus
Role : Cameraman Long Lens / Aerials / DSLR Camera Trapping
A Conservation film on Gharial of Chambal River
Smooth Coated Otters - Ambassadors of Our Wetlands 2019-2020 (Completed)
Produced by : Nature Candid Productions
Role : Director and Principal Cameraman
A Conservation Documentary on Smooth Coated Otters in River Tungabhadra
Testimonials
Rob Sullivan | Series Producer & Director | Wildstar Films
Suman did a fantastic job for us on Disneynature ‘Tigers on the Rise’. He was extremely professional, dedicated and delivered the goods. Suman combines a highly technical mind with a photographer’s eye and a great nose for a story. We were delighted with the results and really enjoyed collaborating with Suman at every stage of the process.
Emma Hatherly | Producer & Director | BBC NHU
Suman always maintains a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and is dedicated to getting the best shots. He is excellent with people, good at managing teams and motivating individuals to work hard. Suman is very technical and highly skilled at working with camera traps, achieving impressive results. It has been a pleasure to work with Suman on our BBC wildlife documentary.
Destinations Travelled in India
Forests:
Kaziranga National Park
Dhudwa National Park
Jim corbett National Park
Kanha National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park
Tadoba National Park
Nagarhole National Park
Bandipur National Park
Nallamala Forest
Mudumalai National Park
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sundarbans National Park
Ranthambore National Park
Panna National Park
Manas National Park
Pench National Park
Satpura National Park
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Agumbe Rainforest
Amboli Rainforest
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary
Nameri National Park
Pakke Tiger Reserve
Orang National Park
Singalila National Park
Blackbuck National Park
Hemis National Park
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
Neora Valley National Park
Dachigam National Park
Anshi National Park
Anamalai Tiger Reserve
National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
Plains:
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Hampi, Karnataka
Kabini,Karnataka
Dawki, Meghalaya
Mawlong, Meghalaya
Shnongpdeng, Meghalaya
Shillong,Meghalaya
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Bikaner, Rajasthan
Alleppey, Kerala
Kumarkoam, Kerala
Nileshwar,Kerala
Mountains:
Leh, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Pangong Lake, Jammu & Kashmir
Tso Moriri Lake, Jammu & Kashmir
Nubra Valley, Jammu & Kashmir
Puga Village,Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
Aru, Jammu & Kashmir
Chandanwadi, Jammu & Kashmir
Sonmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
Dras, Jammu & Kashmir
Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir
Zanskar Valley, Jammu & Kashmir
Panikar, Jammu & Kashmir
Purtikche, Jammu & Kashmir
Parkachick, Jammu & Kashmir
Thul Spursa Village, Jammu & Kashmir
Rangdum, Jammu & Kashmir
Mahabaleswar, Maharashtra
Shillim,Lonavala, Maharashtra
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Bum La Pass, Arunachal Pradesh
Sangti Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh
Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh
Coorg, Karnataka
Auli, Uttarakhand
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Munnar, Kerala
Wayanad,Kerela
Kaza,Himachal Pradesh
Langza,Himachal Pradesh
Kibber,Himachal Pradesh
Hikkim,Himachal Pradesh
Koumik,Himachal Pradesh
Jog Falls,Karnataka
Beaches:
Havelock Island, Andaman
Gokarna, Karnataka
Bekal,Kerela
Goa
Kochi, Kerela
Destinations Travelled Abroad
Athens, Santorini, Mykonos,Greece
Wales,UK
Scotland,UK
England,UK
Switzerland
France
Belgium
Italy
Vatican City
Germany
California,Chicago,USA
Maldives
Krabi,Phuket,Phi Phi Islands,Thailand
Hongkong,China
Macau,China
Singapore
Bali,Indonesia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bhutan
Nepal