About Me

Wildlife Cameraman and Filmmaker

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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