Rakesh Dharan
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Rakesh Dharan is an Indian cinematographer from Kerala, known for his significant contributions to Malayalam cinema. A graduate of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, his short film "Gi" was featured in the Indian Panorama at IFFI in 2017 and won the Best Short Film award at the 8th Saarc Film Festival in 2018. "Gi" also received acclaim at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (Idsffk) 2018. In 2023, his film "Daayam" was selected in the Focus South Asia category at the Mumbai Film Festival, highlighting his growing influence in the industry.