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Harinarayan Rajeev | |
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| Born | Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Animator |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Ready Player One, Finch, Avengers: Infinity War |
Harinarayan Rajeev is an Indian animator, filmmaker, and animation supervisor renowned for his contributions to both live-action and animated feature films in Hollywood. He is a recipient of the Visual Effects Society (VES) Award and has been nominated for the Annie Awards.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Rajeev was born in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. His fascination with animation began at the age of six after watching Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993) with his father in Thiruvananthapuram. This early exposure to visual effects inspired him to pursue a career in animation.
He studied animation at Toonz Academy in Kerala, where he developed his expertise in character animation and visual storytelling.[2]
Career
[edit]Rajeev began his professional journey in Mumbai and later expanded his career internationally to the United Kingdom and Canada. Over the years, he has worked with leading visual effects studios such as DreamWorks Animation, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Sony Pictures Imageworks, Moving Picture Company (MPC), and DNEG.
His filmography includes a range of high-profile titles:
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
- Finch (2021)
- Ready Player One (2018)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
- Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
- Trolls (2016)
- Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
In Ready Player One, Rajeev collaborated with director Steven Spielberg, contributing to visually complex sequences such as the high-speed race scene.
As of 2024, he is employed as a senior animator at Weta FX.
Independent Work
[edit]Rajeev has also directed, written, and produced award-winning short films such as:
- Adima (2019)
- Sawa (2022)
These works highlight his multifaceted talents, including roles as cinematographer, visual effects artist, and editor.[3]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- Visual Effects Society (VES) Award for Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature for Finch (2021)."20th Annual VES Awards: The Winners". Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- Annie Award nomination for excellence in animation supervision.[4]
Personal Life
[edit]Rajeev is currently based in Vancouver, Canada. He remains active on social media, offering insights into the animation industry and his creative process[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Harinarayan Rajeev - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ "Harinarayan Rajeev - Toonz Academy". Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ "Harinarayan Rajeev: The Keralite who made it big in Hollywood". Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ "Harinarayan Rajeev - IMDb Awards". IMDb. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ "Harinarayan Rajeev (@diinoblast) • Instagram photos and videos". Retrieved June 3, 2025.