K.T. Balasubramaniem is a well-known cinematographer from Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu who completed schooling and college in Thirupattur. He was born in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, where he did his early schooling.He is noticed for the cinematography in his debut film, Iraniyan, a historical film set in the Pre-Independence era. Later, his work in director Bala's award-winning film Pithamagan and 180 which earned him critical appreciation. he worked as an cinemaatographer for the films such as pithamagan, thambi, sainikudu, jayamkondaan...