# Advaitha Gurumurthy on camera rituals and static shots 2026-08-07T22:57:34+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Cinematographer Advaitha Gurumurthy, 10 years after his debut 'Devara Nadalli', is now shooting '666 Operation Dream Theatre' with Shivarajkumar and Dhananjaya. The film uses 18 sets and 1970s Lomo lenses to recreate the 1980s. He tells Deccan Herald he talks to his camera as a 'rational ritual' to stay connected. For 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello: Side B', colours mirrored the protagonist's guilt: harsh greens and warm orange-reds. In 'Elumale', practical lights like torches and fire made the forest a living character. Advaitha prefers static shots, saying moving the camera only works when the narrative demands it. He calls many single-takes a 'gimmick' unless warranted, like in 'Soy Cuba'. His low-budget lesson from 'Uppina Kagada'? Three lights can light a river if you find the right angle. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: 666 Operation Dream Theatre, Advaitha Gurumurthy, cinematography, Kannada cinema, single-take, visual storytelling Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/advaitha-gurumurthy-on-camera-rituals-and-static-shots/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/advaitha-gurumurthy-on-camera-rituals-and-static-shots/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.