Rajiv Menon
Born: 1963-04-20 in Cochin, Kerala, India
Known For: Directing
Biography
Rajiv Menon is an Indian advertising director, cinematographer, actor and film maker known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing critically acclaimed Tamil films like Minsara Kanavu and Kandukondain Kandukondain. As a cinematographer his accomplishments include works such as, Bombay, Morning Raga, Guru, Kadal, and Cheluvi. Menon's first directorial venture Minsara Kanavu was not only a commercial success but also received four National Film Awards. His second directorial venture was the multi-starrer Kandukondain Kandukondain. In addition to directing the film, he also wrote the story and screenplay for the film. The film fetched him the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director award. Menon has also set up Rajiv Menon Productions and Mindscreen Film Institute, which supplies equipment for documentaries, advertising films and cinema. He has acted in a Malayalam film called Harikrishnans and has given a cameo in Minsara Kanavu.
Filmography
2026
2024
- Viduthalai: Part II as A. Subramaniyan
- Weapon as GK
2023
- Viduthalai: Part I as A. Subramaniyan
2022
- Dhaakad ... (Screenplay)
2020
- Putham Pudhu Kaalai ... (Writer)
2019
- Sarvam Thaala Mayam ... (Director)
2014
- Kochadaiiyaan ... (Director of Photography)
2013
- Kadal ... (Director of Photography)
2007
- Guru ... (Director of Photography)
2004
- Morning Raga ... (Director of Photography)
2000
- Kandukondain Kandukondain ... (Screenplay)
1998
- Harikrishnans as Guptan
1997
- Minsara Kanavu as Thomas's employee (uncredited)
1995
- Bombay ... (Director of Photography)
1992
- Cheluvi ... (Director of Photography)
1991
- Chaitanya ... (Director of Photography)