Santosh Sivan
Born: 1964-03-08 in Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Known For: Camera
Biography
Santosh Sivan ASC, ISC is an Indian cinematographer, film director, producer and actor in Indian cinema. Santosh graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and has to date completed 45 feature films and 41 documentaries. He is a founding member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC) and is the most awarded Director of Photography (DOP) in India. Santosh became the first Cinematographer in the Asia-Pacific region to be honoured with American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) membership. As a cinematographer, he has won five National Film Awards – including four for Best Feature Film Cinematography. As of 2014, he has received 11 National Film Awards , and 21 international awards,for his work in various films.He was awarded the Padmashree by the president of India in the year 2014.
Filmography
2026
- Raja Shivaji ... (Cinematography)
2024
- Barroz: Guardian of Treasures ... (Director of Photography)
- Manorathangal ... (Director)
2022
- Centimeter ... (Director)
- Jack N Jill ... (Screenplay)
2020
- Darbar ... (Director of Photography)
2019
- Balakrishna ... (Director of Photography)
2018
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam ... (Director of Photography)
- Abhiyum Anuvum ... (Executive Producer)
- Lies We Tell ... (Executive Producer)
2017
- The Great Father ... (Producer)
- Spyder ... (Director of Photography)
- Boichek ... (Director)
2016
- Anuraga Karikkin Vellam ... (Producer)
- Darwinte Parinamam ... (Producer)
2014
- Sapthamashree Thaskaraha ... (Producer)
- Anjaan ... (Director of Photography)
- Ceylon ... (Screenplay)
2013
- Rangrezz ... (Director of Photography)
- Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty ... (Producer)
2012
- Thuppakki as Cameo
2011
- Urumi ... (Director)
- Makaramanju as Ravi Varma
- Indian Rupee ... (Producer)
- Varnam ... (Producer)
2009
- Keshu ... (Director)
2008
- Tahaan ... (Director)
2007
- Before the Rains ... (Director)
- Prarambha ... (Director)
2005
- Anandabhadram ... (Director)
- Silsiilay ... (Director of Photography)
- The Mistress of Spices ... (Director of Photography)
- Navarasa ... (Director)
2004
- Bride & Prejudice ... (Director of Photography)
- Aparichithan ... (Cinematography)
- Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities ... (Director of Photography)
2003
- Tehzeeb ... (Director of Photography)
2002
- Deva ... (Director of Photography)
2001
- Aśoka ... (Screenplay)
2000
- Fiza ... (Director of Photography)
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ... (Director of Photography)
- Pukar ... (Director of Photography)
1999
- Vanaprastham ... (Director of Photography)
- Malli ... (Director)
1998
- The Terrorist ... (Director)
- Dil Se.. ... (Director of Photography)
1997
- Iruvar ... (Director of Photography)
- Darmiyaan: In Between ... (Director of Photography)
1995
1994
- Pavithram ... (Director of Photography)
1993
- Gardish ... (Director of Photography)
- Gandharvam ... (Director of Photography)
- Rudaali ... (Director of Photography)
- Johnny ... (Director of Photography)
1992
1991
- Thalapathi ... (Director of Photography)
- Perumthachan ... (Cinematography)
1990
- No. 20 Madras Mail ... (Second Unit Director of Photography)
- Indrajaalam ... (Director of Photography)
- Appu ... (Director of Photography)
- Vyooham ... (Director of Photography)
- Midhya ... (Director of Photography)
- Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam ... (First Assistant Camera)
- Dr. Pasupathy ... (Director of Photography)
- Sunday 7.P.M. ... (Cinematography)
1988
- David David Mr. David ... (Cinematography)
1987
- Oru Maymasa Pulariyil ... (Director of Photography)
1986
- Nidhiyude Katha ... (Director of Photography)
1984
- Mashaal ... (Director of Photography)
1980
- Yagam ... (Director of Photography)
1965
- Chemmeen ... (Still Photographer)