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 ... (Director of Photography)
- Batwara 1947 ... (Director of Photography)
2024
- Manorathangal ... (Director)
- Barroz: Guardian of Treasures ... (Director of Photography)
2022
- Centimeter ... (Director)
- Jack N Jill ... (Director)
2020
- Darbar ... (Director of Photography)
2019
- Balakrishna ... (Director of Photography)
2018
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam ... (Director of Photography)
- Lies We Tell ... (Executive Producer)
- Abhiyum Anuvum ... (Executive Producer)
2017
- Spyder ... (Director of Photography)
- The Great Father ... (Producer)
- Boichek ... (Director)
2016
- Darwinte Parinamam ... (Producer)
- Anuraga Karikkin Vellam ... (Producer)
2014
- Anjaan ... (Director of Photography)
- Sapthamashree Thaskaraha ... (Producer)
- Ceylon ... (Screenplay)
2013
- Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty ... (Producer)
- Rangrezz ... (Director of Photography)
2012
- Thuppakki as Self
- A Farmer from Kuttanad ... (Director)
2011
- Urumi ... (Director)
- Indian Rupee ... (Producer)
- Makaramanju as Ravi Varma
- Varnam ... (Producer)
2009
- Keshu ... (Director)
2008
- Tahaan ... (Director)
2007
- Before the Rains ... (Director)
- Prarambha ... (Director)
2005
- The Mistress of Spices ... (Director of Photography)
- Silsiilay ... (Director of Photography)
- Anandabhadram ... (Director)
- Navarasa ... (Director)
2004
- Bride & Prejudice ... (Director of Photography)
- Aparichithan ... (Director of Photography)
- Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities ... (Director of Photography)
2003
- Tehzeeb ... (Director of Photography)
2002
- Deva ... (Director of Photography)
2001
- Aśoka ... (Director)
2000
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ... (Director of Photography)
- Fiza ... (Director of Photography)
- Pukar ... (Director of Photography)
1999
- Vanaprastham ... (Director of Photography)
- Malli ... (Director)
1998
- Dil Se.. ... (Director of Photography)
- The Terrorist ... (Director)
1997
- Iruvar ... (Director of Photography)
- Darmiyaan: In Between ... (Director of Photography)
1995
1994
- Pavithram ... (Director of Photography)
1993
- Gardish ... (Director of Photography)
- Rudaali ... (Director of Photography)
- Gandharvam ... (Director of Photography)
- Johnny ... (Director of Photography)
1992
1991
- Thalapathi ... (Director of Photography)
- Perumthachan ... (Director of Photography)
1990
- No. 20 Madras Mail ... (Second Unit Director of Photography)
- Indrajaalam ... (Director of Photography)
- Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam ... (First Assistant Camera)
- Midhya ... (Director of Photography)
- Vyooham ... (Director of Photography)
- Sunday 7.P.M. ... (Director of Photography)
- Appu ... (Director of Photography)
- Dr. Pasupathy ... (Director of Photography)
1988
- David David Mr. David ... (Director of Photography)
1987
- Oru Maymasa Pulariyil ... (Director of Photography)
1986
- Nidhiyude Katha ... (Director of Photography)
1984
- Mashaal ... (Director of Photography)
1980
- Yagam ... (Director)
1965
- Chemmeen ... (Still Photographer)