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Santosh Sivan

Santosh Sivan

Born March 8, 1964 · Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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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.

Camera 69

2020s

  1. 2026

    Batwara 1947

    Director of Photography

  2. Raja Shivaji

    Director of Photography

  3. 2024

    Barroz: Guardian of Treasures

    Director of Photography

  4. Manorathangal

    Director of Photography

  5. 2023

    Mumbaikar

    Director of Photography

  6. Moha

    Director of Photography

  7. 2022

    Jack N Jill

    Director of Photography

  8. Centimeter

    Director of Photography

  9. 2020

    Darbar

    Director of Photography

    57

2010s

  1. 2019

    Balakrishna

    Director of Photography

  2. 2018

    Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

    Director of Photography

    73

  3. Lies We Tell

    Director of Photography

    33
  4. 2017

    Spyder

    Director of Photography

    44
  5. 2014

    Anjaan

    Director of Photography

  6. Ceylon

    Director of Photography

  7. 2013

    Rangrezz

    Director of Photography

  8. 2012

    Thuppakki

    Director of Photography

  9. 2011

    Urumi

    Director of Photography

  10. 2010

    Raavanan

    Director of Photography

    69

  11. Raavan

    Director of Photography

2000s

  1. 2008

    Tahaan

    Director of Photography

  2. 2007

    Prarambha

    Director of Photography

  3. Before the Rains

    Director of Photography

  4. 2005

    Anandabhadram

    Director of Photography

  5. The Mistress of Spices

    Director of Photography

    45

  6. Silsiilay

    Director of Photography

  7. Navarasa

    Director of Photography

  8. 2004

    Aparichithan

    Director of Photography

  9. Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities

    Director of Photography

  10. Bride & Prejudice

    Director of Photography

    61
  11. 2003

    Tehzeeb

    Director of Photography

  12. 2002

    Deva

    Director of Photography

  13. 2001

    Aśoka

    Director of Photography

    74
  14. 2000

    Fiza

    Director of Photography

  15. Pukar

    Director of Photography

  16. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

    Director of Photography

    62

1990s

  1. 1999

    Malli

    Director of Photography

  2. Vanaprastham

    Director of Photography

  3. 1998

    The Terrorist

    Director of Photography

  4. Dil Se..

    Director of Photography

    70
  5. 1997

    Iruvar

    Director of Photography

  6. Darmiyaan: In Between

    Director of Photography

  7. 1996

    Kaalapani

    Director of Photography

  8. 1995

    Barsaat

    Director of Photography

  9. Indira

    Director of Photography

  10. Nirnayam

    Director of Photography

  11. 1994

    Pavithram

    Director of Photography

  12. 1993

    Johnny

    Director of Photography

  13. Gandharvam

    Director of Photography

  14. Gardish

    Director of Photography

  15. Rudaali

    Director of Photography

  16. 1992

    Yoddha

    Director of Photography

  17. Roja

    Director of Photography

    78

  18. Aham

    Director of Photography

  19. 1991

    Thalapathi

    Director of Photography

  20. Perumthachan

    Director of Photography

  21. 1990

    Vyooham

    Director of Photography

  22. Indrajaalam

    Director of Photography

  23. Appu

    Director of Photography

  24. Midhya

    Director of Photography

  25. No. 20 Madras Mail

    Second Unit Director of Photography

    74

  26. Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam

    First Assistant Camera

  27. Dr. Pasupathy

    Director of Photography

  28. Sunday 7.P.M.

    Director of Photography

1980s

  1. 1989

    New Year

    Director of Photography

  2. Raakh

    Director of Photography

  3. 1988

    David David Mr. David

    Director of Photography

  4. 1984

    Mashaal

    Director of Photography

1960s

  1. 1965

    Chemmeen

    Still Photographer

Directed 17

2020s

  1. 2024

    Manorathangal

    Director

  2. 2023

    Mumbaikar

    Director

  3. Moha

    Director

  4. 2022

    Jack N Jill

    Director

  5. Centimeter

    Director

2010s

  1. 2017

    Boichek

    Director

  2. 2014

    Ceylon

    Director

  3. 2011

    Urumi

    Director

2000s

  1. 2009

    Keshu

    Director

  2. 2008

    Tahaan

    Director

  3. 2007

    Prarambha

    Director

  4. Before the Rains

    Director

  5. 2005

    Anandabhadram

    Director

  6. Navarasa

    Director

  7. 2001

    Aśoka

    Director

    74

1990s

  1. 1999

    Malli

    Director

  2. 1998

    The Terrorist

    Director

Produced 15

2020s

  1. 2023

    Moha

    Producer

  2. 2022

    Jack N Jill

    Producer

  3. Centimeter

    Producer

2010s

  1. 2018

    Abhiyum Anuvum

    Executive Producer

  2. Lies We Tell

    Executive Producer

    33
  3. 2017

    The Great Father

    Producer

  4. 2016

    Anuraga Karikkin Vellam

    Producer

  5. Darwinte Parinamam

    Producer

  6. 2014

    Sapthamashree Thaskaraha

    Producer

  7. Ceylon

    Producer

  8. 2013

    Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty

    Producer

  9. 2011

    Indian Rupee

    Producer

  10. Urumi

    Producer

2000s

  1. 2005

    Navarasa

    Producer

1990s

  1. 1999

    Malli

    Producer

Wrote 10

2020s

  1. 2023

    Moha

    Writer

  2. 2022

    Jack N Jill

    Screenplay, Story

  3. Centimeter

    Writer

2010s

  1. 2014

    Ceylon

    Screenplay

2000s

  1. 2009

    Keshu

    Screenplay

  2. 2008

    Tahaan

    Writer

  3. 2005

    Navarasa

    Writer

  4. 2001

    Aśoka

    Screenplay

    74

1990s

  1. 1999

    Malli

    Writer

  2. 1998

    The Terrorist

    Story, Screenplay

Acted in 2

2010s

  1. 2011

    Makaramanju

    Ravi Varma

1980s

  1. 1989

    Raakh

    Movie

Other crew 1

1990s

  1. 1998

    The Terrorist

    Cinematography

Appearances1

2010s

  1. 2012

    Thuppakki

    Self