Santosh Sivan
CameraBorn Mar 8, 1964
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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.
Known For
Filmography
2026Batwara 1947as Director of Photographymovie2026Raja Shivajias Director of Photographymovie2024Barroz: Guardian of Treasuresas Director of Photographymovie2024Manorathangalas Director of Photographytv2023Mumbaikaras Director of Photographymovie2023Mohaas Director of Photographymovie2022Jack N Jillas Director of Photographymovie2022Centimeteras Writermovie2020Darbaras Director of Photographymovie2019Balakrishnaas Director of Photographymovie2018Chekka Chivantha Vaanamas Director of Photographymovie2018Abhiyum Anuvumas Executive Producermovie2018Lies We Tellas Director of Photographymovie2017Spyderas Director of Photographymovie2017Boichekas Directormovie2017The Great Fatheras Producermovie2016Anuraga Karikkin Vellamas Producermovie2016Darwinte Parinamamas Producermovie2014Sapthamashree Thaskarahaas Producermovie2014Anjaanas Director of Photographymovie2014Ceylonas Screenplaymovie2013Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukuttyas Producermovie2013Rangrezzas Director of Photographymovie2012Thuppakkias Director of Photographymovie2012A Farmer from Kuttanadas Director of Photographymovie2011Varnamas Producermovie2011Indian Rupeeas Producermovie2011Makaramanjuas Ravi Varmamovie2011Urumias Director of Photographymovie2010Raavananas Director of Photographymovie2010Raavanas Director of Photographymovie2009Keshuas Screenplaymovie2008Tahaanas Writermovie2007Prarambhaas Director of Photographymovie2007Before the Rainsas Director of Photographymovie2005Anandabhadramas Directormovie2005The Mistress of Spicesas Director of Photographymovie2005Silsiilayas Director of Photographymovie2005Navarasaas Producermovie2004Aparichithanas Director of Photographymovie2004Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Citiesas Director of Photographymovie2004Bride & Prejudiceas Director of Photographymovie2003Tehzeebas Director of Photographymovie2002Devaas Director of Photographymovie2001Aśokaas Director of Photographymovie2000Fizaas Director of Photographymovie2000Pukaras Director of Photographymovie2000Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustanias Director of Photographymovie1999Mallias Writermovie1999Vanaprasthamas Director of Photographymovie1998The Terroristas Director of Photographymovie1998Dil Se..as Director of Photographymovie1997Iruvaras Director of Photographymovie1997Darmiyaan: In Betweenas Director of Photographymovie1996Kaalapanias Director of Photographymovie1996Haloas Writermovie1995Barsaatas Director of Photographymovie1995Indiraas Director of Photographymovie1995Nirnayamas Director of Photographymovie1994Pavithramas Director of Photographymovie1993Johnnyas Director of Photographymovie1993Gandharvamas Director of Photographymovie1993Gardishas Director of Photographymovie1993Rudaalias Director of Photographymovie1992Yoddhaas Director of Photographymovie1992Rojaas Director of Photographymovie1992Ahamas Director of Photographymovie1991Thalapathias Director of Photographymovie1991Perumthachanas Director of Photographymovie1990Vyoohamas Director of Photographymovie1990Indrajaalamas Director of Photographymovie1990Appuas Director of Photographymovie1990Midhyaas Director of Photographymovie1990No. 20 Madras Mailas Second Unit Director of Photographymovie1990Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkamas First Assistant Cameramovie1990Dr. Pasupathyas Director of Photographymovie1990Sunday 7.P.M.as Director of Photographymovie1989Raakhas Director of Photographymovie1989New Yearas Director of Photographymovie1988David David Mr. Davidas Director of Photographymovie