Santosh Sivan is a cinematographer, director and writer in Hindi and Tamil cinema, credited on Mumbaikar (2023).
Santosh Sivan ISC (born 8 February 1964) is an Indian cinematographer, film director, producer and actor known for his works in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi cinema. Santosh graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India and has, to date, completed 55 feature films and 50 documentaries. He is regarded as one of India's finest and best cinematographers. He is the recipient of the Pierre Angénieux Excellens in Cinematography, twelve National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards, and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
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Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbaikar | Director | Hindi |
| 2022 | Jack N' Jill | Director | Malayalam |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 2017 | Spyder | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 2014 | Anjaan | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Producer | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Ceylon | Director · Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 2013 | Rangrezz | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2012 | Celluloid Man | Actor | Hindi |
| 2012 | Thuppakki | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 2011 | Indian Rupee | Producer | Malayalam |
| 2011 | Makaramanju | Actor | Malayalam |
| 2011 | Urumi | Director · Producer · Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 2010 | Raavan | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 2009 | Keshu | Director | Malayalam |
| 2008 | Tahaan | Cinematographer · Director | Hindi |
| 2007 | Prarambha | Director | Kannada |
| 2005 | Anandabhadram | Cinematographer · Director | Malayalam |
| 2005 | Navarasa | Writer · Cinematographer · Producer · Director | Tamil |
| 2005 | Silsiilay | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2005 | The Mistress of Spices | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2004 | Aparichithan | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 2004 | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2004 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2003 | Tehzeeb | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2001 | Aśoka | Cinematographer · Director · Writer | Hindi |
| 2000 | Fiza | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 2000 | Pukar | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 1999 | Jaanam Samjha Karo | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1998 | Dil Se.. | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 1998 | Malli | Writer · Director · Cinematographer · Producer | Tamil |
| 1998 | The Terrorist | Writer · Director · Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1997 | Darmiyaan: In Between | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1996 | Halo | Executive Producer · Director · Cinematographer · Writer | Hindi |
| 1996 | Kaalapani | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1995 | Barsaat | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 1995 | Indira | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1995 | Nirnayam | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1994 | Pavithram | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1993 | Gandharvam | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1993 | Gardish | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 1993 | Rudaali | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 1992 | Aham | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1992 | Daddy | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1992 | Roja | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1992 | Yodha | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1991 | Abhayam | Director · Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1990 | Appu | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1990 | Dr. Pasupathy | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1990 | Indrajaalam | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1990 | Midhya | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1990 | No.20 Madras Mail | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1990 | Perumthachan | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1990 | Sunday 7 PM | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1989 | Kaalal Pada | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1989 | Raakh | Cinematographer | Hindi |
| 1988 | David David Mr. David | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1988 | Kandathum Kettathum | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1987 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1986 | Nidhiyude Katha | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1980 | New Year | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1980 | Yagam | Director | Malayalam |
| 1975 | Andhera | Cinematographer | Hindi |
Often works with.
- A. Sreekar Prasad20 films together
- A. R. Rahman12 films together
- Mohanlal11 films together
- Mani Ratnam7 films together
- Tabu6 films together
- Arvind Swamy5 films together
- Jagathy Sreekumar5 films together
- Prithviraj Sukumaran5 films together
- Sangeeth Sivan5 films together
- Aishwarya Rai4 films together
- Mammootty4 films together
- Rajkumar Santoshi4 films together
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