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.[3] 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
Aśoka
(2001)
Director
Urumi
(2011)
Director
Full Filmography
Directing
Yagam
(1980)
Director
Halo
(1996)
Director
The Terrorist
(1998)
Director
Malli
(1999)
Director
Aśoka
(2001)
Director
Anandabhadram
(2005)
Director
Navarasa
(2005)
Director
Before the Rains
(2007)
Director
Prarambha
(2007)
Director
Tahaan
(2008)
Director
Keshu
(2009)
Director
Urumi
(2011)
Director
Inam
(2014)
Director
Boichek
(2017)
Director
Jack N Jill
(2022)
Director
Centimeter
(2022)
Director
Mumbaikar
(2023)
Director
Moha
(2023)
Director
Acting
Camera
Chemmeen
(1965)
Still Photographer
Yagam
(1980)
Director of Photography
Mashaal
(1984)
Director of Photography
Nidhiyude Katha
(1986)
Director of Photography
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil
(1987)
Director of Photography
New Year
(1989)
Director of Photography
Raakh
(1989)
Director of Photography
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
(1990)
First Assistant Camera
Vyooham
(1990)
Director of Photography
Midhya
(1990)
Director of Photography
Indrajaalam
(1990)
Director of Photography
Dr. Pasupathy
(1990)
Director of Photography
Appu
(1990)
Director of Photography
No. 20 Madras Mail
(1990)
Second Unit Director of Photography
Thalapathi
(1991)
Director of Photography
Perumthachan
(1991)
Director of Photography
Roja
(1992)
Director of Photography
Yoddha
(1992)
Director of Photography
Aham
(1992)
Director of Photography
Gandharvam
(1993)
Director of Photography
Gardish
(1993)
Director of Photography
Johnny
(1993)
Director of Photography
Rudaali
(1993)
Director of Photography
Pavithram
(1994)
Director of Photography
Indira
(1995)
Director of Photography
Barsaat
(1995)
Director of Photography
Nirnayam
(1995)
Director of Photography
Kaalapani
(1996)
Director of Photography
Halo
(1996)
Director of Photography
Iruvar
(1997)
Director of Photography
Darmiyaan: In Between
(1997)
Director of Photography
Dil Se..
(1998)
Director of Photography
The Terrorist
(1998)
Director of Photography
Vanaprastham
(1999)
Director of Photography
Malli
(1999)
Director of Photography
Pukar
(2000)
Director of Photography
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
(2000)
Director of Photography
Fiza
(2000)
Director of Photography
Aśoka
(2001)
Director of Photography
Deva
(2002)
Director of Photography
Tehzeeb
(2003)
Director of Photography
Bride & Prejudice
(2004)
Director of Photography
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
(2004)
Director of Photography
The Mistress of Spices
(2005)
Director of Photography
Anandabhadram
(2005)
Director of Photography
Silsiilay
(2005)
Director of Photography
Navarasa
(2005)
Director of Photography
Before the Rains
(2007)
Director of Photography
Prarambha
(2007)
Director of Photography
Tahaan
(2008)
Director of Photography
Raavanan
(2010)
Director of Photography
Raavan
(2010)
Director of Photography
Urumi
(2011)
Director of Photography
Thuppakki
(2012)
Director of Photography
Rangrezz
(2013)
Director of Photography
Inam
(2014)
Director of Photography
Anjaan
(2014)
Director of Photography
Spyder
(2017)
Director of Photography
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
(2018)
Director of Photography
Darbar
(2020)
Director of Photography
Jack N Jill
(2022)
Director of Photography
Centimeter
(2022)
Camera Department Manager
Mumbaikar
(2023)
Director of Photography
Moha
(2023)
Director of Photography
Barroz – Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure
(2024)
Director of Photography
Lahore 1947
(2025)
Director of Photography
Production
Yagam
(1980)
Producer
Malli
(1999)
Producer
Navarasa
(2005)
Producer
Urumi
(2011)
Producer
Indian Rupee
(2011)
Producer
Varnam
(2011)
Producer
Inam
(2014)
Producer
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
(2014)
Producer
Darvinte Parinamam
(2016)
Producer
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
(2016)
Producer
The Great Father
(2017)
Producer
Abhiyum Anuvum
(2018)
Executive Producer
Jack N Jill
(2022)
Producer
Moha
(2023)
Producer
Crew
Writing