Santosh Sivan
Known for: Camera
Born: March 8, 1964
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
84 movies · 1 TV show, newest first
6.0
Batwara 1947
2026
5.9
Raja Shivaji
2026
1.7
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
2024
4.5
Manorathangal
2024
3.2
Mumbaikar
2023
NR
Moha
2023
3.3
Jack N Jill
2022
NR
Centimeter
2022
6.0
Darbar
2020
NR
Balakrishna
2019
6.5
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018
NR
Abhiyum Anuvum
2018
5.3
Lies We Tell
2018
5.3
Spyder
2017
7.0
Boichek
2017
6.1
The Great Father
2017
7.1
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
2016
5.3
Darwinte Parinamam
2016
6.4
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2014
5.6
Anjaan
2014
6.5
Ceylon
2014
5.5
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
4.9
Rangrezz
2013
7.3
Thuppakki
2012NR
A Farmer from Kuttanad
2012NR
Varnam
2011
7.4
Indian Rupee
2011
6.5
Makaramanju
2011
7.0
Urumi
2011
4.8
Raavan
2010
6.9
Raavanan
2010
NR
Keshu
2009
6.5
Tahaan
2008
NR
Prarambha
2007
4.8
Before the Rains
2007
7.5
Anandabhadram
2005
6.2
The Mistress of Spices
2005
5.2
Silsiilay
2005
4.9
Navarasa
2005
4.9
Aparichithan
2004
7.3
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
2004
6.5
Bride & Prejudice
2004
3.7
Tehzeeb
2003
NR
Deva
2002
6.4
Aśoka
2001
6.0
Fiza
2000
6.4
Pukar
2000
6.6
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
9.0
Malli
1999
7.8
Vanaprastham
1999
6.9
The Terrorist
1998
6.9
Dil Se..
1998
7.5
Iruvar
1997
9.0
Darmiyaan: In Between
1997
7.8
Kaalapani
19967.5
Halo
1996
5.2
Barsaat
1995
7.2
Indira
1995
7.4
Nirnayam
1995
7.0
Pavithram
1994
7.0
Johnny
1993
6.2
Gandharvam
1993
8.1
Gardish
1993
4.7
Rudaali
1993
7.6
Yoddha
1992
7.0
Roja
1992
6.8
Aham
1992
8.0
Thalapathi
1991
7.1
Perumthachan
1991
7.0
Vyooham
1990
6.3
Indrajaalam
1990
7.0
Appu
1990
8.0
Midhya
1990
6.3
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990
6.5
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990
6.9
Dr. Pasupathy
1990
9.0
Sunday 7.P.M.
1990
7.0
New Year
1989
6.8
Raakh
1989
9.0
David David Mr. David
19888.0
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil
1987NR
Nidhiyude Katha
1986
7.8
Mashaal
19849.0
Yagam
1980
6.6
Chemmeen
1965