Shaji Kumar | |
|---|---|
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Shaji Kumar is an Indian cinematographer, who has worked in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries.[1]
Career
[edit]Shaji Kumar began his career as a cinematographer for Malayalam films, He has frequently collaborated with leading Indian filmmakers like Shaji Kailas, Joshiy, Vinayan and Vysakh, before moving on to balance those commitments alongside Tamil films. In the Tamil film industry, Shaji has extensively collaborated with actor Prashanth for his films. Shaji received critical acclaim for his work in Ponnar Shankar (2011), while he also shot Mambattiyan (2011) and Saahasam (2016).[2][3]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Uthaman | |
| 2002 | Valkannadi | |
| Pakalppooram | ||
| Kanmashi | ||
| 2003 | Ammakilikkoodu | |
| Pattanathil Sundaran | ||
| 2004 | Njan Salperu Ramankutty | |
| Vellinakshatram | ||
| Sathyam | ||
| Vesham | ||
| 2005 | Athbhutha Dweepu | |
| Naran | ||
| 2006 | Yes Your Honour | |
| Mahha Samudram | ||
| Baba Kalyani | ||
| 2007 | July 4 | |
| Nasrani | ||
| 2008 | Cycle | |
| Veruthe Oru Bharya | ||
| 2009 | Robin Hood | |
| Red Chillies | ||
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | |
| Kanagavel Kaaka | ||
| Toofan | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Tamil |
| Seniors | ||
| Doctor Love | ||
| Mambattiyan | Tamil | |
| 2012 | The King & the Commissioner | |
| Mallu Singh | ||
| Madirasi | ||
| Simhasanam | ||
| 2013 | Sringaravelan | |
| Sound Thoma | ||
| 2014 | Rajadhi Raja | |
| Ring Master | ||
| Cousins | ||
| 2016 | Saahasam | Tamil |
| Pulimurugan | [4] | |
| 2017 | Ramaleela | |
| 2018 | Mohanlal | |
| Odiyan | [5] | |
| 2019 | Madhura Raja | |
| Ittymaani: Made in China | [4] | |
| 2022 | Night Drive | [6] |
| Pathonpatham Noottandu | ||
| 2023 | Bandra | [7] |
| Kadhikan | [8] | |
| 2024 | Once Upon a Time in Kochi | [9] |
| 2025 | Thudarum | [10] |
| Ottakomban † | [11] |
Awards
[edit]- 2016: Best Cinematographer – Pulimurugan[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pulimurugan review: A Visual Wonder with Problematic Contents – REELISTIC VIEWS". Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Review: Nothing historical about Ponnar Shankar".
- ^ "Ponnar Shankar Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Ponnar Shankar by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b archive, From our online (25 April 2019). "Mohanlal's Big Brother launched; Ittymaani shoot begins". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Mohanlal says his next film Odiyan will be a visual treat". 26 March 2017.
- ^ Staff, T. N. M. (10 December 2021). "First look poster of Anna Ben and Roshan Mathew's Night Drive is out". The News Minute. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Dileep - Arun Gopy film titled 'Bandra', makers unveil the first look poster on actor's birthday". The Times of India. 27 October 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (8 December 2023). "'Kadhikan' trailer: Art takes centre stage in Jayaraj's film starring Mukesh, Unni Mukundan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Features, C. E. (15 February 2024). "Trailer of Once Upon a Time in Kochi will be released tomorrow". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ Features, C. E. (7 April 2025). "Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Features, C. E. (6 April 2025). "Suresh Gopi-starrer Ottakomban to resume filming on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
External links
[edit]- Shaji Kumar at IMDb