Shaji Kumar
Born
Kochi, Kerala, India
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2002–present

Shaji Kumar is an Indian cinematographer, who has worked in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries.[1]

Career

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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

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List of Shaji Kumar film credits
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

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Asiavision Awards

References

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  1. ^ "Pulimurugan review: A Visual Wonder with Problematic Contents – REELISTIC VIEWS". Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Review: Nothing historical about Ponnar Shankar".
  3. ^ "Ponnar Shankar Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Ponnar Shankar by Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Mohanlal says his next film Odiyan will be a visual treat". 26 March 2017.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ 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)
  9. ^ Features, C. E. (15 February 2024). "Trailer of Once Upon a Time in Kochi will be released tomorrow". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
  10. ^ Features, C. E. (7 April 2025). "Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  11. ^ Features, C. E. (6 April 2025). "Suresh Gopi-starrer Ottakomban to resume filming on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
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