Santosh Sivan

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1964-03-08 (60 years old)

Place of Birth Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Also Known As संतोष सीवान, സന്തോഷ് ശിവൻ, சந்தோஷ் சிவன், సంతోష్ శివన్

Santosh Sivan

Biography

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

Director

2024
Manorathangal

as Director

2023
Moha

as Director

2023
Mumbaikar

as Director

2022
Jack N Jill

as Director

2022
Centimeter

as Director

2017
Boichek

as Director

2014
Inam

as Director

2011
Urumi

as Director

2009
Keshu

as Director

2008
Tahaan

as Director

2007
Before the Rains

as Director

2007
Prarambha

as Director

2005
Navarasa

as Director

2005
Anandabhadram

as Director

2001
Aśoka

as Director

1999
Malli

as Director

1998
The Terrorist

as Director

1996
Halo

as Director

1980
Yagam

as Director

Camera

Barroz – Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure

as Director of Photography

2025
Lahore 1947

as Director of Photography

2024
Manorathangal

as Director of Photography

2023
Moha

as Director of Photography

2023
Mumbaikar

as Director of Photography

2022
Jack N Jill

as Director of Photography

2022
Centimeter

as Camera Department Manager

2020
Darbar

as Director of Photography

2019
Balakrishna

as Director of Photography

2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

as Director of Photography

2017
Spyder

as Director of Photography

2014
Inam

as Director of Photography

2014
Anjaan

as Director of Photography

2013
Rangrezz

as Director of Photography

2012
Thuppakki

as Director of Photography

2011
Urumi

as Director of Photography

2010
Raavanan

as Director of Photography

2010
Raavan

as Director of Photography

2008
Tahaan

as Director of Photography

2007
Prarambha

as Director of Photography

2007
Before the Rains

as Director of Photography

2005
The Mistress of Spices

as Director of Photography

2005
Anandabhadram

as Director of Photography

2005
Silsiilay

as Director of Photography

2005
Navarasa

as Director of Photography

2004
Bride & Prejudice

as Director of Photography

2004
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities

as Director of Photography

2003
Tehzeeb

as Director of Photography

2002
Deva

as Director of Photography

2001
Aśoka

as Director of Photography

2000
Pukar

as Director of Photography

2000
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

as Director of Photography

2000
Fiza

as Director of Photography

1999
Vanaprastham

as Director of Photography

1999
Malli

as Director of Photography

1998
Dil Se..

as Director of Photography

1998
The Terrorist

as Director of Photography

1997
Iruvar

as Director of Photography

1997
Darmiyaan: In Between

as Director of Photography

1996
Kaalapani

as Director of Photography

1996
Halo

as Director of Photography

1995
Indira

as Director of Photography

1995
Barsaat

as Director of Photography

1995
Nirnayam

as Director of Photography

1994
Pavithram

as Director of Photography

1993
Gandharvam

as Director of Photography

1993
Gardish

as Director of Photography

1993
Johnny

as Director of Photography

1993
Rudaali

as Director of Photography

1992
Roja

as Director of Photography

1992
Yoddha

as Director of Photography

1992
Aham

as Director of Photography

1991
Thalapathi

as Director of Photography

1991
Perumthachan

as Director of Photography

1990
No. 20 Madras Mail

as Second Unit Director of Photography

1990
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam

as First Assistant Camera

1990
Vyooham

as Director of Photography

1990
Midhya

as Director of Photography

1990
Indrajaalam

as Director of Photography

1990
Dr. Pasupathy

as Director of Photography

1990
Appu

as Director of Photography

1989
New Year

as Director of Photography

1989
Raakh

as Director of Photography

1987
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil

as Director of Photography

1986
Nidhiyude Katha

as Director of Photography

1984
Mashaal

as Director of Photography

1980
Yagam

as Director of Photography

1965
Chemmeen

as Still Photographer

Producer

2023
Moha

as Producer

2022
Jack N Jill

as Producer

2018
Abhiyum Anuvum

as Executive Producer

2017
The Great Father

as Producer

2016
Darvinte Parinamam

as Producer

2016
2014
Inam

as Producer

2014
2011
Urumi

as Producer

2011
Indian Rupee

as Producer

2011
Varnam

as Producer

2005
Navarasa

as Producer

1999
Malli

as Producer

1980
Yagam

as Producer

Writer

2023
Moha

as Writer

2022
Jack N Jill

as Story

2022
Jack N Jill

as Screenplay

2014
Inam

as Screenplay

2009
Keshu

as Screenplay

2008
Tahaan

as Writer

2005
Navarasa

as Writer

2001
Aśoka

as Screenplay

1999
Malli

as Writer

1998
The Terrorist

as Story

1998
The Terrorist

as Screenplay

1996
Halo

as Writer

Crew

Raja Shivaji

as Cinematography

1991
Perumthachan

as Cinematography

1990
Sunday 7.P.M.

as Cinematography

Actor

2012
Thuppakki

as Cameo

2011
Makaramanju

as Ravi Varma