S. Kumar is an Indian

cinematographer The cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the person responsible for the photographing or recording of a film, television production, music video or other live action piece. The cinematographer is the ch ...

, who works in Malayalam,

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, and Hindi film industry. His first independent work was with the film, ''

Thiranottam ''Thiranottam'' () is a 1978-made Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by V. Ashok Kumar and written by Kumar and Pachalloor Sasi. The film stars Mohanlal, C. Chandramohan, Ravikumar, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Renu Chandra in their debut ...

'' in 1978. He is a founding member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).

Personal life

S. Kumar is married. His son, Kunjunni S. Kumar is also a cinematographer.

Awards and nominations

* 1994 – Won:

National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature film) The National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film) is a certificate of merit presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several honours pres ...

– '' Parinayam'' * 1993 – Won: Filmfare Award – '' Mushkurat'' * 2004 – Won:

Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography The Kerala State Film Award The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have bee ...

– '' Akale'' * 1991 – Won:

– ''

Kilukkam ''Kilukkam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli. The story set in Ooty revolves around tourist guide Joji (Mohanlal) and photographer Nishchal (Jagathy Sree ...

'' * 2003 – Won: Asianet Film Awards – '' Pattalam'' * 2005 – Won: Asianet Film Awards – '' Udayananu Tharam'' * 2007 – Won: Vanitha Film Awards – '' Calcutta News''

Selected filmography

* Makal *

Nalpathiyonnu ''Nalpathiyonnu (41)'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language satirical drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by P. G. Prageesh. It stars Biju Menon, Sharanjith, Nimisha Sajayan, Dhanya Ananya, Indrans and Suresh Krishna in the lead roles. ...

Njan Prakashan ''Njan Prakashan'' (') is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan and starring Fahadh Faasil in the titular role. Sethu Mannarkkad produced the film under the banner of Full ...

* Jomonte Suvisheshangal * Veeram *

Rajamma @ Yahoo ''Rajamma @ Yahoo'' (Read as ''Rajamma at Yahoo'') is a 2015 Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Reghu Rama Varma. It stars Kunchacko Boban and Asif Ali. The film was released on 20 November 2015. Plot Two brothers – Michel Rajamma kno ...

Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum ''Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum'' ( Leopards and a Lamb) is a 2013 Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Lal Jose. It has Kunchacko Boban, Namitha Pramod in lead roles. ''Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum'', scripted by M Sindhuraj, w ...

Ezhamathe Varavu ''Ezhamathe Varavu'' (''English:Seventh Arrival'') is a 2013 Malayalam drama thriller film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Hariharan. The film stars Indrajith, Vineeth, Bhavana and Kavitha in the lead roles while Mamukkoya and N ...

* Indian Rupee *

Dus Tola ''Dus Tola'' (English:''Ten units'') is a 2010 Indian Hindi comedy drama film remake of 1988 Malayalam film '' Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu'', directed by Ajoy Varma and starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. ''Dus Tola'' was released on 22 Octobe ...

* Calcutta News *

Vinodayathra ''Vinodaythra'' () is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, and starring Dileep, Meera Jasmine and Mukesh with Murali, Innocent, Ganapathi S Poduval, KPAC Lalitha, Nedumudi Venu, Seetha an ...

Vadakkumnadhan ''Vadakkumnadhan'' (Lord Shiva) is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language psychological drama film directed by Shajoon Kariyal and written by Gireesh Puthenchery. It stars Mohanlal as Iringannoor Bharatha Pisharody, a university professor diagnose ...

* Udayananu Tharam * Akale * Vellithira *

Meesha Madhavan ''Meesha Madhavan'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod. The film stars Dileep in the title role, while Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jagathy Sreekumar and Cochin Ha ...

One 2 Ka 4 ''One 2 Ka 4'' is a 2001 Indian Hindi language action drama film directed by Shashilal K. Nair. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jackie Shroff. The score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. This film is now owned b ...

Grahan ''Grahan'' (English: ''Eclipse'') is a 2001 film directed by Shashilal K. Nair, starring Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala and Raghuvaran. The film follows the story of Parvati, a rape victim who quests for justice, and learns that it is not such ...

Randam Bhavam ''Randam Bhavam'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Suresh Gopi in dual role along with Thilakan, Biju Menon, Poornima Mohan, Lena, Narendra Prasad, Lal and Srivi ...

* Kakkakuyil *

Mazha ''Mazha'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Lenin Rajendran based on the short story ''Nashtappetta Neelambari'' by Madhavikkutty. It stars Biju Menon, Samyuktha Varma and Lal. The music was composed by ...

Chandranudikkunna Dikhil ''Chandranudikkunna Dikkil'' () is 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Babu Janardhanan. Starring Dileep, Samyuktha Varma, Kavya Madhavan, Lal, Biju Menon, Jagadish, and Innocent. The music wa ...

* Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala *

Yuvathurki ''Yuvathurki'' () is a 1996 Malayalam-language action film directed by Bhadran, produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation in association with Seven Arts. Suresh Gopi and Vijayashanti appear in the leading roles. Dr. Rajendra Babu was the dialo ...

* Mazhayethum Munpe * Gandheevam * Guru * Parinayam * Paithrukam *

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Adwaitham ''Adhwaytham'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language political crime thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran. It stars Mohanlal, Jayaram, Chithra, Revathi, Innocent, and M. G. Soman. The soundtrack for the film was co ...

* Aavarampoo * Johny Walker * Muskurahat *

* Dhanam * Nirnayam * Akkare Akkare Akkare * Kadathanadan Ambadi *

Vandanam ''Vandanam'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan, written by V. R. Gopalakrishnan, and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. The film stars Mohanlal and Girija Shettar, while Mukesh and Nedumudi Venu appea ...

Aryan Aryan or Arya (, Indo-Iranian *''arya'') is a term originally used as an ethnocultural self-designation by Indo-Iranians in ancient times, in contrast to the nearby outsiders known as 'non-Aryan' (*''an-arya''). In Ancient India, the term ' ...

* Chithram * Nombarathippoovu * Boeing Boeing * Parayanum Vayya Parayathirikkanum Vayya *

Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil ''Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Mohanlal, Shankar, Sukumari, Prem Prakash and Sankaradi. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar. ...

* Punnaram Cholli Cholli *

Odaruthammava Aalariyam ''Odaruthammava Aalariyam'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Priyadarshan. It is about a middle aged family man who is a womanizer and about three col ...

* Poochakkoru Mookkuthi *

Thenum Vayambum ''Thenum Vayambum'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Ashok Kumar and written by John Paul, starring Nedumudi Venu, Prem Nazir and Sumalatha, along with Mohanlal and Ranipadmini. The film features music composed by Raveend ...

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kumar, S. Living people Tamil film cinematographers Malayalam film cinematographers Filmfare Awards winners Kerala State Film Award winners Artists from Thiruvananthapuram 20th-century Indian photographers 21st-century Indian photographers Cinematographers from Kerala Year of birth missing (living people)