Directed credits
62
Prolific
Very extensive directing filmography.
Director
Santosh Sivan
Camera
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0.4
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Directed movies: 61Directed series: 1All crew credits: 78
TMDB ID: 37236
IMDb ID: nm0007144
Known for: Camera
Born: March 8, 1964
Age: 61
Place of birth: Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1965 - 2026
Years active: 62
Average TMDB rating: 6.63
Wikidata: Q2615641
Also known as
संतोष सीवान • സന്തോഷ് ശിവൻ • சந்தோஷ் சிவன் • సంతోష్ శివన్
Frequent jobs
Director of Photography (45)Director (16)Second Unit Director of Photography (1)Producer (6)Cinematography (5)Executive Producer (2)First Assistant Camera (1)Screenplay (1)Still Photographer (1)
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. 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.
Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Santosh Sivan.
Aug 13
Lahore 1947
Director of Photography
2026 Movie
1.7
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
Director of Photography
2024 Movie
3.2
Mumbaikar
Director
2023 Movie
Moha
Director
2023 Movie
3.5
Jack N Jill
Director
2022 Movie
Centimeter
Director
2022 Movie
6.0
Darbar
Director of Photography
2020 Movie
Balakrishna
Director of Photography
2019 Movie
6.5
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Director of Photography
2018 Movie
5.4
Spyder
Director of Photography
2017 Movie
7.0
Boichek
Director
2017 Movie
5.6
Anjaan
Director of Photography
2014 Movie
4.9
Rangrezz
Director of Photography
2013 Movie
7.3
Thuppakki
Director of Photography
2012 Movie
6.9
Urumi
Director
2011 Movie
7.0
Raavanan
Director of Photography
2010 Movie
4.9
Raavan
Director of Photography
2010 Movie
Keshu
Director
2009 Movie
6.7
Tahaan
Director
2008 Movie
Prarambha
Director
2007 Movie
4.7
Before the Rains
Director
2007 Movie
7.4
Anandabhadram
Director
2005 Movie
6.2
The Mistress of Spices
Director of Photography
2005 Movie
4.5
Silsiilay
Director of Photography
2005 Movie
Series
Directed Series
Series directed by Santosh Sivan.
Movies
Upcoming Movies
Next announced movie projects with Santosh Sivan.
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Santosh Sivan.
7.3
Thuppakki
Director of Photography
2012 Movie
6.9
Dil Se..
Director of Photography
1998 Movie
6.6
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Director of Photography
2000 Movie
6.5
Aśoka
Director
2001 Movie
6.4
Bride & Prejudice
Director of Photography
2004 Movie
6.2
The Mistress of Spices
Director of Photography
2005 Movie
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Santosh Sivan.
6.4
Bride & Prejudice
Director of Photography
2004 Movie
Malli
Director
1999 Movie
6.2
No. 20 Madras Mail
Second Unit Director of Photography
1990 Movie
6.5
Aśoka
Director
2001 Movie
6.9
Dil Se..
Director of Photography
1998 Movie
8.0
Thalapathi
Director of Photography
1991 Movie
6.6
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Director of Photography
2000 Movie
Aug 13
Lahore 1947
Director of Photography
2026 Movie
7.3
Thuppakki
Director of Photography
2012 Movie
7.4
Anandabhadram
Director
2005 Movie
6.2
The Mistress of Spices
Director of Photography
2005 Movie
8.0
Gardish
Director of Photography
1993 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Santosh Sivan.
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Santosh Sivan.
May 1
Raja Shivaji
Cinematography
2026 Movie
Abhiyum Anuvum
Executive Producer
2018 Movie
5.3
Lies We Tell
Executive Producer
2018 Movie
6.1
The Great Father
Producer
2017 Movie
7.2
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
Producer
2016 Movie
5.3
Darwinte Parinamam
Producer
2016 Movie
6.4
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
Producer
2014 Movie
6.5
Ceylon
Screenplay
2014 Movie
5.5
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Producer
2013 Movie
7.4
Indian Rupee
Producer
2011 Movie
4.7
Aparichithan
Cinematography
2004 Movie
6.8
Perumthachan
Cinematography
1991 Movie
6.4
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
First Assistant Camera
1990 Movie
Sunday 7.P.M.
Cinematography
1990 Movie
David David Mr. David
Cinematography
1988 Movie
6.3
Chemmeen
Still Photographer
1965 Movie
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Santosh Sivan.
