Shaji Kumar

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

Career 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).

Filmography + 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 2019 Madhura Raja Ittymaani: Made in China 2022 Night Drive Pathonpatham Noottandu 2023 Bandra Kadhikan 2024 Once Upon a Time in Kochi 2025 Thudarum 2026

Awards Asiavision Awards 2016: Best Cinematographer – Pulimurugan