P. Sukumar ISC is an Indian cinematographer, director, producer and actor who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema.[1][2][3][4] He is known for directing the film, Swantham Lekhakan, and handling the camera for over 65 films such as Twenty:20, Azhakiya Ravanan, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, Ravanaprabhu, Kalyanaraman, Kunjikkoonan, Swapnakoodu and Raappakal.[5] He has also acted, with the screen name, Kiran,[6] in a number of films including Chettayees and Kaikudanna Nilavu.[7][8] Noted Malayalam film director, P. Chandrakumar is his elder brother.[9] He is a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography in 1993 for the film, Sopanam (film)|Sopanam[10] and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director for his film Swantham Lekhakan in 2009.[11]
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Born | Kerala, kollengode, Palakkad, India |
Occupation | Cinematographer, Actor, Director, producer |
Nationality | Indian |
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Film | Year | Role |
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Sopanam[12] | 1993 | Cinematographer |
Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami[13] | 1994 | Cinematographer |
Thumboli Kadappuram[14] | 1995 | Cinematographer |
Runway[15] | 2004 | Cinematographer |
Manjupoloru Penkutti[16] | 2004 | Cinematographer |
Twenty:20 | 2008 | Cinematographer |
Swantham Lekhakan[17] | 2009 | Director, cinematographer, Producer |
Mr. Marumakan[18] | 2012 | Cinematographer |
Chettayees[19] | 2012 | Actor |
Mayamohini[20] | 2012 | Producer |
Laika[21] | 2021 | Cinematographer |
Lalitham Sundaram[22] | 2021 | Cinematographer |