Selvakumar S. K.
Selvakumar S. K. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | Madras Christian College |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Notable work |
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Selvakumar S. K. is an Indian cinematographer who works in the Tamil film industry. He is best known for his works in Maanagaram, Mehandi Circus, and Gypsy.
Career
Selvakumar assisted cinematographer, George C. Williams in Raja Rani and Kaththi.[1] He made his feature film debut with Maanagaram (2017), and garnered high acclaim for his work in the film.[2][3] Selvakumar worked on several films including Gypsy (2020) and Dharala Prabhu.[4][5] Regarding his work in Gypsy, a critic noted that "Selvakumar’s camera switches between its role as a silent spectator when Gypsy goes about his daily duties and, at the same time, breathtakingly captures the gorgeous locations in all its splendour".[6]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aviyal | Segment: Kalam |
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Nominated for Best Cinematographer at the 10th Vijay Awards |
| Hara Hara Mahadevaki | ||
| 2019 | Mehandi Circus | Nominated for Best Cinematographer at Zee Cine Awards |
| 2020 | Gypsy | |
| Dharala Prabhu | ||
| Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Segment: Coffee, Anyone? | |
| 2022 | Viruman | |
| 2023 | Bagheera | |
| August 16 1947 | [7] | |
| 2024 | Siren |
References
- ^ Ramachandran, Avinash (14 May 2023). "SK Selvakumar: My biggest concern is to avoid getting stereotyped". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Maanagaram Movie Review {4/5}: The fact that most of its crew are first-timers makes this feat all the more remarkable". The Times of India.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (11 March 2017). "Success and the city". The Hindu.
- ^ Kumar, Pradeep (5 March 2020). "'Gypsy' movie review: This Raju Murugan film leaves you in deep conflict". The Hindu.
- ^ Menon, Thinkal (13 March 2020). "Dharala Prabhu". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
Selvakumar's pleasant cinematography provides the required mood for the film, and is another highlight
- ^ Subhakeerthana, S (6 March 2020). "Gypsy movie review: A slice of harsh reality". The Indian Express. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Rajaraman, Kaushik (11 May 2023). "'I don't want to restrict myself to a director or a genre'". DT Next.