P. Sukumar | |
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Born | Kerala, Kollengode, Palakkad, India |
Occupation | Cinematographer, Actor, Director, Producer, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur |
Nationality | Indian |
Notable works | |
Notable awards |
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]