Panayamparambil Sreenivasan a.k.a. P. S. Nivas(27 May 1946– 1 February 2021) was an Indian cinematographer, film director and film producer who worked in

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 2 ...

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, and Hindi cinema. He was a recipient of

National Film Award for Best Cinematography The National Film Award for Best Cinematography is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards p ...

for the 1976 Malayalam film '' Mohiniyaattam''. He was a frequent collaborator with

Bharathiraja Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with '' 16 Vayathinile'', he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. ...

and they worked together in 8 films.

Life

Born in Panayam parambil, East Nadakkavu,

Calicut Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second l ...

, Nivas graduated from the St. Joseph's College, Devagiri and went on to do a diploma in motion picture photography from the Institute of Film Technology, Adyar, Madras.

Career

Nivas started his film career as an operative camera man in P. N. Menon's Malayalam film, '' Kuttyedathi'' (1971). He apprenticed under

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in films such as '' Mappusakshi'' (1972), ''

Chembarathi ''Chemparathy'' () is a 1972 Malayalam-language film directed by P. N. Menon and written by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan. It was produced by S. K. Nair (S. Krishnan Nair), a famous literary personality and the founder of '' Malayalanadu'' weekly. ...

'' (1972) and

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's Dhakam (1972) '' Swapnam'' (1973). His first film as an independent cinematographer was '' Sathyathinte Nizhalil'', directed by Nanthankode. Nivas was awarded the National Film Award for Best Cinematography (Black and White) for the 1976 Malayalam film '' Mohiniyaattam''. Nivas made his

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debut with

's ''

16 Vayathinile ''16 Vayathinile'' (; read as ''Pathinaaru Vayathinile'') is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Bharathirajaa in his directorial debut. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Rajinikanth, with Ganthi ...

'' (1977). He went on to work with the director in films such as ''

Kizhake Pogum Rail ''Kizhakke Pogum Rail'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Bharathiraja, starring newcomers Sudhakar (actor), Sudhakar and Raadhika Sarathkumar, M. R. Raadhika. The film had musical ...

'' (1978), ''

Sigappu Rojakkal ''Sigappu Rojakkal'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film co-written and directed by Bharathirajaa. The film starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with Goundamani, Bhagyaraj and Vadivukkarasi in supporting roles. It revol ...

'' (1978), '' Solva Sawan'' (1978) and ''

Puthiya Vaarpugal ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written, produced and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Rati Agnihotri, with G. Srinivasan, Goundamani, K. K. Soundar and Usharani in suppo ...

'' (1979). He also photographed C. V. Sridhar's ''

Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu ''Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sripriya and Jayachitra. It focuses on two friends falling in love with the sa ...

'' and its Telugu remake, ''

Vayasu Pilichindi ''Vayasu Pilichindi'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film directed by C. V. Sridhar. It is a remake of his own Tamil film '' Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu'' (1978). The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sripriya and Jayachitra, all r ...

'' (1978). In 1978, he won the Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer the Telugu film, '' Nimajjanam''. He also worked with

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in '' Saagara Sangamam'' (1983). Nivas died on 1 February 2021, in Calicut.

Filmography

As cinematographer

Malayalam

* '' Sathyathinte Nizhalil'' * '' Sindooram'' * '' Madhuram Thirumadhuram'' * '' Mohiniyaattam'' * '' Sankhupushpam'' * '' Rajaparambara'' * '' Sooryakanthi'' * ''

Pallavi A pallavi has multiple connotations in carnatic music. It is the first part of any formal composition (Krithi) which has three segments - Pallavi, Anupallavi and Charanam (which can be one or more). Pallavi is usually also an abbreviation of R ...

'' * '' Rajan Paranja Kadha'' * '' Padmatheertham'' * ''

Velluvili ''Velluvili'' ( en, Challenge) is a 1978 Malayalam film, starring Soman and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. It marked the directorial debut of K. G. Rajasekharan. It was shot mostly at Perumbavoor, Kerala. The film released along with the Prem ...

'' * ''

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'' (1978) * ''

Sarppam ''Sarpam'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby and produced by Dhanya. The film stars Vidhubala, Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jagathy Sreekumar and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Plot Ramesh (Prem Na ...

'' * '' Maanyamahaajanangale'' * ''

Veendum Lisa ''Veendum Lisa'' is a 1987 Malayalam horror film. It is a sequel to the 1978 film '' Lisa''. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''My Dear Lisa'' with a few scenes reshot. Plot The story starts with Gomathi and her daughter visiting a temple. Here ...

'' * '' Ayushman Bhava''

Tamil

* ''

'' (1977) * ''

'' (1978) * ''

'' (1979) * ''

Niram Maaratha Pookkal ''Niram Maratha Pookal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. It stars Sudhakar, Raadhika, Vijayan and Rati. The film was released on 31 August 1979. Plot Sudhakar is a poor man desperately looki ...

'' (1979) * '' Kallukkul Eeram'' (1980) * '' Enakkaga Kaathiru'' (1981) * '' Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal'' (1981) * ''

Kozhi Koovuthu (1982 film) ''Kozhi Koovuthu'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Gangai Amaran in his debut. The film stars Prabhu, Suresh, Smitha and Viji in her acting debut. The film has music by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography by P. S. Nivas, editin ...

'' (1982) * ''

Thanikattu Raja ''Thanikattu Raja'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by V. C. Guhanathan, and Produced by D. Ramanaidu. It stars Rajinikanth, Sridevi and Sripriya, with Jaishankar, Vijayakumar, Sathyakala and Y. G. Mahendran ...

'' (1982) * ''Kokkarakko'' (1983) * '' My Dear Lisa'' (1987) * '' Sembakame Sembakame'' (1988) * '' Enga Ooru Mappillai'' (1989) * '' Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu'' (1990) * '' Pass Mark'' (1994) * ''

Sevvanthi ''Sevvanthi'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film direction and photographed by P. S. Nivas. The film stars Santhana Pandian and Sreeja, with Janagaraj, Charan Raj and Vennira Aadai Moorthy in supporting roles. It was releas ...

'' (1994) * '' En Paadal Unakkaga''

Telugu

* ''

'' * '' Nimajjanam'' * '' Punadi Rallu'' * '' Saagara Sangamam'' * ''

Sankeerthana ''Sankeertana'' is a 1987 Telugu-language film, produced by M. Gangaiah under the Konark Movie Creations banner and directed by Geetha Krishna. It stars Nagarjuna and Ramya Krishna, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was released on 20 March ...

'' * '' Hanthakudi Veta (1987)'' * ''Nani''

Hindi

* '' Solva Saawan'' * '' Red Rose'' * '' Bhayaanak Mahal (1988)''

As director

* '' Kallukkul Eeram'' (1980) * '' Enakkaga Kaathiru'' (1981) * '' Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal'' (1982) * ''

'' (1994)

References

External links

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