K.A.Sakthivel, is an Indian cinematographer, primarily working in Tamil cinema.

Early life and career

He was born in

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, Tamil Nadu. He received his early training from the Ace Cinematographer turned Director Jeeva. Shakthi started his career by assisting in films such as ''

12B ''12B'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romance film directed and written by cinematographer Jeeva (director), Jeeva; it is his directorial debut. The film stars Shaam (actor), Shaam in his debut, with Simran (actress), Simran a ...

'', '' Ullam Ketkume'', ''

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'', '' Unnale Unnale'', and '' Anandha Thandavam'' before becoming independent.

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was Shakthi's debut film written and directed by newcomer Paneer Selvam. Starring Johnny, son of producer, S. S. Chakravarthy of Nic Arts and newcomers. The film was a success at box office and its cinematography was well-praised including other technical aspects like stunts and editing. Then he worked on '' Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal'' starring Adharvaa, Amala Paul written, directed & produced by a newcomer Elred Kumar. Though the film was technically sounded good it bombed in the box office due to its poor content. Later, he worked on ''

18 Vayasu 18 Vayasu (English: ''18 years old'') is a 2012 Indian Tamil psychological thriller film written and directed by R. Panneerselvam.The films stars Johnny and Gayathrie in lead roles. The music is by Charles Bosco. Synopsis Karthik, a mentally uns ...

'', starring Johnny with the same team of ''

''. And also he working on the multi-starrer '' Vettai Mannan'', starring Silambarasan,

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, Jai, Deeksha Seth which is also written and directed by debutant ''Nelson''. Moreover, he is handling the cinematography for STR's ''Love Anthem'', an International Music Album, also composed by '' Silambarasan'' where the lyrics are penned in several world languages. The music video has been shot with the latest digital cinema camera '' RED EPIC 5K''. In 2015, much awaited film '' Vaalu'', got released starring STR's And

with his cinematography. 3 June 2016, his latest movie '' Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran'' hit the screen with positive reviews. In May 2017, he was signed to be the cinematographer of ''Sandaikozhi 2'', which is the sequel of '' Sandaikozhi''.

Filmography

References

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