U. K. Senthil Kumar is an Indian

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, who has worked in the

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and Malayalam film industries.

Career

A native of Coimbatore, Senthil Kumar belongs to the 1989-92 batch of the Government Film Institute, Chennai, and has worked in about 50 films. After making his debut in 1993 with

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's '' Karuppu Vellai'' (1993), Senthil Kumar worked exclusively for director

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film in 2006. He then returned to work with Sundar C in the well received comedy films ''

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'' (2012) and then '' Aranmanai'' (2014). He has also helped politicians with their promotion campaigns, helping create hologram-like videos for

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is a

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which was also a successful work in his career.

Selected filmography

As cinematographer

* '' Karuppu Vellai'' (1993) * '' Amaithipadai'' (1994) (Camera Operator Only) * ''

Murai Maman ''Murai Maman'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language comedy film and the directorial debut of Sundar C. The film stars Jayaram and Khushbu. It was released on 19 May 1995. Plot Sirusu and his elder brother Perusu own a village cinema theatre an ...

'' (1995) * ''

Murai Mappillai ''Murai Mappillai'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language film directed and co-written by Sundar C. The film stars newcomers Arun Vijay (known at the time as Arunkumar) and Kirthika, with Rajashree, Manivannan, K. Prabakaran, Goundamani and Senthi ...

'' (1995) * ''

Ullathai Allitha ''Ullathai Allitha'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Karthik, Rambha and Goundamani, with Manivannan, Jai Ganesh, Senthil, and Jyothi Meena in supporting roles. It revolv ...

'' (1996) * ''

Mettukudi ''Mettukudi'' ( ) is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Sundar C, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Karthik, Gemini Ganesan, Goundamani, Nagma and Manivannan. The music was composed by Sirpy with cinematography by ...

'' (1996) * '' Arunachalam'' (1997) * ''

Janakiraman ''Janakiraman'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed and co-written by Sundar C. The film stars Sarathkumar and Nagma whilst Rambha, Goundamani and Manivannan play supporting roles. It was released on 31 October 1997, ...

'' (1997) * ''

Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar ''Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Sundar C. Prabhu Deva, Meena and Maheswari played the leading roles, whilst the film featured an extensive cast, along with a bevy ...

'' (1998) * ''

Unnai Thedi ''Unnai Thedi'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Ajith Kumar and debutant Malavika, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Karan, Vivek, Sivakumar, and Srividya. It wa ...

'' (1999) * ''

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'' (1999) * ''

Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga ''Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Sundar C, starring Karthik and Rambha in the lead roles with Goundamani, Vivek, Vinu Chakravarthy, Anju among others in supporting ro ...

'' (1999) * ''

Azhagarsamy ''Azhagarsamy'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Sundar C, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Sathyaraj and Roja. It was released on 10 December 1999. Plot A rich landlord gave money to Thayama, a pregnant wom ...

'' (2000) * '' Kannan Varuvaan'' (2000) * ''

Unnai Kann Theduthey ''Unnai Kann Theduthey'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film that was written and directed by Sundar C, starring Sathyaraj, Khushbu, Livingston and Ravali. Plot The police find a dead body in a river holding on to a ' ...

'' (2000) * ''

Ullam Kollai Poguthae ''Ullam Kollai Poguthae'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Sundar C, who wrote the screenplay as well. This film stars Prabhu Deva and Anjala Zaveri, with Karthik in an extended guest appearance. Deepa Venkat ...

'' (2001) * ''Rishi (2001 film), Rishi'' (2001) * ''Maaran (2002 film), Maaran'' (2002) * ''Indru'' (2003) * ''Jore (film), Jore'' (2004) * ''Kodambakkam (film), Kodambakkam'' (2006) * ''Nenjil Jil Jil'' (2006) * ''Manikanda'' (2007) * ''Naan Avanillai (2007 film), Naan Avanillai'' (2007) * ''Marudhamalai (film), Marudhamalai'' (2007) * ''Pandi (film), Pandi'' (2008) * ''Guru En Aalu'' (2009) * ''Kanyakumari Express (film), Kanyakumari Express'' (2010) * ''Muthukku Muthaaga'' (2011) * ''Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action'' (2011) * ''Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam'' (2012) * ''Ullam (2012 film), Ullam'' (2012) * ''Vizha'' (2013) * '' Aranmanai'' (2014) * ''Vilasam'' (2014) * ''Sakalakala Vallavan (2015 film), Sakalakala Vallavan'' (2015) * ''Katham Katham'' (2015) * ''Angali Pangali'' (2015) * ''Pallikoodam Pogamale'' (2015) * ''Aranmanai 2'' (2016) * ''Muthuramalingam'' (2017) * ''Meesaya Murukku'' (2017) * ''Kalakalappu 2'' (2018) * ''Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja'' (2019) * ''Aranmanai 3'' (2021) * ''My Dear Bootham (film), My Dear Bootham'' (2022)

As Producer

* ''Amaidhipadai'' (1994)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Senthil Kumar, U. K. Living people People from Coimbatore Malayalam film cinematographers Tamil cinematographers 1972 births 20th-century Indian photographers 21st-century Indian photographers Cinematographers from Tamil Nadu