Santosh Sivan

Producers asked why I was making Shah Rukh Khan's Asoka where no one wins, recalls Santosh Sivan: 'Kareena Kapoor wasn't available during war scenes'

July 15, 2025 11:35 am

Santosh Sivan recently revealed that making the Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer Asoka was not an entirely pleasant experience for him.

Santosh Sivan on Mohanlal: 'He is very organic and pure in his approach'

December 13, 2024 12:25 pm

Mohanlal, according to Santosh Sivan, has chosen a very difficult path, with respect to the technical elements of Barroz.

'MF Husain wouldn't come to shoots, showed sketches, tore up script': Veteran DP Santosh Sivan on the only 'confrontation' he's had with a director

June 13, 2024 12:07 pm

Veteran cinematographer Santosh Sivan recalled the only time he's had a confrontation with one of his directors, and said that he didn't see eye to eye with MF Husain while making Meenaxi.

Santosh Sivan on Aamir Khan's 'perfectionism', Shah Rukh Khan's drive and Asoka being ahead of its time

June 06, 2024 7:58 am

For a series of unforgettable visuals, you need Santosh Sivan, the recipient of this year’s coveted Pierre Angenieux tribute at Cannes.

India at Cannes: What does Payal Kapadia's win mean for our film industry

June 02, 2024 8:09 am

It was India’s moment in the sun at the Cannes Film Festival this year as the audience and jury tipped their hats to the confidence and fearlessness of its new talent.

Mumbaikar teaser: Vijay Sethupathi, Ranvir Shorey make Santosh Sivan's action-thriller look intriguing

May 25, 2023 2:55 pm

Satosh Sivan's Mumbaikar is a remake of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut film Maanagaram. The film, starring Vikrant Massey, Vijay Sethupathi, Ranvir Shorey, Tanya Maniktala, Sanjay Mishra, Sachin Khedekar, and Hridhu Haroon, will stream on JioCinema.

Vikrant Massey on working with Vijay Sethupathi in Mumbaikar: 'He works so hard despite so much success'

July 23, 2021 4:25 pm

Actor Vikrant Massey opens up on his upcoming Mumbaikar with Vijay Sethupathi and why the success or failure of his films does not affect him.

Santosh Sivan's next directorial titled Mumbaikar

January 01, 2021 6:00 pm

Mumbaikar stars actors like Vikrant Massey, Vijay Sethupathi, Ranvir Shorey, Tanya Maniktala, Sanjay Mishra, Sachin Khedekar among others.

Like Charlie Chaplin, Rajinikanth will do anything to entertain: Darbar cinematographer Santosh Sivan

January 09, 2020 4:48 pm

Ace cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan on working with Rajinikanth in Darbar. The two previously worked together in Mani Ratnam's 1991 film Thalapathi.

Santosh Sivan captures adorable moments of Rajinikanth with grandson

June 09, 2019 10:04 am

Santosh Sivan and Rajinikanth last worked together in Mani Ratnam’s 1991 film, Thalapathy. They are reuniting after a gap of 27 years. AR Murugadoss, who is known for helming films such as Sarkar and Thupakki, will be teaming up with the superstar for the first time.