Girish Gangadharan
Updated: 12/11/2025, 1:08:15 PM Wikipedia source
Girish Gangadharan ISC (born 8 March 1982) is an Indian cinematographer known for his work in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is the recipient of the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the 2019 film Jallikkattu directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, which was India's official entry to that year's Oscars. Additionally, he has also worked on the Tamil-language blockbuster Vikram (2022) and what turned out to be a blockbuster at the box-office, Neelavelicham (2023), though his work was highly acclaimed.
Infobox
Born
(1982-03-08) 8 March 1982 (age 43)Chadayamangalam, Kollam, Kerala, India
Occupation
Director of Photography
Years active
2013–present
Spouse
Shyna
Tables
· Filmography
2017
Role(s)
Malayalam
2019
Role(s)
Malayalam
Notes
Nominated – Asian Film Award for Best CinematographerWon – National Film Award for Best Cinematography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
| 2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | Malayalam | Debut film |
| 2014 | Mariyam Mukku | ||
| 2016 | Kali | ||
| Guppy | Kerala State Film Award - Special Mention | ||
| 2017 | Angamaly Diaries | ||
| Solo | MalayalamTamil | Bilingual film; Debut in Tamil cinema | |
| Hey Jude | Malayalam | ||
| 2018 | Swathandriam Ardharathriyil | SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer | |
| Sarkar | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Jallikkattu | Malayalam | Nominated – Asian Film Award for Best CinematographerWon – National Film Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2021 | Cold Case | ||
| Bheemante Vazhi | |||
| 2022 | Vikram | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Djinn | Malayalam | |
| Neelavelicham | |||
| 2025 | Kingdom | Telugu | Debut in Telugu cinema |
| Coolie | Tamil | ||
| 2026 | Magic † | Telugu |
References
- The Times of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/67th-national-film-awards-girish-gangadharan-wins-the-award-for-best-cinematography-for-jallikattu/articleshow/81634111.cms
- The Hinduhttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/zooming-in-on-girish-gangadharan-and-his-life-behind-the-lens/article25564965.ece
- The Hinduhttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/deconstructing-the-frames-of-jallikattu/article29814300.ece
- OnManoramahttps://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/kerala-film-awards-winners-list-malayalam-movie-actor.html
- The Hinduhttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gireesh-gangadharan-is-the-lensman-of-the-moment-in-mollywood/article17434181.ece
- The Hinduhttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/deconstructing-the-frames-of-jallikattu/article29814300.ece