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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Selvakumar SK<br />
| image = <br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1986|01|25}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Chennai, Tamil Nadu]], India<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
| alma_mater = [[Madras Christian College]]<br />
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Cinematographer]]}}<br />
| notable_works = ''[[Maanagaram]]'' (2017),<br /> ''[[Gypsy (2020 film)|Gypsy]]'' (2020)<br />
| yearsactive = 2016{{ndash}}present<br />
| footnotes = <br />
}}<br />
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'''Selvakumar SK''' (born 25 January 1986) is an Indian cinematographer who works in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]]. He is best known for his works in ''[[Maanagaram]]'', ''[[Mehandi Circus]]'', and ''[[Gypsy (2020 film)|Gypsy]]''.<br />
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==Early life and education==<br />
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Selvakumar began painting in his early school life. He started to paint and recreate the pictures he found in magazines. Over time, he realized he wanted to make his own original images. And thus began his introduction to photography. Soon, his interest in painting was overtaken by his interest towards photography.<br />
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Selvakumar graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communication, from [[Madras Christian College]]. While in college, he learned a lot about the art of cinematography and slowly his interest in photography developed into a passion for cinematography. He started watching the works of legendary cinematographers and was in awe of their works. He worked as the cinematographer for more than 50 short films, during and after his college days.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
After completing his college education, Selvakumar assisted cinematographer [[George C. Williams (cinematographer)|George C.Williams]] in films like [[Raja Rani (2013 film)|Raja Rani]] and [[Kaththi]].He made his feature film debut with ''[[Maanagaram]]'' (2017) and garnered acclaim for his work in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/maanagaram/movie-review/57550532.cms|title=Maanagaram Movie Review {4/5}: The fact that most of its crew are first-timers makes this feat all the more remarkable|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/success-and-the-city/article17444069.ece|title=Success and the city|first=Srinivasa|last=Ramanujam|date=11 March 2017|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Selvakumar worked on several films including ''[[Gypsy (2020 film)|Gypsy]]'' (2020) and ''[[Dharala Prabhu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/gypsy-movie-review-this-raju-murugan-film-leaves-you-in-deep-conflict/article30990615.ece|title='Gypsy' movie review: This Raju Murugan film leaves you in deep conflict|first=Pradeep|last=Kumar|date=5 March 2020|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/dharala-prabhu/movie-review/74605584.cms|title=Dharala Prabhu|quote=Director Krishna Marimuthu has succeeded in a fine execution of Vicky Donor remake|newspaper=The Times of India|date=13 March 2020|first=Thinkal|last=Menon|access-date=17 August 2020}}</ref> Regarding his work in ''Gypsy'', a critic noted that "Selvakumar’s camera switches between its role as a silent spectator when Gypsy goes about his daily duties and, at the same time, breathtakingly captures the gorgeous locations in all its splendour".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/gypsy-movie-review-jiiva-star-rating-6302670/|title=Gypsy movie review: A slice of harsh reality|date=6 March 2020|newspaper=The Indian Express|first=S|last=Subhakeerthana|access-date=17 August 2020}}</ref><br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Year !! Film !! Notes<br />
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| 2016 || ''[[Aviyal (film)|Aviyal]]'' || 'Kalam' Segment<br />
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| 2017 || ''[[Maanagaram]]'' || Nominated for Best Cinematographer at the 10th [[10th Vijay Awards|Vijay Awards]]<br />
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| 2017 || ''[[Hara Hara Mahadevaki]]'' ||<br />
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| 2019 || ''[[Mehandi Circus]]'' || Nominated for Best Cinematographer at Zee Cine Awards<br />
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| 2020 || ''[[Gypsy (2020 film)|Gypsy]]'' ||<br />
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| 2020 || ''[[Dharala Prabhu]]'' ||<br />
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| 2020 || ''[[Putham Pudhu Kaalai]]'' || Segment: ''Coffee, Anyone?''<br />
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| 2022 || ''[[Viruman]]'' ||<br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{IMDb name|9012888}}<br />
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[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Tamil film cinematographers]]<br />
[[Category:1986 births]]</div>->Naveen wikis