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{{Short description|Indian film director and cinematographer (1948–2005)}}
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'''J. Williams''' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/displayProfile.php?category=camera&artist=J%20Williams|title = Profile of Malayalam Cinematographer J%20Williams}}</ref> was a producer, director and cinematographer of [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] language films.<ref>http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/J%20Williams-2709</ref> Primarily known as a cameraman, he has also directed 8 films <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=1982|title = J Williams}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nthwall.com/ml/J-Williams/celebrities/4564101234 |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014165144/http://www.nthwall.com/ml/J-Williams/celebrities/4564101234 |archive-date=14 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and has worked in [[Cinema of Tamil Nadu|Tamil]], [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] and [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]] language films as well.
'''J. Williams''' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/displayProfile.php?category=camera&artist=J%20Williams|title = Profile of Malayalam Cinematographer J%20Williams}}</ref> was a producer, director and cinematographer of [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] language films.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/J%20Williams-2709 |title=J Williams:Profile and Biography, Malayalam Movie Cinematography J Williams latest Photo Gallery &#124; Video Gallery, Malayalam Movie Cinematography J Williams, J Williams Filimography, J Williams Films and Cinemas, J Williams Awards and Nominations |access-date=7 September 2014 |archive-date=7 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907100257/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/J%20Williams-2709 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Primarily known as a cameraman, he has also directed 8 films <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=1982|title = J Williams}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nthwall.com/ml/J-Williams/celebrities/4564101234 |title=J Williams's Movies, Latest News, Video Songs, wallpapers, New Images, Photos, Biography, Upcoming Movies.- NTH Wall |access-date=7 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014165144/http://www.nthwall.com/ml/J-Williams/celebrities/4564101234 |archive-date=14 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and has worked in [[Cinema of Tamil Nadu|Tamil]], [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] and [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]] language films as well.


Making his debut with the 1974 [[Kamal Haasan]] starrer ''[[Vishnu Vijayam]]'', Williams was always known as an adventurous cinematographer and has worked over 50 films as a cameraman.
Making his debut with the 1974 [[Kamal Haasan]] starrer ''[[Vishnu Vijayam]]'', Williams was always known as an adventurous cinematographer and has worked over 50 films as a cameraman.He was well known for taking risky shots.<ref>{{Cite news|title=സ്ഫടികവും ബട്ടർഫ്ലൈസും ബൽറാമും; വില്യംസിന്റെ റിസ്കി ഷോട്ടുകൾ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2022/09/14/kaloor-dennis-about-cameraman-j-williams.html|author=Kaloor Dennis| publisher=Manorama Online|date=14 September 2022}} </ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==


He married actress [[Shanthi Williams]] in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malayalamcinemahistory.com/fi/JWilliams.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907100141/http://www.malayalamcinemahistory.com/fi/JWilliams.htm |archive-date=7 September 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They had four children. he died at age 56 due to some serious cancers.
He married actress [[Shanthi Williams]] in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malayalamcinemahistory.com/fi/JWilliams.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907100141/http://www.malayalamcinemahistory.com/fi/JWilliams.htm |archive-date=7 September 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They had four children. He died at age 56 due to terminal cancer.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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* [[Vishnu Vijayam]] (1974)
* [[Vishnu Vijayam]] (1974)
* Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
* [[Njan Ninne Premikkunnu]] (1975)
* Thulavarsham (1976)
* [[Thulavarsham]] (1976)
* Anubhavam (1976)
* [[Anubhavam]] (1976)
* Sivathaandavam (1977)
* [[Siva Thandavum]] (1977)
* Sreedevi (1977)
* [[Sreedevi (film)|Sreedevi]] (1977)
* Vishukkani (1977)
* [[Vishukkani]] (1977)
* Rathimanmadhan (1977)
* [[Rathimanmadhan]] (1977)
* Poojakkedukkaatha Pookkal (1977)
* [[Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal]] (1977)
* Kaavilamma (1977)
* [[Kaavilamma]] (1977)
* Adimakkachavadam (1978)
* [[Adimakkachavadam]] (1978)
* Madanolsavam (1978)
* [[Madanolsavam]] (1978)
* Madaalasa (1978)
* [[Madaalasa]] (1978)
* Thamburaatti (1978)
* [[Thamburatti]] (1978)
* Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979)
* [[Chuvanna Chirakukal]] (1979)
* Aval Niraparaadhi (1979)
* Aval Niraparaadhi (1979)
* Devadaasi (1979)
* Devadaasi (1979)
* Mr Michael (1980)
* [[Mr. Michael]] (1980)
* Benz Vasu (1980)
* [[Benz Vasu]] (1980)
* [[Kaaliya Mardhanam]] (1982)
* [[Kaaliya Mardhanam]] (1982)
* Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
* [[Anuraagakkodathi]] (1982)
* Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
* [[Pooviriyum Pulari]] (1982)
* Ivan Oru Simham (1982)
* [[Ivan Oru Simham]] (1982)
* Bheeman (1982)
*[[Padayottam (1982 film)|''Padayottam'']]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padayottam| website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnFcbodp21k
* Kodunkaattu (1983)
|date=17 September 2025}} </ref> (1982 - additional photography
* Hello Madras Girl (1983)
* [[Bheeman]] (1982)
* Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
* [[Kodungattu]] (1983)
* Ezhumuthal Onpathuvare (1985)
* [[Hello Madras Girl]] (1983)
* Pathaamudayam (1985)
* [[Jeevante Jeevan]] (1985)
* Kannaaram Pothippothi (1985)
* [[Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare]] (1985)
* [[Pathamudayam]] (1985)
* [[Kannaram Pothi Pothi]] (1985)
* Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986)
* Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986)
*[[Panchagni]] (1986) - Responsible for shooting one scene where aggressive dogs are set on a young tribal woman by a landlord<ref>{{Cite news|title=Shaji N Karun, cinema|url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/articles-periodicals/shaji-n-karun-cinema-13450 |publisher=Deshabhimani|date=12 May 2025}}</ref>
* Viswasichaalum Illenkilum (1986)
* Viswasichaalum Illenkilum (1986)
* Aattakkadha (1987)
* [[Aattakatha (1987 film)|Aattakatha]] (1987)
* Agnimuhoortham (1987)
* [[Agni Muhurtham]] (1987)
* Janmaantharam (1988)
* [[Janmandharam]] (1988)
* Douthyam (1989)
* [[Douthyam]] (1989)
* Puthiya Karukkal (1989)
* [[Puthiya Karukkal]] (1989)
* Bhoomika (1991)
*[[Carnivel|''Carnivel'']](1989)
* Koodikkaazhcha (1991)
* [[Bhoomika (film)|Bhoomika]] (1991)
* Inspector Balram (1991)
* [[Koodikazhcha]] (1991)
* Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
* [[Inspector Balram]] (1991)
* Butterflies (1993)
* [[Naangal]] (1992) (Tamil film)
* Raajadhaani (1994)
* [[Uppukandam Brothers]] (1993)
* Sphadikam (1995)
* [[Butterflies (1993 film)|Butterflies]] (1993)
* [[Rajadhani (1994 film)|Rajadhani]] (1994)
* [[Spadikam]] (1995)
* [[Neela Kuyil]] (1995) (Tamil film)
* [[Neela Kuyil]] (1995) (Tamil film)
* Kalaapam (1998)
* Kalaapam (1998)
* James Bond (1999)
* [[James Bond (1999 film)|James Bond]] (1999)
* The Gang (2000)
* [[The Gang (film)|The Gang]] (2000)
* Bamboo Boys (2002)
* [[Bamboo Boys]] (2002)
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===Direction===
===Direction===
* Madaalasa (1978)  
* ''[[Madaalasa]]'' (1978)  
* [[Mr. Michael]] (1980)
* ''[[Mr. Michael]]'' (1980)
* [[Kaaliya Mardhanam]] (1982)
* ''[[Kaaliya Mardhanam]]'' (1982)
* Ponthooval (1983)
* ''[[Ponnethooval]]'' (1983)
* Hello Madras Girl (1983)
* ''[[Hello Madras Girl]]'' (1983)
* [[Jeevante Jeevan]] (1985)
* ''[[Jeevante Jeevan]]'' (1985)
* Aattakkadha (1987)
* ''[[Aattakatha (1987 film)|Aattakatha]]'' (1987)
* Rishi (1992)
* ''Rishi'' (1992)
* Gentleman Security (1994)
* ''Gentleman Security'' (1994)
* The Gang (2000)
* ''[[The Gang (film)|The Gang]]'' (2000)


===Story===
===Story===
* Madaalasa (1978)
* [[Madaalasa]] (1978)
* Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
* [[Jeevante Jeevan]] (1985)
* Rishi (1992)
* Rishi (1992)


===Screenplay===
===Screenplay===
* Madaalasa (1978)
* [[Madaalasa]] (1978)
* Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
* [[Jeevante Jeevan]] (1985)


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1948 births]]
[[Category:2005 deaths]]
[[Category:2005 deaths]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian film directors]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights]]
[[Category:Screenwriters from Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:Screenwriters from Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian film directors]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian photographers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian photographers]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian photographers]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian photographers]]
[[Category:Cinematographers from Kerala]]
[[Category:Cinematographers from Kerala]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian screenwriters]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian screenwriters]]

Latest revision as of 14:16, 21 March 2026


J. Williams
Born(1948-08-26)26 August 1948
Thiruvananthapuram
Died20 February 2005(2005-02-20) (aged 56)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
OccupationProducer
Director
Cinematographer
Years active1974 – 2005
Spouse(s)Shanthi Williams
Children4

J. Williams [1] was a producer, director and cinematographer of Malayalam language films.[2] Primarily known as a cameraman, he has also directed 8 films [3][4] and has worked in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films as well.

Making his debut with the 1974 Kamal Haasan starrer Vishnu Vijayam, Williams was always known as an adventurous cinematographer and has worked over 50 films as a cameraman.He was well known for taking risky shots.[5]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

He married actress Shanthi Williams in 1979.[6] They had four children. He died at age 56 due to terminal cancer.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Cinematography[edit | edit source]

Direction[edit | edit source]

Story[edit | edit source]

Screenplay[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Profile of Malayalam Cinematographer J%20Williams".
  2. ↑ "J Williams:Profile and Biography, Malayalam Movie Cinematography J Williams latest Photo Gallery | Video Gallery, Malayalam Movie Cinematography J Williams, J Williams Filimography, J Williams Films and Cinemas, J Williams Awards and Nominations". Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "J Williams".
  4. ↑ "J Williams's Movies, Latest News, Video Songs, wallpapers, New Images, Photos, Biography, Upcoming Movies.- NTH Wall". Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  5. ↑ Kaloor Dennis (14 September 2022). "സ്ഫടികവും ബട്ടർഫ്ലൈസും ബൽറാമും; വില്യംസിന്റെ റിസ്കി ഷോട്ടുകൾ". Manorama Online.
  6. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ↑ "Padayottam". YouTube. 17 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Shaji N Karun, cinema". Deshabhimani. 12 May 2025.

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