J. Williams | |
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| Born | 26 August 1948 |
| Died | 20 February 2005 (aged 56) |
| Occupation | Producer Director Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1974 – 2005 |
| Spouse(s) | Shanthi Williams |
| Children | 4 |
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]
- Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
- Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
- Thulavarsham (1976)
- Anubhavam (1976)
- Siva Thandavum (1977)
- Sreedevi (1977)
- Vishukkani (1977)
- Rathimanmadhan (1977)
- Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal (1977)
- Kaavilamma (1977)
- Adimakkachavadam (1978)
- Madanolsavam (1978)
- Madaalasa (1978)
- Thamburatti (1978)
- Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979)
- Aval Niraparaadhi (1979)
- Devadaasi (1979)
- Mr. Michael (1980)
- Benz Vasu (1980)
- Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
- Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
- Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
- Ivan Oru Simham (1982)
- Padayottam[7] (1982 - additional photography
- Bheeman (1982)
- Kodungattu (1983)
- Hello Madras Girl (1983)
- Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
- Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
- Pathamudayam (1985)
- Kannaram Pothi Pothi (1985)
- Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986)
- Panchagni (1986) - Responsible for shooting one scene where aggressive dogs are set on a young tribal woman by a landlord[8]
- Viswasichaalum Illenkilum (1986)
- Aattakatha (1987)
- Agni Muhurtham (1987)
- Janmandharam (1988)
- Douthyam (1989)
- Puthiya Karukkal (1989)
- Carnivel(1989)
- Bhoomika (1991)
- Koodikazhcha (1991)
- Inspector Balram (1991)
- Naangal (1992) (Tamil film)
- Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
- Butterflies (1993)
- Rajadhani (1994)
- Spadikam (1995)
- Neela Kuyil (1995) (Tamil film)
- Kalaapam (1998)
- James Bond (1999)
- The Gang (2000)
- Bamboo Boys (2002)
Direction[edit | edit source]
- Madaalasa (1978)
- Mr. Michael (1980)
- Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
- Ponnethooval (1983)
- Hello Madras Girl (1983)
- Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
- Aattakatha (1987)
- Rishi (1992)
- Gentleman Security (1994)
- The Gang (2000)
Story[edit | edit source]
- Madaalasa (1978)
- Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
- Rishi (1992)
Screenplay[edit | edit source]
- Madaalasa (1978)
- Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Profile of Malayalam Cinematographer J%20Williams".
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "J Williams".
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Kaloor Dennis (14 September 2022). "സ്ഫടികവും ബട്ടർഫ്ലൈസും ബൽറാമും; വില്യംസിന്റെ റിസ്കി ഷോട്ടുകൾ". Manorama Online.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Padayottam". YouTube. 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Shaji N Karun, cinema". Deshabhimani. 12 May 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
- J. Williams on IMDb