Siva started his film career as a cinematographer for several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He then pursued his career as a film director and screenwriter in Telugu cinema with Souryam (2008) superhit, which was followed by Sankhamhit, (2009) and Daruvu hit,(2012)
Siva achieved huge success when he progressed to Tamil cinema, where he entered as a screenwriter and director with Siruthai (2011). He further made the high-prolific Tamil films Veeram (2014), Vedalam (2015) & Viswasam (2019) . He also directed Vivegam (2017) & Annaatthe (2021)
Siva was born to documentary film director M. Jayakumar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2] He is the grandson of producer and writer A. K. Velan.[3] He is a descendant of the Thanjavur Nayaks. His brother Bala is an actor in Tamil and Malayalam films. N. Panchapakesan, the founder of Chennai Sai Sankara Matrimonials, and carnatic musician Vishaka Hari are distant relatives of Siva.
Career
Although he always wanted to become a filmmaker, he pursued photography. In 1998, Siva became a gold medalist from M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute[1] He went on to work with cinematographer Jayanan Vincent. Siva then came to Hyderabad to work for Venkatesh's film Jayam Manade Raa (2000) as an operative cameraman.[1] In 2002, he became an independent cinematographer, shortly after his brother Bala, made his acting debut. He has shot for about 15 films since then.
In 2008, he narrated a script to actor Gopichand who agreed to play the lead role.[1]Souryam, co-starring Gopichand along with Anushka Shetty was Siva's directorial debut. The following year, Siva made his second film, again with Gopichand in the lead. In 2011, Siva made his debut as a director in Tamil cinema with Siruthai, a remake of S. S. Rajamouli's Telugu action masala Vikramarkudu. The film, featuring Karthi in the starring role, went on to become a high commercial success, which led to him being referred to as "Siruthai" Siva in Tamil cinema from then on.[2] His fourth directorial, Daruvu, released in May 2012.
In December 2011, Siva was signed by Vijaya Productions to direct a film for their centenary year with Ajith Kumar signed on to play the leading role.[4]Ajith Kumar requested Siva to make it as a rural story and production began in 2013.[5] He directed Veeram (2014) with in the lead role which became a blockbuster hit. His third film in Tamil titled Vedhalam (2015) starring Ajith alongside an ensemble cast including Shruti Hassan and Rahul Dev movie was a mass entertainer. His fourth film in Tamil titled Vivegam (2017) was again with Ajith Kumar. It released in August 2017 to mixed responses. His next movie with Ajith Kumar, Viswasam (2019), which was produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, became a huge hit despite releasing along with Petta. His next film Annaatthe starring Rajinikanth released on 4 November 2021 coinciding with Diwali was a superhit.
^ abcd"Siva Kumar (Souryam director) interview – Telugu Cinema interview – Telugu film director and cinematographer". Idlebrain.com. 23 September 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
^ ab‘Even those who are not will become Ajith's fans’. The Hindu (7 November 2015). Retrieved on 2017-12-31.
^Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu (1958). The Hindu (9 July 2015). Retrieved on 2017-12-31.
^. IndiaGlitz. 2 December 2011. Archived from the original on 3 December 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
^. The Times of India. 21 July 2012. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
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Sivakumar Jayakumar born 12 August 1977 known professionally by his mononym Siva or also as Siruthai Siva is an Indian film director screenwriter lyricist and cinematographer who works primarily in Tamil cinema SivaSiva in 2018BornSivakumar Jayakumar 1977 08 12 12 August 1977 age 45 Madras Tamil Nadu India present day Chennai NationalityIndianOther namesSiruthai SivaOccupationsCinematographerFilm directorScreenwriterLyricistYears active2001 presentRelativesBala brother Siva started his film career as a cinematographer for several Tamil Telugu and Malayalam films He then pursued his career as a film director and screenwriter in Telugu cinema with Souryam 2008 superhit which was followed by Sankhamhit 2009 and Daruvu hit 2012 Siva achieved huge success when he progressed to Tamil cinema where he entered as a screenwriter and director with Siruthai 2011 He further made the high prolific Tamil films Veeram 2014 Vedalam 2015 amp Viswasam 2019 He also directed Vivegam 2017 amp Annaatthe 2021 Contents 1 Early life and family 2 Career 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and family EditSiva was born to documentary film director M Jayakumar in Chennai Tamil Nadu India 1 2 He is the grandson of producer and writer A K Velan 3 He is a descendant of the Thanjavur Nayaks His brother Bala is an actor in Tamil and Malayalam films N Panchapakesan the founder of Chennai Sai Sankara Matrimonials and carnatic musician Vishaka Hari are distant relatives of Siva Career EditAlthough he always wanted to become a filmmaker he pursued photography In 1998 Siva became a gold medalist from M G R Government Film and Television Training Institute 1 He went on to work with cinematographer Jayanan Vincent Siva then came to Hyderabad to work for Venkatesh s film Jayam Manade Raa 2000 as an operative cameraman 1 In 2002 he became an independent cinematographer shortly after his brother Bala made his acting debut He has shot for about 15 films since then In 2008 he narrated a script to actor Gopichand who agreed to play the lead role 1 Souryam co starring Gopichand along with Anushka Shetty was Siva s directorial debut The following year Siva made his second film again with Gopichand in the lead In 2011 Siva made his debut as a director in Tamil cinema with Siruthai a remake of S S Rajamouli s Telugu action masala Vikramarkudu The film featuring Karthi in the starring role went on to become a high commercial success which led to him being referred to as Siruthai Siva in Tamil cinema from then on 2 His fourth directorial Daruvu released in May 2012 In December 2011 Siva was signed by Vijaya Productions to direct a film for their centenary year with Ajith Kumar signed on to play the leading role 4 Ajith Kumar requested Siva to make it as a rural story and production began in 2013 5 He directed Veeram 2014 with in the lead role which became a blockbuster hit His third film in Tamil titled Vedhalam 2015 starring Ajith alongside an ensemble cast including Shruti Hassan and Rahul Dev movie was a mass entertainer His fourth film in Tamil titled Vivegam 2017 was again with Ajith Kumar It released in August 2017 to mixed responses His next movie with Ajith Kumar Viswasam 2019 which was produced by Sathya Jyothi Films became a huge hit despite releasing along with Petta His next film Annaatthe starring Rajinikanth released on 4 November 2021 coinciding with Diwali was a superhit Filmography EditAs cinematographerYear Film Language2001 Ee Naadu Innale Vare Malayalam2002 Charlie Chaplin Tamil2002 Sreeram Telugu2004 Nenunnanu2005 Manasu Maata Vinadhu2005 Gowtam SSC2006 BossAs director and screenwriterYear Film Language2008 Souryam Telugu2009 Sankham2011 Siruthai Tamil2012 Daruvu Telugu2014 Veeram Tamil2015 Vedalam2017 Vivegam2019 Viswasam2021 Annaatthe2024 Kanguva As lyricistYear Film Songs2015 Vedalam Theri Theme 2017 Vivegam Surviva Thalai Viduthalai Veriyera 2019 Viswasam Rise Up Theme As actorManadhai Thirudivittai 2001 References Edit a b c d Siva Kumar Souryam director interview Telugu Cinema interview Telugu film director and cinematographer Idlebrain com 23 September 2008 Retrieved 10 October 2012 a b Even those who are not will become Ajith s fans The Hindu 7 November 2015 Retrieved on 2017 12 31 Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu 1958 The Hindu 9 July 2015 Retrieved on 2017 12 31 Ajith s new film starts rolling IndiaGlitz 2 December 2011 Archived from the original on 3 December 2011 Retrieved 30 September 2012 Ajith asks Siruthai Siva to rework script The Times of India 21 July 2012 Archived from the original on 8 August 2013 Retrieved 30 September 2012 External links EditSiva at IMDb Siva as J Siva Kumar at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Siva director amp oldid 1155677314, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
