Nikhil S. Praveen

Nikhil S. Praveen
Born (1991-10-03) October 3, 1991
Alma materCochin Media School
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2018 - Present
Notable workBhayanakam, Rowdram 2018, Kaaval, Freedom Fight
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Cinematography, Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Best cinematographer, Best Cinematographer at Beijing International Film Festival

Nikhil S. Praveen is an Indian cinematographer working mainly in Malayalam films. The Kottayam native made his debut with the 2017 film Bhayanakam directed by Jayaraj for which he received Best Cinematography award at the 65th National Film Awards.[1][2]

Filmography

  • All films in Malayalam unless otherwise noted
YearTitleDirectorNotes
2015Kuttanad - A Unique Watery LandscapePradeep NairDocumentary
2017CrossroadAnthology film - Kodeshyan
2017BhayanakamJayarajFeature film[3]
2018Angu Doore Oru DeshathuJoshy MathewFeature film
Kadammanitta - Prakruthiyude PadayanikkaranJayarajDocumentary
2019ThelivuM.A. NishadFeature film
Roudram 2018JayarajFeature film
2021KaavalNithin Renji PanickerFeature film
2022Freedom Fight - RationFrancies LouisAnthology film
KappuSanju V SamuelFeature film - Upcoming
2023LiveV. K. Prakash[4]
2024CupSanju V Samuel[5]
2025InnocentSatheesh Thanvi[6]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "National Film Awards: Best Cinematographer Nikhil S Praveen". The Times of India. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Nair, Jaikrishnan (14 April 2018). "A wedding videographer proves his mettle". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  3. ↑ "Focussed on his work". The Hindu. 19 April 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "First look of VK Prakash's Live out". The New Indian Express. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "Mathew Thomas-Basil Joseph starrer Cup confirms release". Cinema Express. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "Althaf Salim-starrer Innocent gets a release date". Cinema Express. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  7. ↑ "Malayalam film Bhayanakam wins best cinematography at 2019 Beijing International Film Festival". 21 April 2019.