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- Professions: Cinematographer, Director, Camera and Electrical Department
Sujith Vaassudev? Oh, this guy’s a total powerhouse in the Malayalam film scene. Born and raised in Thiruvananthapuram, he didn’t exactly take the express train to fame—he hustled his way up, starting out as a camera assistant at some local studio in Trivandrum. Not exactly glamorous, but hey, everyone’s gotta start somewhere, right? Dude soaked up every bit of knowledge, and by 1998, he was already running the show with his own projects on TV. Fast forward a bit, and boom, he’s landing his first big gig as a cinematographer with 'Chekavar' in 2010. After that, it’s like he couldn’t miss—'City of God,' 'Mullamottum Munthiricharum,' and 'Molly Aunty Rocks' all rolled in one after another. People started noticing, and soon enough, if you wanted your film to look good, you wanted Sujith on your set. 2013 was wild for him—he shot a string of films like 'Ayaal,' 'Memories,' 'Punyalan Agarbattis,' and the massive hit 'Drishyam.' The guy’s portfolio just exploded. By 2014 and 2015, he was behind hits like '7th Day,' 'Papanasam,' 'Amar Akbar Anthony,' and 'Anarkali.' Not content with just cinematography, he jumped into directing with 'James & Alice' in 2016 and 'Autorsha' in 2018, where he even took on producing duties. He kept the streak going—'Lucifer,' 'Anveshanam,' 'Miss India,' 'Dybukk,' and 'Khiladi' all got the Sujith touch. Oh, and he’s dabbled in acting too. The dude literally does it all, and honestly, the Malayalam industry’s better for it.
Back in the day, this guy kicked off his journey behind the scenes, hustling as a camera assistant at the Sangeetha Vision studio in Trivandrum. Not exactly a glamorous start, but hey, everyone’s gotta begin somewhere, right? He spent hours lugging equipment, setting up shots, learning the ropes from the pros. That gritty grind, the long nights, the caffeine-fueled mornings—he soaked it all up, turning every little challenge into a lesson. You could say the studio became his second home. There’s something kinda poetic about learning your craft in the shadows before stepping into the spotlight. His early days were full of mistakes and quick fixes, but that’s where the real magic happened. From focusing lenses to catching those tiny details no one else noticed, he picked up stuff you just can’t learn from a book. And honestly, that hands-on experience at Sangeetha Vision set the stage for everything that came next.
Konidela Ram Charan