S. Tirru

S. Tirru, or S. Thirunavukarasu if you want to get official, is one of those rare cinematographers who’s got his fingerprints all over Indian cinema. The guy kicked off his career in the early '90s, tagging along with none other than P. C. Sreeram—talk about starting strong. Didn’t take long for him to get noticed, either. His work? Yeah, it’s got this unique vibe—slick, inventive, always playing with light and shadow in ways that just pop off the screen. He’s not tied down to one language or region, which is honestly refreshing. Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi—he’s shot ‘em all. Flicks like Hey Ram (that one’s a visual feast), Kanchivaram, and the wild sci-fi ride 24 (which snagged him a National Film Award, by the way) just show how much range he’s got. Seriously, 24 looks insane, and that’s all Tirru flexing his camera muscle. The man’s resume is stacked: Chachi 420, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Krrish 3, Mercury, and more. He’s always teaming up with heavy hitters—think Kamal Haasan, Shankar, Nagraj Manjule. The industry keeps tossing him awards, from Filmfare to Kerala Critics and back again. And he’s not slowing down. As of 2025, he’s busy with biggies like Hera Pheri 3 and Sikandar. Tirru’s still out here, pushing boundaries, and honestly, Indian cinema wouldn’t be half as gorgeous without his touch.