Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran

Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran’s work behind the camera is kind of wild, honestly. The guy’s got this slick, stylish eye, and you see it all over movies like Animal (2023), Kabir Singh (2019), and Happy New Year (2014). Animal is a brutal ride through family, violence, and messed-up loyalty, with Ravichandran’s cinematography turning every frame into this moody, almost feverish experience—seriously, the way he uses shadows and color makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of the chaos. Kabir Singh, on the other hand, is a total rollercoaster of love and self-destruction, and his camera work totally amps up all the raw emotion. It’s intense, sometimes uncomfortable, but you can’t look away—he kind of drags you right into Kabir’s headspace, making every meltdown and heartbreak hit harder. Then there’s Happy New Year, which is just a loud, flashy heist comedy with a star-studded cast, and Ravichandran’s visuals keep the energy sky-high. He’s got this knack for making big, over-the-top moments land without them feeling forced. The dude clearly knows how to match a film’s vibe, whether it’s gritty drama or full-on masala spectacle. You watch his movies, and you can tell there’s someone behind the lens who gets the power of a killer shot—he’s not just pointing a camera, he’s building the whole mood.