Laxman Kumar
Biography
Laxman Kumar is a prominent Indian cinematographer and filmmaker primarily associated with Tamil cinema. He made his debut in the industry as the cinematographer for the critically acclaimed drama Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009), directed by Suseenthiran. The film, starring Vishnu Vishal, Kishore, and Saranya Mohan, was a commercial and critical success, establishing Laxman Kumar as a skilled cinematographer with a natural flair for visual storytelling.
Career Highlights
After his debut, Laxman Kumar continued to hone his craft, contributing as a cinematographer to Puthagam (2013), a drama that further showcased his ability to create visually engaging frames.
In 2015, Laxman Kumar transitioned to directing with his ambitious project Masala Padam. This film highlighted his versatility as he took on multiple roles, including screenplay writer, story writer, dialogue writer, producer, and cinematographer. Masala Padam, a unique narrative that explored the dynamics between critics and filmmakers, was appreciated for its originality and humor.
Laxman Kumar continued to collaborate with established directors, including his work on the romantic action comedy Katha Nayagan (2017), directed by Tha. Muruganantham. The film, known for its entertaining mix of romance and action, was a commercial success. He followed this with C/o Surya (2017), an action-drama helmed by Suseenthiran and featuring Mehrene Kaur Pirzada and Sundeep Kishan in lead roles.
