Rajiv Menon
Indian director, cinematographer, and filmmaker celebrated for his landmark contributions to Tamil cinema and advertising.
Rajiv Menon - Personal Information
- Name: Rajiv Menon
- Date of Birth: April 20, 1963
- Place of Birth: Cochin, Kerala, India
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Director
- Crew Jobs: Director of Photography, Screenplay, Director, Dialogue, Story
Biography
Rajiv Menon is an Indian advertising director, cinematographer, actor and film maker known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing critically acclaimed Tamil films like Minsara Kanavu and Kandukondain Kandukondain. As a cinematographer his accomplishments include works such as, Bombay, Morning Raga, Guru, Kadal, and Cheluvi.
Menon's first directorial venture Minsara Kanavu was not only a commercial success but also received four National Film Awards. His second directorial venture was the multi-starrer Kandukondain Kandukondain. In addition to directing the film, he also wrote the story and screenplay for the film. The film fetched him the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director award. Menon has also set up Rajiv Menon Productions and Mindscreen Film Institute, which supplies equipment for documentaries, advertising films and cinema. He has acted in a Malayalam film called Harikrishnans and has given a cameo in Minsara Kanavu.
Filmography
A selection of notable screen appearances featuring Rajiv Menon across film and television.
- Patriot (2026)
- Sabdham (2025) as Dr. Daniel
- Viduthalai: Part II (2024) as A. Subramaniyan
- Weapon (2024) as GK
- Viduthalai: Part I (2023) as A. Subramaniyan
- Harikrishnans (1998) as Guptan
- Minsara Kanavu (1997) as Thomas's employee (uncredited)
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