Dinesh Krishnan is an Indian cinematographer who debuted with the 2013 black comedy crime film Soodhu Kavvum, under the direction of Nalan Kumarasamy. He then went on to work in several movies like Thegidi, Kappal, Sethupathi, Rekka and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum. He was also associated with the 2017 horror movie Dora starring Nayanthara. His other venture in the year includes the action thriller film Thaana Serndha Kootam, starring Suriya and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles, under the direction of Vignesh Shivan. His 2020 release includes Mookuthi Amman , which released on Disney+Hotstar.