A National Film Award winner, S. Kumar is an Indian cinematographer who is noted for his work in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil film industry. Best known for his frequent collaboration with acclaimed director Priyadarshan, Sibi Malayil, Hariharan, Jayaraj, Bhadran and Lal Jose, over the years has won several awards including two Asianet Film Awards, two Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematographer and Filmfare Award. Some of his most notable film credits include Thenum Vayambum, Boeing Boeing, Kilukkam, Guru, Gandheevam, Grahan, Meesha Madhavan Calcutta News, Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum, Veeram and Andamaina Jeevitham (2017), a Telugu dub of the Malayalam movie Jomonte Suviseshangal directed by Sathyan Anthikad. His 2019 release includes 41 (Nalpathiyonnu).