Shaji Neelakantan Karun film director and cinematographer associated with south indian films. He has won 6 National Film Awards and 6 Kerala State Film Awards. His films Swaham, Piravi and Vanaprastham has been recognized at Cannes Film Festival. His famous work as director include Swapaanam, Kutty Shranku, Nishad, Vanaprastham, Swaham, Piravi. He has also made many short films. His 2019 release includes Olu.