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Rajiv Menon Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1963-04-20

Birthplace:
Cochin, Kerala, India

Credits:
8 Total Roles

Rajiv Menon

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Patriot MOVIE J.P. Sundaram
2026 Patriot Legends Hangout TV Cinematographer
2025 Sabdham MOVIE Dr. Daniel
2024 Viduthalai: Part II MOVIE A. Subramaniyan
2024 Weapon MOVIE GK
2023 Viduthalai: Part I MOVIE A. Subramaniyan
1998 Harikrishnans MOVIE Guptan
1997 Minsara Kanavu MOVIE Thomas's employee (uncredited)

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