Sambath Kumar.A
| Sambath Kumar.A | |
|---|---|
 Sambath_Kumar_A_Cinematographer.jpg Sambath Kumar.A, Cinematographer & VFX Supervisor | |
| Born | July 3, 1992 Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
| 💼 Occupation | Cinematographer, VFX Supervisor, Director |
| 📆 Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Vizhithelu, Kaayam, Thotram, Kalla Nottu |
| 🌐 Website | |
Sambath Kumar.A (born 3 July 1992) is a professional Indian filmmaker, cinematographer, and director primarily active in the Tamil cinema industry. Based in Salem, Tamil Nadu, he is specialized in integrating on-set cinematography with high-end VFX supervision. With a career spanning over a decade, he has worked on over 11 feature films and 40+ commercial advertisements.
Career
Sambath Kumar.A began his professional journey in 2012 as an ad filmmaker, directing over 40 commercials for regional brands. In 2016, he transitioned to feature films, where he developed a reputation for managing complex visual pipelines. He is recognized for his "dual-threat" capability, serving as both a Director of Photography (DOP) and a VFX Supervisor to ensure a unified visual style from pre-production to final delivery.
Notable Film Projects
- Kaayam (2021): Lead Cinematographer and CG Lead.
- Vizhithelu (2023): Served as the **Co-Director**, Cinematographer, and VFX Supervisor. This social thriller gained significant media attention for its technical execution.
- Thotram (2025): Lead Cinematographer and VFX lead.
- Kalla Nottu (2025): Served as the Cinematographer and VFX lead.
- Manidhan Deivam Aakalam (2026): Serving as the **VFX Supervisor** for this upcoming production.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kaayam | Cinematographer, VFX | Released |
| 2023 | Vizhithelu | **Co-Director**, Cinematographer, VFX | Released |
| 2024 | Iravinil Aattam Paar | Co-Director, CG & VFX | Released |
| 2025 | Thotram | Cinematographer, CG & VFX | Released |
| 2025 | Kalla Nottu | Cinematographer, VFX | Post-Production |
| 2026 | Manidhan Deivam Aakalam | **VFX Supervisor** | In Production |
YouTube & Media
- Vizhithelu Official Trailer
- Vizhithelu Team Press Meet
- Thotram Official Trailer
- Kaayam Movie Audio Launch
References
- Kaayam Release Details - The Times of India
- Vizhithelu Technical Interview - The Times of India
- Vizhithelu Press Coverage - Dinamalar
- Thotram Trailer Feature - The Times of India
