Siva | |
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 Siva in 2018 | |
| Born | Sivakumar Jayakumar (1977-08-12)12 August 1977 (age 47) |
| Other names | Siruthai Siva |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Relatives | Bala (brother) |
Sivakumar Jayakumar (born 12 August 1977), known professionally by his mononymSiva orSiruthai Siva, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and lyricist who works inTamil andTelugu films.
Siva began his film career as a cinematographer, working in several Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. He later transitioned to directing and screenwriting in Telugu cinema, making his directorial debut withSouryam (2008), a commercial success. He followed it withSankham (2009), andDaruvu (2012).
Siva then moved to Tamil cinema, where he made his directorial debut withSiruthai (2011). He achieved significant success with high-profile films such asVeeram (2014),Vedalam (2015), andViswasam (2019).
Siva was born to documentary film director M. Jayakumar inChennai,Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2] He is the grandson of producer and writer A. K. Velan.[3] His brotherBala is an actor in Tamil and Malayalam films.
Although he always wanted to become a filmmaker, he pursued photography. In 1998, Siva became a gold medalist fromM.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute[1] He went on to work with cinematographerJayanan Vincent. Siva then came to Hyderabad to work for Venkatesh's filmJayam Manade Raa (2000) as an operative cameraman.[1] In 2001, he became an independent cinematographer. He has shot for about 10 films since then.
In 2008, he narrated a script to actorGopichand who agreed to play the lead role.[1]Souryam, co-starring Gopichand along withAnushka Shetty was Siva's directorial debut. The following year, Siva made his second film, again with Gopichand in the lead. In 2011, Siva made his debut as a director in Tamil cinema withSiruthai, a remake ofS. S. Rajamouli's Telugu action masalaVikramarkudu. The film, featuringKarthi in the starring role, went on to become a commercial success, which led to him being referred to as "Siruthai" Siva in Tamil cinema from then on.[2] His fourth directorial,Daruvu, released in May 2012.
In December 2011, Siva was signed by Vijaya Productions to direct a film for their centenary year withAjith Kumar signed on to play the leading role.[4]Ajith Kumar requested Siva to make it as a rural story and production began in 2013.[5] He directedVeeram (2014) with Ajith Kumar Playing the lead role, which became a blockbuster hit. His third film in Tamil titledVedhalam (2015) starring Ajith alongside an ensemble cast includingShruti Hassan andRahul Dev movie was a mass entertainer. His fourth film in Tamil titledVivegam (2017) was again with Ajith Kumar. It released in August 2017 to mixed responses. His next movie with Ajith Kumar,Viswasam (2019), which was produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, became a huge hit despite releasing along withPetta. His next filmAnnaatthe starringRajinikanth released on 4 November 2021 coinciding withDiwali.
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ee Nadu Innale Vare | Malayalam |
| 2002 | Charlie Chaplin | Tamil |
| Sreeram | Telugu | |
| 2003 | Manasellam | Tamil |
| 2004 | Nenunnanu | Telugu |
| 2005 | Manasu Maata Vinadhu | |
| Gowtam SSC | ||
| 2006 | Boss |
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Souryam | Telugu |
| 2009 | Sankham | |
| 2011 | Siruthai | Tamil |
| 2012 | Daruvu | Telugu |
| 2014 | Veeram | Tamil |
| 2015 | Vedalam | |
| 2017 | Vivegam | |
| 2019 | Viswasam | |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | |
| 2024 | Kanguva |
| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Vedalam | "Theri Theme" |
| 2017 | Vivegam | "Surviva", "Thalai Viduthalai", "Veriyera" |
| 2019 | Viswasam | "Rise Up Theme" |