S. D. Vijay Milton | |
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Born | 5 January 1971 |
Alma mater | Madras Film Institute |
Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, Film director |
Years active | 1998–present |
S. D. Vijay Milton is an Indian cinematographer and director working in Tamil films. [1] He directed the romantic comedy film Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu (2006) starring Bharath and Mallika Kapoor. He received critical acclaim for his work in Kaadhal (2004), Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012), Goli Soda (2014) and Kadugu (2017).
Following the success of Goli Soda , Vijay Milton directed a film titled 10 Enradhukulla , a road movie featuring Vikram and Samantha. In 2017, He directed Kadugu which is released by Suriya 's 2D Entertainment and won positive reviews from critics. He then directed Goli Soda 2 (known as GST) with his own production company Rough Note Production. [2] [3] Cinematographer cum Director has started his next venture in 2020, by joining hands with Kannada SuperStar Shiva Rajkumar, marking his maiden directorial in Kannada Film Industry (Sandalwood), with most of the scenes been shot, production is delayed due to Covid-19 pandemic. He is now set to Direct a Tamil film starring Vijay Antony.
Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | |
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Cinematographer | Director | |||
1997 | Kathirunda Kadhal | ![]() | Debut | |
1998 | Priyamudan | ![]() | ||
1999 | Nenjinile | ![]() | ||
1999 | Pooparika Varugirom | ![]() | ||
1999 | Hello | ![]() | ||
2001 | Chocolate | ![]() | ||
2001 | Dosth | ![]() | ||
2002 | Dhaya | ![]() | ||
2002 | Samurai | ![]() | 1 Song | |
2003 | Kadhaludan | ![]() | ||
2003 | Relax | ![]() | Malayalam film | |
2003 | Soori | ![]() | ||
2004 | Autograph | ![]() | ||
2004 | Bose | ![]() | ||
2004 | Kaadhal | ![]() | ||
2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | ![]() | ![]() | Directorial debut |
2007 | Deepavali | ![]() | ||
2008 | Pazhani | ![]() | ||
2008 | Kadhalil Vizhunthen | ![]() | ||
2010 | Aattanayagann | ![]() | ||
2011 | Udhayan | ![]() | ||
2012 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | ![]() | Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer | |
2012 | Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai | ![]() | ||
2013 | Attahasa | ![]() | Kannada film | |
2014 | Goli Soda | ![]() | ![]() | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize) |
2015 | 10 Endrathukulla | ![]() | ![]() | |
2015 | Pravegaya | ![]() | Sinhala film | |
2017 | Kadugu | ![]() | ![]() | |
2017 | Vizhithiru | ![]() | ||
2018 | Goli Soda 2 | ![]() | ![]() | |
2018 | Aan Devathai | ![]() | ||
2021 | Kasada Tabara | ![]() | Segment: Akkarai | |
2021 | Pogaru | ![]() | Kannada film | |
2022 | Bairagee | ![]() | ![]() | Kannada film |
TBA | Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan | ![]() | ![]() | Filming |
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