K. U. Mohanan
K. U. Mohanan is an Indian film cinematographer who primarily works in the Bollywood and Malayalam film industries. He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He has worked in several documentaries and Non feature films in his early days. He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).
Early life
Mohanan was born into a Hindu family. His father, P. G. Poduval, was a well-known Kolkali singer in Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala. He is the father of actress Malavika Mohanan.Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
| 1990 | Aadhi Haqeeqat, Aadha Fasana | Hindi | Documentary |
| 1994 | English, August | English | |
| 1997 | The Magnificent Ruin | Hindi | TV |
| 1999 | Naukar Ki Kameez | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Hindi | Additional Cinematography |
| 2000 | Shayanam | Malayalam | Film by MP Sukumaran Nair |
| 2001 | Valon Ja Varjon Huoneet | Hindi | Documentary |
| 2001 | Lagaan | Hindi | Additional Cinematography |
| 2003 | Freaky Chakra | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Samay: When Time Strikes | Hindi | |
| 2005 | John & Jane | English | Documentary |
| 2006 | Don | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | Hindi | |
| 2010 | We Are Family | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Miss Lovely | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Celluloid Man | Multilingual | Documentary |
| 2012 | Talaash | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Fukrey | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Raees | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Jab Harry Met Sejal | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Carbon | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Lust Stories | Hindi | Anthology; Dibakar Banerjee's segment |
| 2018 | Andhadhun | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Maharshi | Telugu | Debut in Telugu cinema |
| 2022 | Raksha Bandhan | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Phone Bhoot | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Aadujeevitham | Malayalam | Uncredited |
| 2024 | The Family Star | Telugu | |
| 2024 | Agni | Hindi | |
| TBA | Panjab '95 | Hindi |
Awards
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer - Miss Lovely
- Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer - Maharshi
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography for Carbon in the year 2018.
- Won Golden Sparrow for Best Cinematography at 1st Diorama International Film Festival & Market - ''Andhadhun''