Shaji Kumar: key obituary facts
Is Shaji Kumar dead? Yes. Shaji Kumar died on November 10, 2026, at age 57.
Cause of death: Shaji Kumar's cause of death was reported as Heart failure.
What was Shaji Kumar known for?
He was an Indian cinematographer.
More about Shaji Kumar
Shaji Kumar, an Indian cinematographer whose work spanned Malayalam and Tamil films, died of heart failure on November 10, 2026, aged 57.
Born in Kochi, Kerala, he was active in film from 2002 through 2026. He began his career as a cinematographer in Malayalam films, frequently collaborating with filmmakers Shaji Kailas, Joshiy, Vinayan and Vysakh.
As his work extended into Tamil cinema, he balanced those projects with his Malayalam commitments. In Tamil films, he worked extensively with actor Prashanth, a recurring professional association in a career that moved between the two industries. His cinematography credits included Ponnar Shankar (2011), Mambattiyan and Saagasam. Ponnar Shankar brought him critical acclaim for his work behind the camera. The range of his credits reflects a career that bridged Malayalam and Tamil productions, with regular collaborations among Malayalam filmmakers and a substantial body of work connected to Prashanth in Tamil cinema. His professional activity continued through 2026, the final year of the career span recorded in his biography.