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	'''Sambath Kumar.A''' (born July 3, 1992) is a distinguished Indian filmmaker, [[Director of Photography]] (DOP), and '''Co-Director''' predominantly active in the [[Tamil cinema]] (Kollywood) industry.<ref name="BMS_Bio">[https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2026201 Official Filmography & Biography] – '''BookMyShow'''.</ref> Based in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu]], he is recognized as a "Techno-Creative" professional, globally acknowledged for his ability to merge high-concept cinematography with advanced [[Visual effects\|VFX]] architecture.<ref name="Sacnilk">[https://boxoffice.sacnilk.com/tag/Thotram_2025 Sambath Kumar.A Profile & Thotram Credits] – '''Sacnilk'''.</ref> Over a career spanning 14 years, he has spearheaded over 11 feature films and 40+ high-end commercial advertisements.		'''Sambath Kumar.A''' (born July 3, 1992) is a distinguished Indian filmmaker, [[Director of Photography]] (DOP), and '''Co-Director''' predominantly active in the [[Tamil cinema]] (Kollywood) industry.<ref name="BMS_Bio">[https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2026201 Official Filmography & Biography] – '''BookMyShow'''.</ref> Based in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu]], he is recognized as a "Techno-Creative" professional, globally acknowledged for his ability to merge high-concept cinematography with advanced [[Visual effects\|VFX]] architecture.<ref name="Sacnilk">[https://boxoffice.sacnilk.com/tag/Thotram_2025 Sambath Kumar.A Profile & Thotram Credits] – '''Sacnilk'''.</ref> Over a career spanning 14 years, he has spearheaded over 11 feature films and 40+ high-end commercial advertisements.

	Sambath Kumar.A's notable works include the awareness-based feature film ''[[Vizhithelu]]'' (2023), where he served as the '''Co-Director''', '''Cinematographer''', and '''CG/VFX Supervisor'''.<ref name="~~TOI_Vizhi~~">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/~~movies/news~~/vizhithelu~~-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive~~/~~articleshow~~/~~98312505~~.cms ~~Directorial Interview:~~ Vizhithelu ~~Feature~~] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="~~Dinamalar">[https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/110196/cinema/Kollywood/Vizhithelu-press-meet.htm Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] – '''Dinamalar'''.</ref><ref name="Maalaimalar~~">[https://www.~~maalaimalar~~.com/~~cinema~~/~~cinemanews/2023/03/02124534~~/vizhithelu-~~movie~~-~~press~~-~~meet.vpf~~ Vizhithelu ~~Press Event~~] – '''~~Maalaimalar~~'''.</ref>		Sambath Kumar.A's notable works include the awareness-based feature film ''[[Vizhithelu]]'' (2023), where he served as the '''Co-Director''', '''Cinematographer''', and '''CG/VFX Supervisor'''.<ref name="TOI_Vizhi_Details">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/vizhithelu/movieshow/98121614.cms Vizhithelu (2023) Movie Details] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="DailyThanthi_Review">[https://www.dailythanthi.com/Cinema/Review/vizhithelu-cinema-review-913778 Vizhithelu Cinema Review] – '''Daily Thanthi'''.</ref>

	His multi-disciplinary role in ''Iravinil Aatam Paar'' (2024)—serving as '''Co-Director''', '''DOP''', and '''VFX Supervisor'''—gained international recognition following its release on the global streaming platform '''Amazon Prime Video'''.<ref name="~~Prime_Iravinil~~">[https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Iravinil-Aatam-Paar/0FNN8RRVW20DAVM9MA1LD29AWE Iravinil Aatam Paar ~~(2024)~~ on Amazon Prime Video] – '''Prime Video'''.</ref><ref name="~~Mabumbe~~">[https://~~mabumbe~~.~~com~~/~~movies~~/~~people~~/~~1597675~~/a-~~sambath~~-~~kumar Sambath Kumar~~.~~A Profile~~] – '''~~Mabumbe~~'''.</ref><ref name="~~Moviebuff_Iravinil~~">[https://~~www~~.~~moviebuff~~.com/iravinil-~~aatam~~-~~par Iravinil Aatam Par Details~~] – '''~~Moviebuff~~'''.</ref>		His multi-disciplinary role in the crime thriller '''''Iravinil Aatam Paar''''' (2024)—serving as '''Co-Director''', '''DOP''', and '''VFX Supervisor'''—gained international recognition following its release on the global streaming platform '''Amazon Prime Video'''.<ref name="Prime_In_Link">[https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Iravinil-Aatam-Paar/0FNN8RRVW20DAVM9MA1LD29AWE Iravinil Aatam Paar on Amazon Prime Video] – '''Prime Video'''.</ref><ref name="Hindu_Tamil">[https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1330012-crime-thriller-genre-film-in-night-time-iravinil-aadum-aattam.html Night-time Crime Thriller Feature] – '''Hindu Tamil Thisai'''.</ref><ref name="Webdunia">[https://m-tamil.webdunia.com/article/tamil-cinema-news-movie-film/iravinil-atom-baar-is-releasing-worldwide-from-november-8-124102200044_1.html Worldwide Release Update] – '''Webdunia'''.</ref><ref name="TOI_Iravinil_Details">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/iravinil-aatam-par/movieshow/114772934.cms Iravinil Aatam Paar Details] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="TalksOfCinema">[https://talksofcinema.com/?p=39515 Iravinil Aatam Paar News] – '''Talks of Cinema'''.</ref><ref name="IndianFilmHistory">[https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie/iravinil-aatam-par-2024 Cast & Crew Database] – '''Indian Film History'''.</ref><ref name="AanthaiReporter">[https://www.aanthaireporter.in/iravinil-attam-paar-is-a-full-length-crime-thriller-november-8-release/ Crime Thriller Launch] – '''Aanthai Reporter'''.</ref><ref name="Kalaimalar">[https://www.kalaimalar.com/iravinil-attam-par/ Iravinil Attam Par Feature] – '''Kalaimalar'''.</ref>

	~~He is further recognized for his technical mastery in released films like ''Kaayam'' (2021) and the thriller ''[[Thotram]]'' (2025), acting as both '''Cinematographer''' and '''CG/VFX Supervisor'''.~~<ref name="~~TOI_Kaayam~~">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/~~kaayam~~/movieshow/~~87188157~~.cms ~~Kaayam (2021) Technical Credits~~] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="~~TOI_Thotram_Trailer~~">[https://~~timesofindia~~.~~indiatimes~~.~~com~~/~~videos~~/~~entertainment~~/~~regional~~/~~tamil~~/~~thotram~~-~~official~~-~~trailer/videoshow/122367043.cms Thotram (2025) Official Trailer~~] – '''~~The Times of India~~'''.</ref> ~~Additionally, he~~ is ~~the DOP and VFX head for upcoming projects including ''Kalla Nottu~~'' ~~and~~ ''~~Manidhan Deivam Aakalam~~''.<ref name="~~Moviebuff_Kalla~~">[https://www.~~moviebuff~~.com/~~kalla~~-~~nottu~~-~~2021-tamil Kalla Nottu Movie Details~~] – '''~~Moviebuff~~'''.</ref>

			He is further recognized for his technical mastery in the thriller ''[[Thotram]]'' (2025) and '''''Kaayam''''' (2021), acting as both '''Cinematographer''' and '''CG/VFX Supervisor'''.<ref name="Maalaimalar_Thotram">[https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/thotram-163353 Thotram Movie Review] – '''Maalaimalar'''.</ref><ref name="TOI_Thotram_Details">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/thotram/movieshow/122367124.cms Thotram (2025) Details] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="TOI_Thotram_Trailer">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/thotram-official-trailer/videoshow/122367043.cms Thotram Official Trailer] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="TOI_Kaayam">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/kaayam/movieshow/87188157.cms Kaayam Release Details] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="Tamilstar_Kaayam">[https://tamilstar.com/kaayam-trailer/ Kaayam Trailer & Crew] – '''Tamilstar'''.</ref> Additionally, he is the DOP and VFX head for upcoming projects including '''''Kalla Nottu''''' and ''Manidhan Deivam Aakalam''.<ref name="PentaganPR_Kalla">[https://pentaganpr.com/2025/01/kalla-nottu-teaser-is-out/ Kalla Nottu Teaser Launch] – '''Pentagan PR'''.</ref><ref name="CinemaPaarvai_Kalla">[https://www.cinemapaarvai.com/kalla-note-movie-teaser/ Kalla Nottu Teaser News] – '''Cinema Paarvai'''.</ref><ref name="Mabumbe">[https://mabumbe.com/movies/people/1597675/a-sambath-kumar Sambath Kumar Profile] – '''Mabumbe'''.</ref>
	== Early Life and Professional Philosophy ==		== Early Life and Professional Philosophy ==
	Born in Salem, Sambath Kumar.A entered the professional media industry in 2012. He is a prominent proponent of the "Integrated Visual Pipeline," a methodology where the Cinematographer (DOP) maintains visual control from the initial shoot through to the final digital composite and color grade. This holistic approach has made him a sought-after technician for VFX-heavy productions.		Born in Salem, Sambath Kumar.A entered the professional media industry in 2012. He is a prominent proponent of the "Integrated Visual Pipeline," a methodology where the Cinematographer (DOP) maintains visual control from the initial shoot through to the final digital composite and color grade. This holistic approach has made him a sought-after technician for VFX-heavy productions.

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	'''Sambath Kumar.A''' (born July 3, 1992) is a distinguished Indian filmmaker, [[Director of Photography]] (DOP), and '''Co-Director''' predominantly active in the [[Tamil cinema]] (Kollywood) industry.<ref name="BMS_Bio">[https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2026201 Official Filmography & Biography] – '''BookMyShow'''.</ref> Based in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu]], he is recognized as a "Techno-Creative" professional, globally acknowledged for his ability to merge high-concept cinematography with advanced [[Visual effects\|VFX]] architecture.<ref name="Sacnilk">[https://boxoffice.sacnilk.com/tag/Thotram_2025 Sambath Kumar.A Profile & Thotram Credits] – '''Sacnilk'''.</ref> Over a career spanning 14 years, he has spearheaded over 11 feature films and 40+ high-end commercial advertisements.		'''Sambath Kumar.A''' (born July 3, 1992) is a distinguished Indian filmmaker, [[Director of Photography]] (DOP), and '''Co-Director''' predominantly active in the [[Tamil cinema]] (Kollywood) industry.<ref name="BMS_Bio">[https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2026201 Official Filmography & Biography] – '''BookMyShow'''.</ref> Based in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu]], he is recognized as a "Techno-Creative" professional, globally acknowledged for his ability to merge high-concept cinematography with advanced [[Visual effects\|VFX]] architecture.<ref name="Sacnilk">[https://boxoffice.sacnilk.com/tag/Thotram_2025 Sambath Kumar.A Profile & Thotram Credits] – '''Sacnilk'''.</ref> Over a career spanning 14 years, he has spearheaded over 11 feature films and 40+ high-end commercial advertisements.

	Kumar's notable works include the awareness-based feature film ''[[Vizhithelu]]'' (2023), where he served as the '''Co-Director''', '''Cinematographer''', and '''CG/VFX Supervisor'''.<ref name="TOI_Vizhi">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vizhithelu-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive/articleshow/98312505.cms Directorial Interview: Vizhithelu Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="Dinamalar">[https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/110196/cinema/Kollywood/Vizhithelu-press-meet.htm Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] – '''Dinamalar'''.</ref><ref name="Maalaimalar">[https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2023/03/02124534/vizhithelu-movie-press-meet.vpf Vizhithelu Press Event] – '''Maalaimalar'''.</ref>		Sambath Kumar.A's notable works include the awareness-based feature film ''[[Vizhithelu]]'' (2023), where he served as the '''Co-Director''', '''Cinematographer''', and '''CG/VFX Supervisor'''.<ref name="TOI_Vizhi">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vizhithelu-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive/articleshow/98312505.cms Directorial Interview: Vizhithelu Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="Dinamalar">[https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/110196/cinema/Kollywood/Vizhithelu-press-meet.htm Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] – '''Dinamalar'''.</ref><ref name="Maalaimalar">[https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2023/03/02124534/vizhithelu-movie-press-meet.vpf Vizhithelu Press Event] – '''Maalaimalar'''.</ref>

	His multi-disciplinary role in ''Iravinil Aatam Paar'' (2024)—serving as '''Co-Director''', '''DOP''', and '''VFX Supervisor'''—gained international recognition following its release on the global streaming platform '''Amazon Prime Video'''.<ref name="Prime_Iravinil">[https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Iravinil-Aatam-Paar/0FNN8RRVW20DAVM9MA1LD29AWE Iravinil Aatam Paar (2024) on Amazon Prime Video] – '''Prime Video'''.</ref><ref name="Mabumbe">[https://mabumbe.com/movies/people/1597675/a-sambath-kumar Sambath Kumar.A Profile] – '''Mabumbe'''.</ref><ref name="Moviebuff_Iravinil">[https://www.moviebuff.com/iravinil-aatam-par Iravinil Aatam Par Details] – '''Moviebuff'''.</ref>		His multi-disciplinary role in ''Iravinil Aatam Paar'' (2024)—serving as '''Co-Director''', '''DOP''', and '''VFX Supervisor'''—gained international recognition following its release on the global streaming platform '''Amazon Prime Video'''.<ref name="Prime_Iravinil">[https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Iravinil-Aatam-Paar/0FNN8RRVW20DAVM9MA1LD29AWE Iravinil Aatam Paar (2024) on Amazon Prime Video] – '''Prime Video'''.</ref><ref name="Mabumbe">[https://mabumbe.com/movies/people/1597675/a-sambath-kumar Sambath Kumar.A Profile] – '''Mabumbe'''.</ref><ref name="Moviebuff_Iravinil">[https://www.moviebuff.com/iravinil-aatam-par Iravinil Aatam Par Details] – '''Moviebuff'''.</ref>

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	'''Sambath Kumar.A''' (born July 3, 1992) is a distinguished Indian filmmaker, [[Director of Photography]] (DOP), and ~~[[Film~~ Director]] predominantly active in the [[Tamil cinema]] (Kollywood) industry.<ref name="BMS_Bio">[https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/~~2028616~~ Official Filmography & Biography] – '''BookMyShow'''.</ref><ref name="TOI_Iravinil">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/iravinil-aattam-paar/movieshow/111003666.cms Iravinil Aattam Paar Details] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref> Based in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu]], he is recognized as a "Techno-Creative" professional, globally acknowledged for his ability to merge high-concept cinematography with advanced [[Visual effects\|VFX]] architecture.<ref name="~~Scanlik~~">[https://~~scanlik~~.com/~~people/sambath-kumar-a~~/ Sambath Kumar.A Profile] – '''~~Scanlik~~'''.</ref> Over a career spanning 14 years, he has spearheaded over 11 feature films~~, 20+ notable web series,~~ and 40+ high-end commercial advertisements.		'''Sambath Kumar.A''' (born July 3, 1992) is a distinguished Indian filmmaker, [[Director of Photography]] (DOP), and '''Co-Director''' predominantly active in the [[Tamil cinema]] (Kollywood) industry.<ref name="BMS_Bio">[https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2026201 Official Filmography & Biography] – '''BookMyShow'''.</ref> Based in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu]], he is recognized as a "Techno-Creative" professional, globally acknowledged for his ability to merge high-concept cinematography with advanced [[Visual effects\|VFX]] architecture.<ref name="Sacnilk">[https://boxoffice.sacnilk.com/tag/Thotram_2025 Sambath Kumar.A Profile & Thotram Credits] – '''Sacnilk'''.</ref> Over a career spanning 14 years, he has spearheaded over 11 feature films and 40+ high-end commercial advertisements.

			Kumar's notable works include the awareness-based feature film ''[[Vizhithelu]]'' (2023), where he served as the '''Co-Director''', '''Cinematographer''', and '''CG/VFX Supervisor'''.<ref name="TOI_Vizhi">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vizhithelu-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive/articleshow/98312505.cms Directorial Interview: Vizhithelu Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="Dinamalar">[https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/110196/cinema/Kollywood/Vizhithelu-press-meet.htm Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] – '''Dinamalar'''.</ref><ref name="Maalaimalar">[https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2023/03/02124534/vizhithelu-movie-press-meet.vpf Vizhithelu Press Event] – '''Maalaimalar'''.</ref>

			His multi-disciplinary role in ''Iravinil Aatam Paar'' (2024)—serving as '''Co-Director''', '''DOP''', and '''VFX Supervisor'''—gained international recognition following its release on the global streaming platform '''Amazon Prime Video'''.<ref name="Prime_Iravinil">[https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Iravinil-Aatam-Paar/0FNN8RRVW20DAVM9MA1LD29AWE Iravinil Aatam Paar (2024) on Amazon Prime Video] – '''Prime Video'''.</ref><ref name="Mabumbe">[https://mabumbe.com/movies/people/1597675/a-sambath-kumar Sambath Kumar.A Profile] – '''Mabumbe'''.</ref><ref name="Moviebuff_Iravinil">[https://www.moviebuff.com/iravinil-aatam-par Iravinil Aatam Par Details] – '''Moviebuff'''.</ref>

			He is further recognized for his technical mastery in released films like ''Kaayam'' (2021) and the thriller ''[[Thotram]]'' (2025), acting as both '''Cinematographer''' and '''CG/VFX Supervisor'''.<ref name="TOI_Kaayam">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/kaayam/movieshow/87188157.cms Kaayam (2021) Technical Credits] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="TOI_Thotram_Trailer">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/thotram-official-trailer/videoshow/122367043.cms Thotram (2025) Official Trailer] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref> Additionally, he is the DOP and VFX head for upcoming projects including ''Kalla Nottu'' and ''Manidhan Deivam Aakalam''.<ref name="Moviebuff_Kalla">[https://www.moviebuff.com/kalla-nottu-2021-tamil Kalla Nottu Movie Details] – '''Moviebuff'''.</ref>

	Sambath Kumar's notable works include the awareness-based feature film ''[[Vizhithelu]]'',<ref name="TOI_Vizhi">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vizhithelu-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive/articleshow/98312505.cms Directorial Interview: Vizhithelu Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref><ref name="Dinamalar">[https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/110196/cinema/Kollywood/Vizhithelu-press-meet.htm Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] – '''Dinamalar'''.</ref><ref name="Maalaimalar">[https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2023/03/02124534/vizhithelu-movie-press-meet.vpf Vizhithelu Press Event] – '''Maalaimalar'''.</ref> the high-concept thriller ''[[Thotram]]'',<ref name="TOI_Thotram">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/thotram/movieshow/111003666.cms Thotram (2025) Official Trailer & DOP Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref> and ''Iravinil Aatam Paar'' (2024), where he served as both Cinematographer and VFX Supervisor, gained international reach following its official release on the global streaming platform '''Amazon Prime Video'''.<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D6F6X9Z6 Iravinil Aatam Paar on Amazon Prime Video] – '''Prime Video'''.</ref>.<ref name="Filmibeat_Iravinil">[https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/iravinil-aatam-paar.html Iravinil Aatam Paar - Cast, Crew & News] – '''Filmibeat'''.</ref> He is also recognized for his technical contributions to films like ''Kaayam'',<ref name="TOI_Kaayam">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/kaayam/movieshow/87188157.cms Kaayam (2021) - Official Technical Credits] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref> ''Kalla Nottu'',<ref name="Moviebuff_Kalla">[https://www.moviebuff.com/kalla-nottu-2021-tamil Kalla Nottu (2025) Movie Details] – '''Moviebuff'''.</ref> and the upcoming project ''Manidhan Deivam Aakalam''.<ref name="Trend_Music">Vizhithelu & Thotram Official Archive – '''Trend Music'''.</ref>
	== Early Life and Professional Philosophy ==		== Early Life and Professional Philosophy ==
	Born in Salem, Sambath Kumar.A entered the professional media industry in 2012. He is a prominent proponent of the "Integrated Visual Pipeline," a methodology where the Cinematographer (DOP) maintains visual control from the initial shoot through to the final digital composite and color grade. This holistic approach has made him a sought-after technician for VFX-heavy productions.		Born in Salem, Sambath Kumar.A entered the professional media industry in 2012. He is a prominent proponent of the "Integrated Visual Pipeline," a methodology where the Cinematographer (DOP) maintains visual control from the initial shoot through to the final digital composite and color grade. This holistic approach has made him a sought-after technician for VFX-heavy productions.
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	== References ==		== References ==
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	<ref name="BMS_Bio">[https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/~~2028616 Official Filmography & Biography~~] – '''BookMyShow'''.</ref>		<ref name="BMS_Bio">[https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2026201] – '''BookMyShow'''.</ref>
	<ref name="TOI_Iravinil">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/iravinil-aattam-paar/movieshow/111003666.cms Iravinil Aattam Paar (2024) Details] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref>		<ref name="TOI_Iravinil">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/iravinil-aattam-paar/movieshow/111003666.cms Iravinil Aattam Paar (2024) Details] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref>
	<ref name="Prime_Iravinil">[https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D6F6X9Z6 Iravinil Aatam Paar (2024) Global Streaming] – '''Amazon Prime Video'''.</ref>		<ref name="Prime_Iravinil">[https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D6F6X9Z6 Iravinil Aatam Paar (2024) Global Streaming] – '''Amazon Prime Video'''.</ref>
	<ref name="Scanlik">[https://~~scanlik~~.com/~~people~~/~~sambath-kumar-a/ Sambath Kumar.A Professional Profile~~] – '''Scanlik'''.</ref>		<ref name="Scanlik">[https://boxoffice.sacnilk.com/tag/Sambath_Kumar_A#:~:text=%F0%9F%8E%AC,Us%20About%20Us%20Privacy%20Policy] – '''Scanlik'''.</ref>
	<ref name="TOI_Vizhi">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vizhithelu-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive/articleshow/98312505.cms Directorial Interview: Vizhithelu Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref>		<ref name="TOI_Vizhi">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vizhithelu-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive/articleshow/98312505.cms Directorial Interview: Vizhithelu Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref>
	<ref name="Dinamalar">[https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/110196/cinema/Kollywood/Vizhithelu-press-meet.htm Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] – '''Dinamalar'''.</ref>		<ref name="Dinamalar">[https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/110196/cinema/Kollywood/Vizhithelu-press-meet.htm Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] – '''Dinamalar'''.</ref>
	<ref name="Maalaimalar">[https://www.maalaimalar.com/~~cinema~~/~~cinemanews/2023/03/02124534/vizhithelu-movie-press-meet.vpf Vizhithelu Press Event~~] – '''Maalaimalar'''.</ref>		<ref name="Maalaimalar">[https://www.maalaimalar.com/tags/vizhithezhu] – '''Maalaimalar'''.</ref>
	<ref name="DailyThanthi">[https://www.dailythanthi.com/Cinema/CinemaNews/vizhithelu-awareness-film-team-interview-913456 Daily Thanthi: Vizhithelu Awareness Film Team] – '''Daily Thanthi'''.</ref>		<ref name="DailyThanthi">[https://www.dailythanthi.com/Cinema/CinemaNews/vizhithelu-awareness-film-team-interview-913456 Daily Thanthi: Vizhithelu Awareness Film Team] – '''Daily Thanthi'''.</ref>
	<ref name="TOI_Thotram">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/thotram/movieshow/111003666.cms Thotram (2025) Official Trailer & DOP Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref>		<ref name="TOI_Thotram">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/thotram/movieshow/111003666.cms Thotram (2025) Official Trailer & DOP Feature] – '''The Times of India'''.</ref>
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	* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13167128/ Sambath Kumar.A] at '''IMDb'''		* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13167128/ Sambath Kumar.A] at '''IMDb'''
	* [https://www.moviebuff.com/sambath-kumar-a Sambath Kumar.A] at '''Moviebuff'''		* [https://www.moviebuff.com/sambath-kumar-a Sambath Kumar.A] at '''Moviebuff'''
	* [https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sambath-kumar-a.html Sambath Kumar.A] at '''Filmibeat'''
	* [https://scanlik.com/people/sambath-kumar-a/ Sambath Kumar.A] at '''Scanlik'''
	* [https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2028616 Sambath Kumar.A] at '''BookMyShow'''		* [https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2028616 Sambath Kumar.A] at '''BookMyShow'''
	* [https://www.instagram.com/sam10.animator Official Instagram]		* [https://www.instagram.com/sam10.animator Official Instagram]
	* [https://www.facebook.com/sam10.animator Official Facebook Profile]		* [https://www.facebook.com/sam10.animator Official Facebook Profile]
	* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sambathkumar-a-20076295/ LinkedIn Professional Network]		* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sambathkumar-a-20076295/ LinkedIn Professional Network]
	* [https://vimeo.com/sam10animator Vimeo Portfolio (Ad Films & VFX)]
	[[Category:1992 births]]		[[Category:1992 births]]
	[[Category:Living people]]		[[Category:Living people]]

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	* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/kaayam/movieshow/87188157.cms Kaayam (2021) - Official Technical Credits] - The Times of India		* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/kaayam/movieshow/87188157.cms Kaayam (2021) - Official Technical Credits] - The Times of India
	* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vizhithelu-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive/articleshow/98312505.cms Directorial Interview: Vizhithelu Feature] - The Times of India		* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vizhithelu-is-an-awareness-film-says-director-tamilchelvan-exclusive/articleshow/98312505.cms Directorial Interview: Vizhithelu Feature] - The Times of India
			* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/iravinil-aattam-paar/movieshow/111003666.cms Iravinil Aattam Paar Details] at The Times of India
	* [https://www.dinamalar.com/videos/tamil-cinema-videos/awakening-pagasuran-model-image--vizhithelu-press-meet/243086 Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] - Dinamalar		* [https://www.dinamalar.com/videos/tamil-cinema-videos/awakening-pagasuran-model-image--vizhithelu-press-meet/243086 Vizhithelu Press Meet & Cast Reveal] - Dinamalar
	* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/thotram-official-trailer/videoshow/122367043.cms Thotram (2025) Official Trailer & DOP Feature] - The Times of India		* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/thotram-official-trailer/videoshow/122367043.cms Thotram (2025) Official Trailer & DOP Feature] - The Times of India
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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvE_Xp4uN3Y Thotram Official Technical Preview] - Trend Music		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvE_Xp4uN3Y Thotram Official Technical Preview] - Trend Music
	* [https://www.google.com/search?q=Manidhan+Deivam+Aakalam+movie+press+meet Manidhan Deivam Aakalam Production News] - News Archive		* [https://www.google.com/search?q=Manidhan+Deivam+Aakalam+movie+press+meet Manidhan Deivam Aakalam Production News] - News Archive
			* [https://www.moviebuff.com/kalla-nottu-2021-tamil Kalla Nottu (2025) Movie Details] – Moviebuff
			* [https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/kalla-nottu/ET00316452 Kalla Nottu Movie Cast & Crew] – BookMyShow
			* [https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/kalla-nottu.html Kalla Nottu (2025) - Release Date, Trailer, Cast & Crew] – Filmibeat
			* [https://www.cinema.com.my/movies/details.aspx?search=2021.16832.kallanottu.33595 Kalla Nottu Film Information] – Cinema Online
			* [https://www.moviebuff.com/iravinil-aatam-paar Iravinil Aatam Paar (2024) Movie Details] – Moviebuff
			* [https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/iravinil-aatam-paar.html Iravinil Aatam Paar - Cast, Crew & News] – Filmibeat
			* [https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/iravinil-aatam-paar/ET00388435 Iravinil Aatam Paar Movie Profile] – BookMyShow
			* [https://www.cinema.com.my/movies/details.aspx?search=2024.19253.iravinilaatam.37421 Iravinil Aatam Paar International Database] – Cinema Online

	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	* '''[[Vizhithelu]] (2023):''' Served as both Lead DOP and Co-Director.		* '''[[Vizhithelu]] (2023):''' Served as both Lead DOP and Co-Director.
	* '''Iravinil Aattam Paar (2024):''' Served as VFX Lead and Co-Director.		* '''Iravinil Aattam Paar (2024):''' Served as VFX Lead and Co-Director.
	* '''Manidhan Deivam Aakalam (2026):''' Serving as Lead VFX Supervisor ~~and Technical Cinematographer~~.		* '''Manidhan Deivam Aakalam (2026):''' Serving as Lead VFX Supervisor.

	=== Advertising Career ===		=== Advertising Career ===

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 * [https://www.moviebuff.com/sambath-kumar-a Sambath Kumar.A] on '''Moviebuff'''
 * [https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2028616 Sambath Kumar.A] on '''BookMyShow'''
-* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14595246/ Sambath Kumar.A] on [[IMDb]]
+* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13167128/ Sambath Kumar.A] on '''IMDb'''
 * [https://www.instagram.com/sam10.animator Official Instagram]
 * [https://www.facebook.com/sam10.animator Official Facebook Profile]
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* ~~{{IMDb~~ name~~\|14595246\|~~Sambath Kumar.A}}		* [https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sambath-kumar-a.html Sambath Kumar.A] on '''Filmibeat'''
			* [https://scanlik.com/people/sambath-kumar-a/ Sambath Kumar.A] on '''Scanlik'''
			* [https://www.moviebuff.com/sambath-kumar-a Sambath Kumar.A] on '''Moviebuff'''
			* [https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sambath-kumar-a/2028616 Sambath Kumar.A] on '''BookMyShow'''
			* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14595246/ Sambath Kumar.A] on [[IMDb]]
	* [https://www.instagram.com/sam10.animator Official Instagram]		* [https://www.instagram.com/sam10.animator Official Instagram]
	* [https://www.facebook.com/sam10.animator Official Facebook Profile]		* [https://www.facebook.com/sam10.animator Official Facebook Profile]

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	\| caption = Sambath Kumar.A, Leading Indian Cinematographer & Film Director		\| caption = Sambath Kumar.A, Leading Indian Cinematographer & Film Director
	\| birth_date = ~~{{birth date and age\|~~1992~~\|7\|3}}~~		\| birth_date = 3 July 1992
	\| birth_place = [[Salem, Tamil Nadu]], India		\| birth_place = [[Salem, Tamil Nadu]], India
	\| occupation = [[Cinematographer]] (DOP), [[Film director]], [[Visual effects\|VFX Supervisor]]		\| occupation = [[Cinematographer]] (DOP), [[Film director]], [[Visual effects\|VFX Supervisor]]

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	== Early Life and Professional Philosophy ==		== Early Life and Professional Philosophy ==
	Born in Salem, Sambath Kumar entered the professional media industry in 2012. He is a prominent proponent of the "Integrated Visual Pipeline," a methodology where the Cinematographer (DOP) maintains visual control from the initial shoot through to the final digital composite and color grade. This holistic approach has made him a sought-after technician for VFX-heavy productions.		Born in Salem, Sambath Kumar.A entered the professional media industry in 2012. He is a prominent proponent of the "Integrated Visual Pipeline," a methodology where the Cinematographer (DOP) maintains visual control from the initial shoot through to the final digital composite and color grade. This holistic approach has made him a sought-after technician for VFX-heavy productions.

	== Cinematography (DOP) & Visual Style ==		== Cinematography (DOP) & Visual Style ==
	As a Director of Photography, Kumar is celebrated for his atmospheric lighting and specialized expertise in filming for CGI-heavy environments. He has served as the Lead Cinematographer (DOP) for several critically and commercially noted films:		As a Director of Photography, Sambath Kumar.A is celebrated for his atmospheric lighting and specialized expertise in filming for CGI-heavy environments. He has served as the Lead Cinematographer (DOP) for several critically and commercially noted films:

	* '''Kaayam (2021):''' Lead DOP. Praised for its raw and realistic visual tone.		* '''Kaayam (2021):''' Lead DOP. Praised for its raw and realistic visual tone.