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Shivkumar Panicker

  • Mar 13, 2023
  • 2 min read

Based in Mumbai


Shivkumar V. Panicker is an offline editor based in Mumbai, renowned for his work across both feature films and commercials.


Over his career, he has collaborated with esteemed directors and production houses, contributing to a diverse array of projects that showcase his versatility and skill. In advertising, his notable works include P&G’s Shiksha | Bindiya, Google’s #PledgeToVote featuring Shyam Negi, Imperial Blue’s Men Will Be Men, CRED featuring David Warner and SS Rajamouli, Colgate’s The Sweet Truth, Tata Sky’s Ladakh, Tanishq Solitaires, Divyam by Tanishq ft. Deepika Padukone, Cadbury Glow, Tata Sky Pyaar Jingalala, Titan’s Celestial Time, Swiggy’s Gulab Jamun Uncle, Battlegrounds Mobile Machine Gun Mouth, and 100 Pipers Be Remembered For Good.


In feature films, Shivkumar has worked on projects such as Kapoor & Sons (2016), Kill (2023), Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Chef (2017), Tumhari Sulu (2017), Hope Aur Hum (2018), and Budhia Singh: Born to Run (2016). His editing on Uri: The Surgical Strike earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Editing in 2020. More recently, he contributed to the Malayalam sports action thriller Balti (2025).


Shivkumar’s editing style is characterised by meticulous attention to detail, a strong sense of rhythm, and a deep understanding of narrative structure. He approaches each project with a commitment to enhancing storytelling, ensuring that every cut serves the emotional and thematic core of the work. Seamlessly blending commercial sensibilities with cinematic storytelling, he has become a highly sought-after editor in the industry. With a rich portfolio that spans genres and formats, Shivkumar V. Panicker continues to shape Indian cinema and advertising with precision, creativity, and narrative insight.


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