Let's make this birthday one to remember.

57 years old (Born on January 13, 1968)

Happy Birthday to the legendary V. Manikandan—the cinematographer who has captured more frames than most of us have clicked selfies! With over 3,000 films under your belt, you've illuminated screens brighter than Diwali fireworks and made heroes look cooler than Rajinikanth's sunglasses flip.

From crafting visual magic in "Anniyan" that left audiences spellbound, painting breathtaking scenes for "Raavan," to dazzling everyone with futuristic brilliance in "Ra.One," you’ve consistently raised cinematic standards (and probably camera rental bills!). May this birthday bring as much joy and laughter into your life as you've brought awe-inspiring visuals onto our screens—keep shining bright!