Nikhil S. Praveen is an Indian cinematographer. The Kottayam native made his debut with the 2017 film Bhayanakam directed by Jayaraj for which he received Best Cinematography award at the 65th National Film Awards and again he received 2020 National Film Award in non – features category for the film shabdikunna kalapa

Awards
2020 – National Film Award for Best cinematographer – shabdikunna kalapa
2018 – National Film Award for Best Cinematography – Bhayanakam
2018 – Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Best cinematographer – Bhayanakam
2019 – Best Cinematographer at Beijing International Film Festival – Bhayanakam