Vetrimaran
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Vetrimaaran is a Tamil
film director
, working primarily in the Tamil film industry based in Tamil Nadu
. He made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed Polladhavan
(2007). His second feature film Aadukalam (2011) won six National Film Awards
, with Vetrimaaran receiving two awards for Best Direction and Best Screenplay
.
and his mother Megala Chitravel is a noted novelist. He studied till his tenth grade in Ranipet a small town in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. He then moved to Chennai to do his higher secondary education at YMCA, school of physical education in the hopes of becoming a cricketer. After failing to get through the selection of TN state team, he gave up the idea and enrolled himself in Loyola college Chennai, to study English literature in 1994 and was in the college until 1999 when he discontinued his Masters degree to pursue a career in the film world. Taking up an elective course called Television presentation offered by the viscom department of Loyola in 1995 enabled him to see his natural interest was towards film making.
by Balu Mahendra
, featuring 52 short stories for 52 episodes. In a team of 4-5 assistant directors, Vetrimaran read around 50-60 short stories in a week and shortlist a few and present the synopsis to Balu Mahendra, who would select the required storyline. After Kadai Neram, he went on to work with Kadhir
in Kadhal Virus
for 2 years, whilst also working with Balu Mahendra for Julie Ganapathy and then Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
. At the time, he prepared a script for Dhanush
, who has the lead hero of the films he worked in, and Dhanush immediately accepted the offer after hearing the story. The film titled Desiya Nedunchalai 47 was initially launched with Yuvan Shankar Raja
as the music director and Ekambaram as the cinematographer. After he found trouble finding producers with A. M. Rathnam
and Salem Chandrasekhar leaving the project after initial interest, Dhanush's sister Dr. Vimala Geetha agreed to produce the film, but she also dropped the film. Dhanush's father Kasthuri Raja
finally agreed to produce the film and Kirat Bhattal
was signed as heroine, while Harris Jayaraj
was selected as music director. However, after two days of shoot the film was shelved.
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, working primarily in the Tamil film industry based in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. He made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed Polladhavan
Polladhavan (2007 film)
Polladhavan is a Tamil film written and directed by Vetrimaran. it stars Dhanush and Divya Spandana in the main leads and it was released on 8 November 2007. The musical score is by G. V. Prakash Kumar, while Yogi B and Dhina composed each one song. Velraj is the director of cinematography and...
(2007). His second feature film Aadukalam (2011) won six National Film Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
, with Vetrimaaran receiving two awards for Best Direction and Best Screenplay
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:...
.
Education
Vetrimaaran's father Dr. V. Chitravel was a veterinary scientistVeterinary medicine
Veterinary Medicine is the branch of science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals...
and his mother Megala Chitravel is a noted novelist. He studied till his tenth grade in Ranipet a small town in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. He then moved to Chennai to do his higher secondary education at YMCA, school of physical education in the hopes of becoming a cricketer. After failing to get through the selection of TN state team, he gave up the idea and enrolled himself in Loyola college Chennai, to study English literature in 1994 and was in the college until 1999 when he discontinued his Masters degree to pursue a career in the film world. Taking up an elective course called Television presentation offered by the viscom department of Loyola in 1995 enabled him to see his natural interest was towards film making.
Career
In 1999, Vetrimaran worked as an assistant director for Kadai Neram for Sun TVSun TV (India)
Sun TV is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran. It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992...
by Balu Mahendra
Balu Mahendra
Balanathan "Balu" Mahendran is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and cinematographer widely regarded as part of the first in a wave of directors and screenwriters from the Chennai film industry who revitalised Tamil cinema...
, featuring 52 short stories for 52 episodes. In a team of 4-5 assistant directors, Vetrimaran read around 50-60 short stories in a week and shortlist a few and present the synopsis to Balu Mahendra, who would select the required storyline. After Kadai Neram, he went on to work with Kadhir
Kadhir
Kathir is a director, screenwriter, and producer for Tamil films. After a hiatus, he is set to make a comeback in 2011 with Kodai Vidumurai. Since Uzhavan in 1993, his films have all been scored by A. R. Rahman....
in Kadhal Virus
Kadhal Virus
Kadhal Virus is South Indian Tamil film released in 2002. directed and produced by kathir under the banner sound&light studios The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman...
for 2 years, whilst also working with Balu Mahendra for Julie Ganapathy and then Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam is a Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra released in 2005, starring Dhanush and Priyamani. It was a remake of Balu Mahendra's 1987 Telugu film Nireekshana with slight modifications, but however it was said that the film was based on a true incident.-Box office:*The film...
. At the time, he prepared a script for Dhanush
Dhanush
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja , better known by his stage name Dhanush , is an Indian film actor, occasional playback singer and lyricist, working in the Tamil film industry...
, who has the lead hero of the films he worked in, and Dhanush immediately accepted the offer after hearing the story. The film titled Desiya Nedunchalai 47 was initially launched with Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
as the music director and Ekambaram as the cinematographer. After he found trouble finding producers with A. M. Rathnam
A. M. Rathnam
A. M. Rathnam is a film producer of South Indian cinema from the town Buchi Reddy Palem of nellore Dt, Andhra Pradesh. He has produced several blockbusters under Sri Surya Movies, such as Indian, Kushi, Run, Boys, Enakku 20 Unakku 18, Dhool, Ghilli and 7/G Rainbow Colony, Bangaram. He also...
and Salem Chandrasekhar leaving the project after initial interest, Dhanush's sister Dr. Vimala Geetha agreed to produce the film, but she also dropped the film. Dhanush's father Kasthuri Raja
Kasthuri Raja
Kasthuri Raja is an Indian film director based in Chennai, India. He is the father of well known personalities, Selvaraghavan and Dhanush. He worked as an assistant director with Director K.S.G.-Direction:-References:...
finally agreed to produce the film and Kirat Bhattal
Kirat Bhattal
Kirat Bhattal professionally known as Kirat or Keerath in South India is an Indian film actress...
was signed as heroine, while Harris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj is an Indian film composer. He has written scores and soundtracks for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.- Early life :Harris Jayaraj hails from a pious Christian Nadar family and was born and brought up in Chennai. Harris studied at Krishnaswamy Matric School, Nungambakam. His father,...
was selected as music director. However, after two days of shoot the film was shelved.
As Director
| Year | Title | Actors | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Polladhavan Polladhavan (2007 film) Polladhavan is a Tamil film written and directed by Vetrimaran. it stars Dhanush and Divya Spandana in the main leads and it was released on 8 November 2007. The musical score is by G. V. Prakash Kumar, while Yogi B and Dhina composed each one song. Velraj is the director of cinematography and... |
Dhanush Dhanush Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja , better known by his stage name Dhanush , is an Indian film actor, occasional playback singer and lyricist, working in the Tamil film industry... , Ramya Ramya Divya Spandana , known by her stage name Ramya , is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films.... |
Tamil | Vijay Award for Best Director Vijay Award for Best Director The Vijay for Best Director is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:*2007 Vetrimaaran - Polladhavan... |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Dhanush Dhanush Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja , better known by his stage name Dhanush , is an Indian film actor, occasional playback singer and lyricist, working in the Tamil film industry... , Taapsee Pannu Taapsee Pannu Taapsee Pannu better known mononymously as Taapsee, is an Indian model-turned-film actress who works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. Born to a Punjabi family, Taapsee worked as a software professional and also pursued a career in modelling before becoming an actress... |
Tamil | National Film Award for Best Director National Film Award for Best Screenplay National Film Award for Best Screenplay The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:... |