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Vetrimaaran (born 4 September 1975) is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is known for his unique filmography with major commercial success and high critical acclaim works.
வெற்றிமாறன் (Vetrimaaran) ஒரு தமிழ்த் திரைப்பட இயக்குநர் ஆவார். இவரது முதல் திரைப்படமான பொல்லாதவன் நடப்பு நிலைக்கு மிக அண்மையாகப் படம்பிடித்துக் காட்டியதற்காக அதிக பாராட்டைப் பெற்றது.
He has directed a few Tamil films like ‘Aadukalam’ (2011), ‘Visaranai’ (2016), ‘Vada Chennai’ (2018), ‘Asuran’ (2019), and ‘Viduthalai Part 1’ (2023). His film Visaranai was selected as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. In 2013, he wrote the dialogues of the Tamil film Naan Rajavaga Pogiren.
Vetrimaaran is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer, who works in the Tamil film industry. Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut with the Polladhavan. His second feature film Aadukalam won six National Film Awards.
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- Producer, Writer, Director
- Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India
- Vetrimaaran
- Polladhavan (2007) Vetrimaaran’s debut feature film opens up with a gruesome and brutal fighting sequence and then using the device of flashback, the filmmaker takes us into the dynamic world of contemporary Chennai, where an educated young man, Prabhu (Dhanush) fight injustice and in the process is forced to unleash the animal within him.The protagonist of the film is an uneducated youth who due to turn of events confronts his father (Murali) and an argument regarding the responsibilities of parents towards their offspring ensues.
- Visaranai (2016) Based on the Tamil novel Lock Up by M. Chandrakumar, Vetrimaaran’s third outing in its first half has such brutal scenes of police torture that one could genuinely feel the bestial act of police torture.
- Aadukalam’ – Cockfight competition. ‘Aadukalam’ is a remarkable Tamil film as it bagged National Award under several categories. Dhanush played the role of a Madurai based cockfighter.
- Vada Chennai. Anbu turning against Senthil. Vetrimaaran and Dhanush joined after a gap of several years for the gangster drama ‘Vada Chennai’. The film carries the story of Dhanush from his childhood to a gangster.
“Visaranai” (2015), a film exploring the brutal hardships faced by Tamil laborers at the hands of the police, emerged as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards, shedding light on societal injustices. The ensuing years witnessed Vetrimaaran’s continued ascendancy.
Apr 15, 2024 · Known for his gritty crime dramas, underdog heroes, and numerous collaborations with actor Dhanush, Vetrimaaran has established himself as one of Tamil film industry’s leading directors.
