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- His works, predominantly social issue dramas and action crime films, have been acclaimed for their gritty realism and scope. He is the recipient of five National Film Awards, eight Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, two Filmfare South Awards and the Amnesty International Italia Award from 72nd Venice Film Festival.
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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. He has won five National Film Awards, three Filmfare South Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
- 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.
Aug 16, 2024 · The award for the best director for the year 2024 was given to Vetrimaaran. The award was presented by Selva Perundagai, President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, producer Kalaipuli Thanu and Balakrishnan, Head of Marketing, Vasanth & Co.
Mar 31, 2023 · It's just two days before the release of Vada Chennai and director Vetrimaaran is still at the dubbing studio, making last-minute changes. In between corrections, the National Award-winner takes a break to talk about his long-pending labour of love.
Jan 2, 2024 · Speaking about the same, Vetrimaaran, at the roundtable of Cinema Express, credited director Pa Ranjith for the movement. He also shared his thoughts on social justice, and how an individual shouldn’t shy away from standing up for the oppressed.
Sep 5, 2024 · Acclaimed filmmaker Vetrimaaran has recently celebrated his birthday on September 4. He is well-known for his unique filmography, which has achieved significant economic success and critical praise. He has won five National Film Awards, three Filmfare South Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
