Vasanthabalan
Vasanthabalan | |
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Born |
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India | July 12, 1972
Occupation |
Film Director Screenwriter |
Years active | 2003 - present |
Vasanthabalan is a Tamil film director.[1] He has made critically acclaimed films including Veyil and Angadi Theru.
Career
The director began his career with Album, which failed at the box-office. His second film, produced by S Pictures company, Veyil became a blockbuster and was shown as the Indian representative at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.[2] Post Veyil, the director struck gold again with Angadi Theru which showcases a romantic tale set in the famous Ranganathan Street in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The film won critical acclaim and was a commercial success as well. It was shortlisted for India's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.[3] His latest release is Aravaan, a period film based on the novel Kaaval Kottam that reflects the life of people of South Tamil Nadu in the 18th century.
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2002 | Album | Tamil | |
2006 | Veyil | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Director - Tamil Winner, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Screened in 2007 Cannes Film Festival |
2010 | Angaadi Theru | Tamil | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Director Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Director - Tamil, |
2012 | Aravaan | Tamil | |
2013 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Tamil | Pre-production |
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