Seenu Ramasamy

Seenu Ramasamy is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and poet who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing the films Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010),[1] Neerparavai (2012),[2] and Dharma Durai (2016).[3]

Seenu Ramasamy
Ramasamy at Dharma Durai Success Meet.
OccupationDirector
Years active2007–present

Career

He made his directorial debut with Koodal Nagar (2007).[4] He garnered acclaim for the film Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, which went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[5][6] A critic noted that "A well-crafted screenplay, clearly defined characters, a smooth, realistic flow of scenes, and fine performances from its entire cast, makes 'Thenmerku Paruvakaatru' one of the more watchable films of recent times".[7] His next film Neerparavai (2012) also released to positive reviews with a critic stating that "Neer Paravai is a beautiful record of the lives of a community, their hopes and dreams, and the harsh reality of their lives. Go and see it".[8] Ramasamy's next film Idam Porul Yaeval got stuck in production.[9] His next film Dharma Durai (2016) received polarized reviews from critics,[10][11] but was a box-office success.[12] His subsuquent film Kanne Kalaimaane released to mixed reviews with a critic stating that "Though Kanne Kalaimaane tries to be an ambitious film, despite much potential for drama, it lacks a strong script that most Seenu Ramasamy films have".[13]

Books

Seenu Ramasamy has written “Kaatral Nadanthen'”.[14]

Filmography
Year Film Cast Director Actor Role Notes
2007Koodal NagarBharath, Sandhya, BhavanaYesYesBus Conductor
2010Thenmerku ParuvakaatruVijay Sethupathi, Vasundahra, SaranyaYesYesDoctorNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
Vijay Special Jury Award[15]
2012NeerparavaiVishnu, Sunaina, Nandita Das, SaranyaYesYesPrincipal
2016Dharma DuraiVijay Sethupathi, Aishwarya Rajesh, Tamannaah, Srushti DangeYesYesLibrarianAsiavision Awards for best director
2019Kanne KalaimaaneUdhayanidhi Stalin, TamannaahYesNoN/A
TBAMaamanithanVijay Sethupathi, GayathrieYesFilming
TBAIdam Porul YaevalVijay Sethupathi, Vishnu, Aishwarya Rajesh, NandithaYesDelayed

References
  1. Raghavan, Nikhil (17 January 2015). "Cycling against the wind" – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. "It was an honour to direct Nandita Das". Rediff.
  3. Rangarajan, Malathi (13 August 2016). "The regions I show are an integral part of my stories" – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. "In the capital of Pandya kings". 9 March 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. Saravanan, T. (15 October 2014). "An eye for realism" – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. "Seenu Ramasamy". 16 October 2016 – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. "Thenmerku Paruvakaatru". The New Indian Express.
  8. "Review: Go watch Neer Paravai!". Rediff.
  9. "'Idam Porul Eval': Will the film release this year?". Sify.
  10. Rangan, Baradwaj (19 August 2016). "Dharmadurai: terrific story that loses its way" – via www.thehindu.com.
  11. "Dharmadurai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Dharmadurai by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  12. "RK Suresh and Seenu Ramasamy talk about 4 years of Dharmadurai - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. "Kanne Kalaimaane review: The Seenu Ramasamy film leaves you wanting more". 26 February 2019.
  14. Shankar (3 December 2011). "இயக்குநர் சீனு ராமசாமியின் 'காற்றால் நடந்தேன்'- கவிதை வெளியீடு!". Oneindia (in Tamil). Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  15. Staff Reporter (26 June 2011). "Legends steal the show at Close Up Vijay Awards" – via www.thehindu.com.


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