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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