S. B. Khanthan is an Indian

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, best known for his 2006 movie ''

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.'' He has also directed several stage plays,

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, and

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Filmography

Animation film

Prior to his directorial debut, Khanthan co-directed the first-ever

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film produced in India titled '' Pandavas: The Five Warriors'', intended for Hollywood and American children.

As film director

* ''

'' (2006)

Television

Telefilms

Khanthan has also directed several telefilms written by

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, including Ganapathikku Kalyanam, Ganesanukku Kaalkattu, Sirippu Thirai and Computer Kaadal. Khanthan directed a telefilm written by director Mouli titled ''Naan Ready Nee Readiya'' which was telecast on Star Vijay TV.

Serials

* Directed first serial in 1986-87 in DD1 titled ''Here is Crazy'' - 13 weeks. He went on to direct all the TV serials written by the humorist Shri Crazy Mohan * ''Maadhu-Cheenu'' - 7 Weeks in DD Metro, Singapore and Malaysian TVs; Now retelecasted Won Best Director award by Mylapore Academy. * ''Nil Gavani Crazy'' - 66 Weeks in Sun TV and Jaya TV * ''Si-Ri-Ga-Ma-Pa-Da-Ni'' - 106 Weeks in Raj TV and Jaya TV * ''Oru Babyin Diary'' - 16 Weeks in DD1 and Malaysian TV * ''Pathukku Pathu'' - 42 Weeks in DD, National-Tamil * ''Crazy Times'' - 85 weeks in Star Vijay TV * ''Vidaathu Sirippu'' –75 Weeks in Jaya TV * ''Siri Siri Crazy'' – 15 Weeks in Kalaignar TV * He wrote and directed a serial for Sun TV produced by director Vasanth titled ''Charu-Latha'' which ran for 40 weeks.

Stage plays

Khanthan is the Founder-Director of Crazy Creations. He has directed and contributed to the music

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for plays staged by

totaling to over 4500 shows in

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and

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Miscellaneous

Media

Khanthan has directed and produced various advertisements, corporate films, and documentaries under Studio Dream. Notable works include: * Tamil Nadu – Vision 2025 for

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* Motivational films for AREVA, Hindustan Latex Ltd and

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* Corporate film for Quality Inn Sabari Group of Hotels

Documentaries

* ''GNB - The Music Charmer'' – An insight into the musical legend GNB on his birth centenary * ''Mridanga Chintamanihi'' – The Magnum Opus of the Percussion Legend Umayalpuram Sri Sivaraman * ''We Bow To You, Sir!'' – A short film on the Violin Maestro Shri Lalgudi G.Jayaraman, screened on the occasion of the Life Time Achievement Award conferred on him by Musi
Academy
* ''The Musicians’ Musician'' – An 80-minute musical film on Shri. Ramnad Krishnan, the

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legend * ''Sunaadha Vinodhan'' – An 85-minute documentary on Tanjore S. Kalyanaraman, another carnatic music legend * ''Pada Varnams'' of Lalgudi G Jayaraman * ''To Mark the Centenary Celebrations of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mrs. T. Brinda Brindamma: Music Beyond Music –'' Film on Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mrs. T. Brinda

Social works

* ''Gift of Time'' – on Time Management * ''Mind To Serve'' – on how artificial limbs make people who are movement impaired return to normal life

DVD

Khanthan was also responsible for converting the following stage plays to

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to cater to the needs of the international audience. * ''Maadhu Plus Two'' - In DVD format for US Viewers * ''Marriage Made In Saloon'' - in DVD format for US Viewers * ''Pournami'' - Director K Balachander’s stage play in DVD format * ''Oru Koodai Paasam'' – Director K Balachander’s stage play in DVD format

References

External links

S.B.Khanthan's Official Website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Khanthan, S. B. Tamil film directors Indian advertising directors Tamil screenwriters Tamil dramatists and playwrights Living people Indian theatre directors Year of birth missing (living people)