Seenu Ramasamy is an

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filmmaker Filmmaking (film production) is the process by which a motion picture is produced. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages, starting with an initial story, idea, or commission. It then continues through screenwriting, castin ...

, screenwriter and poet who predominantly works in

Tamil cinema Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywo ...

. Born on October 13, 1973 near

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, Tamilnadu, he is known for directing quality films like ''

Thenmerku Paruvakaatru ''Thenmerku Paruvakatru'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Shibu Issac. The film is named after a song composed by A. R. Rahman for the film, Karuthamma. It stars Vijay Sethup ...

'' (2010), ''

Neerparavai ''Neerparavai'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin. It stars Vishnu and Sunaina, and Nandita Das plays the older version of the latter's character. Saranya Ponva ...

'' (2012), and ''

Dharma Durai Dharma Durai may refer to: * Dharma Durai (1991 film), an Indian Tamil-language action drama film * Dharma Durai (2016 film) ''Dharma Durai'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language slice-of-life drama film directed by Seenu Ramasamy. The film stars Vija ...

'' (2016)., Kanne Kalaimaane (2019) and

Maamanithan (film) ''Maamanithan'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Yuvan Shankar Raja under his YSR Productions banner. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi, Gayathrie, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Guru Soma ...

(2022).

Career

He made his directorial debut with ''

Koodal Nagar ''Koodal Nagar'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by first-timer Seenu Ramasamy. The film stars Bharath in dual lead roles with Sandhya and Bhavana The film opened in 5 April 2007 to negative reviews and was declared as belo ...

'' (2007). He garnered acclaim for the film ''

'', which went on to win the

National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil The Indian Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several aw ...

. 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". His next film ''

'' (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". Ramasamy's next film '' Idam Porul Yaeval'' got stuck in production. His next film ''

'' (2016) received polarized reviews from critics, but was a box-office success. His subsequent film '' Kanne Kalaimaane'' (2019) 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".

Books

Seenu Ramasamy has written ''“Kaatral Nadanthen”''.

Filmography

References

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