Krishnan Subash (1959 – 23 November 2016), was an Indian director and screenwriter who directed

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and

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films. He is the son of R. Krishnan.

Career

K. Subash started his career as an assistant to

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in ''

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''. He made his directorial debut with '' Kaliyugam'' with

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. His second film ''

Chatriyan ''Chatriyan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by K. Subash and written by Mani Ratnam, with dialogues by A. Varunan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Bhanupriya and Thilakan, with Revathi in a guest appearance. The musi ...

'' starring

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was a blockbuster. He made ''Ayul Kaidhi'', ''Vaakumoolam'' and ''Uthama Purushan'' in the same period. He directed '' Pavithra'' with Ajithkumar. He directed another police drama ''Abhimanyu'' with

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in lead role. He directed ''

Ninaivirukkum Varai ''Ninaivirukkum Varai'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Subash. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Keerthi Reddy, while Anand, Ranjith, Vivek, Sujatha, and Fathima Babu play supporting roles. The score and so ...

'' and ''

Eazhaiyin Sirippil ''Eazhaiyin Sirippil'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Subash and written by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Roja, Kausalya, and Suvalakshmi, while Indu, Vivek, Nassar, and Ranjith play supporting roles ...

'' with

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. In 2000, he had planned a film starring comedian

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in a lead role titled ''Enakkenna Korachal?'', though the film never materialized. Likewise, the following year, Subash launched a film titled ''Sarvaathigaari'' starring Arjun and

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, which was later shelved. He again directed ''

Sabhash ''Sabhash'' ( ) is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Subash, starring R. Parthiban, Divyaa Unni and Ranjith. It was released on 1 September 2000. The film was remade into Hindi as '' Vaada'' (2005). Plot Srin ...

'' with Parthiban. Subash then planned to act as the antagonist in a film titled ''Colombus'' featuring

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, but the project was stalled. He directed ''123'' with

and his brothers which was Subash's last directorial in Tamil. He announced a project called ''Aayiram Poi Solli'' with Prabhu and Ramya Krishnan, the film was shelved after shooting few scenes while another film titled ''Sarvadhikari'' with Arjun also failed to proceed after its launch. He remade Telugu film ''

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'' as ''

Insan ''Insan'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by K. Subash. It features an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Esha, Laila, Koena Mitra, and Rahul Dev. It is a remake of Te ...

'' in Hindi with ensemble star cast featuring

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and

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. The film failed at box office and Subash opted against directing films and instead provided screenplay for Hindi film ''

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''. Subhash had provided the story for

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starrer ''

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''. Subhash has worked as the chief associate to

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director

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in many films.

Death

Subash died on 23 November 2016 in SRM Hospital at Chennai. He was suffering from kidney failure and was on dialysis.

Filmography

Director

Writer

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'' (Hindi)

Actor

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Chakkara Viyugam ''Chakkara Viyugam: The Battle of Brains'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Udhayabhanu Maheswaran, starring Natty Subramaniam, Jayasurya, and Daisy Bopanna. The film released on 14 April 2008, and failed at the box ...

'' (2008) *''

Policegiri ''Policegiri'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by K.S. Ravikumar and produced by T. P. Aggarwal and Rahul Aggarwal. The film features Sanjay Dutt, Prakash Raj and Prachi Desai in the lead roles. The film was released on ...

'' (2013) as Judge

Lyricist

*Aaya Onnu, Kaathadikuthu, Thirupathi Ezhumalai (Ninaivirukkum Varai) *Husaine (Uyirile Kalandhadhu) *Kalakura, Paalai Keele (Sabhash) *Karu Karu, Yappa Yappa Ayyappa, Pachai Kallu (Ezhayin Sirippil) *Ceylon Singala Penne (Sanditha Velai) *Podava Kattina (Unnaruge Naanirunthal) *French Classile (Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham)

References

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