Top 20 Fav Tamil Directors
by wittyprakash | created - 1 month ago | updated - 2 weeks ago | Public
1. Thiagarajan Kumararaja
Writer | Super Deluxe
Thiagarajan Kumararaja was born and bred in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He enrolled for a Visual Communications course at the Loyola College, Chennai, but dropped out shortly after to make films. Kumararaja cited that it was composer Ilaiyaraaja's music that animated him to come to films and to ...
For Aaranya Kaandam and Super Deluxe
2. Lokesh Kanagaraj
Writer | Master
Lokesh Kanagaraj is an Indian film director who works primarily in the Tamil film industry who started his film career with the 2016 anthology film called Aviyal.He was born in Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He majored in fashion technology before pursuing his MBA. He was an ex bank ...
Lokesh Cinematic Universe
3. S. Shankar
Writer | Enthiran
Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He started his career as an assistant director to SA Chandrasekar and now he is the highest paid director in the country. He made his debut in Gentleman (1993) and since 2015 he has directed 12 movies. He won the ...
For Enthiran, Indian etc.,
4. Mohan Raja
Writer | Thani Oruvan
Mohan Raja was born on May 30, 1974 in Tamil Nadu, India. He is a writer and director, known for Thani Oruvan (2015), M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) and Santhosh Subramaniyam (2008).
For Thani Oruvan, Velaikkaran etc.,
5. A.R. Murugadoss
Writer | Ghajini
Murugadoss Arunasalam, commonly known by his stage name AR Murugadoss, is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter who predominantly works in the Tamil Film Industry. He is best known for his action Tamil films and Telugu films and for remaking them in Hindi cinema. Murugadoss won the ...
For Sarkar, Thuppakki and Kaththi
6. Sudha Kongara
Writer | Soorarai Pottru
Sudha Kongara was born on March 29, 1989 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is a writer and director, known for Soorarai Pottru (2020), Irudhi Suttru (2016) and Guru (2017).
For Iruthi Suttru and Soorarai Pottru
7. Sundar C.
Writer | Aambala
Sundar C. was born on January 21, 1968 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a writer and producer, known for Aambala (2015), Winner (2003) and Rendu (2006). He has been married to Kushboo since March 9, 2000. They have two children.
For Anbe Sivam, Kalakalappu, Winner, Ullathai Allitha and Arunaachalam
8. K.V. Anand
Writer | Ayan
K.V. Anand was born on October 30, 1966 in Madras, India. He was a cinematographer and writer, known for Ayan (2009), Maattrraan (2012) and Ko (2011). He died on April 30, 2021 in Chennai, India.
For Anegan and Ko
9. Nelson Dilipkumar
Director | Jailer
Nelson Dilipkumar was born on June 21, 1984 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a director and writer, known for Jailer (2023), Doctor (2021) and Beast (2022). He is married to Monisha Nelson. They have one child.
For Doctor and Beast
10. Pradeep Ranganathan
Actor | Love Today
Pradeep Ranganathan was born on July 25, 1993 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Love Today (2022), Love Today and Comali (2019).
For Love Today and Comali
11. Venkat Prabhu
Director | Maanaadu
Venkat Prabhu is the son of director and music director Gangai Amaran. Venkat Prabhu started his career as a singer in the film industry and later became an actor, acting in character roles rather than in the lead. He hogged the spotlight for the first time when he turned director with the summer ...
For Maanaadu and Chennai 28
12. Ponram
Director | Seema Raja
Ponram was born on May 10, 1977 in India. He is a director and writer, known for Seema Raja (2018), Dsp (2022) and Varuthapadatha valibar sangam (2013).
For Varuthapadaatha Vaalibar Sangam
13. P.S. Mithran
Writer | Sardar
P.S. Mithran was born in India. He is known for Sardar (2022), Hero (2019) and Irumbu Thirai (2018).
For Irumbu Thirai and Sardar
14. Velraj
Cinematographer | Asuran
Velraj was born on October 21, 1969 in Thirunagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Asuran (2019), Aadukalam (2011) and Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014).
For Velayilla Pattathaari
15. Prabhu Deva
Prabhu Deva, born in Mysuru, Karnataka, India, is a multi-talented Indian actor, choreographer, and film director who has left an indelible mark on the Indian entertainment industry. Often referred to as the "Indian Michael Jackson" for his exceptional dance skills, Prabhu Deva is known for his ...
For Pokkiri
16. A.L. Vijay
Director | Deiva Thirumagal
A.L. Vijay was born on June 18, 1979 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a director and writer, known for Deiva Thirumagal (2011), Thalaivi (2021) and Madrasapattinam (2010). He was previously married to Amala Paul.
For Thalaivi, Madarasapatinam and Deiva Thirumagal
17. Mani Ratnam
Writer | Dil Se..
The man who revolutionized Tamil-language cinema, Mani Ratnam is the biggest director in south India and one of the most respected directors in all of India. Each of his films contain its own unique style, with beautifully photographed songs and unique back-lighting. However, his films contain ...
For Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and OK Kanmani
18. Mari Selvaraj
Director | Pariyerum Perumal
Mari Selvaraj was born on March 7, 1984 in Tamil Nadu, India. He is a director and writer, known for Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Karnan (2021) and Maamannan (2023). He is married to Divya Mari Selvaraj.
For Pariyerum Perumal
19. Yuvaraj Dhayalan
Director | Irugapatru
Yuvaraj Dhayalan was born on February 22, 1987. Yuvaraj is a director and writer, known for Irugapatru (2023), Potta Potti (2011) and Eli (2015).
For Iruga pattru
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