The encyclopedia of cinema
Arun Bose – Director of Luca Meet the writer-director who began his filmmaking journey by self-shooting an entire Tamil feature film with a two-member crew — just himself, his Canon 60D camera, and his actor friend — while travelling on a Honda Activa scooter from Chennai to Rameswaram. That same actor, Nithin George, later went…
Punith – The Journey of a Passionate Filmmaker Born in Madurai and raised in Dindigul, Punith showed a deep interest in cinema from a young age. During his school days, he actively participated in theatre arts and quickly became known for his talent in acting and storytelling. Though his dream was to pursue Visual Communication…
Dhinakaran Sivalingam– A Creative Visionary from the World of Animation to Cinema Dhinakaran Sivalingam, the talented director best known for his acclaimed film Bottle Radha, hails from Agaramduli village in Uthiramerur Taluk, Kanchipuram District. Coming from a weaver-based family, Dhinakaran’s journey into cinema is a true story of passion, perseverance, and creativity. He completed…
Leo John Paul – Editor, Director, Visionary Leo John Paul, a renowned film editor and emerging filmmaker, hails from Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. With a deep-rooted passion for storytelling since childhood, Leo’s journey into the world of cinema began early, shaped by his fascination for narratives and a strong interest in dance and visual expression. Academically,…
Ilayaraja Kaliyaperumal Ilayaraja Kaliyaperumal, the director of the acclaimed thriller 10 Hours, hails from Thanjavur. After completing his education, he moved to Chennai, where his interest in cinema gradually began to grow. Unlike many who enter the industry at a young age with a clear goal, his passion for filmmaking developed over time. In Chennai,…
Poo Sivaprakasam Poo Sivaprakasam’s journey in the film industry has been both dynamic and inspiring! From a young age, he showed a clear passion for storytelling and cinema. Writing short stories in high school and then pursuing his dreams by moving to Chennai from kallakkurichi is something many aspiring filmmakers can relate to. His early…
Joshua: A Multifaceted Filmmaker Crafting Stories with Heart and Precision Joshua is an exciting and versatile talent steadily making his mark in the world of cinema. His journey from the world of Music Production to the director’s chair is a powerful testament to his passion, perseverance, and deep-rooted love for filmmaking. Rather than confining himself…
Thalapathy Prabhu – A Journey to the Director’s Chair Thalapathy Prabhu, known for directing the Tamil film Podhuvaaga Emmanasu Thangam, hails from Ajjampatti near Pennagaram, a small rural village in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. From a very young age, he was deeply passionate about cinema. During his school days, he actively participated in poetry, dramas, and…
Rakesh – Associate Director Rakesh is an emerging talent in the Tamil film industry, currently making his mark as an associate director. Born and raised in Chennai, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Jain College, Meenambakkam. Before entering the world of cinema, Rakesh worked in the IT sector. However, feeling unfulfilled in that…
LakshmiKanth Selvam (aka) LK – Associate Director | Aspiring Filmmaker LK is a passionate and energetic Associate Director who has worked on projects including Maaman. Born in Trichy, in the village of Jeeyapuram, he spent his early years with his grandparents before moving in with his parents during his teenage years. Due to personal beliefs…
