The encyclopedia of cinema
Anees Nadodi – Biography (Production Designer) Anees Nadodi is an acclaimed Indian Art director and Production designer, hailing from Chelari, Malappuram, Kerala. He completed his M.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism from the SAFI Institute of Advanced Study (SAFI IAS), University of Calicut, where his deep interest in the world of visual arts started taking…
Karthik Netha – Poet & Lyricist Karthik Netha is a celebrated Tamil lyricist known for his poetic depth and emotional writing. He was born in Chinnanur, Salem, where he completed his schooling at Vidhya Mandir Higher Secondary School. From a very young age, music was his passion. While other children were interested in regular activities,…
Mohan Rajan – A Journey of Words, Music, and Determination Mohan Rajan is a renowned lyricist in the Tamil film industry, celebrated for his emotional depth, poetic finesse, and unique storytelling through music. He was born in Maikelnayakanpatti, Trichy, and completed his schooling in Valayapatti. Even during his high school days, Mohan showed sparks of…
Mridul George Mridul George is an emerging Malayalam writer and screenwriter from Muvattupuzha, whose journey into cinema stands as an inspiring example of passion, consistency, and dedication. Although he spent more than a decade working in the IT sector, his love for writing — rooted deeply in his school days — eventually shaped his identity…
From Assistant Director to Debut Director — A Journey of Grit and Vision Vignesh is an associate Director born in Pudukkottai, an engineering graduate whose heart always beat for storytelling. His passion for cinema pushed him to take the very first step into the film world — not through comfort or shortcuts, but by…
Aravinnd Singh (Director of Photography) Aravinnd Singh is a well-known cinematographer in the Tamil film industry. Born in Chennai, he completed his degree in Visual Communication at SRM University and later pursued advanced filmmaking at Whistling Woods International Film Institute, Mumbai. His strong academic performance earned him a six-month scholarship to continue his studies at…
Manikandan Raja (Cinematographer) Manikandan Raja, who hails from Thiruvarur, holds a diploma in Mechanical Engineering. After completing his studies, he initially worked at TVS for about six months. However, his deep passion for cinema soon led him to explore opportunities in the film industry. During this time, he got the chance to work with DOP…
Dinesh Kumar – Film Editor Dinesh Kumar, an upcoming editor from Chidambaram, discovered his passion for cinema during his school days. Although he pursued a degree in Civil Engineering, his curiosity pushed him to explore different creative avenues. During his college years, he began editing small videos, which gradually ignited his interest in the craft…
Vensan – VFX Artist Vensan is a young and passionate VFX artist hailing from Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai. Initially interested in editing, he completed his Visual Communication degree at Bharath University, Tambaram. Where he was first introduced to the world of visual effects. Fascinated by the possibilities of VFX, he began learning through YouTube and online resources,…
Writer Athisha Athisha is a well-known writer who was born in Coimbatore. He completed polytechnic diploma and Degree in BA Tamil Literature and came from a humble family background. In the early stages of his life, he worked as an electrician and later moved into marketing. At a very young age, he shifted to Chennai…
