The encyclopedia of cinema
Ahmed Asjad: Building Digital Pathways for Cinema Born in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, Ahmed Asjad represents a new-age bridge between cinema and digital strategy. Having completed his schooling in Puttalam and College in Colombo, his early exposure to multiple cultures and creative spaces played a quiet but important role in shaping his worldview. While films always…
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…
AJMAL TAHSEEN — THE MUSIC DIRECTOR WHO TURNED QUIET DREAMS INTO A ROAR There are artists who enter the industry like a spark. And then, once in a rare while, someone enters like inevitable dawn. Ajmal Tahseen is one of them. A music director from Chennai, Ajmal represents a new generation of creators — soulful,…
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…
Shadu Saravanan – Cinematographer Shadu, Cinematographer, hails from Salem. He completed his diploma in ECE and initially worked as an ATM machine service engineer, which required him to travel frequently. During these travels, he spent a lot of time in doing street photography that deeply interested him into cinema. While accompanying them, he began taking…
Balaji – Director of Sattamum Neethiyum Balaji, born in Trichy, comes from an engineering background. His passion for cinema began during his college days, where he actively made short films and explored storytelling. Even after completing his engineering degree and working as an engineer for some time, his interest in cinema never faded. Eventually, he…
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…
