Cheran (director)

Cheran
Cheran speaking to students of Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women
Born	Cheran Pazhayurpatti, Madurai, Tamilnadu
Occupation	actor, director
Years active	1997-present
Parents	Pandian Kamala [1]

Cheran (Tamil: சேரன்) is a Tamil film director from Tamil Nadu, India. He has won the Indian National Film Award thrice for Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000),^[2] Autograph (2004),^[3] and Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005).^[4] Besides he is three-time Filmfare Award winner as well.

Early Life and Career

Cheran was born in Pazhaiyurpatty near Madurai district. His father Pandian was a Projector Operator in touring theatre. His mother Kamala was a primary school teacher. He has two sisters. His childhood dreams were all about the celluloid world. During his school days he enact in dramas. He came to Chennai to pursue his career in films. He worked as an Assistant Director to Director K.S. Ravi Kumar. It was Producer Henry who gave a break to his film career. He made his directorial debut in Bharathi Kannamma through Producer Henry. The film met many controversies. In spite of it, the film was a big box office hit and gave a break to the sinking career of Actor Parthiban. He became an over night star director. He gave a hat trick of successful films Por Kalam, Pandavar Bhoomi, and Vetri Kodi Kattu. His movies concentrate strong social messages as the story base line. This director turned actor in Director Thangarbachan’s film Solla Marantha Kadai. His fame rose to dizzy heights in the film Autograph produced and directed by him. The film was screened four times at the Montreal Film Festival, Canada, an honor which he shares with Kamal Haasan and Maniratnam^[5]. He was thrilled by the standing ovation he received, when the show was over. With memorable films like Thavamai Thavamirunthu, he has also proved his acting versatility. An energetic all rounder, he received National Award thrice for his films Vettri Kodi Kattu, Autograph, and Thavamai Thavamirundhu.^[6]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Director	Actor	Notes
1997	Bharathi Kannamma		Yes	No	Tamil
1998	Desiya Geetham		Yes	No	Winner, Filmfare Best Director Award (Tamil)
	Porkkaalam		Yes	No	Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
2000	Vetri Kodi Kattu		Yes	No	Winner, National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer
2001	Pandavar Bhoomi		Yes	No	Winner, Filmfare Best Director Award (Tamil)
2002	Kadhal Virus	Himself	No	Yes	Cameo appearance
	Solla Marandha Kadhai	Sivadhanu	No	Yes
2004	Autograph	Senthil	Yes	Yes	Winner, National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director Winner, Filmfare Best Director Award (Tamil) Winner, Filmfare Best Film Award (Tamil)
2005	Thavamai Thavamirundhu	Ramalingam Muthiah	Yes	Yes	Winner, National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare
2007	Maya Kannadi	Kumar	Yes	Yes
	Aadum Koothu	Gnanasekaran	No	Yes	(direct-to-video)
2008	Pirivom Santhippom	Nadesan	No	Yes
	Raman Thediya Seethai	Venugopal	No	Yes
2009	Pokkisham	Lenin	Yes	Yes
2011	Yuddham Sei	J. Krishnamoorthi	No	Yes
	Muran	Nanda	No	Yes

References

1. ^ http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Kollywood/Cheran/121
2. ^ Cheran's celluloid treasures
3. ^ Simple narrative style gets "Autograph" a National Award
4. ^ Double delight for Cheran
5. ^ http://kollywood.allindiansite.com/interviews/cheran.html
6. ^ http://www.southdreamz.com/portfolio/cheran

External links

• Cheran at the Internet Movie Database

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