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Vetrimaaran
Vetrimaaran in August 2016
Born(1975-09-04)4 September 1975(age 48)[1][2]
Cuddalore,Tamil Nadu,India
Occupation(s)Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
Years active2007 – present
SpouseAarthi
Children2
RelativesEre. Elamvazhuthi
(maternal grandfather)

Vetrimaaran(born 4 September 1975) is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who primarily works inTamil cinema.He is known for his unique filmography with major commercial success and high critical acclaim works. He has won fiveNational Film Awards,twoFilmfare South Awardsand oneTamil Nadu State Film Award.

Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut withPolladhavan(2007). His second feature filmAadukalam(2011) won sixNational Film Awards.His 2016 directorialVisaranaiwas selected as India's official entry to theAcademy Awards.[3]His filmAsuran(2019) received theNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[4]He produces films under his production company,Grass Root Film Company.He is also the founder of International Institute of Film and Culture (IIFC).[5][6]

Personal life[edit]

Vetrimaaran was born inCuddalorein 1975. His father Dr. V. Chitravel was aveterinary scientist,and his mother Megala Chitravel is a noted novelist.[7][8][9]He has an elder sister.[10]He later moved toRanipet.

He is married to Aarthi whom he met at Loyola College where he was studying. They have two children, Poonthendral and Kathiravan.[11]

Career[edit]

Late 90s–2007: Beginning directions[edit]

While studying English literature at Loyola College, he undertook a course on television presentation, at the end of which he had to make a film. While making the film, he learned of his inclination towards filmmaking. Later, he attended a seminar organised byBalu Mahendra,who at that time was a visiting professor at Loyola. Impressed by the veteran filmmaker, Vetrimaaran decided that he would learn filmmaking from him. Mahendra then accepted Vetrimaaran as one of his lead assistants.[12]Following this, he faced the dilemma of choosing between studies and film. He opted for the latter, which meant he had to opt out of his course at Loyola. Mahendra expanded his duties for the Tamil serialKathai Neram(2000) and the Tamil filmsEn Iniya Ponnilave(2001),Julie Ganapathy(2003), andAdhu Oru Kana Kaalam(2005). Vetrimaaran has since credited Mahendra as his mentor and the one who encouraged him to follow his dream of becoming a director. Vetrimaaran also acted in a brief role asRichard Rishi's assistant inKadhir'sKadhal Virus(2002).[13]

It was during the making ofAdhu Oru Kana Kaalamwhere Vetrimaaran became acquainted with the lead actor of the film,Dhanush.He prepared a script for Dhanush, who immediately accepted the offer after hearing the story.[14]After he found trouble finding producers with A. M. Rathnam and Salem Chandrasekhar leaving the project after initial interest, Dhanush's sister Dr. Vimala Geetha agreed to produce the film, but she also dropped the film. Dhanush's fatherKasthuri Rajafinally agreed to produce the film. However, after two days of shoot, the film was shelved, and Dhanush opted to pursue other films after the surprise success of hisThiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam(2006).[15]The film's collapse saw Vetrimaaran approach producerS. Kathiresanand narrated to him the stories he had prepared. Kathiresan did not likeDesiya Nedunchaalai 47but agreed to work on another project titledPolladhavan(2007).

Vetrimaaran has since described that he had "ample time" for the production works ofPolladhavanas "Dhanush had confidence in him". The film's story was inspired partly by the lost bike of his friend Andrew and the variety of experiences he had tracking down his vehicle. Vetrimaaran revealed that when he wrote the script, he made many changes to suit the visual medium and for Dhanush on his physical attributes while playing an action hero. The film opened in November 2007 to rave reviews, with the critic fromSifystating that "Vetri has made his mentor proud, and his style of narration and takings are very similar to the ace director Balu Mahendra, labelling that the film had shades ofVittorio De Sica's 1948 Italian film,Bicycle Thieves.[16]When questioned about its relevance toBicycle Thieves,he stated that it "is a disgrace toBicycle Thievesif it is compared withPolladhavan".[17][18]

2011–2015: Breakthrough and widespread acclaim[edit]

Following the success ofPolladhavan,the entire team of that film (Vetrimaaran, actors Dhanush andKishore,producer Kathiresan, and composerG. V. Prakash Kumar) collaborated once again forAadukalam(2011), which deals with the rivalry betweencockfightersin Madurai.[19]During thepre-productionand scripting, Vetrimaaran spent two years inMaduraito understand the local dialect and lifestyle of the people living there.Aadukalamwas the first film of Vetrimaaran to have a production office set up outside ofChennai.[20]Vetrimaaran took a year to complete the screenplay, script, and dialogues forAadukalamand held a bounded script for the venture, which is considered rare in Tamil films.[19][21]Vetrimaaran narrated only half of the film's script to Dhanush before the latter was impressed with it and agreed to act in the film.[19]The film was initially titledSeval,but since the rights to the title were already taken by directorHarifor hisproject with Bharath,Vetrimaaran decided to rename his film asAadukalam.[22]

The film languished in production hell for two years due to constant changing in cast, crew and location, but Vetrimaaran, Dhanush, Kishore, Kathiresan and Prakash Kumar remained on. Vetrimaaran introduced two newcomers who made their Tamil debuts: actressTaapsee Pannu[23][24]andSri Lankan Tamilwriter andpolitical commentatorV. I. S. Jayapalan,[25]while future Vetrimaaran collaboratorsDinesh,Murugadoss,andNarenmade their breakthroughs through this film.

Upon release,Aadukalamreceived critical acclaim and was a commercial success.Sifycalled it "a gutsy and brilliant film" and mentioned that it "lives up to the expectation that the film carried and the credit goes to Vetrimaran whose research and hard work shows on screen".[26]

In 2012, Vetrimaaran launched his own production house called the Grass Root Film Company and launched his maiden project,Udhayam NH4(2013) withSiddharthin the lead role and his associateManimaranas director.[27]He wrote the dialogues ofNaan Rajavaga Pogiren(2013), directed by newcomer Prithvi Rajkumar.[28]In 2014, his productionPoriyaalan,dubbed as a sort of sibling toPolladhavan,was released to critical appreciation.[29]In 2015, the Children's filmKaaka Muttai(2015), directed byManikandanand jointly produced by Dhanush'sWunderbar Filmsand Grassroot Film Company received critical acclaim from all around India and won theBest Children's FilmAward at the62nd National Film Awards.[30]

2016–present: Further success[edit]

Vetrimaaran's third venture was the crime-thrillerVisaranai(2016) was based on M. Chandrakumar's novelLock Up.The film deals with the lives of a few Tamil laborers subject to horrific atrocities committed by the police from which they are unable to escape. Vetrimaaran chose to begin the film before the schedule for his other ventureVada Chennai(2018) and reunited with actors Dinesh, Murugadoss, and Kishore, where the first two play the main Tamil laborers, while the latter plays an auditor. Though he had dubbed for Kishore inAadukalam,Samuthirakanimade this film his maiden acting collaboration with Vetrimaaran, portraying as a hard-nosed yet sympathetic police inspector, while Telugu film actorAjay Ghoshmade his breakthrough as a Telugu soft-spoken yet "villainous" inspector inGuntur.[31]Upon release,Visaranaireceived positive reviews.Twitch Filmviewed Visarnai as a top class film about reality comparable to2012 CannesfavoriteGangs of Wasseypur.[32]Baradwaj Rangan,then ofThe Hinduwrote "Visaranai is beautifully filmed, though there isn't much room for beauty. The frames appear to have been snatched from the back alleys of life. The verité illusion is aided by the utterly lifelike performances—even if the word" performance "seems wrong."[33]

Visaranaiwas India's official entry in the Foreign Language film category at the 2017 Academy Awards, but failed to get nominated. In India, the film also won three National Film awards -Best Feature Film in Tamil,Best Supporting Actorfor Samuthirakani, andBest EditingforKishore Teand G. B. Venkatesh[34]and numerous awards atAnanda VikatanandFilmfare South.

Vetrimaaran also produced three films in a row:Kodi(2016),Lens(2017) andAnnanukku Jai(2018).[35][36][37]His fourth directorial venture which he had been preparing for since 2009,Vada Chennaisaw him reunite with Dhanush, Samuthirakani, Kishore,Daniel Balaji,Pawan,cinematographer Velraj, art directorJacki,and editor G. B. Venkatesh. The film is about a skilled carrom player who becomes a reluctant participant in a gang war between two rival gangsters. LikeAadukalam,the film went through production and development hell over a period of nine years with huge changes in cast and crew and much scouting and research, yet Vetrimaaran made sure it was not shelved.[38]The film ran into controversy from the fisherfolk community, because of a love-making scene betweenAmeerandAndrea Jeremiahfilmed in a boat, which was considered to be offensive for the community. As a result, Vetrimaaran in a video statement, apologized to anyone who may have been hurt by the offensive scenes and agreed to remove them from the film.[39][40][41]

After a long delay,Vada Chennaiwas released on 18 October 2018, opening to critical and commercial acclaim, with critics praising the story, screenplay and each of the actors' performance.[42]Janani K, a critic fromIndia Todaygave a rating of 4/5 stars and said that "Vada Chennaihas everything you look for in a gangster thriller. But Vetri Maaran's display of twists and turns will win you over. "[43]Sowmya Rajendran,editor-in-chief ofThe News Minutewrote "From the colourful curses of the street to each of the characters, the film gives us a very real glimpse of gang wars. Vetrimaaran-Dhanush delivers a brilliant gangster film."[44]Baradwaj RanganofFilm Companion Southwrote "Dhanush's ascent to stardom has come alongside his growth as an actor, and there’s not one scene where he makes us doubt his character's actions. With his outstanding cinematographer Velraj, Vetrimaaran unleashes one flamboyant scene after another."[45]Vada Chennai earned₹50 crore(US$6.0 million) at the worldwide box office, and Dhanush received numerous accolades for his role.[46]

ProducerKalaipuli S. Thanusigned Vetrimaaran and Dhanush to a new film,Asuranwhich saw the duo reunite with music director G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematographer Velraj and actors Naren, Pawan andMunnar Ramesh(who has featured in all of Vetrimaaran's feature films fromPolladhavanonwards). The film's plot is based on Poomani's novelVekkai(transl. Heat) and is influenced by the real-lifeKilvenmani massacrethat occurred in 1968.[47]Dhanush plays a lower class farmer who has to protect his family when his youngest son murders a rich upper class landlord and would be seen in two looks: one as a young man in a flashback and the second as a middle-aged man in the present.[48][49][50]

Upon release in October 2019, it received critical acclaim.The Times of India,rated 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating that "Vetri Maaran delivers yet another solid action drama that keeps us engrossed from start to finish."[51]S. Subhakeerthana fromThe Indian Expressrated the film 4 out of 5 and reviewed it as "With this Dhanush starrer, Vetrimaaran proves he's one of the finest directors in Indian cinema, yet again. Only a few filmmakers like him can pull off a mainstream cinema, balancing ‘realism’ and commercial elements."[52]Commercially, the film became a blockbuster at the box office, entering the₹100 croreclub and is currently the highest-grossing film of Vetrimaaran's career.[53]It won numerous awards including two National Awards –Best Feature Film in TamilandBest Actorfor Dhanush.[54]In the same year, Vetrimaaran collaborated with Suresh Kamatchi for their production,Miga Miga Avasaram(2019).[55]

Vetrimaaran wrote and directed a segment,Oor Iravu,for the anthology,Paava Kadhaigal(2020), starringSai PallaviandPrakash Raj.Each of the short films of the anthology touch upon the issue ofhonour killing.[56]"Oor Iravu" received positive acclaim with Baradwaj Rangan ofFilm Companionwriting, "Vetri Maaran’s is the most powerful, most gut-churning installment. The house becomes a character of its own, with its clearly established geography...It may seem strange to say this, given Vetri Maaran’s terrific run of films, but Oor Iravu is his best-directed work."[57]

In 2023, Vetrimaaran directedViduthalai Part 1,based on theVachathi case.The film featured comedianSoorias a police constable, with him playing the lead role for the first time in his career, whileVijay Sethupathiplays the leader of a separatist group. The film received positive reviews and became a success at the box office.[58]

Filmography[edit]

As director[edit]

Year Film Notes
2007 Polladhavan Vijay Award for Best Director
2011 Aadukalam National Film Award for Best Director
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director
SIIMA Award for Best Director
Vijay Award for Best Director
2016 Visaranai Also producer
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Film
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Director
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Screenplay
2018 Vada Chennai Also producer
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Screenplay
2019 Asuran National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
Zee Cine Award Tamil for Best Director
Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Director
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Director
2020 Paava Kadhaigal Anthology Film; segment:Oor Iravu
2023 Viduthalai Part 1 [59]
TBA Viduthalai Part 2 Post Production[60]

As producer and writer[edit]

This is a list of films that Vetrimaaran worked for other directors.

Year Film Producer Writer Notes
2013 Udhayam NH4 Yes Yes
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren No Dialogue
2014 Poriyaalan Yes No
2015 Kaaka Muttai Yes No National Film Award for Best Children's Film
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Film
Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Film
Audience's Choice Award for Best Feature Film
Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize
Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil
Edison Award for Best Producer
2016 Kodi Yes No
2017 Lens Yes No
2018 Annanukku Jai Yes No
2019 Miga Miga Avasaram Yes No
2021 Sangathalaivan Yes No
2022 Anel Meley Pani Thuli Yes No Released onSony LIV[61]
2024 Garudan Yes Yes [62][63]

As an actor[edit]

  • Star(2024) - as himself

Television[edit]

Year Title Creator Director Writer Producer Notes
2022 Pettaikaali Yes No No No
TBA Nilamellaam Rattham Yes No Yes Executive

Frequent collaborators[edit]

Collaborator
Dhanush Yes Yes Yes(as producer) Yes Yes Yes(as playback singer)
Kishore Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pawan Yes Yes Yes
Sendrayan Yes Yes Yes(cameo) Yes
Munnar Ramesh Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pavel Navageethan Yes Yes Yes
Balaji Sakthivel Yes Yes Yes
Tamizh Yes Yes Yes
Bala Hasan Yes Yes Yes
G. V. Prakash Kumar Yes Yes Yes Yes
Velraj Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
R. Ramar Yes Yes Yes Yes

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