Vasanth

Vasanth

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

Vasanth is an Indian film director and screenwriter, working in the Tamil film industry. Following a stint as journalist and after assisting K. Balachander, he made his directorial debut with Keladi Kanmani in 1990, which along with the trendsetting Aasai (1995), are considered his finest and most successful films. Known for being realistic, his films have been described as a "middle path" between parallel and commercial cinema, revolving around social themes and relationships.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Vai Raja Vai
2015Nominee

Best Performance

Vai Raja Vai

Nerrukku Ner
1997Nominee

Best Director

Nerrukku Ner

Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2013Nominee

Best Director

Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal

Career Highlights

Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
2021Highlight

Best Picture

Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum

Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2002Highlight

Best Director

Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke