Vetrimaaran

Vetrimaaran
Vetrimaaran in August 2016
Born (1975-09-04) 4 September 1975 (age 49) [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 in Tamil cinema. He is known for his unique filmography with major commercial success and high critical acclaim works. He has won five National Film Awards, three Filmfare South Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award.

Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut with Polladhavan (2007). His second feature film Aadukalam (2011) won six National Film Awards. His 2016 directorial Visaranai was selected as India's official entry to the Academy Awards.[3] His film Asuran (2019) received the National 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]

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  2. ^ "Happy Birthday Vetrimaran - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". 4 September 2015. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Visaaranai to take a shot at Oscar .nomination". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 23 September 2016. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  4. ^ "67th National Film Awards 2019: Asuran to Viswasam, Tamil movies that won". The Times of India. 22 March 2021. Archived from the original on 6 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  5. ^ "About IIFC – IIFC". iifcinstitute.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Vetri Maaran to head filmmaking course to create socially responsible directors". Cinema Express. 14 April 2021. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.