Biography
Vasanthabalan is a Tamil film director. He has made critically acclaimed films including Veyil and Angadi Theru.
The director began his career with Album, which failed at the box-office. His second film, produced by S Pictures company, Veyil became a blockbuster and was shown as the Indian representative at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Post Veyil, the director struck gold again with Angadi Theru which showcases a romantic tale set in the famous Ranganathan Street in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The film won critical acclaim and was a commercial success as well. It was shortlisted for India's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In 2012, he released Aravaan, a period film based on the novel Kaaval Kottam that reflects the life of people of South Tamil Nadu in the 18th century. His latest movie, as of 2014, is Kaaviya Thalaivan, a critically acclaimed feature that was also well received by theatre-goers.
Filmography
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Crew Credits
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Role: Second Unit Director
MOVIE • 2024
Thalaimai Seyalagam
Role: Director
TV • 2024
Thalaimai Seyalagam
Role: Writer
TV • 2024
Thalaimai Seyalagam
Role: Story
TV • 2024
Thalaimai Seyalagam
Role: Creator
TV • 2024
Demon
Role: Presenter
MOVIE • 2023
Aneethi
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2023
Aneethi
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2023
Aneethi
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
Jail
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2021
Jail
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2021
Jail
Role: Story
MOVIE • 2021
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Role: Story
MOVIE • 2014
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2014
Aravaan
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2012
Aravaan
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
Angadi Theru
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Angadi Theru
Role: Story
MOVIE • 2010
Angadi Theru
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2010