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	{{Infobox person		{{Infobox person
	\| name = A. L. Vijay		\| name = A.L. Vijay
	\| image = AL Vijay at Devi(L) Success Meet.jpg		\| image = AL Vijay at Devi(L) Success Meet.jpg
	\| caption = Vijay at Devi ~~Success Meet~~		\| caption = Vijay promoting ''[[Devi (2016 film)\|Devi]]'' in 2016
	\| birth_date = ~~{{birth date and age\|df=y\|1979\|6\|18}}~~		\| birth_date =
	\| birth_place = [[Chennai]], ~~[[Tamil Nadu]], [[~~India]]		\| birth_place = [[Chennai]], India
	\| occupation = Film director~~, Dancer, Model~~		\| occupation = Film director
	\| years_active = 2000–Present		\| years_active = 2000–Present
	\| height =		\| height =
	\| parents = [[A. L. Azhagappan]] (father)		\| parents = [[A. L. Azhagappan]] (father)
	\| ~~spouse~~ = ~~{{unbulleted list\|{{marriage\|~~[[~~Amala Paul~~]]\|~~2014\|2017\|reason~~=~~divorced}}\|~~{{~~marriage\|Dr. R. Aishwarya~~\|2019}}}}		\| relatives = [[Udhaya (actor)\|Udhaya]] (brother)
			\| spouse = {{unbulleted \|2019}}
	\| children = 1		\| children = 1
	}}		}}

	'''A. L. Vijay''' ~~(born 18 June 1979)~~, ~~credited by his mononym~~ '''Vijay''', is an Indian [[film director]] who works in the [[Tamil film industry]]. An assistant director with [[Priyadarshan]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100329120032/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Kollywood/A.L.Vijay/2462 Tamil Actor Vijay Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos]. Jointscene.com</ref> he debuted as director with films such as ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)\|Kireedam]]'' and the critically acclaimed ''[[Madrasapattinam]]''. Vijay later directed ~~big budget~~ films ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' and ''[[Thaandavam]]'', starring [[Vikram (actor)\|Vikram]] in both films. His father [[A. L. Azhagappan]] was the President of Tamil Nadu Producers Council and appeared in the film ''[[Eesan]]''. His brother is the actor [[Udhaya (actor)\|Udhaya]].<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/I-will-fight-to-the-finish-Udhaya/articleshow/6683845.cms?referral=PM Times of India]</ref>		'''A. L. Vijay''', known professionally as '''Vijay''', is an Indian [[film director]] who works in the [[Tamil film industry]]. An assistant director with [[Priyadarshan]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100329120032/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Kollywood/A.L.Vijay/2462 Tamil Actor Vijay Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos]. Jointscene.com</ref> he debuted as director with films such as ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)\|Kireedam]]'' and the critically acclaimed ''[[Madrasapattinam]]''. Vijay later directed films such as ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' and ''[[Thaandavam]]'', starring [[Vikram (actor)\|Vikram]] in both films. His father [[A. L. Azhagappan]] was the President of Tamil Nadu Producers Council and appeared in the film ''[[Eesan]]''. His brother is the actor [[Udhaya (actor)\|Udhaya]].<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/I-will-fight-to-the-finish-Udhaya/articleshow/6683845.cms?referral=PM Times of India]</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==
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	In February 2016, he was named as a director of [[Prabhu Deva]]{{'s}} trilingual film ''Devi'' opposite [[Tamannaah]] which was made in [[Tamil Language\|Tamil]], [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]]. This marked his debut in Telugu and Hindi languages.<ref name="Tamannaah">{{cite news\|title=Prabhu Deva to Act in Trilingual\|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Prabhu-Deva-to-Act-in-Trilingual/2016/02/02/article3256271.ece\|access-date=28 July 2016\|work=[[The New Indian Express]]\|date=2 February 2016}}</ref>		In February 2016, he was named as a director of [[Prabhu Deva]]{{'s}} trilingual film ''Devi'' opposite [[Tamannaah]] which was made in [[Tamil Language\|Tamil]], [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]]. This marked his debut in Telugu and Hindi languages.<ref name="Tamannaah">{{cite news\|title=Prabhu Deva to Act in Trilingual\|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Prabhu-Deva-to-Act-in-Trilingual/2016/02/02/article3256271.ece\|access-date=28 July 2016\|work=[[The New Indian Express]]\|date=2 February 2016}}</ref>

	==~~Style of work~~==		==Filmmaking style==
	Vijay has described that he wants his audience "to immerse themselves" in his films, and hence uses scenes which reflect the local culture, explaining that his scenes should mirror society and "lend it an element of timelessness".<ref name="hinduint"/> He revealed that while constructing a film, he "first thinks of the plot, then the screenplay and then the characters", and tries to portray human values in his films.<ref name="reddtm"/>		Vijay has described that he wants his audience "to immerse themselves" in his films, and hence uses scenes which reflect the local culture, explaining that his scenes should mirror society and "lend it an element of timelessness".<ref name="hinduint"/> He revealed that while constructing a film, he "first thinks of the plot, then the screenplay and then the characters", and tries to portray human values in his films.<ref name="reddtm"/>

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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	On 26 April 2014, Vijay said that he was in a relationship with actress [[Amala Paul]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Amala-Paul-drowned-in-love-drenched-in-care/articleshow/34235204.cms\|title=Amala Paul drowned in love, drenched in care\|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> On 7 June 2014 he got engaged to Amala in [[Aluva]], [[Kochi]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vijay-Amala-Paul-to-tie-the-knot/articleshow/33392479.cms\|title=Vijay, Amala Paul to tie the knot?\|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The couple got married on 12 June in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Actress Amala Paul and filmmaker Vijay get married in Chennai\|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/06/actress-amala-paul-and-filmmaker-vijay-get-married-in-chennai/\|work=Biharprabha.com\|access-date=12 June 2014}}</ref> In July 2016, they decided to separate, and in February 2017, they were ~~declared officially divorced~~.		On 26 April 2014, Vijay said that he was in a relationship with actress [[Amala Paul]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Amala-Paul-drowned-in-love-drenched-in-care/articleshow/34235204.cms\|title=Amala Paul drowned in love, drenched in care\|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> On 7 June 2014 he got engaged to Amala in [[Aluva]], [[Kochi]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vijay-Amala-Paul-to-tie-the-knot/articleshow/33392479.cms\|title=Vijay, Amala Paul to tie the knot?\|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The couple got married on 12 June in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Actress Amala Paul and filmmaker Vijay get married in Chennai\|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/06/actress-amala-paul-and-filmmaker-vijay-get-married-in-chennai/\|work=Biharprabha.com\|access-date=12 June 2014}}</ref> In July 2016, they decided to separate, and in February 2017, they were granted divorce.

	In July 2019, he married Dr.R.Aishwarya. On ~~30th~~ May 2020, his wife gave birth to their first child, a baby boy.		In July 2019, he married Dr. R. Aishwarya. On 30 May 2020, his wife gave birth to their first child, a baby boy.

	== Filmography ==		== Filmography ==
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{{not to be confused with|Vijay (actor)}}
{{short description|Tamil film director}}
{{EngvarB|date=March 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = A. L. Vijay
| image = AL Vijay at Devi(L) Success Meet.jpg
| caption = Vijay at Devi Success Meet
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1979|6|18}}
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| occupation = Film director, Dancer, Model
| years_active = 2000–Present
| height =
| parents = [[A. L. Azhagappan]] (father)
| spouse = {{unbulleted list|{{marriage|[[Amala Paul]]|2014|2017|reason=divorced}}|{{marriage|Dr. R. Aishwarya|2019}}}}
| children = 1
}}

'''A. L. Vijay''' (born 18 June 1979), credited by his mononym '''Vijay''', is an Indian [[film director]] who works in the [[Tamil film industry]]. An assistant director with [[Priyadarshan]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100329120032/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Kollywood/A.L.Vijay/2462 Tamil Actor Vijay Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos]. Jointscene.com</ref> he debuted as director with films such as ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]'' and the critically acclaimed ''[[Madrasapattinam]]''. Vijay later directed big budget films ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' and ''[[Thaandavam]]'', starring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in both films. His father [[A. L. Azhagappan]] was the President of Tamil Nadu Producers Council and appeared in the film ''[[Eesan]]''. His brother is the actor [[Udhaya (actor)|Udhaya]].<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/I-will-fight-to-the-finish-Udhaya/articleshow/6683845.cms?referral=PM Times of India]</ref>

==Career==
Prior to directing films, Vijay was a successful [[advertisement]] filmmaker with the Mumbai-based banner ''Venus Productions'', completing more than 100 ad films. His [[State Bank of India]] commercial won [[CNBC]]'s Best Corporate Advertisement Award in 2006. Vijay has claimed that "advertisements teach you how to translate a story idea onto screen with maximum impact in minimum time" and is influenced by the ad works of Suraaj, Prahlad Kakkar and Babu Shankar.<ref name="hinduint">{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article795272.ece | location=Chennai | work=[[The Hindu]] | first=Subha J | last=Rao | title=Genre bender | date=25 September 2010}}</ref> In 2001, he began his career in feature films by joining [[Priyadarshan (director)|Priyadarshan]] as an assistant director in his films.

He made his directorial debut with ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]'' in 2007, a remake of the 1989 [[Kireedam (1989 film)|film of the same name]], directed by [[Sibi Malayil]] and written by [[A. K. Lohithadas]]. Vijay's version featured [[Ajith Kumar]] in the lead role with [[Trisha Krishnan]], [[Rajkiran]], [[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]] and [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] also as part of the cast, while the cinematographer was [[Tirru]], the music was composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] and the film was edited by [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]. Vijay revealed that he "reworked about 80 per cent" from the original version and his first choice of male lead role was [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], however his role was grabbed by Ajith for his career security.<ref name="hinduint"/> The film opened to positive reviews with a critic from [[Sify]].com citing that Vijay had "a lot of guts and conviction to make a realistic film".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kireedam-review-tamil-14495306.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011072241/http://www.sify.com/movies/kireedam-review-tamil-14495306.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-10-11 |title=Movie Review:Kireedam|work=[[Sify]] |date=2007 |access-date=27 September 2011}}</ref> The reviewer from [[The Hindu]] also praised the film labelling that "Vijay has neatly packaged a strong story line with a sensibly balanced mix of sentiment and action.", but claimed that "Vijay could have worked on the lead character more."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/07/27/stories/2007072750480200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014060510/http://hindu.com/fr/2007/07/27/stories/2007072750480200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 October 2007 | location=Chennai | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Whose crown is it, anyway? – Kireedam | date=27 July 2007}}</ref> The final scene in the film was changed after release from a sad to an upbeat ending after the producers felt that the original scene may keep audiences away.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kireedam-climax-changed-news-tamil-kkfuJFhchia.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022121450/http://www.sify.com/movies/kireedam-climax-changed-news-tamil-kkfuJFhchia.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 October 2012 |title=Kireedam- Climax changed!|work=[[Sify]] |date=29 July 2007 |access-date=27 September 2011}}</ref> The film consequently went on to become a profitable venture at the box office.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/08/24/stories/2007082450900100.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015145938/http://hindu.com/fr/2007/08/24/stories/2007082450900100.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 October 2007 | location=Chennai | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=It's all about choices | date=24 August 2007}}</ref> Vijay then returned to work as an assistant to [[Suraj (director)|Suraj]] in his action-masala ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikathavan]]'', by helping with the dialogues and described his work in the project as "a pulsating experience".<ref name="hinduint"/>

Vijay's next remake of the Hindi film ''[[Khosla Ka Ghosla]]'' in Tamil, under his production house, and hence they collaborated to make ''[[Poi Solla Porom]]''.<ref name="redmad">{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jul/06/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-vijay.htm |title=Directing Madhrasapattinam|work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=6 July 2010 |access-date=27 September 2011}}</ref> The film was completed within 13 days, with a cast containing veteran actors such as [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] and [[Nedumudi Venu]] as well as relative newcomers including [[Karthik Kumar]] and [[Piaa Bajpai]].<ref name="redmad"/> The film also became one of the first ventures in Tamil cinema to feature a promotional song, with Vijay maintaining that the song reflected the story of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/39460.html |title=Promotional song for 'Poi Solla Porom' – Tamil Movie News |work=IndiaGlitz |date=10 September 2008 |access-date=27 September 2011}}</ref> The film won positive reviews from critics with [[The Hindu]] citing that "Vijay’s dialogue, both humorous and thought-provoking, tickles the viewer almost throughout" and that "Vijay has understood the pulse of the audience even while sticking to his stand of providing standard fare".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/09/12/stories/2008091250090300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915011203/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/09/12/stories/2008091250090300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 September 2008 | location=Chennai | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Laugh, and pause to think | date=12 September 2008}}</ref>

Vijay revealed that ''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' was supposed to happen later in his career, but the intervention of producer Kalpathi S. Aghoram of [[AGS Entertainment]] realized the viability of the film earlier.<ref name="hinduint"/> Vijay had first explored the script in his college days and drew inspiration from an English professor, who used to talk to them about the freedom movement a lot. Vijay visualized the people, who lived in the pre-independence period of India and explored the concept of how it would have been, if an English girl fell in love with an Indian boy, laying the foundations for the script.<ref name="redmad"/> The script took six months to write with the help of leading Tamil writer Prabanjan. He also visited independence veterans to understand the history of the city of [[Madras]] between 1945 and 1947.<ref name="redmad"/> [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] was finalised to play the lead role and English [[Miss Teen World]] winner [[Amy Jackson]] was selected after Vijay found a picture of her through the internet.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7948126/British-teenager-becomes-Bollywood-star.html | location=London | work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] | title=British teenager becomes Bollywood star | date=16 August 2010}}</ref> Despite being a period film, the film was finished in eight months and released in July 2010.<ref name="redmad"/>

The production of the film, [[Deiva Thirumagal]] took five months from start to finish, however, Vijay claimed that the film had been in his plans for four years, but he waited for Vikram to give him dates.<ref name="reddtm">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-vijay/20110714.htm |title=I like to portray human values in my films|work=[[Rediff]]|date=14 July 2011 |access-date=27 September 2011}}</ref> [[Amala Paul]] was selected after Vijay was pleased with her award-winning work in ''[[Mynaa]]''.<ref name="reddtm"/> Sara had appeared in a commercial for Vijay when she was two, but he then lost touch with Sara's family, before he met them and cast Sara in ''Deiva Thirumagal'', following a visit to Mumbai.<ref name="sarahindu">{{cite news|author=Chowdary, Sunita|date=4 June 2011|title=Que Sara Sara|access-date=29 July 2011|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/06/04/stories/2011060450930200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110134908/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/06/04/stories/2011060450930200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2012|location=Chennai | work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

Vijay directed the [[Harris: On The Edge]] concerts by music composer [[Harris Jayaraj]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Harris on the Edge Concert |url=http://tamilwire.com/25802-harris-edge-concert.html |title=Harris on the Edge Concert |work=TamilWire.com |date=2 September 2011 |access-date=27 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929150450/http://tamilwire.com/25802-harris-edge-concert.html |archive-date=29 September 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2013, he worked with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] alongside Amala Paul for the movie ''[[Thalaivaa]]''. Despite winning good reviews, the film's delayed release in Tamil Nadu due to protests greatly affected the box office performance in Tamil Nadu, thus ending up as an average grosser.

In February 2016, he was named as a director of [[Prabhu Deva]]{{'s}} trilingual film ''Devi'' opposite [[Tamannaah]] which was made in [[Tamil Language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]]. This marked his debut in Telugu and Hindi languages.<ref name="Tamannaah">{{cite news|title=Prabhu Deva to Act in Trilingual|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Prabhu-Deva-to-Act-in-Trilingual/2016/02/02/article3256271.ece|access-date=28 July 2016|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2 February 2016}}</ref>

==Style of work==
Vijay has described that he wants his audience "to immerse themselves" in his films, and hence uses scenes which reflect the local culture, explaining that his scenes should mirror society and "lend it an element of timelessness".<ref name="hinduint"/> He revealed that while constructing a film, he "first thinks of the plot, then the screenplay and then the characters", and tries to portray human values in his films.<ref name="reddtm"/>

He has expressed that he prefers "to mould actors" telling them to react and not act, drawing such inspiration from the work of [[Suraaj]].

Furthermore, Vijay has showed interest in training people and mentoring their careers, citing that he likes to be the oldest member of his crew.<ref name="hinduint"/> His films have a "regular crew" which includes cinematographer [[Nirav Shah]], music director [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] (until ''[[Devi (2016 film)|Devi]]''), production designer Selva Kumar and editor [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-30/news-interviews/28314499_1_period-film-vikram-production-designer | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923132423/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-30/news-interviews/28314499_1_period-film-vikram-production-designer | url-status=dead | archive-date=23 September 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Director Vijay is in demand | date=30 August 2010}}</ref>

==Personal life==
On 26 April 2014, Vijay said that he was in a relationship with actress [[Amala Paul]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Amala-Paul-drowned-in-love-drenched-in-care/articleshow/34235204.cms|title=Amala Paul drowned in love, drenched in care|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> On 7 June 2014 he got engaged to Amala in [[Aluva]], [[Kochi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vijay-Amala-Paul-to-tie-the-knot/articleshow/33392479.cms|title=Vijay, Amala Paul to tie the knot?|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The couple got married on 12 June in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Actress Amala Paul and filmmaker Vijay get married in Chennai|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/06/actress-amala-paul-and-filmmaker-vijay-get-married-in-chennai/|work=Biharprabha.com|access-date=12 June 2014}}</ref> In July 2016, they decided to separate, and in February 2017, they were declared officially divorced.

In July 2019, he married Dr.R.Aishwarya. On 30th May 2020, his wife gave birth to their first child, a baby boy.

== Filmography ==
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| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
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! rowspan="2" style="width:35px;"| Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:150px;"| Film
! colspan="3" style="width:195px;"| Credited as
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width:80px;"| Language
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|-
! style="width:65px;" | Director
! width=65 | Writer
! width=65 | Producer
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| 2007 || ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]''|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || [[Tamil Language|Tamil]] ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Poi Solla Porom]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}||style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || Tamil ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} ||Tamil ||Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil]] Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Director]]
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director]] [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] (Second prize) Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil]]
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Thaandavam]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} ||Tamil ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} ||Tamil ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Saivam]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}||style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || Tamil ||
|-
| rowspan=2|2015 || ''[[Idhu Enna Maayam]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}||style="text-align:center;"|{{n}}|| Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Oru Naal Iravil]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} ||style="text-align:center;"|{{y}} || Tamil ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2016 || ''[[Devi (2016 film)|Devi]]'' || rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || Tamil||
|-
| ''[[Devi (2016 film)|Abhinetri]]'' || [[Telugu Language|Telugu]] ||
|-
| ''[[Devi (2016 film)|Tutak Tutak Tutiya]]'' || [[Hindi Language|Hindi]] ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Vanamagan]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||style="text-align:center;"|{{Y}} || Tamil ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2018 ||''[[Diya (film)|Diya]]'' || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"|{{n}} || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Diya (film)|Kanam]]'' || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Sometimes (film)|Sila Samayangalil]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} ||style="text-align:center;"|{{y}} || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Lakshmi (2018 film)|Lakshmi]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||style="text-align:center;"|{{n}} || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan=3|2019 ||''[[Watchman (film)|Watchman]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||style="text-align:center;"|{{n}} || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Devi 2]]'' || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"|{{n}} || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Devi 2|Abhinetri 2]]'' || Telugu ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2021
| [[Kutty Story]]
| style="text-align:center;" | {{y}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{n}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{n}}
| Tamil
| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-sethupathi-amala-paul-part-upcoming-tamil-anthology-kutti-love-story-142638|title=Vijay Sethupathi, Amala Paul part of upcoming Tamil anthology 'Kutti Love Story'|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=2 February 2021|access-date=6 February 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Thalaivi]]'' {{Dagger}}|| style="text-align:center;" | {{y}}||style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} ||
|Hindi Tamil Telugu
|Filming
|-
|2021
|''October 31st Ladies Night'' {{Dagger}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|Tamil
Telugu
|Filming
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
September 2011). "Harris on the Edge Concert" .TamilWire.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011
tamilwire.com/25802-harris-edge-concert.html

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