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{{distinguish|J. Suresh}}
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[[File:Dir Suresh.jpg|thumb|Director Suresh - Arasu, Gambheeram, Sabari, Nam Naadu]]
'''Suresh''' is a Tamil film director who directs action-masala films.

==Career==
Suresh studied under various directors including [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]], [[N. Maharajan]] and [[N. Lingusamy]]. He made his directorial debut with ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' starring [[R. Sarathkumar]] and [[Simran (actress)|Simran]].<ref name="hindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/04/11/stories/2003041100980200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030704142733/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/04/11/stories/2003041100980200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-07-04|title=Few in the race this time|author=S. R. Ashok Kumar|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2003-04-11|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref> Most of the shooting took place at [[Kumbakonam]], in and around the temple areas. Other locations were [[Mumbai]] and [[Kolkata]]. A fight scene was filmed at the Kumbakonam market area. Five cameras were used and it took ten days to shoot the fight scene. The scene choreographed by [[Peter Hein]] and filmed by cinematographer Y. N. Murali, was shot amidst a large crowd including the hero, some stuntmen, character artistes and the locals. Close-up shots of the fight scene were shot again in Chennai Studio where a set resembling the market place was erected.<ref name="chennaionline">{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/location/arasu.asp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20030421010214/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/arasu.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=2003-04-21 |title=Arasu |accessdate=2014-03-19 }}</ref> Sify wrote:"the narration is told in a gripping fashion with all the essential ‘masalas’ like punchy dialogues, action, song ‘n’ dance and item numbers".<ref name="sify">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/arasu-review-tamil-13023566.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417061650/http://www.sify.com/movies/arasu-review-tamil-13023566.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-17|title=Movie Review : Arasu|publisher=Sify|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>

After the film's success Suresh again collaborated with Sarathkumar in ''[[Gambeeram]]'', which received mixed reviews and had an average performance at the box office.<ref name="sify2">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gambeeram-review-tamil-13425529.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417061702/http://www.sify.com/movies/gambeeram-review-tamil-13425529.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-17|title=Movie Review : Gambeeram|publisher=Sify|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7028.html|title=Gambheeram Tamil Movie Review|publisher=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref> In 2006, Suresh announced his next film titled ''Kattan'' with [[Prashanth (actor)|Prashanth]]. However, the film never took off despite an official announcement.<ref name="indiaglitz2">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/15350.html|title=Hope for Prashanth — Tamil Movie News|publisher=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>

Suresh made a comeback with ''[[Sabari]]'' with [[Vijayakanth]] appearing as a doctor,<ref name="indiaglitz3">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/sabari-captain-is-a-doctor-tamil-news-25159|title=Sabari — Captain is a doctor — Tamil Movie News|date=9 September 2006|publisher=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews and failed at box office.<ref name="behindwoods">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/disappointed-movies/sabari.html|title=Sabari TOP 6 DISAPPOINTMENTS OF 2007 - Behindwoods.com Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Tamil Movie Article Pachaikkili Muthucharam Tamil Movie Slide Show Mayakannadi TOP FIVE DISAPPOINTMENTS OF 2007 Sabari TAMIL MOVIE NEWS hot stills picture image gallery|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref><ref name="sify3">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sabari-review-tamil-14413098.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417061631/http://www.sify.com/movies/sabari-review-tamil-14413098.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-17|title=Movie Review : Sabari|publisher=Sify|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref><ref name="thiraipadam">{{cite web|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=546&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english|title=Sabari — Tamil Movie Review|publisher=thiraipadam.com|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>

He again directed Sarathkumar in ''[[Nam Naadu (2007 film)|Nam Naadu]]'', remake of Malayalam film ''Lion''.<ref name="behindwoods2">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/may-07-01/02-05-07-sarath-kumar.html|title=Tamil Movie News sarath kumar nam nadu sarath azhagiri gallery images|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref> The film based on politics was released at the time when Sarathkumar started a political party. The film received negative reviews and became a failure.<ref name="sify4">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/namnadu-review-tamil-14530844.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417061658/http://www.sify.com/movies/namnadu-review-tamil-14530844.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-17|title=Movie Review : Namnadu|publisher=Sify|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref><ref name="rediff">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/21ssnam.htm|title=Sarath Kumar can't save Nam Nadu|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref> After a five-year gap, Suresh directed ''[[Vavval Pasanga]]'' with newcomers Rahul (son of choreographer Lalita Mani) and [[Utthara Unni]] (daughter of Malayalam actress [[Urmila Unni]]) in lead roles. The film's low key release meant that film went unnoticed at the box office.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article1342599.ece#.UynFqvmSxFc|title=Nothing exciting here — The New Indian Express|publisher=newindianexpress.com|accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref> During 2017, he worked on a family drama film titled ''Thirupathisami Kudumbam'' featuring newcomers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/of-family-sentiments-romance-and-comedy/articleshow/58207496.cms|title = Of family sentiments, romance and comedy - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

==Filmography==
*''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' (2003)
*''[[Gambeeram]]'' (2004)
*''[[Sabari]]'' (2007)
*''[[Nam Naadu (2007 film)|Nam Naadu]]'' (2007)
*''[[Vavval Pasanga]]'' (2012)
*''Thirupathi Samy Kudumbam'' (2018)

==References==
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[[Category:Film directors from Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Tamil film directors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian film directors]]

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