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'''Seenu Ramasamy''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Filmmaking|filmmaker]], screenwriter and poet who predominantly works in [[Tamil cinema]]. He is known for directing the films ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' (2010),<ref>{{Cite | '''Seenu Ramasamy''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Filmmaking|filmmaker]], screenwriter and poet who predominantly works in [[Tamil cinema]]. He is known for directing the films ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' (2010),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/director-seenu-ramasamy-cycling-against-the-wind/article6796875.ece|title=Cycling against the wind|first=Nikhil|last=Raghavan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=17 January 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> ''[[Neerparavai]]'' (2012),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-seenu-ramasamy/20121015.htm|title=It was an honour to direct Nandita Das|website=Rediff}}</ref> and ''[[Dharma Durai (2016 film)|Dharma Durai]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/%E2%80%98The-regions-I-show-are-an-integral-part-of-my-stories%E2%80%99/article14568236.ece|title=The regions I show are an integral part of my stories|first=Malathi|last=Rangarajan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
He made his directorial debut with | He made his directorial debut with ''[[Koodal Nagar]]'' (2007).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/in-the-capital-of-pandya-kings/article2271718.ece|title=In the capital of Pandya kings|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 March 2007|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He garnered acclaim for the film ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'', which went on to win the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/seenu-ramasamy-an-eye-for-realism/article6503301.ece|title=An eye for realism|first=T.|last=Saravanan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=15 October 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/article15569689.ece|title=Seenu Ramasamy|newspaper=The Hindu|date=16 October 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> A critic noted that "A well-crafted screenplay, clearly defined characters, a smooth, realistic flow of scenes, and fine performances from its entire cast, makes 'Thenmerku Paruvakaatru' one of the more watchable films of recent times".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2011/jan/04/thenmerku-paruvakaatru-216350.html|title=Thenmerku Paruvakaatru|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> His next film ''[[Neerparavai]]'' (2012) also released to positive reviews with a critic stating that "Neer Paravai is a beautiful record of the lives of a community, their hopes and dreams, and the harsh reality of their lives. Go and see it".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-neer-paravai/20121130.htm|title=Review: Go watch Neer Paravai!|website=Rediff}}</ref> Ramasamy's next film ''[[Idam Porul Yaeval]]'' got stuck in production.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/idam-porul-eval-will-the-film-release-this-year--news-tamil-ufxfjBjjbegdj.html|title='Idam Porul Eval': Will the film release this year?|website=Sify}}</ref> His next film ''[[Dharma Durai (2016 film)|Dharma Durai]]'' (2016) received polarized reviews from critics,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Dharmadurai-terrific-story-that-loses-its-way/article14580447.ece|title=Dharmadurai: terrific story that loses its way|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=19 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/dharmadurai/movie-review/53781469.cms|title=Dharmadurai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Dharmadurai by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> but was a box-office success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rk-suresh-and-seenu-ramasamy-talk-about-4-years-of-dharmadurai/articleshow/77500273.cms|title=RK Suresh and Seenu Ramasamy talk about 4 years of Dharmadurai - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> His subsequent film ''[[Kanne Kalaimaane]]'' (2019) released to mixed reviews with a critic stating that "Though ''Kanne Kalaimaane'' tries to be an ambitious film, despite much potential for drama, it lacks a strong script that most Seenu Ramasamy films have".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kanne-kalaimaane-movie-review-rating-udhayanidhi-stalin-tamannaah-bhatia-5596800/|title=Kanne Kalaimaane review: The Seenu Ramasamy film leaves you wanting more|date=26 February 2019}}</ref> | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
Seenu Ramasamy has written ''“Kaatral | Seenu Ramasamy has written ''“Kaatral Nadanthen”''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shankar|date=2011-12-03|title=இயக்குநர் சீனு ராமசாமியின் 'காற்றால் நடந்தேன்'- கவிதை வெளியீடு!|url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/art-culture/essays/2011/seenu-ramasamy-s-kaatral-nadanthen-poetry-aid0136.html|access-date=2020-09-27|website=Oneindia|language=ta}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Koodal Nagar]]'' || [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]], [[Sandhya (actress)|Sandhya]], [[Bhavana (Malayalam actress)|Bhavana]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || Bus Conductor || | | 2007 || ''[[Koodal Nagar]]'' || [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]], [[Sandhya (actress)|Sandhya]], [[Bhavana (Malayalam actress)|Bhavana]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || Bus Conductor || | ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' || [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Vasundhara Kashyap|Vasundahra]], [[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || Doctor ||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]]<br />[[Vijay Special Jury Award]]<ref>{{Cite | | 2010 || ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' || [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Vasundhara Kashyap|Vasundahra]], [[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || Doctor ||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]]<br />[[Vijay Special Jury Award]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/legends-steal-the-show-at-close-up-vijay-awards/article2135142.ece|title=Legends steal the show at Close Up Vijay Awards|author=Staff Reporter|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 June 2011|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
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| 2012 || ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]], [[Sunaina]], [[Nandita Das]], [[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || | | 2012 || ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]], [[Sunaina]], [[Nandita Das]], [[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || Doctor || | ||
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| 2013 || ''[[Idam Porul Yaeval]]'' || [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]], [[Aishwarya Rajesh]], [[Nandita Swetha|Nanditha]] || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{N/A}} || Unreleased | | 2013 || ''[[Idam Porul Yaeval]]'' || [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]], [[Aishwarya Rajesh]], [[Nandita Swetha|Nanditha]] || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{N/A}} || Unreleased | ||
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| TBA || ''[[Maamanithan (2019 film)|Maamanithan]]'' || [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Gayathrie]] || {{Yes}} || || || Delayed due to Covid-19 | | TBA || ''[[Maamanithan (2019 film)|Maamanithan]]'' || [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Gayathrie]] || {{Yes}} || || || Delayed due to Covid-19 | ||
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|TBA|| ''Idimuzhakkam'' || G. V. Prakash Kumar || {{Yes}} || || ||completed | |||
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Seenu Ramasamy is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and poet who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing the films Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010),[1] Neerparavai (2012),[2] and Dharma Durai (2016).[3]
Career[edit | edit source]
He made his directorial debut with Koodal Nagar (2007).[4] He garnered acclaim for the film Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, which went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[5][6] A critic noted that "A well-crafted screenplay, clearly defined characters, a smooth, realistic flow of scenes, and fine performances from its entire cast, makes 'Thenmerku Paruvakaatru' one of the more watchable films of recent times".[7] His next film Neerparavai (2012) also released to positive reviews with a critic stating that "Neer Paravai is a beautiful record of the lives of a community, their hopes and dreams, and the harsh reality of their lives. Go and see it".[8] Ramasamy's next film Idam Porul Yaeval got stuck in production.[9] His next film Dharma Durai (2016) received polarized reviews from critics,[10][11] but was a box-office success.[12] His subsequent film Kanne Kalaimaane (2019) released to mixed reviews with a critic stating that "Though Kanne Kalaimaane tries to be an ambitious film, despite much potential for drama, it lacks a strong script that most Seenu Ramasamy films have".[13]
Books[edit | edit source]
Seenu Ramasamy has written “Kaatral Nadanthen”.[14]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Cast | Director | Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Koodal Nagar | Bharath, Sandhya, Bhavana | Yes | Yes | Bus Conductor | |
| 2010 | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | Vijay Sethupathi, Vasundahra, Saranya | Yes | Yes | Doctor | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Vijay Special Jury Award[15] |
| 2012 | Neerparavai | Vishnu, Sunaina, Nandita Das, Saranya | Yes | Yes | Doctor | |
| 2013 | Idam Porul Yaeval | Vijay Sethupathi, Vishnu, Aishwarya Rajesh, Nanditha | Yes | No | N/A | Unreleased |
| 2016 | Dharma Durai | Vijay Sethupathi, Aishwarya Rajesh, Tamannaah, Srushti Dange | Yes | Yes | Librarian | Asiavision Awards for best director |
| 2019 | Kanne Kalaimaane | Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamannaah | Yes | No | N/A | |
| TBA | Maamanithan | Vijay Sethupathi, Gayathrie | Yes | Delayed due to Covid-19 | ||
| TBA | Idimuzhakkam | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Yes | completed |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Raghavan, Nikhil (17 January 2015). "Cycling against the wind". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "It was an honour to direct Nandita Das". Rediff.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (13 August 2016). "The regions I show are an integral part of my stories". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "In the capital of Pandya kings". The Hindu. 9 March 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Saravanan, T. (15 October 2014). "An eye for realism". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Seenu Ramasamy". The Hindu. 16 October 2016 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Thenmerku Paruvakaatru". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Review: Go watch Neer Paravai!". Rediff.
- ↑ "'Idam Porul Eval': Will the film release this year?". Sify.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (19 August 2016). "Dharmadurai: terrific story that loses its way". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Dharmadurai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Dharmadurai by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "RK Suresh and Seenu Ramasamy talk about 4 years of Dharmadurai - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Kanne Kalaimaane review: The Seenu Ramasamy film leaves you wanting more". 26 February 2019.
- ↑ Shankar (3 December 2011). "இயக்குநர் சீனு ராமசாமியின் 'காற்றால் நடந்தேன்'- கவிதை வெளியீடு!". Oneindia (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (26 June 2011). "Legends steal the show at Close Up Vijay Awards". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
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