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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 web|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|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 web|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|date=13 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
'''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 ''[[Koodal Nagar]]'' (2007).<ref>{{Cite web|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|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 web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/seenu-ramasamy-an-eye-for-realism/article6503301.ece|title=An eye for realism|first=T.|last=Saravanan|date=15 October 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/article15569689.ece|title=Seenu Ramasamy|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 web|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|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 subsuquent 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>
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 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>
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 web|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|date=26 June 2011|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
| 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}} || Principal ||
| 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
Ramasamy at Dharma Durai Success Meet.
OccupationDirector
Years active2007–present

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]

  1. Raghavan, Nikhil (17 January 2015). "Cycling against the wind". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. "It was an honour to direct Nandita Das". Rediff.
  3. Rangarajan, Malathi (13 August 2016). "The regions I show are an integral part of my stories". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. "In the capital of Pandya kings". The Hindu. 9 March 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. Saravanan, T. (15 October 2014). "An eye for realism". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. "Seenu Ramasamy". The Hindu. 16 October 2016 – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. "Thenmerku Paruvakaatru". The New Indian Express.
  8. "Review: Go watch Neer Paravai!". Rediff.
  9. "'Idam Porul Eval': Will the film release this year?". Sify.
  10. Rangan, Baradwaj (19 August 2016). "Dharmadurai: terrific story that loses its way". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  11. "Dharmadurai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Dharmadurai by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  12. "RK Suresh and Seenu Ramasamy talk about 4 years of Dharmadurai - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. "Kanne Kalaimaane review: The Seenu Ramasamy film leaves you wanting more". 26 February 2019.
  14. Shankar (3 December 2011). "இயக்குநர் சீனு ராமசாமியின் 'காற்றால் நடந்தேன்'- கவிதை வெளியீடு!". Oneindia (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  15. Staff Reporter (26 June 2011). "Legends steal the show at Close Up Vijay Awards". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.