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'''P. S. Mithran''' is an Indian film director and writer, who is currently working in the Tamil film industry. He made his directorial debut through ''[[Irumbu Thirai (2018 film)|Irumbu Thirai]]'' (2018) and followed it up with the superhero film ''[[Hero (2019 Tamil film)|Hero]]'' (2019) | '''P. S. Mithran''' is an Indian film director and writer, who is currently working in the Tamil film industry. He made his directorial debut through ''[[Irumbu Thirai (2018 film)|Irumbu Thirai]]'' (2018) and followed it up with the superhero film ''[[Hero (2019 Tamil film)|Hero]]'' (2019). | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
In August 2016, [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] decided to fund and act in a venture directed by P. S. Mithran, and subsequently signed on actress [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu|Samantha]] to play the leading female role in the film.<ref name="behindwoods">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vishals-next-titled-as-irumbu-thirai.html|publisher=behindwoods.com|title=Vishal's next titled as Irumbu Thirai|accessdate=22 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="sify">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-to-romance-vishal-news-tamil-qksjIBcfjbbhf.html|publisher=sify.com|title=Samantha to romance Vishal!|accessdate=22 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/071016/fresh-pairing-for-samantha.html|publisher=deccanchronicle.com|title=Fresh pairing for Samantha!|accessdate=22 October 2016}}</ref> The team signed [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]] to play the antagonist in October 2016, with the actor accepting terms without hearing the film's entire script. Subsequently, music composer [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], cinematographer [[George C. Williams (cinematographer)|George C. Williams]] and editor [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]] were added to the project. Designers NJ Sathya and Neeraja Kona also were revealed to be in charge of the costumes of the lead actors for the film. The film, titled ''[[Irumbu Thirai (2018 film)|Irumbu Thirai]]'', was released on 11 May 2018, to positive reviews from critics, for its story, screenplay, background score and performances (particularly those of Vishal and Arjun). It completed a 100-day box office run, subsequently becoming a blockbuster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/irumbu-thirai-lifetime-box-office-collection-vishals-film-turns-out-be-blockbuster-773708|title=Irumbu Thirai lifetime box office collection: Vishal's film turns out to be a 'blockbuster'|website=International Business Times|date=2018-07-02|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref> | In August 2016, [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] decided to fund and act in a venture directed by P. S. Mithran, and subsequently signed on actress [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu|Samantha]] to play the leading female role in the film.<ref name="behindwoods">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vishals-next-titled-as-irumbu-thirai.html|publisher=behindwoods.com|title=Vishal's next titled as Irumbu Thirai|date=30 August 2016|accessdate=22 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="sify">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-to-romance-vishal-news-tamil-qksjIBcfjbbhf.html|publisher=sify.com|title=Samantha to romance Vishal!|accessdate=22 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/071016/fresh-pairing-for-samantha.html|publisher=deccanchronicle.com|title=Fresh pairing for Samantha!|date=7 October 2016|accessdate=22 October 2016}}</ref> The team signed [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]] to play the antagonist in October 2016, with the actor accepting terms without hearing the film's entire script. Subsequently, music composer [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], cinematographer [[George C. Williams (cinematographer)|George C. Williams]] and editor [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]] were added to the project. Designers NJ Sathya and Neeraja Kona also were revealed to be in charge of the costumes of the lead actors for the film. The film, titled ''[[Irumbu Thirai (2018 film)|Irumbu Thirai]]'', was released on 11 May 2018, to positive reviews from critics, for its story, screenplay, background score and performances (particularly those of Vishal and Arjun). It completed a 100-day box office run, subsequently becoming a blockbuster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/irumbu-thirai-lifetime-box-office-collection-vishals-film-turns-out-be-blockbuster-773708|title=Irumbu Thirai lifetime box office collection: Vishal's film turns out to be a 'blockbuster'|website=International Business Times|date=2018-07-02|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref> | ||
Mithran's next venture was the superhero film ''[[Hero (2019 Tamil film)|Hero]]'' (2019), starring [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] in the lead roles. Mithran once again collaborated with actor Arjun and music director Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film, and debuted Bollywood actor [[Abhay Deol]] through the film, playing the main antagonist. The film released on 20 December 2019 to a positive reception from critics. | Mithran's next venture was the superhero film ''[[Hero (2019 Tamil film)|Hero]]'' (2019), starring [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] in the lead roles. Mithran once again collaborated with actor Arjun and music director Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film, and debuted Bollywood actor [[Abhay Deol]] through the film, playing the main antagonist. The film released on 20 December 2019 to a positive reception from critics. | ||
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Mithran is currently working on his next project, ''[[Sardar (upcoming film)|Sardar]]'', starring [[Karthi]] in the lead role. | Mithran is currently working on his next project, ''[[Sardar (upcoming film)|Sardar]]'', starring [[Karthi]] in the lead role. | ||
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Mithran's films mainly focus on thrillers and common societal themes. His films often use [[Film tinting|green tinting]]. As of ''Hero'', music director [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], cinematographer [[George C. Williams (cinematographer)|George C. Williams]], and editor [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]] are his regular collaborators. His films have focused on topics such as [[cybersecurity]] and intellectual theft as of his two films. | Mithran's films mainly focus on thrillers and common societal themes. His films often use [[Film tinting|green tinting]]. As of ''[[Hero (2019 Tamil film)|Hero]]'', music director [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], cinematographer [[George C. Williams (cinematographer)|George C. Williams]], and editor [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]] are his regular collaborators. His films have focused on topics such as [[cybersecurity]] and intellectual theft as of his two films. | ||
Through his films ''Hero'' and upcoming ''Sardar'', Mithran has introduced Bollywood actors [[Abhay Deol]] and [[Chunky Pandey]] respectively into Tamil cinema. | Through his films ''[[Hero (2019 Tamil film)|Hero]]'' (2019) and upcoming ''[[Sardar (upcoming film)|Sardar]]'', The film stars [[Karthi]] and [[Raashi Khanna]] in the lead. Mithran has introduced Bollywood actors [[Abhay Deol]] and [[Chunky Pandey]] respectively into Tamil cinema. | ||
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