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|birth_place = [[Tamil Nadu]], India | |birth_place = [[Tamil Nadu]], India | ||
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'''Ramana''' is an | '''Ramana''' is an Indian film director who has directed 3 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films. After making his debut in 2003 with the successful ''[[Thirumalai]]'', he has gone on to make other ventures, ''[[Sullan]]'' (2004) and ''[[Aathi]]'' (2006). | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Ramana penned a series of film scripts featuring serious off-beat stories and approached producers with little luck, hoping to land an offer. He spent several years narrating the script of a proposed film titled ''Karkaalam'' to actors and then finally agreed terms with [[Prakash Raj]] to play the lead role during 1996, but no financiers eventually backed the project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/03052004-3.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040606214620/http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/03052004-3.shtml|archive-date=6 June 2004|title=டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!}}</ref> After failing to establish himself as a director who could be funded to make films with serious themes, he felt that he should make a series of commercially viable films in the [[Masala film|masala]] genre before diversifying into serious subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/jul/15ramana.htm |title=I am sorry I sold the artiste in me |work=Rediff.com |date= |accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> Ramana's first release was ''[[Thirumalai]]'' (2003), an action-masala venture featuring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], which took a large opening at the box office and performed well commercially. He briefly began work on ''Parthasarathy'', a project starring [[Vijayakanth]] in the lead but the film was later stalled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2004/may/08-05-2004.htm|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050415130911/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2004/may/08-05-2004.htm|archive-date = 15 April 2005|title = 08-05-2004}}</ref> Despite receiving several offers to remake the film in Telugu, he chose to make ''[[Sullan]]'' (2004), | Ramana penned a series of film scripts featuring serious off-beat stories and approached producers with little luck, hoping to land an offer. He spent several years narrating the script of a proposed film titled ''Karkaalam'' to actors and then finally agreed terms with [[Prakash Raj]] to play the lead role during 1996, but no financiers eventually backed the project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/03052004-3.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040606214620/http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/03052004-3.shtml|archive-date=6 June 2004|url-status=dead|title=டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!}}</ref> After failing to establish himself as a director who could be funded to make films with serious themes, he felt that he should make a series of commercially viable films in the [[Masala film|masala]] genre before diversifying into serious subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/jul/15ramana.htm |title=I am sorry I sold the artiste in me |work=Rediff.com |date= |accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> Ramana's first release was ''[[Thirumalai]]'' (2003), an action-masala venture featuring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], which took a large opening at the box office and performed well commercially. He briefly began work on ''Parthasarathy'', a project starring [[Vijayakanth]] in the lead but the film was later stalled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2004/may/08-05-2004.htm|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050415130911/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2004/may/08-05-2004.htm|archive-date = 15 April 2005|title = 08-05-2004}}</ref> Despite receiving several offers to remake the film in Telugu, he chose to make ''[[Sullan]]'' (2004), an action film featuring [[Dhanush]] as the main hero, which was a flop at the box office. His next film, ''[[Aathi]]'' (2006) an action-masala venture featuring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] for the second time, took a large opening at the box office but turned out to be a disaster incurring {{INR}}5 crore loss. | ||
In 2007, he revealed that he was simultaneously working on a Telugu film featuring [[Mahesh Babu]] in the lead role, while [[Sarath Kumar]] had agreed to finance and star in his next Tamil film. However, neither of the projects materialised.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/jan-07-04/25-01-07-rajini.html |title=Movie News ramana rajinikanth vijay thirumalai sarathkumar ulavan magan | In 2007, he revealed that he was simultaneously working on a Telugu film featuring [[Mahesh Babu]] in the lead role, while [[Sarath Kumar]] had agreed to finance and star in his next Tamil film. However, neither of the projects materialised.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/jan-07-04/25-01-07-rajini.html |title=Movie News ramana rajinikanth vijay thirumalai sarathkumar ulavan magan Tamil movie news trisha Picture Gallery Images |website=Behindwoods.com |date=26 November 2006 |accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> He then briefly forayed into acting and was approached for a role in [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]]'s ''[[Pandhayam (2008 film)|Pandhayam]]'' (2008), before playing a pivotal role in an unreleased film titled ''Kuthirai''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-08-02/ramana-15-05-08.html |title=Vijay's director shifts base – Behindwoods.com Sundar C director Ramana Thirumalai Aadhi Dhanush Sullan Pandayam Nazar S. A. Chandrasekhar Sabesh Murali hot images Tamil picture gallery images |website=Behindwoods.com |date= |accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> In 2011, it was reported that Ramana was suffering from [[throat cancer]] and would take a break from films. In July 2013, it was announced that he had recovered from the disease but had lost his voice permanently during his recovery.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/director-ramana-lost-speech-to-throat-cancer-102838.html |title=Director Ramana lost speech to throat cancer |publisher=Kolly Talk |date= |accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
===As director=== | ===As director=== | ||
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===As actor=== | ===As actor=== | ||
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! Year !! Film !! | ! Year !! Film !! Role | ||
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| 2020 || ''[[Varmaa]]'' || | |||
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| 2023 || ''[[Dinosaurs (film)|Dinosaurs]]'' || Arumugam | |||
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| 2024 || ''[[Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan]]'' || Daali's uncle | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:21st-century Indian | [[Category:21st-century Indian people]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil screenwriters]] | [[Category:Tamil screenwriters]] | ||
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Ramana | |
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| Born | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Ramana is an Indian film director who has directed 3 Tamil films. After making his debut in 2003 with the successful Thirumalai, he has gone on to make other ventures, Sullan (2004) and Aathi (2006).
Career[edit | edit source]
Ramana penned a series of film scripts featuring serious off-beat stories and approached producers with little luck, hoping to land an offer. He spent several years narrating the script of a proposed film titled Karkaalam to actors and then finally agreed terms with Prakash Raj to play the lead role during 1996, but no financiers eventually backed the project.[1] After failing to establish himself as a director who could be funded to make films with serious themes, he felt that he should make a series of commercially viable films in the masala genre before diversifying into serious subjects.[2] Ramana's first release was Thirumalai (2003), an action-masala venture featuring Vijay, which took a large opening at the box office and performed well commercially. He briefly began work on Parthasarathy, a project starring Vijayakanth in the lead but the film was later stalled.[3] Despite receiving several offers to remake the film in Telugu, he chose to make Sullan (2004), an action film featuring Dhanush as the main hero, which was a flop at the box office. His next film, Aathi (2006) an action-masala venture featuring Vijay for the second time, took a large opening at the box office but turned out to be a disaster incurring ₹5 crore loss.
In 2007, he revealed that he was simultaneously working on a Telugu film featuring Mahesh Babu in the lead role, while Sarath Kumar had agreed to finance and star in his next Tamil film. However, neither of the projects materialised.[4] He then briefly forayed into acting and was approached for a role in S. A. Chandrasekhar's Pandhayam (2008), before playing a pivotal role in an unreleased film titled Kuthirai.[5] In 2011, it was reported that Ramana was suffering from throat cancer and would take a break from films. In July 2013, it was announced that he had recovered from the disease but had lost his voice permanently during his recovery.[6]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
As director[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Thirumalai |
| 2004 | Sullan |
| 2006 | Aathi |
As actor[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Varmaa | |
| 2023 | Dinosaurs | Arumugam |
| 2024 | Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan | Daali's uncle |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!". Archived from the original on 6 June 2004.
- ↑ "I am sorry I sold the artiste in me". Rediff.com. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ↑ "08-05-2004". Archived from the original on 15 April 2005.
- ↑ "Movie News ramana rajinikanth vijay thirumalai sarathkumar ulavan magan Tamil movie news trisha Picture Gallery Images". Behindwoods.com. 26 November 2006. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ↑ "Vijay's director shifts base – Behindwoods.com Sundar C director Ramana Thirumalai Aadhi Dhanush Sullan Pandayam Nazar S. A. Chandrasekhar Sabesh Murali hot images Tamil picture gallery images". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ↑ "Director Ramana lost speech to throat cancer". Kolly Talk. Retrieved 27 February 2015.