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| birth_name        =Senthil Kumar<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_esNh6YkxRI |title=சேரனிடம் வேலை செய்வது மிலிட்டரியில் இருப்பது போன்றது - Director Chimbu Deven  CWC  Part 1 |date=Aug 30, 2021 |website=[[YouTube]] |publisher=Touring Talkies |at=name mentioned at 3:50 |access-date=4 September 2021}}</ref>
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| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1975|11|23}}<ref>http://www.iflicks.in/StarPage/Director/Chimbudevan</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Madurai|Madurai, Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_place        = [[Madurai|Madurai, Tamil Nadu]], India
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| spouse            = Kalaivani
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| occupation        = [[Film director|Director]], [[screenwriter]]
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'''Chimbu Devan''' is an Indian [[film director]], known for his [[fantasy films]] in [[Tamil cinema]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/arai-305il-kadavul-another-comedy-riot-news-tamil-kkftGEbdijj.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022075940/http://www.sify.com/movies/arai-305il-kadavul-another-comedy-riot-news-tamil-kkftGEbdijj.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 October 2012|title=Arai 305il Kadavul-Another comedy riot|date=3 April 2008|work=[[Sify]]|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref> His directing debut was the historical comedy drama film ''[[Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei]]''.
'''Chimbu Devan''' is an Indian [[film director]], known for his [[fantasy films]] in [[Tamil cinema]]. His directing debut was the historical comedy drama film ''[[Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei]]''.


==Film career==
==Career==
Chimbu started his cinematic career as an assistant director on [[Cheran (director)|Cheran's]] 2000 film ''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'' (English: ''Raise the flag of victory'').  His first independent direction opportunity came from [[S Pictures]] with the 2006 film ''[[Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei]]'' (English: ''The King of Torture, Pulikecei the 23rd''). When the plot was pitched to director [[S. Shankar]], he liked it so much that he immediately proceeded.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/king-who-has-exploded-myths/article3231189.ece</ref> Chimbu's second film was the 2008 fantasy [[comedy film|comedy]] ''[[Arai En 305-il Kadavul]]'' (English: ''God in Room Number 305''), which starred [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]] and [[Ganja Karuppu]] as the leads. His third movie, 2010's [[Western (genre)|western]] comedy ''[[Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam]]'' (English:''The Iron Fort's Furious Lion''), starred [[Raghava Lawrence]] and [[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]] as the leads.


In 2015, Chimbu wrote and directed ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' (English:''A virgin and 3 thieves''), starring [[Arulnidhi]], and ''[[Puli (2015 film)|Puli]]'' (English:''Tiger'' or ''Demon''), starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in the lead role and [[Sudeep]] playing the antagonist. Late actress [[Sridevi]] made a comeback in Tamil with this movie, and [[Shruti Haasan]] and [[Hansika Motwani]] played the lead actress. This movie was produced by [[P. T. Selvakumar]] and Shibu from [[Thameens Films]], and [[Devi Sri Prasad]] scored the soundtrack.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-58-hansika-motwani-shruti-haasan-romance-vijay-chimbudevan-film-601411 'Vijay 58': Hansika Motwani, Shruti Haasan to Romance Vijay in Chimbudevan Film?]. Ibtimes.co.in (1 June 2014). Retrieved on 2015-12-31.</ref> The movie was released on 2 October 2015 to 'mixed to negative' reviews and ended up a commercial failure.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
Deven started his career as an assistant director on [[Cheran (director)|Cheran's]] 2000 film ''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]''.  His first independent direction opportunity came from [[S Pictures]] with the 2006 film ''[[Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei]]''. When the plot was pitched to director [[S. Shankar]], the latter was interested and agreed to collaborate with Deven.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/king-who-has-exploded-myths/article3231189.ece</ref> His second film was the 2008 fantasy [[comedy film|comedy]] ''[[Arai En 305-il Kadavul]]'', which starred [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] and [[Ganja Karuppu]] as the leads.<ref>https://www.indiaglitz.com/arai-en-305il-kadavul-preview-kannada-movie-9364</ref> His third movie, 2010's [[Western (genre)|western]] comedy ''[[Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam]]'', starred [[Raghava Lawrence]] and [[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]] as the leads.<ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/irumbu-kottai-murattu-singam-review-tamil-pclx8Ugdhjhhe.html</ref>


==Filmography==
In 2015, Deven wrote and directed ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'', starring [[Arulnithi]].<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/oru-kanniyum-moonu-kalavaanikalum-time-passages/article5876513.ece</ref> Then ''[[Puli (2015 film)|Puli]]'', starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in the lead role and [[Sudeep]] playing the antagonist. Late actress [[Sridevi]] made a comeback in Tamil with this movie, and [[Shruti Haasan]] and [[Hansika Motwani]] played the lead actress. This movie was produced by [[P. T. Selvakumar]] and Shibu from [[Thameens Films]], and [[Devi Sri Prasad]] scored the soundtrack.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-58-hansika-motwani-shruti-haasan-romance-vijay-chimbudevan-film-601411 'Vijay 58': Hansika Motwani, Shruti Haasan to Romance Vijay in Chimbudevan Film?]. Ibtimes.co.in (1 June 2014). Retrieved on 2015-12-31.</ref> The movie was released on 1 October 2015.<ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/puli.html#cast</ref>


{| class="wikitable sortable"
In 2021, is the [[Venkat Prabhu]]’s co-production ''[[Kasada Thapara]]''. The story is split into six portions with each portion boasting of different technicians.<ref>https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/announcement-alert-from-ar-murugadoss-on-release-of-chimbudevans-hyperlink.html</ref> A collection of short stories connected by a hyperlinked narrative.<ref>https://www.highonfilms.com/kasada-thapara-2021-sonyliv-review/</ref>
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| {{pending|align=left|{{dagger}}}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}


==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}
* ''All films are in Tamil unless noted otherwise''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of film performances
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! scope="col" | Year
! Year !! Title !! Director !! Writer !! Notes
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! scope="col" | Role
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| 2006 || ''[[Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei]]'' || || ||
| 2006 || ''[[Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei]]'' ||{{yes}} ||{{yes}} || Director Debut
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| 2008 || ''[[Arai En 305-il Kadavul]]'' || || ||
| 2008 || ''[[Arai En 305-il Kadavul]]'' ||{{yes}} ||{{no}} ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam]]'' || || ||
| 2010 || ''[[Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam]]'' ||{{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||
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| 2014 || ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' || || ||
| 2014 || ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' ||{{yes}} ||{{yes}}||  
|-
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| 2015 || ''[[Puli (2015 film)|Puli]]'' || || ||
| 2015 || ''[[Puli (2015 film)|Puli]]'' ||{{yes}} ||{{no}} ||
|-
|-
| 2021 || {{pending|align=left|''[[Kasada Thapara]]'' {{dagger}}}} || || Pre-Production ||
| 2021 || ''[[Kasada Thapara]]'' || {{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||
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Chimbu Devan
Born
Senthil Kumar[1]

(1975-11-23) 23 November 1975 (age 50)[2]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationCartoonist, Director, screenwriter
Years active2006 – present
Spouse(s)
Kalaivani
(
m. 2012)

Chimbu Devan is an Indian film director, known for his fantasy films in Tamil cinema. His directing debut was the historical comedy drama film Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei.

Career

Deven started his career as an assistant director on Cheran's 2000 film Vetri Kodi Kattu. His first independent direction opportunity came from S Pictures with the 2006 film Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei. When the plot was pitched to director S. Shankar, the latter was interested and agreed to collaborate with Deven.[3] His second film was the 2008 fantasy comedy Arai En 305-il Kadavul, which starred Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu as the leads.[4] His third movie, 2010's western comedy Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam, starred Raghava Lawrence and Padmapriya as the leads.[5]

In 2015, Deven wrote and directed Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum, starring Arulnithi.[6] Then Puli, starring Vijay in the lead role and Sudeep playing the antagonist. Late actress Sridevi made a comeback in Tamil with this movie, and Shruti Haasan and Hansika Motwani played the lead actress. This movie was produced by P. T. Selvakumar and Shibu from Thameens Films, and Devi Sri Prasad scored the soundtrack.[7] The movie was released on 1 October 2015.[8]

In 2021, is the Venkat Prabhu’s co-production Kasada Thapara. The story is split into six portions with each portion boasting of different technicians.[9] A collection of short stories connected by a hyperlinked narrative.[10]

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Tamil unless noted otherwise
Year Title Director Writer Notes
2006 Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei Yes Yes Director Debut
2008 Arai En 305-il Kadavul Yes No
2010 Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam Yes Yes
2014 Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum Yes Yes
2015 Puli Yes No
2021 Kasada Thapara Yes Yes

References

  1. ↑ "சேரனிடம் வேலை செய்வது மிலிட்டரியில் இருப்பது போன்றது - Director Chimbu Deven CWC Part 1". YouTube. Touring Talkies. 30 August 2021. name mentioned at 3:50. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  2. ↑ http://www.iflicks.in/StarPage/Director/Chimbudevan
  3. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/king-who-has-exploded-myths/article3231189.ece
  4. ↑ https://www.indiaglitz.com/arai-en-305il-kadavul-preview-kannada-movie-9364
  5. ↑ https://www.sify.com/movies/irumbu-kottai-murattu-singam-review-tamil-pclx8Ugdhjhhe.html
  6. ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/oru-kanniyum-moonu-kalavaanikalum-time-passages/article5876513.ece
  7. ↑ 'Vijay 58': Hansika Motwani, Shruti Haasan to Romance Vijay in Chimbudevan Film?. Ibtimes.co.in (1 June 2014). Retrieved on 2015-12-31.
  8. ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/puli.html#cast
  9. ↑ https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/announcement-alert-from-ar-murugadoss-on-release-of-chimbudevans-hyperlink.html
  10. ↑ https://www.highonfilms.com/kasada-thapara-2021-sonyliv-review/


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