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{{Short description|Indian film director}}
{{Short description|Indian film director and screenwriter}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
|name        = Mysskin
| name        = Mysskin
|image      = Mysskin, Tamil filmmaker.jpg
| image      = Mysskin, Tamil filmmaker.jpg
|caption    =  
| caption    = Mysskin in 2011
|birthname  = Shanmugha Raja
| birthname  = Shanmugha Raja
|alias      = Mysskin
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1971|09|20|df=y}}
|birth_date  =
| birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
|occupation  = Director, writer, actor, producer, singer , lyricist
| occupation  = Film director, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Playback singer, Actor, Film producer, Composer
|yearsactive = 2002–present
| yearsactive = 2002–present
|spouse      =  
| spouse      =  
| children    = 1
}}
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'''Shanmugha Raja''' known professionally as '''Mysskin'''  is an Indian [[film director]], [[screenwriter]], [[actor]], [[Singer-songwriter|singer]] and [[Film producer|producer]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-20|title=Mysskin — Missing the forest for the trees {{!}} FCCI|url=https://filmcriticscircle.com/journal/mysskin-missing-the-forest-for-the-trees/|access-date=2020-10-26|website=Journal of Indian Cinema|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/mysskin-psycho-director-tamil-bends-genres|title=Ahead of Psycho's Release, Delving Into Mysskin's Unique Craft|date=2020-01-21|website=The Quint|language=en|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> He made his directorial debut in 2006 with ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]''. His subsequent films ''[[Anjathe]]'' (2008), ''[[Nandalala]]'' (2010) and ''[[Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum]]'' (2013) and [[Pisaasu]] (2014) have received critical acclaim. He made his acting debut with ''[[Nandalala]]'' (2010), where he played a mentally-challenged man.
 
'''Shanmugha Raja''', known professionally as '''Mysskin''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|ɪ|ʃ|k|ɪ|n}}), is an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist, playback singer, actor, film producer and composer.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 September 2020|title=Mysskin — Missing the forest for the trees {{!}} FCCI|url=https://filmcriticscircle.com/journal/mysskin-missing-the-forest-for-the-trees/|access-date=26 October 2020|website=Journal of Indian Cinema|language=en-GB|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028024714/https://filmcriticscircle.com/journal/mysskin-missing-the-forest-for-the-trees/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/mysskin-psycho-director-tamil-bends-genres|title=Ahead of Psycho's Release, Delving Into Mysskin's Unique Craft|date=21 January 2020|website=The Quint|language=en|access-date=3 February 2020|archive-date=3 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203042055/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/mysskin-psycho-director-tamil-bends-genres|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakshmi |first=V. |title=Mysskin turns composer for a crime thriller |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mysskin-turns-composer-for-a-crime-thriller/articleshow/92533574.cms |url-status=live |website=Times of India |date=June 29, 2022 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |archive-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714080100/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mysskin-turns-composer-for-a-crime-thriller/articleshow/92533574.cms }}</ref>
 
He made his directorial debut in 2006 with ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]''. His subsequent films ''[[Anjathe]]'' (2008), ''[[Nandalala]]'' (2010) and ''[[Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum]]'' (2013) and ''[[Pisaasu]]'' (2014) received critical acclaim. He made his acting debut with ''[[Nandalala]]'' (2010), where he portrayed a [[mentally disabled]] man.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nadhalala/20101126.htm|title=Nandhalala is brilliant|access-date=19 August 2024|archive-date=19 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819150158/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nadhalala/20101126.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== Early life ==
Shanmugha Raja chose Mysskin as his assumed name, inspired by [[Prince Myshkin]], the protagonist in [[Fyodor Dostoevsky]]'s novel ''[[The Idiot]]''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/shanmugha-raja-is-the-real-name-of-director-mysskin/articleshow/65993783.cms|title=Shanmugha Raja is the real name of director Mysskin|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=3 February 2020|archive-date=20 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520102046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/shanmugha-raja-is-the-real-name-of-director-mysskin/articleshow/65993783.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> His schooling was in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. He is an avid book reader.<ref name=behindwoods>{{cite news|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/mysskin.html|title=Director Mysskin|newspaper=Behindwoods|access-date=1 March 2015|archive-date=5 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141005023928/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/mysskin.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
He chose Mysskin as his assumed name, inspired by [[Prince Myshkin]], the [[protagonist]] in [[Dostoevsky]]'s novel ''[[The Idiot]]''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/shanmugha-raja-is-the-real-name-of-director-mysskin/articleshow/65993783.cms|title=Shanmugha Raja is the real name of director Mysskin - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> His schooling was in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and he is an avid book reader<ref name=behindwoods>{{cite news|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/mysskin.html|title=Director Mysskin|newspaper=Behindwoods|access-date=1 March 2015}}</ref> He was working in a book store when director [[Kathir]] first asked him to join him. He was with him for nearly 8 months but did not work in any movie. It was under director [[Vincent Selva]] that he did his first movie ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'', followed by ''[[Jithan]]'', again under Vincent Selva.<ref name=behindwoods/> Mysskin made his directorial debut with the low - budget film ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi|Chithiram Pesudhadi]]'' which went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. A simple love story, it became a hit owing to the unique style the film was written in. The leads, [[Debutante (disambiguation)|debutants]] [[Narain (actor)|Narain]] and [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] went on to become popular faces following the success. He then moved on to ''[[Anjathe]]'' which became one of the biggest blockbusters in Tamil Cinema. The film received critical acclaim for all departments of film making. The film was also noted for its narrative style and [[Mise-en-scène]] which marked an example of Tamil new wave cinema.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Kalorth, Nithin|url=https://www.academia.edu/4810771|title=Identification and Analysis of Images in Anjathey|publisher=Media Watch|volume=4|number=3|issn=0976-0911|date=September 2013}}</ref> It starred Narain, [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]], [[Vijayalakshmi Ahathian]] and yesteryear actor [[Pandiarajan]] in a never before seen role. Both the Mysskin films had his iconic yellow saree [[item number]]s which became big hits and captured the hearts of the young and old alike.


Nevertheless, Mysskin came back with ''[[Nandalala]]'' a film loosely based on Takeshi Kitano's ''[[Kikujiro]]'' and it was completely different from his first two ventures. A film which dealt with a young boy and a mentally challenged person going in search of their respective mothers. He chose to play the mentally challenged character after the script was turned down by many established actors. The film went on to become his most critically acclaimed film with some critics calling it one of the best Tamil films ever made.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nadhalala/20101126.htm</ref> ''Nandalala'' won the people's choice award at the [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards|Norway Film Festival]]. His next film, ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'', a dark crime thriller was a hit at the box office as well. His visual style and directing prowess were appreciated and talked about by everybody.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-yuddham-sei/20110204.htm</ref> His next film, an commercial attempt at the [[Superhero film|superhero]] genre, ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' received negative responses from the public and media. His next film ''[[Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum]]'' ''(The Wolf and the Lamb)'' was a fast-paced thriller released on 27 September 2013. It received superlative reviews from all corners. Audience and critics praised the film as a trendsetter and the changing face of Tamil cinema. Once again Mysskin proved that he was a director of high standards. In ''Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum'', Mysskin also acted as one among the two lead characters, an [[antihero]].
Mysskin was working in a book store when director [[Kathir]] first asked him to join him. He was with him for nearly eight months but did not work in any movie. It was under director [[Vincent Selva]] that he did his first movie ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'', followed by ''[[Jithan]]'', again under Vincent Selva.<ref name=behindwoods/>
 
Mysskin made his directorial debut in 2006 with the low-budget film ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]'', which went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. A simple love story, it became a hit owing to the unique style the film was written in. The leads, debutants [[Narain (actor)|Narain]] and [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], went on to become popular faces following the success. He then directed ''[[Anjathe]]'' (2008) which became one of the biggest blockbusters in Tamil cinema. The film received critical acclaim for all departments of filmmaking. The film was also noted for its narrative style and [[mise-en-scène]], which marked an example of Tamil new wave cinema.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Kalorth, Nithin|url=https://www.academia.edu/4810771|title=Identification and Analysis of Images in Anjathey|journal=Media Watch|volume=4|number=3|issn=0976-0911|date=September 2013|pages=391–399|doi=10.1177/0976091120130311|s2cid=61507138|doi-access=free}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
 
Mysskin went on to direct ''[[Nandalala]]'' (2010), a film loosely based on Takeshi Kitano's ''[[Kikujiro]]'' (1999) and being completely different from his first two ventures. The film is about a young boy and a mentally challenged person going in search of their respective mothers. Mysskin himself chose to play the mentally challenged character (marking his major acting debut) after the script was turned down by many established actors. The film went on to become his most critically acclaimed film, with some critics calling it one of the best Tamil films ever made.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nadhalala/20101126.htm|title=Review: Nandhalala is brilliant|access-date=5 August 2016|archive-date=10 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910193530/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nadhalala/20101126.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
His next film, ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' (2011), a dark crime thriller was a hit at the box office as well. His visual style and directing prowess were appreciated and talked about by everybody.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-yuddham-sei/20110204.htm|title=Review: Yuddham Sei is gripping|access-date=5 August 2016|archive-date=29 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729133320/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-yuddham-sei/20110204.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, the superhero film ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' has all the makings of a successful film but ends up disappointing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-mugamoodi-fails-to-impress/20120831.htm|title=Review: Mugamoodi fails to impress|access-date=19 August 2024|archive-date=19 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819150159/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-mugamoodi-fails-to-impress/20120831.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He then both produced and directed the film ''[[Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum]]'' (2013).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-fans-column/a-royal-salute-to-the-master-of-screenplay.html|title = Onaayum Aattukuttiyum Movie Review by Common Man}}</ref> Mysskin, known for his offbeat subjects tries his hand for the first time at a horror thriller genre. ''[[Pisaasu]]'' (2014) which has the signature style of Mysskin has been produced by director [[Bala (director)|Bala]]'s home banner [[B Studios]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141220/entertainment-kollywood/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98pisasu%E2%80%99-different-usual-horror-films?infinitescroll=1|title=Different from usual horror films|access-date=19 August 2024|archive-date=19 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819150157/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141220/entertainment-kollywood/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98pisasu%E2%80%99-different-usual-horror-films?infinitescroll=1|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, ''[[Thupparivaalan]]'' is inspired by [[Arthur Conan Doyle]]'s famous detective thriller [[Sherlock Holmes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/thupparivaalan-movie-review-vishal-mysskin-prasanna-andrea-1045164-2017-09-15|title=Thupparivaalan review: Vishal's film is a solid crime thriller|access-date=19 August 2024|archive-date=5 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705155200/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/thupparivaalan-movie-review-vishal-mysskin-prasanna-andrea-1045164-2017-09-15|url-status=live}}</ref>


''[[Pisaasu]]'' released on December 19, 2014 and turned out to be a super hit. It also got high critical acclaim for its sensible portrayal of the [[supernatural]], mixing horror and love. It was one of the biggest commercial hits of 2014 in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil Cinema]] and proved to be the most profitable Tamil film of 2014. His next film, ''[[Thupparivaalan]]'' a detective thriller starting [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] in the lead, heavily inspired by [[Sherlock Holmes]], released on 14 September 2017.
Mysskin has found success as an actor in films not directed by him. In the film ''[[Savarakathi]]'' (2018), he played the antagonist opposite director [[Ram (director)|Ram]]. The film was an average commercial success but was praised by critics. He also had an important cameo appearance in [[Thiagarajan Kumararaja]]'s ''[[Super Deluxe (film)|Super Deluxe]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 March 2019|title=Super Deluxe: Director Mysskin spills the beans on Vijay Sethupathi film|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/super-deluxe-director-mysskin-spills-the-beans-on-vijay-sethupathi-film-1469343-2019-03-03|access-date=22 July 2021|website=[[India Today]]|archive-date=22 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722054532/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/super-deluxe-director-mysskin-spills-the-beans-on-vijay-sethupathi-film-1469343-2019-03-03|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, he has directed the psychological thriller ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'' (2020).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/psycho-review-tamil-movie-22864|title=Psycho Review}}</ref>
In the film ''[[Savarakathi]]'', which was released in 2018, he played as an antagonist opposite director [[Ram (director)|Ram]]. The film was an average commercial success though praised by critics. He also had an important [[Cameo appearance|cameo]] in [[Thiagarajan Kumararaja]]'s [[Super Deluxe (film)|''Super Deluxe'']] which released on 29 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 March 2019|title=Super Deluxe: Director Mysskin spills the beans on Vijay Sethupathi film|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/super-deluxe-director-mysskin-spills-the-beans-on-vijay-sethupathi-film-1469343-2019-03-03|access-date=22 July 2021|website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> His latest film was ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'', released on 24 January 2020 starring [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and [[Aditi Rao Hydari]]. The film was a critical and commercial success and redefined the [[cliché]]d [[Whodunit (disambiguation)|whodunit]] genre.


==Filmmaking==
He has also played antagonistic roles in films such as ''[[Maaveeran (2023 film)|Maaveeran]]'' (2023)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-30 |title=Mysskin on his role in Sivakarthikeyan's 'Maaveeran': I will play a negative character who wears a traditional veshti and shirt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mysskin-on-his-role-in-sivakarthikeyans-maaveeran-i-will-play-a-negative-character-who-wears-a-traditional-veshti-and-shirt/articleshow/100612354.cms |access-date=2024-06-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-20 |title=When Thalapathy Vijay Left Mysskin With 'A BLOODY Mouth' During Leo Action Scene |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/when-thalapathy-vijay-left-mysskin-with-a-bloody-mouth-during-leo-action-scene-article-103796723 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=Times Now |language=en |archive-date=9 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609163211/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/when-thalapathy-vijay-left-mysskin-with-a-bloody-mouth-during-leo-action-scene-article-103796723 |url-status=live }}</ref>  He debuted as music director with ''[[Devil (2024 film)|Devil]]'' (2024).<ref name="D"/>
Mysskin is known for his peculiar [[Combat in film|combat sequences]] using elaborate [[storyboard]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLZa27PiJ1s Mysskin choreographs fights with storyboard]</ref><ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8q0fXQ-O6Jw Mysskin says storyboarding helps cut costs]</ref> and real [[Martial arts#By technical focus|unarmed martial]] [[Strike (attack)|strikes]] and [[Stance (martial arts)|stances]];<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zg8CqVKwW28 Mysskin storyboarding combat sequence for Thupparivaalan]</ref> unconventional [[Shot (filmmaking)|shots]] (like close-ups of feet); [[Cinematic techniques#Diegetic sound|diegetic sound]], light, [[silhouette]] and shadow; [[Stage (theatre)|stage]] techniques (like [[monologue]], face-floor, motion-freeze); [[staccato]] background score; meticulous [[Scene (filmmaking)|scene]] and [[set construction]]; irony-laden dialogues; [[Ellipsis (narrative device)|ellipses]]; [[minimalism]]; deep characterisation (with archetypal hairdo, dress, accent, posture, gesture, locale, furniture); limited use of song choreography; and [[neo-noir]] renditions where the lead role is not infallible.


Mysskin is known to start film shoot only after a bound script is ready. He rigorously annotates his scripts with [[Cue (theatrical)|cues]] and [[camera lens]] focal lengths for each scene.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170918021036/http://www.sify.com/movies/films-can-be-made-without-songs-mysskin-news-national-ngxnazjfbbhsi.html Films can be made without songs or heroines, says Mysskin]</ref><ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/mysskin-s-plea-to-women-audience-news-tamil-pjqkzAfjedbih.html Cuss words are needed for realism, says Mysskin]</ref> He says that his films are influenced by the works of [[Akira Kurosawa]].<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/mysskin-pays-respect-to-akira-kurosawa-news-tamil-qb1kgrideadec.html Mysskin admits Kurosawa influence]</ref> His plots predominantly deal with the urban [[working class|poor]] and [[middle class]]. His films also have a recurring theme of compassion and redemption. His favorite directors are [[Robert Bresson]], [[Jean-Pierre Melville|Melville]], and [[Takeshi Kitano]].
==Filmmaking style==
Mysskin is inspired by filmmakers such as [[Akira Kurosawa]], [[Robert Bresson]] and [[Takeshi Kitano]]. He is known for his peculiar [[Combat in film|combat sequences]] using elaborate [[storyboard]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLZa27PiJ1s |title=Mysskin choreographs fights with storyboard |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=17 September 2017 |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520104546/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLZa27PiJ1s |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8q0fXQ-O6Jw |title=Mysskin says storyboarding helps cut costs |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=20 September 2017 |archive-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714080100/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=8q0fXQ-O6Jw |url-status=live }}</ref> and real [[Martial arts#By technical focus|unarmed martial]] [[Strike (attack)|strikes]] and [[Stance (martial arts)|stances]];<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zg8CqVKwW28 |title=Mysskin storyboarding combat sequence for Thupparivaalan |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=19 September 2017 |archive-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714080101/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zg8CqVKwW28 |url-status=live }}</ref> unconventional [[Shot (filmmaking)|shots]] (like close-ups of feet); [[Cinematic techniques#Diegetic sound|diegetic sound]], light, [[silhouette]] and shadow; stage techniques (like [[monologue]], face-floor, motion-freeze); [[staccato]] background score; meticulous [[Scene (filmmaking)|scene]] and [[set construction]]; irony-laden dialogues; [[Ellipsis (narrative device)|ellipses]]; [[minimalism]]; deep characterization (with archetypal hairdo, dress, accent, posture, gesture, locale, furniture); limited use of song choreography; and [[neo-noir]] renditions where the lead role is not infallible.


==Filmography==
Mysskin is known to start film shoot only after a bound script is ready. He rigorously annotates his scripts with [[Cue (theatrical)|cues]] and [[camera lens]] focal lengths for each scene.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170918021036/http://www.sify.com/movies/films-can-be-made-without-songs-mysskin-news-national-ngxnazjfbbhsi.html Films can be made without songs or heroines, says Mysskin]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170918020949/http://www.sify.com/movies/mysskin-s-plea-to-women-audience-news-tamil-pjqkzAfjedbih.html Cuss words are needed for realism, says Mysskin]</ref> He says that his films are influenced by the works of Kurosawa.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160127121841/http://www.sify.com/movies/mysskin-pays-respect-to-akira-kurosawa-news-tamil-qb1kgrideadec.html Mysskin admits Kurosawa influence]</ref>


His assistant directors like G. R. Adithya <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/features/passionate-proud-1916805|title=Passionate & proud|access-date=19 August 2024|archive-date=22 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250222094554/https://www.deccanherald.com/features/passionate-proud-1916805|url-status=live}}</ref> and Sri Ganesh have also made successful films like ''[[Savarakathi]] and [[8 Thottakkal]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=V |first=Harshini S. |date=2022-08-06 |title=Mysskin Sir Introduced Me To World Cinema: Kuruthi Aattam Filmmaker Sri Ganesh |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/interviews/mysskin-sir-introduced-me-to-world-cinema-kuruthi-aaatam-filmmaker-sri-ganesh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527165714/https://www.filmcompanion.in/interviews/mysskin-sir-introduced-me-to-world-cinema-kuruthi-aaatam-filmmaker-sri-ganesh |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=www.filmcompanion.in |language=en}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Mysskin has a daughter.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Did you know who is the mysterious girl from the Mysskin's Pongal celebration viral picture? Read here|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mysterious-girl-revealed-mysskins-pongal-celebration-viral-picture/articleshow/106901081.cms|work=The Times of India|date=2024-01-16|access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref> His younger brother Aathityaa directed ''[[Devil (2024 film)|Devil]]'' (2024), for which he composed the music.<ref name="D">{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/devil-movie-review-works-in-parts-but-gets-undone-in-the-end-review-107335576|title=Devil Movie Review: Works In Parts But Gets Undone In The End|date=2 February 2024|website=TimesNow|access-date=6 February 2024|archive-date=6 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206021823/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/devil-movie-review-works-in-parts-but-gets-undone-in-the-end-review-107335576|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
* ''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''
* ''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''


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===As director, writer & actor===
=== As director ===  
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Mysskin film directing credits
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]'' ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Anjathe]]'' || Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Director&nbsp;– Tamil]]<br />Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Director]]
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Nandalala]]''  ||Also lead role
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum]]'' ||
|-
|-
! rowspan=2 | Year
| 2014 || ''[[Pisaasu]]'' ||
! rowspan=2 | Title
! colspan=4 | Credited as
! rowspan=2 | Role
! rowspan=2 class="sortable" | Notes
|-
|-
! width=65 | Director
| 2017 || ''[[Thupparivaalan]]'' ||  
! width=65 | Writer
! width=65 | Actor
! width=65 | Producer
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'' || || ||style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| ||  || Uncredited role
| 2020 || ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Kadhal Virus]]'' || || ||style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || Man at film shoot || Uncredited role
| {{tba}} ||{{pending film|Pisasu 2}} || Delayed       
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Jithan]]'' || || ||style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || Man at phone booth  || Uncredited role
| {{tba}} ||{{pending film|Train}} || Post-production
|}
 
=== As actor ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Mysskin film acting credits
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || || ||
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Role
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Anjathe]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || ||||Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Director&nbsp;– Tamil]]<br />Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Director]]
| rowspan="2" | 2002 || ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'' || Man in song "Old Model Laila" || rowspan="3" | Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Nandalala]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || ||Bhaskar Mani ||
| ''[[Kadhal Virus]]'' || Man at film shoot
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || || ||
| 2005 || ''[[Jithan]]'' || Man at phone booth 
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || || ||
| 2010 || ''[[Nandalala]]'' || Bhaskar Mani  || Lead role
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}||Wolf / Edward ||
| 2013 || ''[[Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum]]'' || Wolf / Edward ||  
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Pisaasu]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| ||  ||||  
| 2018 ||''[[Savarakkaththi]]'' || Mangeswaran || Also producer
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Thupparivaalan]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || || ||
| rowspan="3"| 2019 || ''[[Super Deluxe (film)|Super Deluxe]]'' || Arputham ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 ||''[[Savarakkaththi]]'' || || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}||style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| Mangeswaran ||
| ''[[Kattumaram (film)|Kattumaram]]'' || Singaram ||
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Super Deluxe (film)|Super Deluxe]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}||style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || Arputham ||
| ''[[Suttu Pidikka Utharavu]]'' || Ibrahim ||  
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Suttu Pidikka Utharavu]]'' || || ||style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| ||  Ibrahim ||
| 2021 || ''[[Bachelor (2021 film)|Bachelor]]'' || Pastor Doctor || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2020 ||''[[Psycho (2019 film)|Psycho]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || || ||
| rowspan="3"|2023 || ''[[Maaveeran (2023 film)|Maaveeran]]'' || M. N. Jeyakodi ||
|-
| ''[[Are You Ok Baby?]]'' ||  Child Welfare Committee Director || 
|-
| ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]'' ||  Shanmugam ||
|-
|2024 ||''[[Devil (2024 film)|Devil]]''|| Himself || Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="3" |2025 || ''[[Vanangaan]]'' || Judge Kuberan ||
|-
|''[[Dragon (2025 film)|Dragon]]'' || S. Mayilvahanan||  
|-
|''[[Oho Enthan Baby]]'' || Himself ||  
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Pisaasu II]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| style="text-align:center;"| {{y}}|| || || ||Filming
|}
|}


===As singer===
===As writer and producer===
This is a list of films Mysskin worked for other directors.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#B0C4DE; text-align:center;"
|-  style="background:#B0C4DE; text-align:center;"
! Year !!  Song(s) !! Film !! Composer !! Notes
! rowspan="2" scope="col"| Year
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Credited as
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
!Writer !! Producer
|-
| 2018 ||''[[Savarakkaththi]]'' || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
|-
| 2008 || "Kannadhasan Karaikudi" & "Acham Thavir" || ''[[Anjathe]]'' || [[Sundar C Babu]] ||
| 2019 || ''[[Super Deluxe (film)|Super Deluxe]]'' || {{yes}} || ||
|-
|-
| 2008 || "Sutta Pazhama" || ''[[Dindigul Sarathy]]'' || [[Dhina (music director)|Dhina]] ||
| 2024 ||''[[Devil (2024 film)|Devil]]'' || || {{partial|Presenter}} || Also music director
|-
|-
| 2011 || "Aararo" & "Vedham Pudhumai" || ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' ||rowspan="2"|[[K (music director)|K]] ||
|}
 
===As singer and lyricist===
{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#B0C4DE; text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col"| Year
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Film
! scope="col"  colspan="2"| Credited as
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Song
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Composer
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
! Singer !! Lyricist
|-
| 2006 ||  ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || "Aaahayam Aaahayam",  "Idhu Enna Pudhu Kanavo (M)" ||rowspan="2"|[[Sundar C Babu]] ||
|-
|rowspan=2|2008 || ''[[Anjathe]]'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || "Kannadhasan Karaikudi", "Acham Thavir" ||
|-
| ''[[Dindigul Sarathy]]''  || {{yes}} || {{no}} ||  "Sutta Pazhama" || [[Dhina (music director)|Dhina]] ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} ||  "Aararo" & "Vedham Pudhumai" ||rowspan="2"|[[K (music director)|K]] ||
|-  
|-  
| 2012 || "Bar Anthem" || ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' ||
| 2012 || ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||  "Bar Anthem" ||
|-
|-
| 2013 || "Ammadi Aathadi" || ''[[Thulli Vilayadu]]'' || [[Srikanth Deva]] ||
| 2013 || ''[[Thulli Vilayadu]]'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || "Ammadi Aathadi" || [[Srikanth Deva]] ||
|-
|-
| 2015 || "Vellakaara Rani" || ''[[Kallappadam]]'' || [[K (composer)|K]] ||
| 2015 || ''[[Kallappadam]]'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} ||"Vellakaara Rani" || [[K (composer)|K]] ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || "Kathi Edukkuthaan" || ''[[Savarakkaththi]]'' || [[Arrol Corelli]] ||
| rowspan="2"|2016 || rowspan="2"|''[[Savarakkaththi]]''   || {{yes}} || {{no}} || "Kathi Edukkuthaan" || rowspan="4"|[[Arrol Corelli]] ||
|-
|-
| 2017 || "Ivan Thupparivaalan" || ''[[Thupparivaalan]]'' || [[Arrol Corelli]] ||  
| {{no}} || {{yes}} || "Thangakathi" ||
|-
|-
|}
| rowspan="2"|2017 || ''[[Thupparivaalan]]''  || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || "Ivan Thupparivaalan" ||
 
===As lyricist===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE; text-align:center;"
! Year !!  Song(s) !! Film !! Composer !! Notes
|-
|-
| 2006 || "Aaahayam Aaahayam" & "Idhu Enna Pudhu Kanavo (M)" || ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]'' ||[[Sundar C Babu]] ||  
| ''Detective'' '''(D)''' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || "Title Track" || Telugu dubbed version
|-
|-
|2012||"Bar Anthem" ||''Mugamoodi'' ||K ||
| 2020 ||''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]''|| {{no}} || {{yes}} ||"Thaai Madiyil"||[[Ilaiyaraaja]] ||
|-
|-
|2017||"Ivan Thupparivaalan" || ''Thupparivaalan''||Arrol Corelli ||
| 2024 ||''[[Devil (2024 film)|Devil]]''|| {{no}} || {{yes}} ||all songs||himself||
|-
|-
|2020||"Thaai Madiyil"||''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]''||[[Ilaiyaraaja]] ||
|2025||''[[Love Marriage (2025 film)|Love Marriage]]''||{{yes}} ||{{no}}||"Eduda Bottle"||[[Sean Roldan]]||
|-
|-
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Mysskin
Mysskin in 2011
Born
Shanmugha Raja

(1971-09-20) 20 September 1971 (age 54)
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationFilm director, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Playback singer, Actor, Film producer, Composer
Years active2002–present
Children1

Shanmugha Raja, known professionally as Mysskin (/ˈmɪʃkɪn/), is an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist, playback singer, actor, film producer and composer.[1][2][3][4]

He made his directorial debut in 2006 with Chithiram Pesuthadi. His subsequent films Anjathe (2008), Nandalala (2010) and Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (2013) and Pisaasu (2014) received critical acclaim. He made his acting debut with Nandalala (2010), where he portrayed a mentally disabled man.[5]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Shanmugha Raja chose Mysskin as his assumed name, inspired by Prince Myshkin, the protagonist in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel The Idiot.[3][2] His schooling was in Tamil. He is an avid book reader.[6]

Career[edit | edit source]

Mysskin was working in a book store when director Kathir first asked him to join him. He was with him for nearly eight months but did not work in any movie. It was under director Vincent Selva that he did his first movie Youth, followed by Jithan, again under Vincent Selva.[6]

Mysskin made his directorial debut in 2006 with the low-budget film Chithiram Pesuthadi, which went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. A simple love story, it became a hit owing to the unique style the film was written in. The leads, debutants Narain and Bhavana, went on to become popular faces following the success. He then directed Anjathe (2008) which became one of the biggest blockbusters in Tamil cinema. The film received critical acclaim for all departments of filmmaking. The film was also noted for its narrative style and mise-en-scène, which marked an example of Tamil new wave cinema.[7]

Mysskin went on to direct Nandalala (2010), a film loosely based on Takeshi Kitano's Kikujiro (1999) and being completely different from his first two ventures. The film is about a young boy and a mentally challenged person going in search of their respective mothers. Mysskin himself chose to play the mentally challenged character (marking his major acting debut) after the script was turned down by many established actors. The film went on to become his most critically acclaimed film, with some critics calling it one of the best Tamil films ever made.[8]

His next film, Yuddham Sei (2011), a dark crime thriller was a hit at the box office as well. His visual style and directing prowess were appreciated and talked about by everybody.[9] In 2012, the superhero film Mugamoodi has all the makings of a successful film but ends up disappointing.[10] He then both produced and directed the film Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (2013).[11] Mysskin, known for his offbeat subjects tries his hand for the first time at a horror thriller genre. Pisaasu (2014) which has the signature style of Mysskin has been produced by director Bala's home banner B Studios.[12] In 2017, Thupparivaalan is inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective thriller Sherlock Holmes.[13]

Mysskin has found success as an actor in films not directed by him. In the film Savarakathi (2018), he played the antagonist opposite director Ram. The film was an average commercial success but was praised by critics. He also had an important cameo appearance in Thiagarajan Kumararaja's Super Deluxe (2019).[14] Later, he has directed the psychological thriller Psycho (2020).[15]

He has also played antagonistic roles in films such as Maaveeran (2023)[16] and Leo (2023).[17] He debuted as music director with Devil (2024).[18]

Filmmaking style[edit | edit source]

Mysskin is inspired by filmmakers such as Akira Kurosawa, Robert Bresson and Takeshi Kitano. He is known for his peculiar combat sequences using elaborate storyboard[19][20] and real unarmed martial strikes and stances;[21] unconventional shots (like close-ups of feet); diegetic sound, light, silhouette and shadow; stage techniques (like monologue, face-floor, motion-freeze); staccato background score; meticulous scene and set construction; irony-laden dialogues; ellipses; minimalism; deep characterization (with archetypal hairdo, dress, accent, posture, gesture, locale, furniture); limited use of song choreography; and neo-noir renditions where the lead role is not infallible.

Mysskin is known to start film shoot only after a bound script is ready. He rigorously annotates his scripts with cues and camera lens focal lengths for each scene.[22][23] He says that his films are influenced by the works of Kurosawa.[24]

His assistant directors like G. R. Adithya [25] and Sri Ganesh have also made successful films like Savarakathi and 8 Thottakkal.[26]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Mysskin has a daughter.[27] His younger brother Aathityaa directed Devil (2024), for which he composed the music.[18]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
dagger Denotes films that have not yet been released

As director[edit | edit source]

List of Mysskin film directing credits
Year Film Notes
2006 Chithiram Pesuthadi
2008 Anjathe Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Director
2010 Nandalala Also lead role
2011 Yuddham Sei
2012 Mugamoodi
2013 Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum
2014 Pisaasu
2017 Thupparivaalan
2020 Psycho
Template:Tba Pisasu 2 Not yet released Delayed
Template:Tba Train Not yet released Post-production

As actor[edit | edit source]

List of Mysskin film acting credits
Year Film Role Notes
2002 Youth Man in song "Old Model Laila" Uncredited role
Kadhal Virus Man at film shoot
2005 Jithan Man at phone booth
2010 Nandalala Bhaskar Mani Lead role
2013 Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum Wolf / Edward
2018 Savarakkaththi Mangeswaran Also producer
2019 Super Deluxe Arputham
Kattumaram Singaram
Suttu Pidikka Utharavu Ibrahim
2021 Bachelor Pastor Doctor Cameo appearance
2023 Maaveeran M. N. Jeyakodi
Are You Ok Baby? Child Welfare Committee Director
Leo Shanmugam
2024 Devil Himself Cameo appearance
2025 Vanangaan Judge Kuberan
Dragon S. Mayilvahanan
Oho Enthan Baby Himself

As writer and producer[edit | edit source]

This is a list of films Mysskin worked for other directors.

Year Title Credited as Notes
Writer Producer
2018 Savarakkaththi Yes Yes
2019 Super Deluxe Yes
2024 Devil Presenter Also music director

As singer and lyricist[edit | edit source]

Year Film Credited as Song Composer Notes
Singer Lyricist
2006 Chithiram Pesuthadi No Yes "Aaahayam Aaahayam", "Idhu Enna Pudhu Kanavo (M)" Sundar C Babu
2008 Anjathe Yes No "Kannadhasan Karaikudi", "Acham Thavir"
Dindigul Sarathy Yes No "Sutta Pazhama" Dhina
2011 Yuddham Sei Yes No "Aararo" & "Vedham Pudhumai" K
2012 Mugamoodi Yes Yes "Bar Anthem"
2013 Thulli Vilayadu Yes No "Ammadi Aathadi" Srikanth Deva
2015 Kallappadam Yes No "Vellakaara Rani" K
2016 Savarakkaththi Yes No "Kathi Edukkuthaan" Arrol Corelli
No Yes "Thangakathi"
2017 Thupparivaalan Yes Yes "Ivan Thupparivaalan"
Detective (D) Yes No "Title Track" Telugu dubbed version
2020 Psycho No Yes "Thaai Madiyil" Ilaiyaraaja
2024 Devil No Yes all songs himself
2025 Love Marriage Yes No "Eduda Bottle" Sean Roldan

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Mysskin — Missing the forest for the trees | FCCI". Journal of Indian Cinema. 20 September 2020. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ahead of Psycho's Release, Delving Into Mysskin's Unique Craft". The Quint. 21 January 2020. Archived from the original on 3 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Shanmugha Raja is the real name of director Mysskin". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  4. ↑ Lakshmi, V. (29 June 2022). "Mysskin turns composer for a crime thriller". Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Nandhalala is brilliant". Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Director Mysskin". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 5 October 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  7. ↑ Kalorth, Nithin (September 2013). "Identification and Analysis of Images in Anjathey". Media Watch. 4 (3): 391–399. doi:10.1177/0976091120130311. ISSN 0976-0911. S2CID 61507138.[permanent dead link]
  8. ↑ "Review: Nandhalala is brilliant". Archived from the original on 10 September 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  9. ↑ "Review: Yuddham Sei is gripping". Archived from the original on 29 July 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Review: Mugamoodi fails to impress". Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  11. ↑ "Onaayum Aattukuttiyum Movie Review by Common Man".
  12. ↑ "Different from usual horror films". Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  13. ↑ "Thupparivaalan review: Vishal's film is a solid crime thriller". Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  14. ↑ "Super Deluxe: Director Mysskin spills the beans on Vijay Sethupathi film". India Today. 3 March 2019. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  15. ↑ "Psycho Review".
  16. ↑ "Mysskin on his role in Sivakarthikeyan's 'Maaveeran': I will play a negative character who wears a traditional veshti and shirt". The Times of India. 30 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  17. ↑ "When Thalapathy Vijay Left Mysskin With 'A BLOODY Mouth' During Leo Action Scene". Times Now. 20 September 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Devil Movie Review: Works In Parts But Gets Undone In The End". TimesNow. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  19. ↑ "Mysskin choreographs fights with storyboard". YouTube. Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  20. ↑ "Mysskin says storyboarding helps cut costs". YouTube. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  21. ↑ "Mysskin storyboarding combat sequence for Thupparivaalan". YouTube. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  22. ↑ Films can be made without songs or heroines, says Mysskin
  23. ↑ Cuss words are needed for realism, says Mysskin
  24. ↑ Mysskin admits Kurosawa influence
  25. ↑ "Passionate & proud". Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  26. ↑ V, Harshini S. (6 August 2022). "Mysskin Sir Introduced Me To World Cinema: Kuruthi Aattam Filmmaker Sri Ganesh". www.filmcompanion.in. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  27. ↑ "Did you know who is the mysterious girl from the Mysskin's Pongal celebration viral picture? Read here". The Times of India. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2025.

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