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Chimbu Deven
Chimbu Devan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Senthil Kumar[1] 23 November 1975[2] Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Cartoonist, Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2006 – 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
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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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ http://www.iflicks.in/StarPage/Director/Chimbudevan
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/king-who-has-exploded-myths/article3231189.ece
- ↑ https://www.indiaglitz.com/arai-en-305il-kadavul-preview-kannada-movie-9364
- ↑ https://www.sify.com/movies/irumbu-kottai-murattu-singam-review-tamil-pclx8Ugdhjhhe.html
- ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/oru-kanniyum-moonu-kalavaanikalum-time-passages/article5876513.ece
- ↑ 'Vijay 58': Hansika Motwani, Shruti Haasan to Romance Vijay in Chimbudevan Film?. Ibtimes.co.in (1 June 2014). Retrieved on 2015-12-31.
- ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/puli.html#cast
- ↑ https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/announcement-alert-from-ar-murugadoss-on-release-of-chimbudevans-hyperlink.html
- ↑ https://www.highonfilms.com/kasada-thapara-2021-sonyliv-review/
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