Ajay Gnanamuthu | |
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| Born | R. Ajay Gnanamuthu 15 September 1988[1] |
| Education | Loyola College, Chennai |
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| Known for | Demonte Colony Imaikkaa Nodigal |
| Spouse(s) | Shimona Rajkumar |
R. Ajay Gnanamuthu (born 15 September 1988)[1] is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Tamil cinema. In 2015, he debuted as director with the horror-thriller film Demonte Colony, which received critical acclaim.[2]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Gnanamuthu completed his schooling at St. John's High School and St. Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and later joined Loyola College. During his college days as a student of the visual communications department, he enjoyed making short films.[3]
On 19 January 2025, he married Shimona Rajkumar.[4][5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Gnanamuthu was selected to contest in the short film making show, Naalaya Iyakunar Season-1 in 2010 where he finished as one of the finalists. He then joined filmmaker A. R. Murugadoss as an assistant director,[6] and worked in films such as 7 Aum Arivu (2011) and Thuppakki (2012).[7]
Gnanamuthu made his directorial debut in 2015 with the horror film Demonte Colony, which received critical acclaim and became a blockbuster at the box office.[8] His second film was the 2018 thriller film Imaikkaa Nodigal, which received positive reviews.[9] In 2022, saw him directing Vikram in Cobra.[10]
In 2024, Ajay Gnanamuthu and actor Arulnithi have reunited for Demonte Colony 2, nearly a decade after their successful 2015 horror thriller. The sequel received positive reviews upon its global release, with praise for its screenplay and performances.[11]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref |
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| 2015 | Demonte Colony | [12] | |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | [13] | |
| 2022 | Cobra | [14] | |
| 2024 | Demonte Colony 2 | [15] | |
| 2026 | Demonte Colony 3 | Filming |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "R. Ajay Gnanamuthu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 February 2019.
- ↑ "Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror". Rediff. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ "Making of Demonte Colony: A Chat With Director Ajay GnanaMuthu". www.studentfilmer.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Director Ajay Gnanamuthu marries Shimona. Chiyaan Vikram and celebs attend". India Today. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "పెళ్లి పీటలెక్కిన స్టార్ డైరెక్టర్ అజయ్ జ్ఞానముత్తు.. ఇంతకీ అమ్మాయి ఎవరో తెలుసా..?" (in తెలుగు). NT News. 21 January 2025. Archived from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ↑ "Arulnithi in horror film 'Demonte Colony'". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ "'Demonte Colony': Strong foundation with brilliant technical execution". Deccan Chronicle. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ↑ "'Demonte Colony' 6 Days Box Office Collection: Arulnidhi Starrer Does Excellent Business in Tamil Nadu". Ibtimes. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "'Imaikkaa Nodigal' review: Nayanthara, Anurag Kashyap are great, but script is lacking". the News Minute. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ↑ "'Cobra' movie review: A solid Vikram anchors a plot that goes around in circles". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ↑ "'Demonte Colony 2' social media review: Arulnithi starrer a masterclass in horror drama, say netizens". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ↑ "Demonte Colony". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ↑ "Imaikkaa Nodigal". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ↑ "When Sivakumar turned makeup man for actress Ambika for the climax of a film". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ↑ "Demonte Colony 2". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
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