Pandiraj

Pandiraj (பாண்டிராஜ் in Tamil) is an Indian film director and producer, who works in Tamil cinema. His debut film, Pasanga (2009), was commercially successful[1] and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Screenplay. As of 2018, he has directed eight films and has introduced several actors and technicians in all major departments to the Tamil film industry.

For Tamil actor, see Pandiarajan.

Pandiraj
Born (1976-06-07) 7 June 1976
Virachilai Township, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu
OccupationFilm director, screenwriter, film producer, distributor
Years active2009-present

Early life

Pandiraj was born 7 June 1976 and brought up in Virachilai Township, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. After Schooling, he moved to Chennai in 1996. He worked as an "office-boy" with director K. Bhagyaraj. During his early years, he wrote several short stories for the famous Tamil Bagya. Gradually, his interest in film making increased and after hurdles, he got the chance to be an assistant director to filmmaker Cheran. He later worked as an assistant director to Thangar Bachan and Chimbu Deven in six films.

Career

In 2009, Pandiraj became an independent director with director M. Sasikumar agreeing to produce the film. Titled Pasanga, it was a children's film featuring several new child actors and Vimal in his first lead role. Pasanga was said to be a dedication to Pandiraj's childhood memories and was shot during the school vacations and on weekends.[2] The film was a critical success, winning several national and international awards, including three National Film Awards,[3] and being screened at various film festivals.

Following the success of Pasanga, Pandiraj directed his second film, Vamsam with newcomer Arulnithi and Sunaina in the lead roles. The film, which was produced by Arulnidhi's father and M. Karunanidhi's youngest son, M. K. Thamizharasu, gained positive reviews and went well in the box office.

In 2012, Pandiraj set up his a film production studio named Pasanga Productions. His first production was his own directorial Marina which marked the feature film debut for television anchor and comedian Sivakarthikeyan. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

The director's next Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga was also produced by him. Pandiraj cast the lead actors of his previous films, Sivakarthikeyan and Vimal, in the film, who were paired Bindu Madhavi and Regina Cassandra. The romantic comedy film received positive responses from critics and became a commercial hit.

Pandiraj distributed his former assistant Naveen's debut film Moodar Koodam under his Pasanga Productions studio. He also wrote the dialogues for cinematographer Vijay Milton's second directorial Goli Soda.[4]

In 2015, Pandiraj was working on two directorials, a romantic comedy, Idhu Namma Aalu starring Silambarasan and Nayanthara, and another children's film titled Haiku, produced by actor Suriya.[5]

Filmography
Director
Year Film Credited as Notes
Director Producer Writer
2009PasangaYNYNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
National Film Award for Best Screenplay (Dialogues)
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer
Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year
Vijay Award for Best Crew
2010VamsamYNY
2012MarinaYYY
2013Kedi Billa Killadi RangaYNY
2015Pasanga 2YNY
2016Idhu Namma Aalu YNY
Kathakali YYY
2018Kadaikutty SingamYNYSIIMA Award for Best Director
2019Namma Veettu PillaiYNY
Others

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References
  1. "Arulnidhi was like any other city guy: Director".
  2. "'I never expected to win a National Award for Pasanga'".
  3. "'I never expected to win a National Award for Pasanga'".
  4. "- Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com".
  5. "Pandiraj's film with kids titled 'Haiku'".
  6. "Ayngaran International". www.ayngaran.com.
  7. "I'm excited: Director Pandiraj".
  8. Lakshmi, K. (30 May 2010). "'Pasanga' steals show at Vijay awards" – via www.thehindu.com.
  9. "Malayalee Council - Tamil Movie News - Awards for Kamal, Mohan Lal, Pookutty - Kamal - Mohan Lal - Ilayaraja - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com.
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