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Vetrimaaran (born 4 September 1975) is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is known for his unique filmography with major commercial success and high critical acclaim works.
Vetrimaaran is a prominent figure in the Tamil film industry, known for his award-winning films such as Aadukalam, Visaranai and Asuran. He works as a director, writer and producer under his own production company, Grass Root Film Company.
- January 1, 1
- Producer, Writer, Director
- Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India
- Vetrimaaran
Vetrimaaran is arguably among the most interesting filmmaker working in the Tamil film industry. Here’s documenting his rise and what it takes to be a talent like him.
- Aadukalam (2011) As the roosters combat in the arena with each other, it becomes a fight of the egos of the individuals who own the fowl. So, when Karuppu’s rooster emerges victorious he not only earns a lot of money but also the enmity of his boss Periyasamy (V.
- Vada Chennai (2018) A tale of criminal activities narrated in a non-linear pattern over the span of more than a decade is the perfect recipe for a crime sage.
- Asuran (2019) What becomes the last resort for a farmer who goes on the run with his family as he is compelled to protect his son, who has murdered a wealthy upper-caste landlord in a fit of vengeance?
- Visaranai (2016) Based on the Tamil novel Lock Up by M. Chandrakumar, Vetrimaaran’s third outing in its first half has such brutal scenes of police torture that one could genuinely feel the bestial act of police torture.
Vetrimaaran is a renowned Tamil film director, producer, and screenwriter, who has won multiple National Film Awards and critical acclaim. Learn about his life, career, family, and upcoming projects on Filmy Focus.
- Director
- September 4, 1975
Apr 19, 2023 · Vetrimaaran explains why South Indian film industries are creating pan-Indian content while other industries are failing to catch up.
Jan 2, 2024 · Director Vetrimaaran has lately been making films about oppression. Be it Asuran, a bloody tale of a socially backward farmer, or his latest film, Viduthalai Part 1, an anti-establishment film about the violence meted out by police in tribal villages, the director has been making powerful statements with his movies.
