Vikraman
Vikraman | |
|---|---|
 Vikraman at Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga's audio launch in 2016 | |
| Born | 30 March 1964[1] |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Jayapriya[2] |
| Children | Kanishka, Pooja |
Vikraman is an Indian film director primarily working in Tamil cinema.
Career
[edit]1990–1994
[edit]He worked as an assistant to actor and director R. Parthiban in Puthiya Pathai (1989), which was the latter's debut film as a director and an actor. Vikraman made his directorial debut with the film Pudhu Vasantham (1990) produced by R. B. Choudary, for which director K. S. Ravikumar apprenticed under him as an assistant director.[3] The film was about four unemployed friends and musical experts who find themselves unexpectedly saddled with a young woman. Upon release, the film received critical acclaim and it re-wrote Tamil cinema history, sparking a whole range of "friendship" films.[4] Its hero Murali went on to become a romantic actor in subsequent films.[5] His second film Perum Pulli (1991) received negative reviews with N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express stating, "Directed by Vikraman who made Pudhu Vasantham and made name for himself [..] Perum Pulli has a hash of a story" and it bombed at the box-office.[6] His next two films Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam (1993) and Gokulam (1993) received mixed reception.[7][8] In 1994, his venture Pudhiya Mannargal starring Vikram and with music composed by A. R. Rahman flopped at the box-office despite a revolutionary theme of students and politics. A critic wrote, "Nothing much in this movie but a controversial idea".[9][10]
1996–2002
[edit]Vikraman was recalled once again by R. B. Choudary to make a film with Vijay titled Poove Unakkaga in 1996. It was the first breakthrough in the young actor's career.[11] His next film Suryavamsam (1997) with Sarath Kumar and Devayani was a major success.[12] Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen made in 1998 gave a fresh lease of life to Karthik and Roja who were once dominating the film industry. While Ajith Kumar impresses in a rather lengthy cameo.[13] In 2000, he made a film Vanathai Pola with an ensemble cast, another blockbuster which gave back the superstardom to Vijayakanth. It also won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment in 2001 and also many state awards.[14] He then began pre-production work in 2000 for a film starring Surya and Laila and the said project Unnai Ninaithu (2002) did well.[15][16]
2003–2014
[edit]His next film Priyamaana Thozhi (2003) produced by the AVM Productions was a hit again.[17] Its simultaneously shot Telugu version, Vasantham in (helmed by himself) was one of the top grossers of 2003. But he had to face another dud in 2004 in Cheppave Chirugali, a Telugu remake of his hit Tamil film starring Suriya and Sneha, Unnai Ninaithu.[18] Taking a two-year break, he had started work again for a Tamil film called Chennai Kadhal (2006) with Bharath in the lead. However, the film was unsuccessful at the box office.[19] He made a comeback with Mariyadhai in 2009, another Tamil film starring Vijayakanth, Meena, Meera Jasmine and Ambika playing the lead roles.[20] His latest film Ninaithathu Yaaro featuring newcomers released in January 2014.[21]
Others
[edit]Vikraman has been elected as the new president of the Tamil Nadu Film Directors Association (TANTIS) replacing Bharathiraja after he defeated fellow director Visu in the election.[22][23][24]
Filmography
[edit]Director and Writer
[edit]- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Lyricist
[edit]| Year | Title | Songs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Perum Pulli | "Aagayam Thottil" | |
| 1993 | Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam | "Kadhal Ennum" |
Actor
[edit]- Obama Ungalukkaaga (2021)
References
[edit]- ^ "TANTIS". tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Dinakaran". www.dinakaran.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2000. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Happy Birthday K.S.Ravikumar". IndiaGlitz.com. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ Pavithra Srinivasan (8 September 2010). "Mourning the loss of a mild-mannered hero". Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ S. R. Ashok Kumar, Ramya Kannan (8 September 2010). "Tamil actor Murali dies of heart attack". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ N. Krishnaswamy (8 February 1991). "Perum Pulli". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ Malini Mannath (18 June 1993). "Family Album". The Indian Express. p. 6. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ Malini Mannath (30 July 1993). "Orphans in love". The Indian Express. p. 6. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ "Enemies in the State". The Hindu. 6 May 2002. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ K. Vijiyan (24 December 1994). "Nothing much besides a controversial idea". New Straits Times. p. 26. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ "3. Poove Unakkaga (1996) | Top 20 Best Films of Vijay".
- ^ "Sense of a scene: The son's speech". Cinema Express.
- ^ "www.ajithkumar.fr.fm".
- ^ The Hindu : Metro Plus Tiruchirapalli / Cinema : Love is in the air
- ^ "Success coming his way". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 3 November 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "When Suriya replaced Vijay mysteriously , Suriya, Vijay".
- ^ "Cricket, friendship and deja vu".
- ^ "Cheppave Chirugali Telugu Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes".
- ^ "Chennai Kadhal is a letdown".
- ^ "Mariyadhai - Movie Review". Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "Vikraman's next film – Ninaithathu Yaaro – releases on January 31".
- ^ Vikraman elected new president of TANTIS | Business Standard
- ^ Vikraman wins Director's Union election! – The Times of India
- ^ Vikraman replaces Bharathiraja, tamil nadu thiraipada iyakkunar sangam, TANTIS
- ^ "Movie Review : Priyamana Thozhi". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Telugu cinema review – Vasantham – Venkatesh, Arti Agarwal, Kalyani – Vikraman – SA Raj Kumar – Sanam Naga Ashok Kumar, NV Prasad
- ^ Telugu cinema Review – Cheppave Chirugali – Venu, Ashima Bhalla, Abhirami
- ^ Movie Review : Chennai Kadhal
- ^ Movie Review : Mariyadhai
- ^ Audio Beat: Ninaithathu Yaaro – One for the youth – The Hindu
- Tamil film directors
- Film directors from Tamil Nadu
- Living people
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Telugu film directors
- 20th-century Indian people
- 21st-century Indian people
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- 1964 births
- Directors who won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment National Film Award