Nithilan Swaminathan is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in the Tamil film industry. He is known for his debut film, Kurangu Bommai.[1]
Nithilan Saminathan | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Film director Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | Kurangu Bommai (2017) |
Early life
editNithilan initially aspired to join the military like his relatives, but his love for films and poetry gradually steered him towards filmmaking. He graduated with a degree in Visual Communication.[1]
Career
editNithilan Saminathan was looking for directorial opportunities when he heard about Naalaya Iyakunar Season 3. So he turned it meta and made a short called Pudhir.[2] He went on to make seven more short films. Punnagai Vaanginaal Kanneer Elavasam, his final round entry, made him the top prize of season 3.[3]
Nithilan made his directorial debut with the film Kurangu Bommai in 2017.[4] It was appreciated for its storytelling and direction.[5][6] After a seven-year hiatus, Nithilan's sophomore film, Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, was released on 14 June, 2024.[4]
Filmmaking style
editAccording to Nithilan, his filmmaking does not seek to impose commercial elements forcibly. He believes in creating films that reflect his taste while appealing to the audience. His works often revolve around inanimate objects, a unique aspect noted in both Kurangu Bommai and Maharaja.[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai |
| 2024 | Maharaja |
References
edit- ^ a b "I would like to direct a love story with drama next: Kurangu Bommai's Nithilan Swaminathan". The Indian Express. 2017-09-15. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ Pudhir - Thriller Tamil Short Film - Redpix Short Films (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-06-18 – via YouTube.
- ^ Naalaiya Iyakkunar 3 Grand Finale | Title Winner | Nithilan | Baggiyaraj (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2024-06-18 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c "Director Nithilan Saminathan Interview for Maharaja: I don't see filmmaking as pressure | Exclusive". OTTPlay. Jun 12, 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (2017-09-04). "Kurangu Bommai Movie Review". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (2017-09-02). "Kurangu Bommai movie review: Flawlessly executed thriller". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2024-06-16.