Top 10 Tamil Movie Directors Till 2024
Bharathiraja
Entering the industry with an impactful 16 Vayathinile, Bharathiraja took Tamil Cinema to another level entirely. Weaving out films mostly set in rural backdrops, the director has established a distinctive brand for himself.
Bhagyaraj
After collaborating with Bharathiraja in 16 Vayathinile and making significant contributions in the screenplay and dialogue departments, Bhagyaraj went on to become an independent director creating outstanding films like Mundhanai Mudichu, Chinna Veedu, and Enga Chinna Rasa.
Balu Mahendra
The cinematographer and filmmaker Balu Mahendra created unforgettable films such as Moondram Pirai and Veedu. His latest Thalaimuraigal, released in 2013, was an ambitious effort to take Tamil Cinema to the global stage.
Balachander
The legendary filmmaker is credited with nurturing two other icons, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. His Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, Manmadha Leelai, and Varumayin Niram Sigappu are notable highlights in his illustrious career.
Cheran
He made a significant impact with his nostalgic Autograph and Cheran has been consistently delivering heartwarming scripts ever since. The director is ready with J.K Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai, which is due for release soon.
K.S Ravikumar
K.S Ravikumar has had a long tenure in the Tamil film industry directing major films such as Padayappa, Dasavatharam, and Varalaru. He has also penned the screenplay for the highly anticipated Kochadaiyaan and reportedly served as the directorial supervisor on the film.
Vikraman
The director has delivered numerous box office hits and has also garnered plenty of awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Award. Vikraman has another film in his arsenal, titled Ninaithathu Yaaro, which is slated for release in the upcoming year.
Sundarrajan
Sundarrajan’s contribution to Tamil Cinema as a director began in 1977. He has helmed many notable films such as Payanangal Mudivathillai, Vaidehi Kathirunthal, and Rajadhi Raja. His latest film was Chithirayil Nilachoru, released earlier this year.
P Vasu
He has been entertaining audiences since the early 1980s with films like Panakkaran, Chinna Thambi, and Mannan. His Chandramukhi, featuring Rajinikanth, was a huge box office success and ran in some cinemas for an extended two years.
R.K Selvamani
Making his Tamil Cinema debut with Pulan Visaranai, R.K Selvamani went on to craft successful films like Captain Prabhakaran, Athiradi Padai, and Raja Muthirai. The director is renowned for his police and investigative narratives.