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Vasanth(I)

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"Navarasa," the nine-part Tamil anthology series, spearheaded by director Mani Ratnam and veteran filmmaker Jayendra Panchapakesan is based on nine rasas or human emotions - anger, compassion, courage, disgust, fear, laughter, love, peace and wonder. The coming together of the spectacular creative community of Tamil cinema, this anthology marks a larger than life cultural moment for the entertainment industry in India. Nine remarkable directors - Arvind Swami, Bejoy Nambiar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Karthik Subbaraj, Karthick Naren, Priyadarshan, Rathindran R Prasad, Sarjun and Vasanth S Sai  - come together to embark on a magnificent journey to bring each rasa to life.
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Mr. Vasanth debuted as Director with 'Keladi Kanmani', regarded by many as one of the 10 best Tamil features in the history of Tamil films.

He has directed 10 more features which includes . Keladi Kanmani- 240 days . Aasai- 285 days . Nerukku Ner-175 days . Rhythm -150 days . Sathum podathey-100 days

In 2009 Mr. Sm vasanth directed 'Sahitya Academy' prize winning novel 'Visaaranai Commission for' Doordarshan. The film won wide critical acclaim in the international film festivals for its novel treatment

Present day star actors Suryaa, Simran and Jyotika were introduced by him. He has also introduced 15 other talents to the tinsel town.

Apart from feature films he has directed Short films, Documentaries, Corporate films and Advertisement films for Multi National brands proving that he is a film maker par excellence. Awards won by the Director:

He won the Tamilnadu State award thrice for his films . Keladi Kanmani . Aasai . Satham podaathay.

He won the National award for the film 'Thakayin Meethu Nanku Kankal' in the year 2006. The film was selected for screening in the Indian Panorama. The film also won the Indo-Russian International award.

He was conferred the title 'Kalaimamani' by the Tamilnadu Govt. Renowned Tamil Director K. Balachander, in an interview with Times of India, mentioned two of his films in the top 20 Tamil films ever made.

He has served as National award jury member in 52nd national awards and as Indian panorama jury member.
BornAugust 12, 1963
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    Exclusive: The Making of "Navarasa"

    Exclusive: The Making of "Navarasa"

    The directors behind "Navarasa" share how they came together to help the Tamil Film Industry after COVID, and discuss their episodes centered on one of the nine rasas — or nine human emotions: anger, compassion, courage, disgust, fear, laughter, love, peace, and wonder.
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    Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Kalieaswari Srinivasan, and Parvathi Menon in Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2019)
    Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
    7.1
    • Director
    • 2019
    Ajith Kumar, Prakash Raj, Vadivelu, and Suvalakshmi in Aasai (1995)
    Aasai
    7.5
    • Director
    • 1995
    Keladi Kanmani (1990)
    Keladi Kanmani
    7.3
    • Director
    • 1990
    Simran, Joseph Vijay, Kousalya, and Suriya in Nerukku Ner (1997)
    Nerukku Ner
    7.4
    • Director
    • 1997

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    • Prakash Raj, Revathi, Rohini, Arvind Swamy, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prasanna, Siddharth, Suriya, Manikuttan, Ramya Nambeeshan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Anjali, Atharvaa Murali, Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha, Yogi Babu, Prayaga Martin, and Aditi Balan in Navarasa: neuf émotions (2021)
      Navarasa: neuf émotions
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Kalieaswari Srinivasan, and Parvathi Menon in Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2019)
      Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
      7.1
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Arjun Sarja and Cheran in Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013)
      Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
      5.1
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Suhasini, Nassar, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Padmapriya, Nitin Sathya, and Jagan in Satham Podathey (2007)
      Satham Podathey
      6.7
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Vivek, Sneha, and Shaam in Yai Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey (2002)
      Yai Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey
      7.2
      • Director
      • 2002
    • Ramesh Aravind, Arjun Sarja, Jyotika, and Meena in Rhythm (2000)
      Rhythm
      7.7
      • Director
      • 2000
    • Appu (2000)
      Appu
      7.1
      • Director
      • 2000
    • Jyotika and Suriya in Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
      Poovellam Kettuppar
      6.5
      • Director
      • 1999
    • Simran, Joseph Vijay, Kousalya, and Suriya in Nerukku Ner (1997)
      Nerukku Ner
      7.4
      • Director
      • 1997
    • Ajith Kumar, Prakash Raj, Vadivelu, and Suvalakshmi in Aasai (1995)
      Aasai
      7.5
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Gautami and Rahman in Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991)
      Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
      5.8
      • Director
      • 1991
    • O papa lalli (1990)
      O papa lalli
      • Director
      • 1990
    • Keladi Kanmani (1990)
      Keladi Kanmani
      7.3
      • Director
      • 1990

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    • Prakash Raj, Revathi, Rohini, Arvind Swamy, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prasanna, Siddharth, Suriya, Manikuttan, Ramya Nambeeshan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Anjali, Atharvaa Murali, Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha, Yogi Babu, Prayaga Martin, and Aditi Balan in Navarasa: neuf émotions (2021)
      Navarasa: neuf émotions
      5.8
      TV Series
      • dialogue
      • screenplay
      • 2021
    • Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Kalieaswari Srinivasan, and Parvathi Menon in Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2019)
      Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
      7.1
      • Writer
      • 2019
    • Arjun Sarja and Cheran in Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013)
      Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
      5.1
      • Writer
      • 2013
    • Suhasini, Nassar, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Padmapriya, Nitin Sathya, and Jagan in Satham Podathey (2007)
      Satham Podathey
      6.7
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Appu (2000)
      Appu
      7.1
      • screenplay
      • 2000
    • Simran, Joseph Vijay, Kousalya, and Suriya in Nerukku Ner (1997)
      Nerukku Ner
      7.4
      • dialogue
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 1997
    • Ajith Kumar, Prakash Raj, Vadivelu, and Suvalakshmi in Aasai (1995)
      Aasai
      7.5
      • Writer
      • 1995
    • Gautami and Rahman in Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991)
      Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
      5.8
      • Writer
      • 1991
    • Keladi Kanmani (1990)
      Keladi Kanmani
      7.3
      • Writer
      • 1990

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    • Daniel Balaji, Priya Anand, Taapsee Pannu, and Gautham Karthik in Vai Raja Vai (2015)
      Vai Raja Vai
      5.7
      • Karthik's Father
      • 2015
    • Kamal Haasan and Seetha in Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
      Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
      7.9
      • 1988

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