R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
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R. Ajay Gnanamuthu | |
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Born | [1] | 15 September 1988
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Loyola College, Chennai |
Occupation | Film Director, Screenwriter |
Known for | Demonte Colony Imaikka Nodigal |
R Ajay Gnanamuthu is an Indian film director and screenwriter working primarily in Tamil cinema. He started his career assisting producer-filmmaker A. R. Murugadoss in the films 7aum Arivu and Thuppakki. In 2015, he debuted as director with the horror-thriller film Demonte Colony, [2] which was received well by critics and the audience. It was declared a super hit at the box office. His second outing, Imaikkaa Nodigal, became a blockbuster.[3]
Personal life[]
Ajay completed his schooling at St. John's High School and St. Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and later joined Loyola College.[4] During his college days as a student of the visual communications department, he enjoyed making short films.[5] He also completed a Digital Filmmaking Diploma in SAE Institute, Chennai simultaneously.
Career[]
Ajay was selected to contest in the short film making show, Naalaya Iyakunar Season-1 in 2010 where he finished as one of the finalists. He then joined filmmaker A. R. Murugadoss as an assistant director,[6] and worked in films such as 7aum Arivu (2011) and Thuppakki (2012).[7]
He later went on to direct Demonte Colony in 2015 and Imaikkaa Nodigal in 2018. Both movies became blockbusters at the box office.
Filmography[]
Year | Film | Director | Writer | Note |
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2015 | Demonte Colony | Yes | Yes | |
2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Yes | Yes | |
2022 | Cobra | Yes | Yes | Post-Production |
References[]
- ^ "R-Ajay-Gnanamuthu".
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (23 May 2015). "Demonte Colony: Much promise". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Young super hit director says no to 'Thalapathy 65' - Tamil News". 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror". Rediff. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "Unadulterated Horror will surely spook you out". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ "Arulnithi in horror film 'Demonte Colony'". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "'Demonte Colony': Strong foundation with brilliant technical execution". Deccan Chronicle. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
External links[]
- Tamil film directors
- Tamil-language film directors
- Tamil screenwriters
- Film directors from Tamil Nadu
- Living people
- 1987 births
- Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu