Sarjun KM

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Sarjun KM
Born (1986-04-03) 3 April 1986 (age 35).[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationFilm director, writer
Years active2017 – present

Sarjun KM is an Indian film director and writer who works in the Tamil cinema industry. He began his career, by directing short films like Smiley, Thuyil, and a few others. He gained popularity after the release of his short film Lakshmi released on 1 November 2017.[2] The short film Lakshmi gained popularity for its bold storyline and received international acclaim.[3] He made his directorial feature film debut with Echcharikkai – Idhu Manidhargal Nadamaadum Idam (2018). The film was released on 24 August 2018.[4] Sarjun's another short film Maa got released on 25 January 2018.[5]

Career[]

2017-2019[]

Lakshmi[]

Sarjun’s career was launched after the release of his first independent short film Lakshmi (2017 film).[2] The film was written, edited and directed by Sarjun KM, and was produced by Big Print Pictures. The film cast Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli in the lead role along with Nandan and Leo Sivadass in supporting characters. The cinematography department was handled by Sudarshan Srinivasan and the background score and music was composed by Sundaramurthy KS. The film was distributed by Gautham Vasudev Menon through his official YouTube channel of the film production company Ondraga Entertainment on 1 November 2017.[2] The film was critically acclaimed for the direction, but faced criticism for its storyline, which gained popularity among the general audience and media.[6]

Echcharikkai- Idhu Manidhargal Nadamaadum Idam[]

Sarjun came out with his first Tamil crime Thriller(genre) feature film Echcharikkai, which was written and directed by him. The film got released on 24 August 2018.[4] The film featured actors Sathyaraj, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Kishore (actor, born 1974), Yogi Babu and Vivek Rajgopal. The first schedule of the film was shot in Pondicherry and the third schedule was shot in North Chennai. The trailer of the film was launched by Actors R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi.[7]

Maa[]

In 2018, he directed his next short film Maa (2018 film) under the banner of Ondraga Entertainment, owned by director Gautham Vasudev Menon. Maa also received positive reviews.[8][9] [10]

Airaa[]

Sarjun’s next feature film project, Airaa released in 28 March 2019.[11] The horror(genre) film revolves around a female protagonist played by Nayanthara. It also cast Kalaiyarasan and Yogi Babu in lead roles. For the first time actress Nayanthara played a dual role - Vlogger Yamuna and village girl Bhavani. The film was produced by KJR Studios, which also produced Nayanthara’s film Aramm. The music for the film was composed by Sundaramurthy KS and lyrics were written by lyricists Yugabharathi, Pa. Vijay, and Thamarai. Sudarshan Srinivasan (cinematographer) and Karthik Jogesh (film editor) who were in long-term collaboration with director Sarjun KM in his previous film have also worked on this project.

2019-Present[]

Addham[]

Sarjun directed the episode The Road That Never Ends in the three-episode anthology addham. The story[12] revolves around a lorry driver played by actor Jayaprakash and a teenage boy who tries to steal the money owned by the lorry driver.[13][14][15]

Navarasa[]

Sarjun is working in the Navarasa (web series) - A Tamil anthology web series which is released in Netflix.[16][17]

Filmography[]

Year Film Director Writer Language Notes
2017 Lakshmi[18] Green tickY Green tickY Tamil OFFICIAL Selection - XIV Cine Pobre Film Festival - Best Self Funded Film - 2016[19]
Official Selection Short to the Point - Romania
2018 Maa[8] Green tickY Red XN Tamil
2018 Echcharikkai – Idhu Manidhargal Nadamaadum Idam[4] Green tickY Red XN Tamil
2019 Airaa[11] Green tickY Red XN Tamil and Telugu
2020 Addham Green tickY Red XN Telugu
2021 Navarasa[20] Green tickY Red XN Tamil
2021 Blood Money Green tickY Red XN Tamil

References[]

  1. ^ "Airaa director Sarjun KM: I am more immune to criticism now". indianexpress. 29 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Lakshmi - Short Film | Sarjun KM | Sundaramurthy KS | Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Nandan, Leo, retrieved 19 February 2021
  3. ^ "Lakshmi short film review: Why we need to re-think about how we see women on screen". The Indian Express. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Echcharikkai movie review: A kidnapping tale that fails to scratch beyond the surface". The Indian Express. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  5. ^ MAA - Short Film | Ondraga Originals | Sarjun KM | Sundaramurthy KS, retrieved 19 February 2021
  6. ^ "Lakshmi short film review: Why we need to re-think about how we see women". The Indian Express. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  7. ^ Echcharikkai - Official Trailer | Sarjun KM | Sathyaraj| Varalakshmi Sarath kumar
  8. ^ a b "Maa short film review: Like it or not, KM Sarjun's film needs to be watched". The Indian Express. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Maa short film review: Sarjun KM Gautham Menon Teenage Pregnancy". Indiatoday. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  10. ^ "Maa Tamil short film: Subtlety packs a punch in this Gautham Vasudev Menon venture". Hindustan Times. 31 January 2018.
  11. ^ a b "Airaa first look: Nayanthara's double role, in black and white. See pic". hindustantimes. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  12. ^ "Addham Movie Review: An anthology that falls short of expectations". The New Indian Express.
  13. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (15 October 2020). "Relook at the moral compass through 'Addham'". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  14. ^ "Matters of morality: 'Addham' cast on what makes the film click". The New Indian Express.
  15. ^ "I like that we have made good Telugu content from Chennai". The New Indian Express.
  16. ^ "Sarjun KM : Directing Mani sir's script 'Thunitha Pin' was challenging in Navarasa!". Sify.
  17. ^ "Navarasa Cast & Crew, Navarasa Tamil Movie Cast, Actor, Actress, Director". FilmiBeat.
  18. ^ MAA - Short Film | Ondraga Originals | Sarjun KM | Sundaramurthy KS, retrieved 19 February 2021
  19. ^ MAA - Short Film | Ondraga Originals | Sarjun KM | Sundaramurthy KS
  20. ^ "Sarjun KM : Directing Mani sir's script 'Thunitha Pin' was challenging in Navarasa!". Sify.
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