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Sasikumar studied Business Administration in Madurai and has a Bachelors degree in it. He began working in films through his uncle Kandasaamy who produced ([[Sethu]](1999)) directed by [[Bala]]. Sasikumar worked as an assistant director for the film where he acquainted Ameer who was also assisting who went on to make a name for himself. He assisted director [[Ameer]] in ([[Mounam Pesiyadhe]](2002)) and ([[Raam (film)|Raam]](2005)). It was during the initial phases of Ameer’s( [[Paruthiveeran]](2007)) that he began his groundwork for Subramaniapuram and left the production to focus on his film.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/sasi-kumar.html</ref> |
Sasikumar studied Business Administration in Madurai and has a Bachelors degree in it. He began working in films through his uncle Kandasaamy who produced ([[Sethu]](1999)) directed by [[Bala]]. Sasikumar worked as an assistant director for the film where he acquainted Ameer who was also assisting who went on to make a name for himself. He assisted director [[Ameer Sultan|Ameer]] in ([[Mounam Pesiyadhe]](2002)) and ([[Raam (film)|Raam]](2005)). It was during the initial phases of Ameer’s( [[Paruthiveeran]](2007)) that he began his groundwork for Subramaniapuram and left the production to focus on his film.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/sasi-kumar.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:53, 1 March 2010
M. Sasikumar is a Tamil film director, actor and producer. He created a new trend in the Tamil film industry with his debut film Subramaniapuram in 2008. The low budget film received much attention for its original script, expert direction, screenplay, editing and accurate sets and costumes to resurrect Madurai from the 1980's.He is expected to have started his next directorial venture ‘Nagaram’ in august 2009, which will also casts new faces.[1]
Biography
Sasikumar hails from Puthuthamaraipatti, a small village in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu. His grandparents were farmers and his parents still live in Madurai where they run many small and different trades. Sasikumar spent his childhood years at the St.Peter’s boarding school in Kodaikkanal.[2]
Education and Early career
Sasikumar studied Business Administration in Madurai and has a Bachelors degree in it. He began working in films through his uncle Kandasaamy who produced (Sethu(1999)) directed by Bala. Sasikumar worked as an assistant director for the film where he acquainted Ameer who was also assisting who went on to make a name for himself. He assisted director Ameer in (Mounam Pesiyadhe(2002)) and (Raam(2005)). It was during the initial phases of Ameer’s( Paruthiveeran(2007)) that he began his groundwork for Subramaniapuram and left the production to focus on his film.[3]
Debut film
He directed, acted and produced Subramaniapuram in 2008, his debut directorial venture. 'Subramaniapuram' centers on a set of vagabond youths in Madurai during the 1980's and their lives that gets enmeshed in politics and crime eventually leading to tragedy. Subramaniapuram, shot in a remarkable eighty five days received much critical acclaim and became a box office grosser. Sasikumar is now considered one of the promising young directors in Tamil film industry.
Acting career
Sasikumar acted in 'Subramaniapuram' as 'Parama' and in 'Naadodigal' (2009) as 'Karuna' directed by Samuthirakani and was lauded for his original performances.
Producer
Post the success of 'Subramaniapuram', Sasikumar produced 'Pasanga' (2009), directed by debutant Pandiraj.
Awards
Sasikumar won the best director award in Univercell Vijay Awards 2009 for the big hit 'Subramaniapuram'.
Filmography
Directorial credits
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Best Tamil Director Award Winner, Vijay Award for Best Director |
| 2010 | Nagaram | Tamil | Filming |
Acting credits
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Paraman | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Karuna | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Shambo Shiva Shambo | Telugu | Special appearance |
Producing credits
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Best Tamil Film Award |
| 2009 | Pasanga | Tamil | Winner, Best Director : Pandiraj at International children film festival,Hyderabad,India |
References
- ^ "Kollywood's Top 25 Directors - Directors - Vetrimaran Balaji Sakthivel Lingusamy Vasanth Karu Pazhaniappan Simbudevan". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/sasi-kumar.html
- ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/sasi-kumar.html