Viji (screenwriter)
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Viji | |
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| Born | Arun Prasad 16 May 1966 |
| Alma mater | Poondi Pushpam College, Thanjavur |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Chandra Arun Prasad |
| Children | CA Prasad, Mithila ArunPrasad |
Viji is an Indian screenwriter and director who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.[1] His movies embody a theme of celebrating life laced with humor, satire and emotions.[2] His work has attracted accolades from literary circles, social activists, politicians, film critics and audience alike. Viji either as writer or writer & director has tried his hands in a variety of genres and themes exploring Entertainers (Azhagiya Theeye, Maayavi,[3] Mozhi[4]), Family Emotions (36 Vayadhinile[5]), Cinema Satire (Vellithirai),[6][7] Commercial (Majaa, Adanga Maru[8]) and Social Issue (Gouravam) leaving his signature mark with his sharp, timed dialogues. His works have been nominated and won for several awards viz., Vikatan Awards, MGR SHIVAJI Academy awards.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Alli Thandha Vaanam | Yes | Yes | As Sridhar Prasad |
| 2002 | Bala | Yes | ||
| 2004 | Azhagiya Theeye | Yes | ||
| 2004 | M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Yes | Uncredited | |
| 2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Yes | ||
| 2005 | Maayavi | Yes | ||
| 2005 | Majaa | Yes | ||
| 2007 | Mozhi | Yes | ||
| 2008 | Vellithirai | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Gouravam | Yes | ||
| 2014 | Un Samayal Arayil | Yes | ||
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Yes | ||
| 2018 | 60 Vayathu Maaniram | Yes | ||
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | Yes | ||
| 2019 | Captain Marvel (Tamil) | Yes | ||
| 2021 | Vinodhaya Sitham | Yes | Zee5 Web movie | |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time † | Yes | Post-Production |
Awards
- Awards
| Year | Award | Show / Film | Role |
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| 2004 | Film Today Awards | Azhagiya Theeye | |
| 2004 | MGR SHIVAJI Academy Awards | Azhagiya Theeye | |
| 2007 | Ananda Vikatan Awards | Mozhi | |
| 2007 | Star Vijay Awards [9] | Mozhi | |
| 2007 | V4 Popular Awards | Mozhi | |
| 2007 | Film Critics Awards | Mozhi | |
| 2015 | MGR SHIVAJI Acamedy Awards | 36 Vayadhinile |
References
- ^ "Viji Interview". YouTube. 13 June 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Every line counts". The Hindu. 20 June 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "மாயாவி படத்தில் நான் எழுதிய அந்த வசனம்! Writer Viji MasterClass - Script Writing | Part 2". YouTube. 4 June 2022. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ ""மொழி" பார்த்துவிட்டு என்னை போனில் பாராட்டிய கலைஞர்! Writer Viji MasterClass - Script Writing | 1". YouTube. 2 June 2022. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ 36 Vayathinile Dialogue Writer Viji talks about his Past Bitter Experiences - Interview. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Love Letter To Tamil Cinema". 13 March 2008. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Unflattering mirror of Tamil cinema". Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Adanga Maru Success Meet | Dialogue Writer Viji Speech | Jayam Ravi | Karthik Thangavel | HMM. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Vijay Awards 06/06/08. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
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