R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
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| Born | 15 September 1988[1] Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Loyola College,Chennai. |
| Occupation(s) | Film Director, Screenwriter |
| Known for | Demonte Colony Imaikka Nodigal Cobra |
R Ajay Gnanamuthu, is an Indian film director and screenwriter working primarily in Tamil Cinema. He started his career assisting producer-filmmaker AR Murugadoss in Tamil films 7aum Arivu and Thuppakki. In 2015, he debuted as a director with horror-thriller film Demonte Colony [2] which was received well by critics and the audience. It was declared a Superhit at the Box-office. Imaikkaa Nodigal his second outing became a success.[3]
Personal life
Ajay completed his schooling at St.John's High School (ICSES) Bangalore-05 and St. Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai and later joined Loyola College, Chennai.[4] During his college days as a student of the Visual Communication 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 AR Murugadoss as an assistant director,[6] and worked in films such as 7aum Arivu (2011) and Thuppakki (2012).[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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| 2015 | Demonte Colony | Tamil | Horror & Thriller Story |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Tamil | Crime Story, Action & Psycho thriller |
| 2020 | Cobra | Tamil | Supernatural Thriller |
References
- ^ http://www.iflicks.in/StarPage/Director/R-Ajay-Gnanamuthu
- ^ "Demonte Colony: Much promise". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-65-director-ajay-gnanamuthu-denies-rumours-cobra-tamil-news-255812
- ^ "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. Retrieved 23 May 2015.