Naveen (director)
Naveen.M | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Sindhu |
Naveen. is an Indian screen writer, film director and producer, who works in the Tamil film industry. Naveen made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed Moodar Koodam in 2013. He produces films under his production company, White Shadows Productions.[1][2]
Beginnings
Naveen was born in Kavundapadi in Erode District. He is a Periyarist. He began his career as an engineer and worked in EID Parry and Glaxo Smithkline, Delhi. Later, Naveen joined Chimbudevan as an assistant director and worked in films like Imsai Arasan 23-aam Pulikesi. He worked as an associate director for Pandiraj's national award-winning film Pasanga.
Career
Naveen began his film career as writer, director, and producer with his first movie, Moodar Koodam. When Naveen narrated the script of Moodar Koodam to producers, many rejected, some wanted corrections and many questioned the narrative style. So he decided to produce the film on his own and launched White Shadows Productions. Director Pandiraj (of Pasanga movie fame) distributed the movie through his production house. Moodar Koodam was critically acclaimed and Naveen was appreciated for his screenplay, direction, and dialogues, winning the Best Dialogues award at the 8th Annual Vijay TV Awards. Naveen is currently producing Kolanji. Kolanji has a multi-cast ensemble, including Samuthirakani and Sanghavi.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Moodar Koodam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Best Dialogues award at the 8th Star Vijay TV Awards |
| 2017 | Kolanji | No | Yes | Yes | Post Production |
| 2018 | Alaudhinin Arputha Camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | [3] |
Awards
- Best Dialogues – 8th Star Vijay TV Awards
- Best Social Outlook Film 2013 – Neeya Naana Awards 2013 (Vijay TV)
- Best Production - BehindWoods Gold Awards 2013
- Best Dialogue - Vikadan Awards 2013
- Official Selection - 11th Chennai International Film Festival
Nominations
- Best Director – 8th TV Awards
- Best Screenplay – 8th Star Vijay TV Awards
- Best Male Debutant Actor – 3rd SIIGMA Awards
- Best Director- television Mirchi 'Pasanga' Awards.
- Best Director Debut - Behind Woods Gold Awards 2013
References
- ^ "Samuthirakani in Naveen's next venture". Times of India. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Rich in content". The Hindu. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ [1]
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