Kalaimamani
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Edition 1 (2009) Winner
Cheran
チェラン
Cheran
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1970-12-12 （Melur, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India）
- Died
- N/A （N/A）
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Tamil, English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Pazhaiyurpatty village near Madurai → Chennai
Career
- Occupations
- film director, film producer, actor, lyricist
- Active Years
- 1997-2024
- Affiliations
- Cinema2Home, Cheran Noolagam
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues | Vetri Kodi Kattu | — | Directorate of Film Festivals | won |
| 2004 | National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Autograph | — | Directorate of Film Festivals | won |
| 2005 | National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare | Thavamai Thavamirundhu | — | Directorate of Film Festivals | won |
| 2005 | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | Aadum Koothu | — | Directorate of Film Festivals | won |
| 1997 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director | Porkkaalam | — | Government of Tamil Nadu | won |
National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
2000
Work:
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Organization:
Directorate of Film Festivals
Result:
won
National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
2004
Work:
Autograph
Organization:
Directorate of Film Festivals
Result:
won
National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare
2005
Work:
Thavamai Thavamirundhu
Organization:
Directorate of Film Festivals
Result:
won
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
2005
Work:
Aadum Koothu
Organization:
Directorate of Film Festivals
Result:
won
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
1997
Work:
Porkkaalam
Organization:
Government of Tamil Nadu
Result:
won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Bharathi Kannamma
1997 DramaA village drama narrating the relationship between the daughter of a rich family and their retainer.
human relationshipsvillage life
Autograph
2004 DramaSemi-autobiographical tale of a man at four stages of his life.
lifelovefamily
Thavamai Thavamirundhu
2005 Family dramaFocuses on family relationships and Tamil culture.
familyculture
Bibliography
- Bharathi Kannamma (1997), Porkkaalam (1997), Desiya Geetham (1998), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Pandavar Bhoomi (2001), Autograph (2004), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Maya Kannadi (2007), Pokkisham (2009), JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai (2015), Thirumanam (2019)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realistic portrayals focusing on human relationshipsVillage-based and middle-class stories
- Recurring Motifs
- family bondsimpact of globalizationmigration and loss of culture
Legacy
Renowned in Tamil cinema for realistic human dramas, winner of four National Film Awards. Pioneered initiatives like Cinema2Home.
In Popular Culture
- Appeared in Bigg Boss Tamil 3
Trivia
- Father was a film projector operator, mother a primary school teacher.
- Launched Cinema2Home distribution platform which failed leading to legal issues.
- Received 'Most Disciplined' housemate award in Bigg Boss Tamil 3.