Chimbu Deven
Chimbu Devan is an Indian film director also known as a writer, cartoonist, and screenwriter. His films mostly explore the fantasy and historical genres and also comedy. He debuted with the historical comedy-drama film, Imsai Arasan 23 M Pulikesi (2006).
Chimbu Devan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Senthil Kumar 23 November 1974 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Cartoonist, Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Spouse | Kalaivani (m. 2012) |
Career edit
Devan started his career as an assistant director on Cheran's 2000 film Vetri Kodi Kattu. His first independent direction opportunity came from S Pictures with the 2006 film Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei. When the plot was pitched to director S. Shankar, the latter was interested and agreed to collaborate with Devan.[1] His second film was the 2008 fantasy comedy Arai En 305-il Kadavul, which starred Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu as the leads.[2] His third movie, 2010's western comedy Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam, starred Raghava Lawrence and Padmapriya as the leads.[3]
In 2015, Devan wrote and directed Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum, starring Arulnithi.[4] Then Puli, starring Vijay in the lead role and Sudeep playing the antagonist. Late actress Sridevi made a comeback in Tamil with this movie, and Shruti Haasan and Hansika Motwani played the lead actress. This movie was produced by P. T. Selvakumar and Shibu from Thameens Films, and Devi Sri Prasad scored the soundtrack.[5] The movie was released on 1 October 2015.[6]
In 2021, is the Venkat Prabhu's co-production Kasada Thapara. The story is split into six portions with each portion boasting of different technicians.[7] A collection of short stories connected by a hyperlinked narrative.[8]
Filmography edit
- All films are in Tamil unless noted otherwise
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei | Yes | Yes | Director Debut | [1] |
| 2008 | Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Yes | Yes | [2] | |
| 2010 | Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Yes | Yes | [3] | |
| 2014 | Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | Yes | Yes | [4] | |
| 2015 | Puli | Yes | Yes | [6] | |
| 2021 | Kasada Tabara | Yes | Yes | Anthology | [9] |
| 2022 | Victim | Yes | Yes | Anthology web series; segment: Kottai Paaku Vathalum Mottai Maadi Sitharum | [10] |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
References edit
- ^ a b "King who has exploded myths". The Hindu. 3 November 2006.
- ^ a b "Arai en 305il Kadavul Kannada Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes".
- ^ a b . Sify. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019.
- ^ a b Rangan, Baradwaj (5 April 2014). "Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum : Time passages". The Hindu.
- ^ 'Vijay 58': Hansika Motwani, Shruti Haasan to Romance Vijay in Chimbudevan Film?. Ibtimes.co.in (1 June 2014). Retrieved on 2015-12-31.
- ^ a b "Puli (2015) | Puli Movie | Puli (Vijay's Puli) Tamil Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos".
- ^ "Announcement alert from AR Murugadoss on release of Chimbudevan's Hyperlink anthology Kasadatabara". 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Kasada Thapara Review: A collection of Shorts Connected by a Hyperlink". 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Kasada Tabara movie review: An enjoyable anthology with flawed, real characters". 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Victim review: Pa.Ranjith's brilliant movie makes Venkat Prabhu, Rajesh, Chimbudevan look like amateurs". 5 August 2022.
External links edit
- Chimbu Deven at IMDb