Here you are to view the contemporary TOP directors of Kollywood.
Based on -----> Quality, No plagiarism (Originality), Pioneering Ideas, Trend Settings, even multi-tasking is given priority in this list and ofcourse Box Office Collections a lil bit.
and the production even by his father and close blood relatives.
Though he's called a "Remake" director his latest flick "Velayudham" ( also its a remake of old nagarjuna film) has made some differenct speech in the Box Office (as vijay fans say) :'(
PRO: Clear & Linear story narrative style (eg: santhosh sub), Neva lets the Producer in vain.
CON: Not even a Single movie of his own.
Thumbs up: Santhosh Subramaniam.
Upcoming Film: Aalapiranthavan with Surya
Favored by most of the middle aged men living and famous in southern districts in TN
Famous with his mate Sasi kumar. His earlier flicks din make a difference though.But Subramaniapuram was a trend setter in KW ! He admitted tat it was Kamal's SIVA was its inspiration.A slightly leftist minded person who speaks for the workers in kollywood and actively participates in union. A desciple of K balachander !
Not a famous director in TN. A madurai fellow made a ripple in KW after his " 5 star " made a good review. ! Consecutive winner of TN State Award thrice. His kantha swamy not a big hit but made a big difference in the way TN ppl see a super hero !!
Became popular among the youngsters for making polladavan.Carried on his success with Aadukalam winning 6 national awards
A madurai fellow made a big name making comedy films. not only comedies he also inserts dual meaning ( i mean politics ) and society awareness in his works. last two works of him din go well tat coz of his monotonous stories and careless hero choice !
PROS: Comedy ---> tats enough!
CONS: Casting sucks ! ( except pulikesi )
Thumbs-up: 23rd Pulikesi
A very good thinker.
Started with kireedam followingly poi solla poram.
After that tat disease of COPYING caught him.
Not working but doin a XEROX work in two films madraspatnam & deivathirumagal.
PROS: crystal clear story telling, PSP was way good !
CONS: plagiarism---> & he nevah admits it ( says not havin any idea bout the sweater co-incidence in Deivathriumagal) LOL !!
Thumbs-Up: Deivathirumagal (tho its a copy)
called PSYCHO coz of the films & his personal life.
A good thinker by nature.
Named himself after inspiration on a character in dosthofsky novel.
showed that a good actor lived in him in the film "Nandhalalah"
Not a hit were his films but mediocre Box Office performance.
Called the "DAVID FINCHER" of TN !
PROS: Thriller-Crime Specialist, film-core ll be good
CONS: Dragging screen play ( shitty ), Music Sucks, COPYCAT blame after his "nandhalala" !
Thumbs-Up: Anjathey
Story is his prime strength and mediocre in camera handling.
A trend setter in TN coz of his very clear and realistic stroy narrations.
Started with samurai but the after films of it were considerably good!Decent person who indulges himself in society improvin tasks.Conveys a message which is worth contemplating
A cinematographer turned Director
Very Demanded in his previous job esp his collaborations with shankar.
Praised by all photo enthusiasts, and santhosh sivan !
Polite individual nevah indulges in any extra tasks.
PROS: lauded by Producers, Camera usage, Music Rox, Turned SURYA & JEEVA's carrer.
CONS: copying the Theme of hollywood films and Masala Mixer, James Bond heroes not a good idea,
highly non - linear story telling!
Thumbs-Up: Ayan
Called the GUY RITCHIE of KW for his Cozy and Dark story narrations.
Has many twists in his works (pattial, AA)
Made a huge difference in family based stories.
Bizzare Entertainer.
Makes ppl to eat a lotta pop corn., such freelance and light weighted stories !
Nevah mixes masala but has such enjoyments.
Have PRODUCED good FILMS !
Gave cutting edge careers to many heroes.
PROS: Clear Story, neva Expensive, Casting rox, own producing, supportive in behind screen works
CONS: Erratic film making.
Thumbs-Up: Sandakoli
The Camera-Hanuman of Mani Ratnam.
Cinematographer turned Director.
Santhos Sivan's Best friend and well wisher.
Leading camera handlers in Asia.
Simply Awesome story and screen play!
Desciple of Mani Ratnam.
God Father of Gowtham Menon.
PROS: Story, Casting, Screen play, Camera handling --> everything ROX, Dear friend of AR
RAHMAN,
Cons: - - - - - -- - - - -
Thumbs-Up: Both his Films :*
Deep knowledge of Tamil Culture and Literautre.
Tru Gentle man who reads a lot of books.
Redefined the FAMILY Films of TN.
Man who got the title of Director after a great toil of hard work.
Indulges in many society improving tasks., Book enthusiasts.
PROS: screen play, THEE ! BESST in SCRIPT !, Reaslitic narrations. Deep knowledge bout TN culture and Literature.
CONS: Music Sux!
Thumbs-Up: Manthirapunnagai.
Leftis Minded person
Deep knowledge bout the World Progress,
Well Accquainted with the cons of Capitalism.
Strikes Imperialism and Aristocray in every films
Good thinker and Reader
Wears a Cap which potrays his Leftist mentality ( has a star in his badge)
Rather talkative but Shows all his strength in his films.
PROS: Leftist, Shows and Goes deeper in to the Domain he shows.
not pioneering but HIGHLY REVEALING the TRUTH of capitalism !
CONS: Music (not a big - wen compared to other + )
Thumbs-Up: Peranmai.
Trend setting quality has brot this position in this list.
Good thinker and actively participates in society improving works.
Leader of the Labor union of KW.
Works for the welfare of workers.
Neva lets the producer down.
Friend of Jananathan, Sasikumar, karupalaniappan.
Given Break thu for Surya, Karthi, Jeeva.
PROS: Pioneering Story, Fast paced Story, good knowledge bout TN culture and literature.
CONS:Heroince cheating racket,
Thumbs-Up: Paruthi veeran.
Cutting edge story telling and narrations.
Desciple of K Balachander.
Keladi kanmani was one of his best and his Debut !
Break through Quality
Deep knowledge in literature and TN culture
Many of his films are Repeatedly Viewable which is the best quality.
also a folower of Mani Ratnam !
PROS: Break Through Films, Repeatedly Viewable, Screen play, Decency in narration, Music ROx, TREND SETTING attempts and gained utmost success
CONS: lets the producer down sometimes.
Thumbs-Up: Rhythm, Aasai, etc
Best Savior of many Producers.
make the producers to get a sign of relief even during filming days.
MASALA MAN ---> but enjoyable.
Repetitive orders but given many Heroes their "MASS"
Good Knowledge of TN Geography ! :P
PROS: high speed screenplay., "Kuthu pattu" , "intro" song but enjoyable, Box Office Demander ! only successful Masala director.
CONS: repetition! Stupid fight sequence, Glamor work- Heroines.
Thumbs-Up: Singam, Ayya
Box Office Smasher.
Slightly Leftist Mentality.
The Godfather of many Successfull actors (vikram, surya, Arya)
Hey Ram
A Spendthrift.
The man who made modern Indian Cinema to reach the whole world
Man who introduced AR RAHMAN
Highly Society minded and deep knowledge in Indian History
Takes a Domain and shows his best .
A juggernaut in Cinema.
PROS: story, screenplay, Casting converges into the theme and neva misses out. MUSIC-AR (nuff said)
CONS: plagiarism of getting selective scenes from hollywood, highly citi based
Thumbs-up: Nayagan, thalapathy
Called Iyakunar IMAYAM in Tamil Cinema
Turned the Camera form balachander's Drama based works to GREENISH and Fertile soil of TN.
Prolific Camera Handler and one of the best Cinematographer
Introduced not only actor but persons of every field in cinema.
Deep knowlege in TN culture and Basis and politics
Supporter of Tamil Eelam and neva fears to show it.
leaded the struggle of cauvery water prob & etc.
Works for the werlfare of the behind the screen workers and their Union.
Man who gave Tamil Cinema a confidence to compete with World cinema !
GODFATHER of modern kollywood !
PROS: No Plagiarism as he is a best goin pioneer, Music - simply Awesome, National awards.
CONS: - - - - -
Thumbs-up: kilaku seemailey. 16 vayathiniley, sigapu roja
Based on -----> Quality, No plagiarism (Originality), Pioneering Ideas, Trend Settings, even multi-tasking is given priority in this list and ofcourse Box Office Collections a lil bit.
Even the Director of your preference might be stepped down in this list (not sure ) :P & the reasons are being mentioned clearly.
You may differ with my opinion & any suggestions and corrections are Welcomed :) O:) NOT A FREELANCE WORK but HARD, HOLISTIC TASK OF MINE ! O:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No. # 30
M.Raja
A family 'boy' he's called. Coz all the 6 films he'd done is with his own brother Jayam Ravi.and the production even by his father and close blood relatives.
Though he's called a "Remake" director his latest flick "Velayudham" ( also its a remake of old nagarjuna film) has made some differenct speech in the Box Office (as vijay fans say) :'(
PRO: Clear & Linear story narrative style (eg: santhosh sub), Neva lets the Producer in vain.
CON: Not even a Single movie of his own.
Thumbs up: Santhosh Subramaniam.
Upcoming Film: Aalapiranthavan with Surya
No. # 29
THANGAR BACHAN:
A Cinematographer turned Director.
He has a very succesful career in his previous job and quiet obviously not making amatuer films but gained considerable success in making REASONABLE films with a Sentiment touch.
Favored by most of the middle aged men living and famous in southern districts in TN
A prolific writer and indulges himself in politics and social working ( his support to kadalur ppl for thaney cyclone)
PROS: Realistic Story. Family based Flicks and Extr "carefully" placed camera angles. Neva goes into stupid fight sequences and over made-up heriones.
CONS: Not acquired Big digits in Box Office. Dialogues written by him does n't prove to be thumping
Thumbs Up: Pallikoodam
No. # 28
SAMUTHIRAKANI:
Famous with his mate Sasi kumar. His earlier flicks din make a difference though.But Subramaniapuram was a trend setter in KW ! He admitted tat it was Kamal's SIVA was its inspiration.A slightly leftist minded person who speaks for the workers in kollywood and actively participates in union. A desciple of K balachander !
PROS: Different story narrations, Society minded
CONS: Over-Violence, hatred towards Love.
Thums-up: Subramaniapuram
No. # 27
Susi Ganeshan:
Assisstant of MANI RATNAM - which makes his reliable.
Not a famous director in TN. A madurai fellow made a ripple in KW after his " 5 star " made a good review. ! Consecutive winner of TN State Award thrice. His kantha swamy not a big hit but made a big difference in the way TN ppl see a super hero !!
PROS: Not big pioneering in Story but makes it with a good screen play.
CONS: Music Sucks literally !
Thumbs-Up: Kanthaswamy
No. # 26
VETRIMARAN:
Became popular among the youngsters for making polladavan.Carried on his success with Aadukalam winning 6 national awards
PROS: Does a lot of Homework, indulges in the domain deeply
CONS: (cant tell coz yet to make films )
Thumbs-Up: Aadukalam
No. # 25
SIMBUDEVAN:
PROS: Comedy ---> tats enough!
CONS: Casting sucks ! ( except pulikesi )
Thumbs-up: 23rd Pulikesi
No. # 24
A L VIJAY:
A very good thinker.
Started with kireedam followingly poi solla poram.
After that tat disease of COPYING caught him.
Not working but doin a XEROX work in two films madraspatnam & deivathirumagal.
PROS: crystal clear story telling, PSP was way good !
CONS: plagiarism---> & he nevah admits it ( says not havin any idea bout the sweater co-incidence in Deivathriumagal) LOL !!
Thumbs-Up: Deivathirumagal (tho its a copy)
No. # 23
SELVARAGAVAN:
A mechanical Engineer by proffesion.
Backed up by his father in Film production field
Self Learnt director. (self proclaimed)
called PSYCHO coz of the films & his personal life.
PROS: no plagiarism, Characterisation Rox ! nevah lets the producer down.
CONS: Violence and Sex Scences, Vulgarity (yuuk) !!
Thumbs-Up: yaaradi nee mohini
No. # 22
MYSSKIN:
A good thinker by nature.Named himself after inspiration on a character in dosthofsky novel.
showed that a good actor lived in him in the film "Nandhalalah"
Not a hit were his films but mediocre Box Office performance.
Called the "DAVID FINCHER" of TN !
PROS: Thriller-Crime Specialist, film-core ll be good
CONS: Dragging screen play ( shitty ), Music Sucks, COPYCAT blame after his "nandhalala" !
Thumbs-Up: Anjathey
No. # 21 (this position is shared)
SUSEENTHIRAN:
A rebel in his own life.
A good reader of Tamil literature and has a good connection with
tamil writers.
Applauded by KB in his Debut: Vennila kabadi kulu.
Story is his prime strength and mediocre in camera handling.
PROS: Story, Tamil based Educated work style.
CONS: Music sucks, probably lets the producer down
Thumbs-up: Vennila kabadi kulu.
No. # 21 (this position is shared)
RADHA MOHAN:
A Kerala Fellow.
No shitty fight sequence, stupid sentiments.
Films are like Breezes.
A WOW feeling after seeing all his films ll be there in our mind.
No plagiarism and favored by shankar.
A trend setter in TN coz of his very clear and realistic stroy narrations.
PROS: Hyper realistic Story & screen play. Casting is his 2nd strength ! neva indulges in "kuthu" songs.
CONS: sometimes lets the producer down
Thumbs-Up: Mozhi, Payanam
No. # 20
BALAJI SAKTHIVEL:
A good thinker and has a paradigm of good morality toward the society!
Started with samurai but the after films of it were considerably good!Decent person who indulges himself in society improvin tasks.Conveys a message which is worth contemplating
PROS: Story is his +, Msg conveyin not a bad idea.
CONS: Violence, Sadistic thots played in a raw manner, Music sux !
Thumbs-Up: Kaadhal.
No. # 19
K V AANAND:
A cinematographer turned DirectorVery Demanded in his previous job esp his collaborations with shankar.
Praised by all photo enthusiasts, and santhosh sivan !
Polite individual nevah indulges in any extra tasks.
Reason for his bottom position in list : yet to make more films.
PROS: lauded by Producers, Camera usage, Music Rox, Turned SURYA & JEEVA's carrer.
CONS: copying the Theme of hollywood films and Masala Mixer, James Bond heroes not a good idea,
highly non - linear story telling!
Thumbs-Up: Ayan
No. # 18
VENKAT PRABHU:
A true Ternd Setter.
tho his family already in Cinema nevah sought help from them
Self proclaimed director and got considerable success !
Called the GUY RITCHIE of KW for his Cozy and Dark story narrations.
Also cald like tat for his repetitive Casting selections.
Climbed as a top film maker in a short time !
PROS: Differnce--> he made in KW ! Music Rox ! Neva lets the producer down!
CONS: Highly repetitive casting, Scenes & stunts copy from hollywood.
Thumbs-Up: Chennai - 28
No. # 17
VISHNUVARDHAAN:
A Loyola teen who dreamt of makin film also succeeded in doin tat.
A true Trend - Setter.
succeeds in Characterisation.
Story which he takes from daily life.
His Billa was a major Turning point in "thala's Life ! Made his Class go way above the sky.
Has many twists in his works (pattial, AA)
PROS: Trend Setting Quality, Music Rox, Casting !
CONS: Not good Camera handling (Sarvam)
Thumbs-Up: Billa (ofcourse )
No. # 16
LINGUSWAMY:
Made a huge difference in family based stories.
Bizzare Entertainer.
Makes ppl to eat a lotta pop corn., such freelance and light weighted stories !
Nevah mixes masala but has such enjoyments.
Have PRODUCED good FILMS !
Gave cutting edge careers to many heroes.
PROS: Clear Story, neva Expensive, Casting rox, own producing, supportive in behind screen works
CONS: Erratic film making.
Thumbs-Up: Sandakoli
No. # 15
RAJIV MENON:The Camera-Hanuman of Mani Ratnam.
Cinematographer turned Director.Santhos Sivan's Best friend and well wisher.
Leading camera handlers in Asia.
Simply Awesome story and screen play!
Desciple of Mani Ratnam.
God Father of Gowtham Menon.
PROS: Story, Casting, Screen play, Camera handling --> everything ROX, Dear friend of AR
RAHMAN,
Cons: - - - - - -- - - - -
Thumbs-Up: Both his Films :*
No. # 14
KARU PALANIAPPAN:
Good thinker and Awesome Paradigm he has.Deep knowledge of Tamil Culture and Literautre.
Tru Gentle man who reads a lot of books.
Redefined the FAMILY Films of TN.
Man who got the title of Director after a great toil of hard work.
Indulges in many society improving tasks., Book enthusiasts.
PROS: screen play, THEE ! BESST in SCRIPT !, Reaslitic narrations. Deep knowledge bout TN culture and Literature.
CONS: Music Sux!
Thumbs-Up: Manthirapunnagai.
No. # 13
JANANATHAN S.P.
Leftis Minded person
Deep knowledge bout the World Progress,
Well Accquainted with the cons of Capitalism.
Strikes Imperialism and Aristocray in every films
Good thinker and Reader
Wears a Cap which potrays his Leftist mentality ( has a star in his badge)
Rather talkative but Shows all his strength in his films.
PROS: Leftist, Shows and Goes deeper in to the Domain he shows.
not pioneering but HIGHLY REVEALING the TRUTH of capitalism !
CONS: Music (not a big - wen compared to other + )
Thumbs-Up: Peranmai.
No. # 12
AMEEER:
Trend setting quality has brot this position in this list.Good thinker and actively participates in society improving works.
Leader of the Labor union of KW.
Works for the welfare of workers.
Neva lets the producer down.
Friend of Jananathan, Sasikumar, karupalaniappan.
Given Break thu for Surya, Karthi, Jeeva.
PROS: Pioneering Story, Fast paced Story, good knowledge bout TN culture and literature.
CONS:Heroince cheating racket,
Thumbs-Up: Paruthi veeran.
No. # 11
GOWTHAM MENON:
Good in many Genres like thrillers, Romance, Comedy.
Cutting edge story telling and narrations.
But plagirism Alarm
Production idulgement and REMAKE behavior has made his work dull
PROS: different story telling., Music rox,
CONS:Lousy and slow screen play, Violence and Vulgarity
Thumbs-Up: VTV
No. # 10
VASANTH:
Desciple of K Balachander.
Keladi kanmani was one of his best and his Debut !
Break through Quality
Deep knowledge in literature and TN culture
Many of his films are Repeatedly Viewable which is the best quality.
also a folower of Mani Ratnam !
PROS: Break Through Films, Repeatedly Viewable, Screen play, Decency in narration, Music ROx, TREND SETTING attempts and gained utmost success
CONS: lets the producer down sometimes.
Thumbs-Up: Rhythm, Aasai, etc
No. # 9
HARI:
Best Savior of many Producers.make the producers to get a sign of relief even during filming days.
MASALA MAN ---> but enjoyable.
Repetitive orders but given many Heroes their "MASS"
Good Knowledge of TN Geography ! :P
PROS: high speed screenplay., "Kuthu pattu" , "intro" song but enjoyable, Box Office Demander ! only successful Masala director.
CONS: repetition! Stupid fight sequence, Glamor work- Heroines.
Thumbs-Up: Singam, Ayya
No. # 8
A R MURUGADOSS:
Gave many actors their Break through
Has the capability to bring out their talents.
Story is his main strength and nevah fails in screen play
Savior of many bankrupt producers and neva lets anyone down.
Box Office Smasher.
PROS: Story, High speed screen play, Interesting plot he has for every film
CONS: plagiarism blame for his gajini but he refuses strongly which made his image a bit dull.
thumbs - up:Gajini
No. # 7
CHERAN:
Has a good knowledge bout TN political line and culture,
Good thinker and REDEFINED Family Stories.
Good ACtor also who has got success in tat job.
Indulges himself in Workers union activity.
Slightly Leftist Mentality.
THE BEST FAMILY STORY TAKER.
PROS: Family based story, Watchable by any age groups, strong and reasonable sentiment lines.
CONS: Lousy music, not a better ass saver of producers !
Thumbs-Up: thavamai thavamirunthu, vetri kodi kattu.
No. # 6
BALA:
REBEL & REVOLUTIONIST are the exact words !
Plans, Thinks, Executes
Good human being, neva goes behind Box Office.
Slightly Left minded.
Society improving mentality!
The Godfather of many Successfull actors (vikram, surya, Arya)
Called as the PETER JACKSON of kollwood.
PROS: REVOLUTION ----> one word !!, very Frank approach, not much promotion for films, Story, mainly Characterization ROX.
CONS: highly complicated dialogues,
Thumbs-Up: Pithamagan, nandha
No. # 5
Kamal Hassan:
No introduction needed for this man.
BEST actor But a Good Director Indeed.
Virumaandi
chachi 420 (hindi)
Hey Ram
Only reason hes included in this list is most of the films he acted has his influence, essence and works which has made him a Part time Director in those films.
PROS: Mentality, Knowledge, thinking,
CONS: frequent indulgence in many of his films irks the directors.
Thumbs-Up: (not enough space) .... Hey ram.
No. # 4
SHANKAR:
The Michael Bay Of kollywood.
A Spendthrift.
Given Massive Hits.
(not much need to say)
PROS: Box Office - BullsEye taker, Music ROX in all his films, showed TN wats cald as GRandeur.
CONS: spendthrift, made AVM a pauper, does his production at the mininum budget
Thumbs-up: Jeans
No. # 3
K S RAVIKUMAR:
Assisstant of Barathiraja.
A very big filmography
Does a lot of cameo
Given some Huge skytouching hits which can neva be matched
Padayappa, Dasavathaaram.
Very famous in TN and India to say.
PROS: masala flicks, not boring but interesting screen plays, Small budget prep,
CONS: Long filmography but success ratio is not tat much, Mediocre Music
Thumbs-Up: padayappa
No. # 2
MANIRATNAM:
FUTURISTIC ------> one wordThe man who made modern Indian Cinema to reach the whole worldMan who introduced AR RAHMAN
Highly Society minded and deep knowledge in Indian History
Takes a Domain and shows his best .
A juggernaut in Cinema.
PROS: story, screenplay, Casting converges into the theme and neva misses out. MUSIC-AR (nuff said)
CONS: plagiarism of getting selective scenes from hollywood, highly citi based
Thumbs-up: Nayagan, thalapathy
No. # 1
BARATHIRAJA:
Called Iyakunar IMAYAM in Tamil CinemaTurned the Camera form balachander's Drama based works to GREENISH and Fertile soil of TN.
Prolific Camera Handler and one of the best Cinematographer
Introduced not only actor but persons of every field in cinema.
Deep knowlege in TN culture and Basis and politics
Supporter of Tamil Eelam and neva fears to show it.
leaded the struggle of cauvery water prob & etc.
Works for the werlfare of the behind the screen workers and their Union.
Man who gave Tamil Cinema a confidence to compete with World cinema !
GODFATHER of modern kollywood !
PROS: No Plagiarism as he is a best goin pioneer, Music - simply Awesome, National awards.
CONS: - - - - -
Thumbs-up: kilaku seemailey. 16 vayathiniley, sigapu roja
Kamalhasan n k.s.ravikumar has no place in top 10...replace dem wit vetrimaran n selvaragavan
KS ravikumar has given massive hits like padayappa & vishvaroopam da.. vetrimaran a talented ly but yet to make more films :)
Have you watched 'Mayakkam enna' ? .. You gave Selvaragavan thumbs up for a movie he didn't even make and you left out Mayakkam enna!
smal mistake: but the telegu flick was his only!!.... mayakam enna sux big time!!
what the heck HARI is doing in top 10???? and karu palaniappan has given quite good movies but its way too much for him to be on 14th place da... also from my point of view vijay at 24 is something i can't accept... rest its COOL da... anyways its SUPERB da... CONGRATS...:)
Good question . . . But hari 1 e best entertainer ' ' ' 'he neva bores - - but I accept tat he's one masala director