A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Vasanth S Sai
Vasanth Sai
Birthplace:
Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, India
Vasanth is an Indian film director and screenwriter, working in the Tamil film industry. Following a stint as journalist and after assisting K. Balachander, he made his directorial debut with Keladi Kanmani in 1990, which along with the trendsetting Aasai (1995), are considered his finest and most successful films. Known for being realistic, his films have been described as a "middle path" between parallel and commercial cinema, revolving around social themes and relationships.
Dialogue:
1997 Nerrukku Ner
2000 Rhythm
2007 Satham Podathey
2021 Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Director:
1990 Keladi Kanmani
1991 Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1995 Aasai
1997 Nerrukku Ner
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Appu
2000 Rhythm
2002 Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2007 Satham Podathey
2013 Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2021 Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Location Assistant:
1990 Keladi Kanmani
1991 Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1995 Aasai
1997 Nerrukku Ner
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Appu
2000 Rhythm
2002 Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2007 Satham Podathey
2013 Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2018 The Masseuse
2021 Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Original Story:
1990 Keladi Kanmani
1991 Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1995 Aasai
1997 Nerrukku Ner
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Appu
2000 Rhythm
2001 Pyaar Zindagi Hai
2002 Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2007 Satham Podathey
2013 Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2018 The Masseuse
2021 Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Producer:
1990 Keladi Kanmani
1991 Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1995 Aasai
1997 Nerrukku Ner
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Appu
2000 Rhythm
2001 Pyaar Zindagi Hai
2002 Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2007 Satham Podathey
2013 Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2018 The Masseuse
2021 Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Screenplay:
1990 Keladi Kanmani
1991 Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1995 Aasai
1997 Nerrukku Ner
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Appu
2000 Rhythm
2001 Pyaar Zindagi Hai
2002 Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2007 Satham Podathey
2013 Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2018 The Masseuse
2021 Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Story:
1990 Keladi Kanmani
1991 Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1995 Aasai
1997 Nerrukku Ner
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Appu
2000 Rhythm
2001 Pyaar Zindagi Hai
2002 Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2007 Satham Podathey
2013 Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2018 The Masseuse
2021 Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Writer:
1990 Keladi Kanmani
1991 Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1995 Aasai
1997 Nerrukku Ner
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Appu
2000 Rhythm
2001 Pyaar Zindagi Hai
2002 Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2007 Satham Podathey
2013 Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2018 The Masseuse
2021 Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
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