Indhu V. S is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Malayalam films.[2] She directed 19(1)(a).[3][4] The film marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in a character role in Malayalam and his second Malayalam film after Maarconi Mathaai.[5] The film released directly on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022.[6] The film won the International Federation of Film Critics for the best Malayalam film of a debut director at the International Film Festival of Kerala in 2022.[6][7]
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Biography
editIndhu started her film career in 2010 as an assistant to Malayalam director Salim Ahamed.[8] Adaminte Makan Abu, Kunjananthante Kada and Pathemari are some of the films that she worked on as an assistant director. Her debut as an independent director was marked by the release of the movie 19(1)(a) Featuring Vijay Sethupathi,[9][10] Nithya Menen,[11][12] Indrajith Sukumaran[13] and Indrans. Indhu has written and directed the film. It won the International Federation of Film Critics at the International Film Festival Of Kerala (International Film Festival of Kerala).[14] The film has also been selected at the Moscow International Film Festival 2023 (MIFF).[15]
Filmography
editYear | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2011 | Adaminte Makan Abu | Assistant Director | |
2013 | Kunjananthante Kada | Assistant Director | |
2015 | Pathemari | Assistant Director | |
2022 | 19(1)(a) | Director | [16][17][18][19][11][20][21][excessive citations] |
References
edit- ^ Ramachandran, Arjun (November 12, 2023). "A quick look into the world of women filmmakers in Malayalam".
- ^ Staff, T. N. M. (March 2, 2021). "Nithya Menen shares photo with '19(1)(a)' director Indhu VS". The News Minute.
- ^ "19(1)(a) movie review: Nithya Menen and Vijay Sethupathi lead a meditative ode to the idea called Gauri Lankesh". Firstpost. August 4, 2022.
- ^ U, Saradha (July 27, 2022). "An article of faith: Indhu VS on her film starring Vijay Sethupathi & Nithya Menen". The News Minute.
- ^ N, Aswin V. (July 29, 2022). "'19(1)(a)' movie review: A valiant directorial debut anchored by a poignant Nithya Menen and a charming Vijay Sethupathi". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b "Indhu VS: I see 19(1)(a) as a coming-of-age story". Cinema Express. 2 August 2022.
- ^ "19(1)(a) movie review: Surprisingly contemplative and subdued political drama". The New Indian Express. 2 August 2022.
- ^ Staff, T. N. M. (November 6, 2020). "In pics: Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen begin shoot for '19(1)(a)'". The News Minute.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen's 19(1)(a) teaser leaves fans intrigued. Film to release on Disney+ Hotstar". India Today. 20 July 2022.
- ^ "19(1)(a) Movie Review: Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's film is a wasted opportunity". India Today. 29 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Nithya Menen-Vijay Sethupathi starrer '19(1)(a)' to release on Disney+ Hotstar". The Hindu. July 20, 2022 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "19(1)(a) review: Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi struggle to save Indhu VS's directorial debut that fails to deliver on its promise". OTTPlay.
- ^ Native, Digital (November 12, 2020). "Indrajith Sukumaran starts shooting for '19(1)(a)'". The News Minute.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (November 30, 2022). "21 Malayalam films to be screened at IFFK". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Native, Digital (October 15, 2020). "Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen team up for new Malayalam film". The News Minute.
- ^ "Article 19 (1) (a): Poster of Vjay Sethupathi, Nithya Menon movie out". OnManorama. October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen saw 19(1)(a) as their own project: Indhu VS". The Times of India. January 16, 2021.
- ^ "വിജയ് സേതുപതിയും നിത്യയും ഒന്നിക്കുന്ന '19 (1)(എ)' ഒടിടി റിലീസിന്". Samayam Malayalam.
- ^ "Best Malayalam Films 2022: A year so good that keeping this list down to 10 was impossible". Firstpost. December 26, 2022.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi to play a writer in 19(1)(a)". The Times of India. January 16, 2021.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen to star in Malayalam film '19 (1) (a)'". The Hindu. November 5, 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
External links
edit- Indhu V. S at IMDb