C. Prem Kumar is an Indian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer primarily associated with Tamil cinema. He is widely known for his critically acclaimed debut as a director with the film '96 (2018).
C. Prem Kumar | |
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| Born | Premkumar Chandran Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| Occupation(s) | Film director Screenwriter Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | Dhanalakshmi |
Career
editBefore making his mark in the film industry as a director, Prem Kumar was established as a cinematographer, working on several Tamil films including Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012), which was based on an incident in which he fell during a cricket match and lost his memory during his own wedding.[1] His first film as a director was the reunion film '96, which was well received.[2][3][4] The film was noted for having a strong female lead character, which was lacking in most Tamil films.[5] He subsequently directed Jaanu (2020), the Telugu remake of '96.[6] His third film as a director was Meiyazhagan, which was based on the bromance between its lead characters, also released to positive reviews.[7][8]
Filmography
editAs director
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2018 | '96 | Won—Gollapudi Srinivas Award[9] |
| 2020 | Jaanu | Telugu film |
| 2024 | Meiyazhagan |
As cinematographer
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2009 | Pasanga | |
| 2012 | Sundarapandian | |
| Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | ||
| 2014 | Rummy | |
| 2017 | Yeidhavan | |
| 2020 | Oru Pakka Kathai |
Frequent collaborators
edit| Film | Govind Vasantha | Mahendiran Jayaraju | R. Govindaraj | Devadarshini | Rajkumar |
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References
edit- ^ S, Venkadesan (22 November 2012). "Can't recollect my wedding: C Prem Kumar". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Raman, Sruthi Ganapathy (5 September 2018). "Love without boundaries: Director Prem Kumar on crafting the offbeat romance '96'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ Anantharam, Chitradeepa (3 October 2018). "96' will appeal to the '90s generation, says director C Prem Kumar". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "'There Are Many Like Ram Who Give Women The Respect They Deserve, Sadly They Are Ridiculed For Their Sensitivity': C Prem Kumar, Director Of 96′". 17 October 2018. Archived from the original on 19 June 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Rajendran, Sowmya (28 August 2018). "We don't see layers to women characters on screen often: '96' director Prem Kumar to TNM". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "96 director Prem Kumar roped in for Karthi's next, film to commence in a few months". India Today. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "With Meiyazhagan, I Wanted To Speak Positively About Love & Affection: Filmmaker C Prem Kumar". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "C Prem Kumar's Meiyazhagan Is A Beauty To Behold". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Gollapudi award goes to Prem Kumar for 96". Deccan Chronicle. 16 March 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
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