Karthik Shamalan is a Malaysian Tamil film director.[1] He made his debut with the Direct-to-video movie Melle Tiranthathu Kathavu before getting well known for directing highly acclaimed Malaysia Tamil film like Adai Mazhai Kaalam and The Farm: En Veettu Thottathil.[2][3] The series that he directed for Astro Vinmeen HD, Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal became a big hit. [according to whom?]
Karthik Shamalan | |
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Born | Karthik Shamalan 8 November 1986 |
Nationality | Malaysian |
Occupation | Director |
Years active | 2014-present |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Filmography
editYear | Movie | Notes |
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2014 | Melle Thirantathu Kathavu | Direct to Video, Romantic Drama |
2015 | Manggalyam Tanthunanena | Television film, Primere on Astro Vinmeen HD, Romantic Comedy |
2018 | Atcham Thavir | Horror Comedy |
2018 | The Farm: En Veettu Thottathil | Dark slasher film |
2018 | Sughamaai Subbulakshmi | Romantic Drama |
2020 | Kalvanai Kandupidi | TV Series air on Astro Vinmeen HD |
2020 | Kalyaanam 2 Kaadhal | TV Series air on Astro Vinmeen HD[4][5] |
2021 | Naran | psycho-thriller |
2021 | Kalyaanam 2 Kaadhal Season 2 | TV Series air on Astro Vinmeen HD |
2023 | Adai Mazhai Kaalam | Romantic fantasy Also cinematographer |
2024 | C4 Cinta | Romantic comedy |
Awards
edit- Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards for Best Director (Sughamaai Subbulakshmi)[6]
- Ulagam Awards for 'Best Script' (Naran)
- Ulagam Awards for 'Popular Series of the Year' (Kalayanam 2 Kadhal Season 1)
- Toronto Tamil Film Festival awards for Best Emerging Director (Adai Mazhai Kaalam)
- Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards for Best Cinematography (Adai Mazhai Kaalam)
- LA Film Festival for Best Indie Feature (Adai Mazhai Kaalam)
References
edit- ^ "Striking a chord". www.thesundaily.my.
- ^ "Karthik's Tamil thriller deserves applause". www.thesundaily.my.
- ^ "Karthik Shamalan's Adai Mazhai Kaalam Soars High At Toronto Tamil Festival 2022 - Varnam MY". 21 September 2022.
- ^ https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/kalyaanam-2-kaathal-director-cast-their-experiences-hopes-series-233710
- ^ https://varnam.my/39523/exclusive-interview-with-karthik-shaamalan-who-on-his-way-with-the-sequel-of-kalyaanam-2-kaathal/
- ^ "Malaysia rangkul 6 anugerah filem Tamil di Norway". Malaysiakini. 2 April 2018.