
Directing
Vasanth
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.
Acting credits
5.7Karthik, who has ESP, helps his friend Panda win a betting game with his power, but this lands him in trouble with Randhai, the gangster who funded the betting operation, who, now, wants him to use his power and make a killing at a casino.
Vai Raja Vai
2015
A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
8.2The son of an orthodox Carnatic Musician spreads awareness about social causes against his father's will, and gains the trust of local people and brings self-awareness to neighbouring villages.
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
Suhasini, a divorced nurse, is the sole wage earner of her large family and navigates various struggles in her life. One day, she meets a novelist who encourages her to get a new start in life.
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
Behind the camera
6.3Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.
Nerrukku Ner
1997
6.3Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.
Nerrukku Ner
1997
8.0Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
2021
8.0Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
2021
8.0Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
2021
7.6A young woman shares a deep bond with her father and later, falls in love with a man. Shortly afterwards, she is diagnosed with a terminal illness and attempts to make amends for her past behavior.
Keladi Kannmani
1990
7.6A young woman shares a deep bond with her father and later, falls in love with a man. Shortly afterwards, she is diagnosed with a terminal illness and attempts to make amends for her past behavior.
Keladi Kannmani
1990
8.0A man falls in love with his childhood friend who does not seem to share the same feelings for him; meanwhile another woman is crazy about him.
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2002
8.0A man falls in love with his childhood friend who does not seem to share the same feelings for him; meanwhile another woman is crazy about him.
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2002
5.2A story about love featuring three couples, set in the backdrop of different landscapes, by the seaside, in the mountains and on the plains.
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2013
5.2A story about love featuring three couples, set in the backdrop of different landscapes, by the seaside, in the mountains and on the plains.
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2013
6.2A man kills his wife when she learns that he lusts after her sister. He then begins to make his moves for his sister-in-law. When he tries to sabotage the girl's marriage, her fiance gets suspicious.
Aasai
1995
6.2A man kills his wife when she learns that he lusts after her sister. He then begins to make his moves for his sister-in-law. When he tries to sabotage the girl's marriage, her fiance gets suspicious.
Aasai
1995
6.5Appu is a taxi driver in Mumbai (Bombay). He is still haunted by the suicide of his sister who was sold to a brothel. He is still trying to find out the culprit. Here he meets Sita who is chased by Eunuch Maharani who is also responsible for the death of his sister. Maharani is the madame or kingpin of the flesh trade in Mumbai. Maharani wants the beautiful Sita for the flesh trade. Appu fights and saves Sita from Maharani. Here his friend Vignesh and his lover Kaveri die saving Appu and Sita.
Appu
2000
6.5Appu is a taxi driver in Mumbai (Bombay). He is still haunted by the suicide of his sister who was sold to a brothel. He is still trying to find out the culprit. Here he meets Sita who is chased by Eunuch Maharani who is also responsible for the death of his sister. Maharani is the madame or kingpin of the flesh trade in Mumbai. Maharani wants the beautiful Sita for the flesh trade. Appu fights and saves Sita from Maharani. Here his friend Vignesh and his lover Kaveri die saving Appu and Sita.
Appu
2000
7.4Karthikeyan, a photo editor in Mumbai, is a widower whose parents wish to see him settled and happy. Chitra, a widow with a son, gives them hope, unaware that their pasts are intertwined.
Rhythm
2000
7.4Karthikeyan, a photo editor in Mumbai, is a widower whose parents wish to see him settled and happy. Chitra, a widow with a son, gives them hope, unaware that their pasts are intertwined.
Rhythm
2000
6.6A young couple needs to get the rivalry between their families sorted out so that they can get married with full consent of their parents.
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
6.6A young couple needs to get the rivalry between their families sorted out so that they can get married with full consent of their parents.
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
NRNee Pathi Naan Pathi is a 1991 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Vasanth and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rahman, Gouthami and Heera in the lead roles and second film in Tamil (after Azhagan ) for popular Telugu music composer M. M. Keeravani under the pseudonym Maragathamani.
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1991
5.0Bhanumathy tries to rebuild her life after escaping a suffocating marriage. As she finds hope and connection with her brother's friend Ravichandran, her past refuses to stay buried.
Satham Podathey
2007
5.0Bhanumathy tries to rebuild her life after escaping a suffocating marriage. As she finds hope and connection with her brother's friend Ravichandran, her past refuses to stay buried.
Satham Podathey
2007