Filmmaker
Vetrimaaran is a film director, film producer, and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with Polladhavan (2007). His second feature film Aadukalam (2011) won six National Film Awards. His 2016 directorial Visaranai was selected as India's official entry to the Academy Awards. His film Asuran (2019) received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. He is also the founder of International Institute of Film and Culture (IIFC).