Top 10 Tamil Movie Directors Till 2024

1. Bharathiraja

Entering into the industry with an impressive 16 Vayathinile, Bharathiraja took Tamil Cinema to another level entirely. Making movies mostly set in rural settings, the director has made a distinctive identity for himself.

 

2. Bhagyaraj

After teaming with Bharathiraja in 16 Vayathinile and making noteworthy inputs in the screenplay and dialogue departments, Bhagyaraj proceeded to become an independent filmmaker, creating remarkable films like Mundhanai Mudichu, Chinna Veedu, and Enga Chinna Rasa.

 

3. Balu Mahendra

The cinematographer and filmmaker Balu Mahendra created unforgettable movies such as Moondram Pirai and Veedu. His latest Thalaimuraigal, released in 2013, was an ambitious effort to bring Tamil Cinema to the global stage.

4. Balachander

It is acknowledged that the renowned filmmaker raised Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, two more idols. Three of his most famous works are Varumayin Niram Sigappu, Manmadha Leelai, and Aval Oru Thodar Kathai.

5. Cheran

He made a substantial impact with his nostalgic Autograph, and Cheran has been consistently delivering heartwarming scripts since then. The director is set with J.K Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai, that is scheduled to release shortly.

6. K.S Ravikumar

K.S Ravikumar has had a long stint in the Tamil movie industry, directing major movies like Padayappa, Dasavatharam, and Varalaru. He also penned the screenplay for one of the most awaited Kochadaiyaan and supposedly oversaw the film's direction.

7. Vikraman

The director has offered numerous box office successes and has also garnered many awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Award. Vikraman has another movie in his repertoire, titled Ninaithathu Yaaro, which is set for release in the coming year.

8. Sundarrajan

Sundarrajan started contributing to Tamil film as a director in the year 1977. Among the popular films he directed are Payanangal Mudivathillai, Vaidehi Kathirunthal, and Rajadhi Raja. His last movie, Chithirayil Nilachoru, came out earlier this year.

9. Vasu P

He has impressed audiences with parts in movies such as Mannan, Chinna Thambi, and Panakkaran since the early 1980s. His Chandramukhi, which starred Rajinikanth, was a box office hit and was shown in select theaters for nearly two years.

10. R.K. Selvamani

Pulan Visaranai was R.K. Selvamani's début in Tamil cinema. He later directed popular films like as Raja Muthirai, Athiradi Padai, and Captain Prabhakaran. The director is highly renowned for his stories on law enforcement and detectives.