Top 10 Tamil AKA Kollywood Film Directors In 2023

1/10 Mani Ratnam:

A renowned filmmaker well recognised for his significant Indian cinematic work. His art frequently combines financial success with artistic merit. Mani Ratnam is well-known and acknowledged for his noteworthy contributions to the industry.

Some of his well-known works are- Roja(1992), Dil Se(1998), Ponniyin Selvan: II(2003), etc.

2/10 Shankar:

Shankar is admired for making high-budget, widely seen, science fiction-infused movies that are also socially conscious. This imaginative Indian director is also widely recognised for his inventive narrative and revolutionary images.

Some of his well-known works are- Gentleman (1993), Indian (1996), Mudhalvan (1999), Sivaji (2007), Enthiran (Robot) (2010), etc.

3/10 Gautham Vasudev Menon: 

Acclaimed for his sophisticated narrative style, he possesses a devoted fan base. The well-known Indian director is also well-known for his authentic representations of relationships as well as emotionally intense tales of love.

Some of his well-known works are- Minnale (2001), Kaakha Kaakha (2003), Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), etc.

4/10 Vetrimaaran:

A filmmaker who specialises in genuine and powerful storytelling, his movies frequently tackle societal themes. He is a well-known Indian director renowned for his raw and powerful narratives.

Some of his well-known works are- Polladhavan (2007), Aadukalam (2011), Visaranai (2015), Vada Chennai (2018), etc.

5/10 Nelson Dilipkumar:

Frequently referred to as Nelson, this gifted Indian filmmaker and playwright mostly serves the Tamil cinema business. He is an upcoming star in the Tamil cinema business, renowned for his distinct storytelling style and impressive directing abilities.

Some of his well-known works are- Polladhavan (2007), Aadukalam (2011), Visaranai (2015), Vada Chennai (2018), etc.

6/10 A. R. Murugadoss:

Known for directing some of the biggest successes in Tamil cinema, he has been particularly recognised for his full-of-action socially conscious flicks. 
His films are powerful and financially successful, and he has established himself as an influential actor in the Indian cinema sector.

Some of his well-known works are- Ghajini (2005), Thuppakki (2012), Kaththi (2014), Sarkar (2018), etc.

7/10 Lokesh Kanagaraj:

He developed into a talented filmmaker renowned for his dark and action-packed narratives. He is renowned for his powerful narration and capacity to create compelling stories that captivate listeners. In the Tamil cinema business, he enjoys a devoted fan base and critique for his work.

Some of his well-known works are- Maanagaram (2017), Kaithi (2019), Master (2021), Jagame Thandhiram (2021), etc.

8/10 Pa. Ranjith:

He is acknowledged for working with superstar Rajinikanth and for tackling societal issues in the films he produced.
A groundbreaking Indian director well known for his socially aware films that address important topics including urban growth, labour rights, and caste injustice.

Some of his well-known works are- Attakathi (2012), Madras (2014), Kabali (2016), Kaala (2018), etc.

9/10 Atlee:

Atlee is a well-known Indian screenwriter and filmmaker who has worked with several of the industry's biggest stars. He is a director who focuses on commercial entertainment that combines drama, action, and emotion.

Some of his well-known works are- Jawaan (2023), Raja Rani (2013), Bigil (2019), Mersal (2017), etc.

10/10 Karthik Subbaraj:

Karthik Subbaraj is a cutting-edge Indian director well-known for his unusual storytelling and experimental stories. He is prominently recognised for his distinctive and avant-garde narrative, and his outlandish releases have won him fans.

Some of his well-known works are- Pizza (2012), Jigarthanda (2014), Iraivi (2016), Mercury (2018), etc.