T. J. Gnanavel
T. J. Gnanavel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work | Jai Bhim (2021) |
T. J. Gnanavel is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in the Tamil film industry.
Early life and career
Gnanavel graduated from Loyola College, Chennai. He holds a PhD in Tamil literature,[1] and worked as a journalist before his cinematic career.[2]
Gnanavel made his debut as a dialogue writer for Raththa Sarithiram (2010) and Payanam (2011) before working as an assistant director.[3][4] In 2017, he made his directorial debut with the comedy Kootathil Oruthan about an ordinary man, starring Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand, which released to average reviews.[4][5] He received critical acclaim for his next film Jai Bhim (2021), which was based on a case handled by Justice K. Chandru. Gnanavel had interviewed Chandru before he handled the case while working for Ananda Vikatan.[1] He later directed Vettaiyan, and in late 2024 began working on Dosa King.[2]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
As film director
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kootathil Oruthan | Debut film | [4] |
| 2021 | Jai Bhim | Released on Amazon Prime Video | [1] |
| 2024 | Vettaiyan | [6] |
As dialogue writer
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Raththa Sarithiram | Wrote for Tamil version | [3] |
| 2011 | Payanam | [4] | |
| 2012 | Dhoni | [7] | |
| 2014 | Un Samayal Arayil | [8] |
References
- ^ a b c "Jai Bhim has been brewing in my mind for 15 years: Director Gnanavel". Open. 7 November 2021. Archived from the original on 24 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ a b "After 'Vettaiyan', TJ Gnanavel is all set to begin the work for his next 'Dosa King'". The Times of India. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Suriya - Tamil Cinema Actor Interview - Suriya | Raktha Charithram | Priyamani". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d Subhakeerthana, S. (31 July 2017). "Films should not be commercial gimmicks: Kootathil Oruthan director TJ Gnanavel". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Suganth, M (28 July 2017). "Kootathil Oruthan Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Superstar Rajinikanth's Thalaivar 170 to be helmed by Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel, film to release in 2024". India Today. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Ashok Selvan-Priya Anand Pairing for "Kootathil Oruthan"". CineUlagam.com. 2 May 2015. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, Karthik (6 June 2014). "Un Samayal Arayil Movie Review". Only Kollywood. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
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