Chidambaram S. Poduval

Chidambaram S. Poduval, known professionally as Chidambaram, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema.

Chidambaram S. Poduval
Occupations
RelativesGanapathi S. Poduval (brother)

Career

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Chidambaram is known for his debut film Jan.E.Man (2021) and Manjummel Boys (2024).[1][2] He was born in Payyanur. He is also the elder brother of actor Ganapathi, who co-wrote Jan.E.Man along with him.[3][4] He was previously an assistant director to Jayaraj and worked in cinematography with Rajeev Ravi and K. U. Mohanan.[5][6]

Filmography

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Year Title Notes Ref..
2021 Jan.E.Man Debut film [2]
2024 Manjummel Boys It emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2024 [7][8] [9]

References

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  1. ^ "'Jan-E-Man' Malayalam movie review: Hits all the right notes with its inventive script". The Hindu.
  2. ^ a b "Chidambaram's multi-starrer Jan-E-Man will be shot extensively inside houses". Times of India.
  3. ^ "Brothers Chidambaram and Ganapathy on working together for the Malayalam film 'Jan.E.Man'". The Hindu.
  4. ^ "'Janeman' teaser features the 'story of a lonely man'". Times of India.
  5. ^ "'Idea is to find silliness in dark situations': Jan.E.Man. director on making the comedy". The News Minute.
  6. ^ Chidambaram Interview | Janeman | Ralph Tom Joseph | Show Time | The Cue, 6 December 2021, retrieved 23 February 2022
  7. ^ "'Manjummel Boys' completes 100 days in theatre, emulating Jan E Man's success". English.Mathrubhumi. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Top 10 Highest Grossing Indian Films Of 1st Half Of 2024 Worldwide Box Office Collections: Kalki 2898 AD leads by a huge margin; Fighter, Hanuman follow". PINKVILLA. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Manjummel Boys gets a release date". Cinema Express. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
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