R. Ajay Gnanamuthu (born 15 September 1988)[1] is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Tamil cinema. In 2015, he debuted as director with the horror-thriller film Demonte Colony, which received critical acclaim.[2]
Ajay Gnanamuthu | |
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| Born | R. Ajay Gnanamuthu 15 September 1988[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Occupation | Film Director Screenwriter |
| Known for | Demonte Colony Imaikkaa Nodigal |
Personal life
editGnanamuthu completed his schooling at St. John's High School and St. Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and later joined Loyola College. During his college days as a student of the visual communications department, he enjoyed making short films.[3]
Career
editGnanamuthu was selected to contest in the short film making show, Naalaya Iyakunar Season-1 in 2010 where he finished as one of the finalists. He then joined filmmaker A. R. Murugadoss as an assistant director,[4] and worked in films such as 7aum Arivu (2011) and Thuppakki (2012).[5]
Gnanamuthu made his directorial debut in 2015 with the horror film Demonte Colony, which received critical acclaim and became a blockbuster at the box office.[6] His second film was the 2018 thriller film Imaikkaa Nodigal, which received positive reviews.[7] In 2022, saw him directing Vikram in Cobra.[8]
In 2024, Ajay Gnanamuthu and actor Arulnithi have reunited for Demonte Colony 2, nearly a decade after their successful 2015 horror thriller. The sequel received positive reviews upon its global release, with praise for its screenplay and performances.[9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Notes | Ref |
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| 2015 | Demonte Colony | [10] | |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | [11] | |
| 2022 | Cobra | [12] | |
| 2024 | Demonte Colony 2 | [13] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "R. Ajay Gnanamuthu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 February 2019.
- ^ "Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror".
- ^ "R. Ajay Gnanamuthu".
- ^ "Arulnithi in horror film 'Demonte Colony'". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "'Demonte Colony': Strong foundation with brilliant technical execution". Deccan Chronicle. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "'Demonte Colony' 6 Days Box Office Collection: Arulnidhi Starrer Does Excellent Business in Tamil Nadu".
- ^ "'Imaikkaa Nodigal' review: Nayanthara, Anurag Kashyap are great, but script is lacking".
- ^ "'Cobra' movie review: A solid Vikram anchors a plot that goes around in circles".
- ^ "'Demonte Colony 2' social media review: Arulnithi starrer a masterclass in horror drama, say netizens".
- ^ "Demonte Colony Movie Review".
- ^ "Imaikka Nodigal Movie Review".
- ^ "Cobra Movie Review : Cobra is overwrought, overlong and over-indulgent".
- ^ "Demonte Colony 2 Movie Review : The Familiar Horror Returns But With Fewer Twists".