Nanda Periyasamy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 (age 50–51) |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2005 - present |
Nanda Periyasamy (born 1975) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor who has worked in Tamil cinema.
Career
His first film, Oru Kalluriyin Kathai (2005) received average reviews and a lukewarm response at the box office.[1] Periyasamy then briefly worked on the pre-production of a film titled Ardhanari, which was later shelved.[2] During a period of time, he also took on acting roles, notably appearing in Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) alongside nine other directors. In his second film, Maathi Yosi (2010), he tackled sensitive issues like untouchability and casteism, and featured a predominantly new cast. The film received mixed reviews.[3] He returned to directing in 2013 with Azhagan Azhagi, before making the romantic comedy Vanna Jigina in 2015.[4] Nanda Periyasamy was seen playing villain roles in the movies Sandakozhi 2 (2018) and Market Raja MBBS (2019). Meanwhile, he emerged as the story writer of the Hindi film Rashmi Rocket (2021), starring Taapsee Pannu and directed by Akarsh Khurana.[5]
He directed Anandham Vilayadum Veedu, which released in 2021.[6] His next was the drama film, Thiru.Manickam (2024) starring Samuthirakani.[7]
Filmography
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Oru Kalluriyin Kathai | |
| 2010 | Maathi Yosi | |
| 2013 | Azhagan Azhagi | Also lyricist |
| 2015 | Vanna Jigina | [4] |
| 2021 | Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | [6] |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam | [6] |
As actor
- Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) as Chinna Virumaandi
- Yogi (2009)
- Milaga (2010)
- Goripalayam (2010) as Karutha Pandi
- Raa Raa (2011)
- Sandakozhi 2 (2018)
- Market Raja MBBS (2019)
As writer
- Rashmi Rocket (2021; Hindi)
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Story - South for Rashmi Rocket (2022)[8]
References
- "Movie Review : Oru Kalooriyin Kathai". Sify. 28 April 2014. Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- "Tamil actor to highlight transgender problems in 'Ardhanari' - Thaindian News". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- "Shoddy script spoils 'Maathi Yosi' (Tamil Movie Review)". Web Archive. Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- subramanian, anupama (23 August 2015). "Movie Review 'Vanna Jigina': Good attempt with a novel idea". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- "Taapsee Pannu's Rashmi Rocket to release on Zee5 on October 15". India Today. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- "Anandham Vilayadum Veedu: Director Nandha Periyasamy Grateful To Work With Director Cheran | SpotboyE". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ""Thiru Manickam" Movie Review". Chennai Vision. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- "Nominations for the 67th Wolf777news Filmfare Awards 2022". filmfare.com. Retrieved 23 January 2023.