This content is structured for use on social media, blogs, or video essays. Focus: Films he wrote & directed. Themes: Social justice, father-son dynamics, rural settings.
| Year | Film | Lead Actor | Core Theme | Why it matters | |------|------|------------|------------|----------------| | 2009 | | Sasikumar | Friendship, Sacrifice | Breakthrough hit. Raw emotion. | | 2011 | Poraali | Sasikumar | Labor rights, Anti-capitalism | Underrated cult classic. | | 2012 | Saattai | Himself (lead) | Flawed education system | Powerful teacher-student drama. | | 2013 | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Vijay Sethupathi | Memory loss, Comedy | Lighthearted cult favorite. | | 2015 | Appa | Himself | Toxic fatherhood | Hard-hitting, dialogue-driven. | | 2016 | Thondan | Vikram Prabhu | Standing up against corruption | Preachy but sincere. | | 2018 | Nimir | Udhayanidhi Stalin | Identity, Remake of Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Decent, but original better. | Best director pick: Nadodigal or Saattai . Part 2: The Essential "Actor" Filmography (as supporting lead/antagonist) Focus: His iconic screen presence — stern, righteous, emotional. samuthirakani films