TOP 10 DIRECTORS IN TAMIL

1.Shankar

SHANKAR, the word has become synonymous with ‘big-budget-classy-commercial-entertainer.’ Shankar’s phenomenal track record is one of the key reasons for him to retain the top spot. The audience's excitement is rocketing up sky high as we approach closer to the release date of Ai, which is his project in the making.

2.Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam’s unique characterization, screenplay style, and extraordinary filmmaking have bracketed a huge chunk of fans for him. The director has the substance to create a buzz even if his movies feature absolute newcomers.

3.A.R.Muruga doss

He is perhaps one of the most happening directors in K-town and Bollywood, as his movies have exploded past the minimum guarantee mark. Thuppakki was a blockbuster in 2012, and Murugadoss went on to remake the movie in Hindi, titling it ‘Holiday,’ which is due for release soon. His association with Vijay yet again is definitely expected to be another high decibel firecracker.

4.Gautham Menon

Gautham Menon has been delivering back-to-back successes across different languages, with movies in his most preferred genre, ‘romance.’ His Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya and Neethaane En Ponvasantham were beautiful love tales set in a very realistic milieu. The director is expected to have a flamboyant 2014 with big movies like Sattendru Marudhu Vaanilai, starring Simbu and Pallavi, and an untitled project with Ajith later.

5.Venkat Prabhu

When Chennai 600028 jumped out into the middle, the industry people were surprised by the output and the audience's response, considering Venkat Prabhu’s lack of work experience in the directorial field back then. His fun-loving and highly buoyant filmmaking style takes you through an enthralling adventurous trip. The scrumptiousness of his Biriyani still lingers in the tongues of the people, and the Venkat Prabhu team has proved its entertaining capacity yet again.

6.Lingusamy

Lingusamy’s affinity towards action-packed commercial entertainers has resulted in movies like Paiyaa and Sandakozhi that did well at the theaters. The director is geared up for an exciting Lingusamy style movie that would feature Suriya and Samantha in the lead.

7.Hari

Associating with actors like Vishal, Simbu, Vikram, and Suriya in a career that has lasted for more than ten years, Hari is often called the commercial king. Known for his fast-paced movies mostly shot in quick schedules, he can also be labeled as the producer’s delight. His latest Singam 2, starring Suriya, was one of the most successful movies of the year.

8.Bala

Paradesi was one of Bala’s masterpieces that ran through the pens of good criticism. His movies have the ‘Bala’ brand written all over them – realistic, raw, and impactful. The director has the propensity towards creating idiosyncratic characters that linger in the hearts of the viewers. Apparently, his next is based on the ‘Karagattam’ dance form and is definitely a movie to look out for.

9.Selvaragavan

Irandam Ulagam was perhaps one of the most anticipated movies of the year. No matter what genre he covers, the expectancy level of Selvaraghavan films is always sky high. The director can be labeled as one of the most ambitious directors in Tamil films - Irandam Ulagam is another product resulting from his ambitiousness.

10.K.V.Anand

He promoted himself from behind the camera to behind the megaphone in the movie ‘Kana Kandaen.’ He topped up his directorial ventures with Ayan, Ko, and Maattraan – Ko being the most successful movie of the lot. K.V Anand’s Anegan, starring Dhanush, is expected to be an exciting thriller on the lines of an interesting subject.