Vasanthabalan, a renowned Tamil film director, has garnered widespread recognition for his critically acclaimed movies, including Veyil and Angadi Theru.
His professional journey commenced with Album, which unfortunately failed to impress at the box-office. However, his subsequent film, Veyil, produced by S Pictures company, emerged as a massive commercial success and was chosen to represent India at the prestigious 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
Following the triumph of Veyil, Vasanthabalan struck gold once more with Angadi Theru, a romantic tale set against the backdrop of Ranganathan Street in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was a commercial hit, earning it a spot as India's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
In 2012, Vasanthabalan released Aravaan, a period film based on the novel Kaaval Kottam, which showcases the lives of people from South Tamil Nadu in the 18th century. His most recent film, as of 2014, is Kaaviya Thalaivan, a critically acclaimed feature that received a warm welcome from theatre-goers.
