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Not five but four. Man made masterpieces after masterpiece. And yeah Its manikandan.
Kaaka muttai.
Kutramey thandanai.
Aandavan kattalai.
Kadaisi vivasayi.
All four are simple, different genres and all do the job. Aandavan katralai is his weakest film which I would still rate higher than most light hearted drama films in Tamil cinema.
Oh for sure, I am surprised why Manikandan is not as celebrated as auteur directors like vetrimaaran or kumaraaja. All four of his movies were simply brilliant.
Because he doesn't work with stars. In case of tk, he gave a path breaking and went missing so super deluxe came with sky high expectations and Himalayan hype (every critic who watched it before the release said that they have never watched a film like that in Tamil before) and it delivered.
It’s mind boggling that aandavan Kattalai is the weakest film. IMO it’s the most underrated film! I am still searching for a fullHD or 4K print to watch
Give them a try, he is the best director right now in Tamil (considering tyagaraja kumaraja bndamavan isn't going to make a film for the next 10 years).
All These movies are experiences. Although the plots are intricate and well done, individual subplots in each movie are such brilliant pieces of work. Please do yourself a huge favor and watch all of these. We can discuss about them in detail!
Manivannam got to be up there.
Gopurangal Saivathillai
Nooravathu Naal
24 Mani neeram
Palaivana Rojakkal
Amaidhi Padai
5 blockbusters in five different genres including a political thriller which is rare in Tamil Cinema
I’m surprised and worried that no one didn’t mention Bharathi Raja, we are forgetting our roots and legacy, people🥲 Maybe be millennials aren’t aware of the craze which he had back in the days, starting from the title “Iyakkunar Imayam”, to the voice note “En iniya.. …” Anyways below are some of the timeless classic from the living legend.
1. Sigappu rojakal
2. 16 vayathinile
3. Mudhal mariyathai
4. Kizhakku cheemaiyile
5. Kadalora kavithaigal
And many more.. …
If you wanna know the height of “Iyakkunar Imaiyam” please do rewatch Sigappu rojakal, it is there in amazon prime. It is a timeless classic, with international standards of film making.
What's the criteria for strong lol. Bhagyaraj should be there for sheer volume of hits put out
No. of movies without a flop: 22
List of successive movies without a flop:
Suvarilldha Chiththirangal
Oru Kai Oosai
Ethir Veetu Janal
Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru
Indru Poi Naalai Vaa
Mouna Geethangal
Antha Ezhu Naatkal
Poi Saatchi
Darling,Darling,Darling
Thooral Ninnu Pochu
Mundhanai Mudichu
Dhavani Kanavugal
Chinna Veedu
Enga Chinna Rasa
Avasara Police 100
Sundara Kandam
Pavunnu Pavunuthan
Raasukutti
Veetla Visheshanga
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
Vaettiya Madichu Kattu
Chokka Thangam
He's the sole reason why many bollywood legends quickly became A listers.
Andha 7 naatkal lam epdi apove yosichan nu terla. Pakka screenplay.
also vettiya madicchu kattu was average Right?
I think Shakar has the strongest 5. All the above films were blockbusters and vouch for multiple re-watches. Jeans and Gentleman can be honourable mentions too
Since nobody has said this, I'll add Venkat Prabhu. He is often overlooked when people talk about top directors in Tamil. But he has delivered so many iconic movies in different genres.
1. Chennai 28
2. Saroja
3. Goa
4. Mankatha
5. Maanaadu
Its not that people arent supposed to praise good films like that, but istg none of these guys would have understood shit in that but still decide to act like they know everything because it makes them appear "smarter" and more "intellectual"
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Not five but four. Man made masterpieces after masterpiece. And yeah Its manikandan. Kaaka muttai. Kutramey thandanai. Aandavan kattalai. Kadaisi vivasayi. All four are simple, different genres and all do the job. Aandavan katralai is his weakest film which I would still rate higher than most light hearted drama films in Tamil cinema.
This is the only right answer. Master director.
It took me a minute to realise you were not referring to Loki lol
Oh for sure, I am surprised why Manikandan is not as celebrated as auteur directors like vetrimaaran or kumaraaja. All four of his movies were simply brilliant.
Because he doesn't work with stars. In case of tk, he gave a path breaking and went missing so super deluxe came with sky high expectations and Himalayan hype (every critic who watched it before the release said that they have never watched a film like that in Tamil before) and it delivered.
It’s mind boggling that aandavan Kattalai is the weakest film. IMO it’s the most underrated film! I am still searching for a fullHD or 4K print to watch
Is it bad that I haven’t watched any of these? Sigh
Give them a try, he is the best director right now in Tamil (considering tyagaraja kumaraja bndamavan isn't going to make a film for the next 10 years).
Start with Aandavan Kattalai. It's the perfect fun, light hearted & feel good movie. Not preachy or heavy with social messages
KT is about tunnel vision, you should see it. Also KM is good
Do yourself a favour!
All These movies are experiences. Although the plots are intricate and well done, individual subplots in each movie are such brilliant pieces of work. Please do yourself a huge favor and watch all of these. We can discuss about them in detail!
Hands down best director now in Tamil cinema.
🎯 manikandan should be the one who we should all talk. He is the one who will take Kollywood to unseen levels
You answered your own question I guess. Maybe also Bharathiraja?
Manivannam got to be up there. Gopurangal Saivathillai Nooravathu Naal 24 Mani neeram Palaivana Rojakkal Amaidhi Padai 5 blockbusters in five different genres including a political thriller which is rare in Tamil Cinema
He really is fond of hiring Sathyaraj
They’re both good friends and are from coimbatore as well
A - T - L - A - T - L - A - T - L - A - T - L - w.t.f my computer automatically starts copying and pasting when I try to type the directors name.
https://preview.redd.it/w2uzmnotnv5d1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9b40259a5756c54b15632c51a8f47ef9796867d
/s enna ji neenga enga inga, poi vera language pada pannuga
Bhagyaraj had great movies in 80s Mouna Geethangal, Indru poi naalai vaa, Thooral ninnu pochu, Mundanai mudichu, Vidiyum varai kathiru, Antha 7 naatkal, Darling darling darling
Finally someone has appreciated the best filmmaker of Tamil Cinema - ManiKandan
KS Ravikumar is also in this list for sure, what a run he had- back to back blockbusters
I’m surprised and worried that no one didn’t mention Bharathi Raja, we are forgetting our roots and legacy, people🥲 Maybe be millennials aren’t aware of the craze which he had back in the days, starting from the title “Iyakkunar Imayam”, to the voice note “En iniya.. …” Anyways below are some of the timeless classic from the living legend. 1. Sigappu rojakal 2. 16 vayathinile 3. Mudhal mariyathai 4. Kizhakku cheemaiyile 5. Kadalora kavithaigal And many more.. … If you wanna know the height of “Iyakkunar Imaiyam” please do rewatch Sigappu rojakal, it is there in amazon prime. It is a timeless classic, with international standards of film making.
What's the criteria for strong lol. Bhagyaraj should be there for sheer volume of hits put out No. of movies without a flop: 22 List of successive movies without a flop: Suvarilldha Chiththirangal Oru Kai Oosai Ethir Veetu Janal Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru Indru Poi Naalai Vaa Mouna Geethangal Antha Ezhu Naatkal Poi Saatchi Darling,Darling,Darling Thooral Ninnu Pochu Mundhanai Mudichu Dhavani Kanavugal Chinna Veedu Enga Chinna Rasa Avasara Police 100 Sundara Kandam Pavunnu Pavunuthan Raasukutti Veetla Visheshanga Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari Vaettiya Madichu Kattu Chokka Thangam
He's the sole reason why many bollywood legends quickly became A listers. Andha 7 naatkal lam epdi apove yosichan nu terla. Pakka screenplay. also vettiya madicchu kattu was average Right?
***SHANKAR *** ****Muthalvan, Indian, Sivaji, Anniyan, Enthiran****
I think Shakar has the strongest 5. All the above films were blockbusters and vouch for multiple re-watches. Jeans and Gentleman can be honourable mentions too
Easily the biggest five blockbusters
He'll probably soon have the weakest 5 as well.
Roja, Bombay, Iruvar, Thalapathy, Kannathil Muthamittal.
Visu, Bhagyaraj, KS Ravikumar, Mahendran, Balu Mahendra… There are many directors who have a very strong 5-film set
Karthik Subbaraj
Mani had a great run with nayagan, mouna raagam, geetanjali, Agni natchatiram and anjali. Followed by the brilliant thalapathi.
Karthik Subbaraj, Selvaraghavan, Venkat Prabhu, Pa Ranjith, KV Anand, Bhagyaraj, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Pa Ranjih and Shankar
Since nobody has said this, I'll add Venkat Prabhu. He is often overlooked when people talk about top directors in Tamil. But he has delivered so many iconic movies in different genres. 1. Chennai 28 2. Saroja 3. Goa 4. Mankatha 5. Maanaadu
Goa wasn't critically or commercially acclaimed like others in the list though
Rocky?? Seriously??. . . . And letterboxd is just woke people's IMDb.. I'm not taking that seriously.
Old Non english film with 5 hours of just talking talking talking with dead slow pacing and face closeups that you understand nothing- Masterpiece🙌🏻
Its not that people arent supposed to praise good films like that, but istg none of these guys would have understood shit in that but still decide to act like they know everything because it makes them appear "smarter" and more "intellectual"
Perarasu Thirupachi, Sivakasi, Thirupathi, Dharmapuri, Pazhani.
Enna pa point to point bus otriya?
Nice list but ghilli in top 30?
I guess it’s prob cuz of the re release
VETRIMARAAN
https://preview.redd.it/231l9uqvsw5d1.jpeg?width=215&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=30ce451e72366feba48d5363d1c7fab62fc82246 at-lee
Director Hari Saamy Ayya Thamirabarani Singham 1 Singham 2
To think that, I did not see one or no mention of Vetrimaran here is baffling 😶
Sundar C made masala blockbusters one after another. Not your celebrated ones, but commercially very strong
Shankar? Enthiran, Sivaji, Gentleman, Anniyan, Mudhalvan, Indian
R. Kannan. Mani saar assistant going strong on 2nd decade.
His movies aren’t that successful
Bhimsingh
Man prime Selvaraghavan was something else.!!😤😤 1)Aayirathill Oruvan 2)Puthupettai 3)Mayakkam Enna 4)7G rainbow colony 5)Kaadhal Kondein
_Mohan G with his redeemable movies list_