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Agathiyan

Tamil film director · India · On the map · Directors · Born 1952 · age 74

Agathiyan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, lyricist, and actor. He was the first director in Tamil cinema to win the National Film Award for Best Direction for Kadhal Kottai (1996). For the film, he also won National Film Award for Best Screenplay and Filmfare Award for Best Director - Tamil.

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2018Mr. ChandramouliFilm2011MaithanamFilm, Velu2008Nenjathai KilladheFilm, Director, Writer2007AgaramFilm, Thiru's Father (Cameo Appearance)2003Ee Abbai Chala ManchoduFilm, Director, Writer2001Hum Ho Gaye Aap KeFilm, Director, WriterVinnukkum MannukkumFilm, 2001Cameo1999Poovellam KettupparFilm, Himself (Special Appearance)1998Kadhal KavithaiFilm, Director, WriterYaare Neenu CheluveFilm, 1998Writer1997VidukathaiFilm, Director, Writer1996Gokulathil SeethaiFilm, Director, WriterKadhal KottaiFilm, 1996Director, Writer1989Manasukketha MaharasaFilm, Writer1952Born18 August 1952

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Filmfare Awards South

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Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 74

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