M. Kumaran

Biography:

M. Kumaran is an Indian director, screenwriter, and filmmaker who specializes in Tamil film and digital entertainment industry. As an assistant and co-director, he worked on various movies, including Arima Nambi (2014) and Iru Mugan (2016), before making his directorial debut on SonyLIV’s Tamil crime thriller, Iru Dhuruvam (2019).

Acting as the writer and the director of the show, he revealed the enthralling story about Inspector Viktor Selladurai to viewers and was appreciated for the intricately written screenplay, atmospheric storytelling, and realistic investigative method. This success made Kumaran a promising name in the world of Tamil OTT entertainment, as the series became SonyLIV’s first Tamil original web series.

As a filmmaker who makes thrilling crime shows that are focused on psychological tension, complex characters, and mysteries, Kumaran prefers to stick to a unique and realistic approach to storytelling and avoids using the commercial tricks. His films reflect years of experience and expertise behind the camera and unite great cinematography and captivating narratives of modern times. With the help of his latest movie, Iru Dhuruvam, Kumaran became a noteworthy filmmaker in the sphere of Tamil digital entertainment.