T. J. Gnanavel
T. J. Gnanavel is an Indian film director and writer, who has worked predominantly in the Tamil film industry. He is best known for directing Jai Bhim (2021). Gnanavel made his debut in 2011, writing the story and screenplay of the crime action Payanam. He next associated with Prakash Raj for the latter's directorial venture Dhoni (2012), which he wrote the dialogues for. In 2017, he made his directorial debut with the comedy Kootathil Oruthan, starring Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand. Gnanavel not only directed the film but also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues.
Personal life
Gnanavel graduated from Presidency College, Chennai. He holds a PhD in Tamil literature.[1]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Raththa Sarithiram |  |  | Wrote dialogues for Tamil version | [2] |
| 2011 | Payanam | | | Wrote dialogues for Tamil version | |
| 2012 | Dhoni | | | Wrote dialogues for Tamil version | |
| 2017 | Kootathil Oruthan | | | ||
| 2021 | Jai Bhim | | | ||
| 2024 | Thalaivar 170 † | | | Filming | [3] |
References
- "Jai Bhim has been brewing in my mind for 15 years: Director Gnanavel". Open. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- "Suriya - Tamil Cinema Actor Interview - Suriya | Raktha Charithram | Priyamani". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- "Superstar Rajinikanth's Thalaivar 170 to be helmed by Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel, film to release in 2024". India Today. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
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