Obeli N. Krishna | |
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| Born | Krishnan K. T. Nagarajan |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Poornima |
| Children | 2 |
Obeli N. Krishna commonly known as Krishna and N. Krishna is an Indian film director and screenwriter, from the Tamil film industry. He made his directorial debut with the 2006 romantic drama, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal , with Suriya and Jyothika. [1]
Krishna started his film career in Tamil film industry, with Gautham Vasudev Menon. He was the associate director in Minnale and it's Hindi remake, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein . He was also the co-director for Kaakha Kaakha and it's Telugu remake, Gharshana .
Krishna made his directorial debut with the romantic film Sillunu Oru Kaadhal . [2] It starred Suriya and Jyothika in pivotal roles, while Bhumika, Shriya Sharma, Sukanya, Vadivelu and Santhanam played other pivotal roles. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by the Indian poet, Vaali. The cinematography for the film was handled by R. D. Rajasekhar, while the editing was handled by Gautham Menon's regular, Anthony. The film was released on 8 September 2006, three days before the marriage of Suriya and Jyothika. [3]
Krishna's second film,Yen Ippadi Mayakkinai [4] which stars Richard Rishi and Gayathrie was completed and never hit the screens due after the production company Pyramid Saimira filed for bankruptcy. [5] Music was scored by the debutant music director C. Sathya. [6]
Krishna returned to direction, in 2012, with the realistic film, Nedunchaalai , a period drama set in the 1980s. [7] The film was announced in February 2012. [8] It starred Aari with Sshivada in lead roles. Prashant Narayanan was signed on to play a pivotal role in the film, as was supporting actor, Thambi Ramiah. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by C. Sathya. The cinematography for the film was handled by Rajavel Olhiveeran, while it was edited by the late-Kishore Te. [9] [10] Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies, acquired the distribution rights for the film, after being impressed in a private screening, in December 2013. [11] After a long delay, the film released on 28 March 2014. It opened to generally positive reviews, by the critics and audience, alike. It ended up as a critical and commercial success. [12] [13] Krishna's next directorial was Maane Thene Peye . However, it was shelved, due to unknown reasons.
Pathu Thala (2023), directed by Krishna, stands as a Commercial Blockbuster in Tamil cinema. This adaptation of the Kannada film Mufti features a powerful cast including Silambarasan TR, Gautham Karthick, and Priya Bhavani Shankar. Krishna’s direction, combined with a gripping narrative and A. R. Rahman exceptional music, captivated audiences and critics alike. The film grossed ₹55 crores from theatrical releases and ₹40 crores from other platforms, achieving significant commercial success. Its box office triumph, coupled with critical acclaimed , renowned for his ability to blend mass appeal with artistic depth especially in climax.
Director Obeli N. Krishna is currently working on an exciting new project rumored to be titled Sillunu Oru Kaadhal 2 under the banner of Prince Pictures. Details about the cast and crew for this upcoming film are eagerly anticipated and expected to be revealed soon.
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Debut as director |
| 2014 | Nedunchaalai | |
| 2019 | Hippi | Telugu film |
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Remake of Mufti |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Minnale | Lorry driver |
| 2014 | Nedunchaalai | Lorry driver |
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Chief Minister Vaazhai Karunakaran |
Saravanan Sivakumar, known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Tamil cinema where he is one of the highest paid actors. He has received numerous awards including two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South and five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Suriya has featured six times in the Celebrity 100 list of Forbes India, which takes into account the earnings of Indian celebrities.
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