Isaq | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Mohamad Issack |
Occupation(s) | Director Screenwriter Producer |
Years active | 2006- |
Isaq, also known as Mohamad Issack is an Indian film producer and director of Kollywood. His debut film was Agadam , made in the Tamil language. [1] Agadam also claims to be the first film to be shot using night effects with a hand-held camera. [2] [3] [4] Issack successfully remade the same film in Telugu as Seesa with actor Sivaji in lead role. [5]
Issack is now filming Nagesh Thiraiyarangam starring Aari, Ashna Zaveri, 70's heroine Latha and senior actress Sithara. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Year | Film | Director | Writer | Producer | Language | Notes |
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2014 | Agadam [11] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Tamil | |
2016 | Seesa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Telugu | Remake of Agadam |
2018 | Nagesh Thiraiyarangam | Yes | Yes | No | Tamil | |
2022 | 181 | Yes | Yes | No | Tamil | |
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