P. S. Mithran | |
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Born | Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Film director Screenwriter |
Years active | 2018–present |
Spouse | Ashameera Aiyappan |
P. S. Mithran is an Indian film director and screenwriter who is currently working in the Tamil film industry. Mithran's native place is Mannargudi.[ citation needed ] He made his directorial debut through Irumbu Thirai (2018). He followed it up with the superhero film, Hero (2019), and spy thriller, Sardar (2022).
P. S. Mithran married film journalist Ashameera Aiyappan in 2022. [1]
In August 2016, Vishal decided to fund and act in a venture directed by P. S. Mithran, and subsequently signed on actress Samantha to play the leading female role in the film. [2] [3] [4] The team signed Arjun to play the antagonist in October 2016, with the actor accepting terms without hearing the film's entire script. Subsequently, music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer George C. Williams and editor Ruben were added to the project. Designers NJ Sathya and Neeraja Kona also were revealed to be in charge of the costumes of the lead actors for the film. The film, titled Irumbu Thirai , was released on 11 May 2018, to positive reviews from critics, for its story, screenplay, background score and performances (particularly those of Vishal and Arjun). It completed a 100-day box office run. [5]
Mithran's next venture was the superhero film Hero , starring Sivakarthikeyan and Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead roles. [6] Mithran once again collaborated with actor Arjun and music director Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film, and debuted Bollywood actor Abhay Deol through the film, playing the main antagonist. The film released on 20 December 2019 to mixed reception from critics. [7]
Mithran then worked on his next project, Sardar , starring Karthi in the lead role. [8] [9]
Mithran's films mainly focus on thrillers and common societal themes. His films often use green tinting. As of Hero , music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer George C. Williams, and editor Ruben are his regular collaborators. His films have focused on topics such as cybersecurity, intellectual theft, national security, espionage, and water adulteration.
Through Hero (2019) and Sardar (2022), Mithran has introduced Bollywood actors, Abhay Deol and Chunky Pandey, into Tamil cinema.
Year | Title | Credited as | Role | Notes | ||
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Director | Writer | Actor | ||||
2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Yes | Yes | Yes | Xerox shop owner | special appearance |
2019 | Hero | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fake certificates dealer | special appearance |
2022 | Trigger | No | Dialogues | No | ||
Sardar | Yes | Yes | Voice | Narrator |
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