R. T. Neason

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R. T. Neason
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Born [1]
OccupationFilm director
Years active1998–2014
SpouseLakshmi
Children2

R. T. Neason is an Indian film director, he earlier worked as assistant director in film like Iraniyan , Prematho Raa , Thavasi , Ondagona Baa and also with Director Bhagyaraj as a screenplay writer. Neason also assisted in story and screenplay of Velayudham . [2]

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Personal life

R. T. Neason born in Bodinayakkanur, Tamil Nadu. He did his schooling in Sainik School Amaravathinagar, Tamil Nadu, India. He is married to Lakshmi. They have two Daughters Adithi and Akshara. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce from Madras University, studied in Film and Television Institute of Madras with direction and screenplay specialization. [3] [4]

He worked as assistant director with Vincent Selva and Udayasankar for films like Iraniyan , Prematho Raa , Thavasi , Ondagona Baa .[ citation needed ]

Film career

Neason started his directorial career with Muruga (film) in 2007, starring Ashok, Shruti Sharma, Samiksha, Vadivelu and others. The film had music by Karthik Raja released to positive reviews on 7 March 2007 and was an average film.[ citation needed ]

His second release Jilla features Mohanlal, Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles while Niveda Thomas portraying supporting roles. The film was released on 10 January 2014, coinciding with Pongal and clashing with Ajith Kumar's Veeram .

Neason has two films to his arsenal as of date and has not worked on any films since Jilla.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

YearFilmCredited asLanguageNotes
DirectorWriter
2007 Muruga Green check.svgGreen check.svgTamil
2011 Velayudham Red x.svgGreen check.svgTamil
2014 Jilla Green check.svgGreen check.svgTamil

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