S. D. Vijay Milton

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S. D. Vijay Milton
Born (1971-01-05) 5 January 1971 (age 53)
Alma mater Madras Film Institute
Occupation(s) Cinematographer, Film director
Years active1998–present

S. D. Vijay Milton is an Indian cinematographer and director working in Tamil films. [1] He directed the romantic comedy film Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu (2006) starring Bharath and Mallika Kapoor. He received critical acclaim for his work in Kaadhal (2004), Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012), Goli Soda (2014) and Kadugu (2017).

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Career

Following the success of Goli Soda , Vijay Milton directed a film titled 10 Enradhukulla , a road movie featuring Vikram and Samantha. In 2017, He directed Kadugu which is released by Suriya 's 2D Entertainment and won positive reviews from critics. He then directed Goli Soda 2 (known as GST) with his own production company Rough Note Production. [2] [3] Cinematographer cum Director has started his next venture in 2020, by joining hands with Kannada SuperStar Shiva Rajkumar, marking his maiden directorial in Kannada Film Industry (Sandalwood), with most of the scenes been shot, production is delayed due to Covid-19 pandemic. He is now set to Direct a Tamil film starring Vijay Antony.

Filmography

Director & cinematographer

YearFilmCredited asNotes
CinematographerDirector
1997 Kathirunda Kadhal Green check.svgDebut
1998 Priyamudan Green check.svg
1999 Nenjinile Green check.svg
1999 Pooparika Varugirom Green check.svg
1999 Hello Green check.svg
2001 Chocolate Green check.svg
2001 Dosth Green check.svg
2002 Dhaya Green check.svg
2002 Samurai Green check.svg1 Song
2003 Kadhaludan Green check.svg
2003RelaxGreen check.svgMalayalam film
2003 Soori Green check.svg
2004 Autograph Green check.svg
2004 Bose Green check.svg
2004 Kaadhal Green check.svg
2006 Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu Green check.svgGreen check.svgDirectorial debut
2007 Deepavali Green check.svg
2008 Pazhani Green check.svg
2008 Kadhalil Vizhunthen Green check.svg
2010 Aattanayagann Green check.svg
2011 Udhayan Green check.svg
2012 Vazhakku Enn 18/9 Green check.svgNominated—Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer
Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer
2012 Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai Green check.svg
2013 Attahasa Green check.svgKannada film
2014 Goli Soda Green check.svgGreen check.svg Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize)
2015 10 Endrathukulla Green check.svgGreen check.svg
2015 Pravegaya Green check.svgSinhala film
2017 Kadugu Green check.svgGreen check.svg
2017 Vizhithiru Green check.svg
2018 Goli Soda 2 Green check.svgGreen check.svg
2018 Aan Devathai Green check.svg
2021 Kasada Tabara Green check.svgSegment: Akkarai
2021 Pogaru Green check.svgKannada film
2022 Bairagee Green check.svgGreen check.svgKannada film
TBA Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan Green check.svgGreen check.svgFilming

Actor

Awards

2nd South Indian International Movie Awards

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References

  1. "Vijay Milton to direct hero Ram?". The Times of India . 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
  2. "Vijay Milton moves on to his next". Deccan Chronicle . 29 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  3. "IndiaGlitz - Director Vijay Milton next film about Basket ball with new faces in lead roles - Tamil Movie News" . Retrieved 29 June 2017.