Sri Ganesh

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Sri Ganesh
Born1990
Thiruvaikavur
EducationBCom, Jain College
Occupation(s)Film Maker and Screenwriter
Years active2017–present
Notable work 8 Thottakkal
SpouseSuhasini Sanjeev (m. 2022)

Sri Ganesh (born 1990) is an Indian film director who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He made his directorial debut with the film 8 Thottakkal in 2017.

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Early life

Ganesh's interest in cinema began in high school when he assisted Crazy Mohan's theatre troupe. [1] [2] He was inspired by Mysskin's films, particularly Nandalala, which made him join Mysskin's crew for Onaayum Aatukuttiyum (2013). [1] Ganesh is also inspired by Rahul Dravid's resilience and patience. [3]

Career

Ganesh entered the film industry as an assistant director to Mysskin, from whom he learned the importance of discipline and was introduced to world cinema. [4] He assisted Mysskin for two years. [2] In 2013, Mysskin encouraged Ganesh to leave his position as an assistant director and focus on writing his own stories. [2] His experience on the talent-hunt show, Naalaiya Iyakkunar , helped him connect with other emerging filmmakers. [4]

Ganesh's debut film, 8 Thottakkal (2017) was shot in 48 days. [5] The film was later remaked in Malayalam, titled Corona Papers, directed by Priyadarshan. [6] The filming of Ganesh's second film, Kuruthi Aattam , started around 2018. Due to financial reasons and COVID-19 pandemic, it took 5 years for the film to release. [4] [7]

Ganesh collaborated with Siddharth in the movie 3BHK , slated to release in July 2025. [8]

Personal life

Ganesh was born in Thiruvaikavur near Kumbakonam. [2] His mother, Alamelu, was based in Chennai due to his father Sankaran's work. Ganesh spent his early childhood in Kumbakonam with his grandparents until fourth grade before moving to Chennai to join his mother. He attended St. Paul's School in Chrompet until tenth grade and later joined the Chromepet Government School due to financial reasons. [2] He graduated with a B.Com from Jain College, Chennai. Ganesh has a younger brother. [2]

Ganesh married actress Suhasini Sanjeev on 7 September 2022. [9] The couple had kept their relationship private from the media until the day of their wedding. Suhasini is known for her roles in films Nenjuku Needhi, Sarpatta Parambarai and Seethakaathi . [9]

Filmography

As director
YearTitleNotes
2017 8 Thottakkal [6]
2022 Kuruthi Aattam [4]
2025 3BHK [8]

References

  1. 1 2 M, Ramakrishnan (6 April 2017). "The reluctant director of '8 Thottakal'". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 கே.ஜி.மணிகண்டன்,சொ.பாலசுப்ரமணியன் (18 July 2019). "டைட்டில் கார்டு: ஸ்ரீ கணேஷ் - 5". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  3. "Kuruthi Aattam director Sri Ganesh: Rahul Dravid is my inspiration". The Indian Express. 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 V, Harshini S. (6 August 2022). "Mysskin Sir Introduced Me To World Cinema: Kuruthi Aattam Filmmaker Sri Ganesh". www.filmcompanion.in. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. K, Janani (3 April 2017). "A promising entrant in K'town". www.deccanchronicle.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  6. 1 2 Devan, Aswin (6 March 2023). "Director Sri Ganesh expresses joy over Malayalam remake of his film 8 Thottakkal". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  7. migrator (18 December 2021). "Sri Ganesh's 'Kuruthi Aattam' release postponed again". www.dtnext.in. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  8. 1 2 "3BHK teaser OUT: Siddharth's 40th movie as lead depicts feel-good tale of a middle-class family and their dreams". PINKVILLA. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Director Sri Ganesh gets married to actress Suhasini". The Times of India. 8 September 2022. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.