Sumathy Ram

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Sumathy Ram is an Indian independent film maker and Tamil-language poet. [1] Her directorial debut Vishwa Thulasi won the "Gold Special Jury Award - First Feature" at the 38th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival in 2005. [2]

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References

  1. Moviebuzz. "Music is the backbone of this period film: Sumathi Ram". Sify . Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  2. S.R. Ashok Kumar (16 February 2006). "Vishwa Thulasi, a big festival hit". The Hindu . Retrieved 23 November 2014.