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''' M. Muthaiya ''' is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Tamil cinema.
''' M. Muthaiyan ''' is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing Village based action films.


==Career==
==Career==
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Muthaiya moved on to make ''[[Komban]]'' (2015), a story set in the [[Ramanathapuram]] district starring [[Karthi]], [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]], and [[Rajkiran]]. The film is about an aggressive man (Karthi) and his relationship with his father-in-law (Rajkiran). Muthaiya, inspired by the egotistical tussles between his father and his grandmother, scripted the story straight from his own experiences.<ref name="hindu"/> The release of ''Komban'' was mired by controversy when protesters claimed that the story revolved around the animosity between different Thevar caste groups and that it therefore had the potential to incite violence in southern districts of Tamil Nadu. After a brief legal battle, the film opened to positive reviews and did well commercially.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/karthstarrer-komban-release-controversy-hc-verdict/article7055545.ece|title=HC verdict on "Komban" today|date=1 April 2015|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
Muthaiya moved on to make ''[[Komban]]'' (2015), a story set in the [[Ramanathapuram]] district starring [[Karthi]], [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]], and [[Rajkiran]]. The film is about an aggressive man (Karthi) and his relationship with his father-in-law (Rajkiran). Muthaiya, inspired by the egotistical tussles between his father and his grandmother, scripted the story straight from his own experiences.<ref name="hindu"/> The release of ''Komban'' was mired by controversy when protesters claimed that the story revolved around the animosity between different Thevar caste groups and that it therefore had the potential to incite violence in southern districts of Tamil Nadu. After a brief legal battle, the film opened to positive reviews and did well commercially.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/karthstarrer-komban-release-controversy-hc-verdict/article7055545.ece|title=HC verdict on "Komban" today|date=1 April 2015|work=The Hindu}}</ref>


Following the success of ''Komban'', Muthaiya made ''[[Marudhu]]'' (2016), featuring [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] and [[Sridivya]] in the lead roles.{{citation needed|date= November 2022}}
Following the success of ''Komban'', Muthaiya made ''[[Marudhu]]'' (2016), featuring [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] and [[Sridivya]] in the lead roles.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vishals-marudhu-set-massive-release-679223"Vishal's 'Marudhu' set for massive release"]</ref> The film received positive reviews from critics.


In 2017, Muthaiya reunited with Sasikumar to make another rural drama film titled ''[[Kodiveeran]]''. Prior to the release of the film, the film's producer committed suicide due to financial problems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kuttipuli-muthaiah-to-direct-sasikumar-again.html|title = Kuttipuli Muthaiah to direct Sasikumar again|date = 24 February 2017}}</ref>
In 2017, Muthaiya reunited with Sasikumar to make another rural drama film titled ''[[Kodiveeran]]''. Prior to the release of the film, the film's producer committed suicide due to financial problems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kuttipuli-muthaiah-to-direct-sasikumar-again.html|title = Kuttipuli Muthaiah to direct Sasikumar again|date = 24 February 2017}}</ref>


In January 2018, Muthaiya began work on ''[[Devarattam]]'', a second film with [[Studio Green]], which features a brother-sisters relationship with [[Gautham Karthik]] in the lead role. The film released on 1 May 2019. Overall, the film is an average rural action entertainer with routine elements which may work for audiences in [[Madurai]], [[Tirunelveli]] and surrounding areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/devarattam-review-template-rural-revenge-story-review-tamil-tfbqNpadgcjcg.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501220052/http://www.sify.com/movies/devarattam-review-template-rural-revenge-story-review-tamil-tfbqNpadgcjcg.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 May 2019|title = Devarattam review: Template rural revenge story!}}</ref>
In January 2018, Muthaiya began work on ''[[Devarattam]]'', a second film with [[Studio Green]], which features a brother-sisters relationship with [[Gautham Karthik]] in the lead role. The film released on 1 May 2019. Overall, the film is an average rural action entertainer with routine elements which may work for audiences in [[Madurai]], [[Tirunelveli]] and surrounding areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/devarattam-review-template-rural-revenge-story-review-tamil-tfbqNpadgcjcg.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501220052/http://www.sify.com/movies/devarattam-review-template-rural-revenge-story-review-tamil-tfbqNpadgcjcg.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 May 2019|title = Devarattam review: Template rural revenge story!|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref>


Muthaiya has followed the same successful style in ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' (2021), which stars [[Vikram Prabhu]] and [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]] comparing their previous film. ''Pulikkuthi Pandi'' is Lakshmi Menon's third film under Muthaiah's direction, and the film also marks the actress's comeback to big screens after four years of film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-prabhus-puli-kutty-pandi-to-be-the-first-release-of-2021/articleshow/79915919.cms|title=Vikram Prabhu's 'Puli Kutty Pandi' to be the first release of 2021 - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>https://thandoratimes.com/news-id-pulikkuthi-pandi-to-be-released-live-on-sun-tv-as-pongal-treat10177.htm {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}</ref>
Muthaiya has followed the same successful style in ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' (2021), which stars [[Vikram Prabhu]] and [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]] comparing their previous film. ''Pulikkuthi Pandi'' is Lakshmi Menon's third film under Muthaiya's direction, and the film also marks the actress's comeback to big screens after four years of film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-prabhus-puli-kutty-pandi-to-be-the-first-release-of-2021/articleshow/79915919.cms|title=Vikram Prabhu's 'Puli Kutty Pandi' to be the first release of 2021|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=23 December 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thandoratimes.com |title=Pulikkuthi Pandi to be released live on Sun TV as Pongal treat Thandoratimes.com |url=https://www.thandoratimes.com/news-id-pulikkuthi-pandi-to-be-released-live-on-sun-tv-as-pongal-treat10177.htm |access-date=2023-07-20 |website=Thandoratimes.com |language=en}}</ref> The film received positive reviews.


In August 2022, Muthaiya's much expected ''[[Viruman]]'', the first time under the banner of [[2D Entertainment]] was released. The film features [[Karthi]] in the lead role, marking his second collaboration with Muthaiah, and was produced by [[Suriya]] and [[Jyothika]]. The film claimed to be an overall hit on a commercial basis even though it critically attained mixed reviews, like Muthaiya's previous movies.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mtwikiblog.com/2021/09/Viruman-Tamil-Movie-Box-Office-Hit-or-Flop.html | title=Viruman Tamil Movie (2022): Budget, Hit or Flop, Box Office Collection Day Wise }}</ref> [[Aditi Shankar]] the daughter of most celebrated Indian director [[S. Shankar]], made her acting debut as the female lead.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankars-daughter-aditi-shankar-on-making-debut-with-viruman-i-feel-honoured-to-enter-the-same-industry-as-my-father/articleshow/93344210.cms</ref>
In August 2022, Muthaiya's much expected ''[[Viruman]]'', the first time under the banner of [[2D Entertainment]] was released. The film features [[Karthi]] in the lead role, marking his second collaboration with Muthaiya, and was produced by [[Suriya]] and [[Jyothika]]. The film claimed to be an overall hit on a commercial basis even though it critically attained mixed reviews, like Muthaiya's previous movies.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} [[Aditi Shankar]], the daughter of Indian director [[S. Shankar|Shankar]], made her acting debut as the female lead.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-08-04 |title=Shankar's daughter Aditi Shankar on making debut with 'Viruman': I feel honoured to enter the same industry as my father |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankars-daughter-aditi-shankar-on-making-debut-with-viruman-i-feel-honoured-to-enter-the-same-industry-as-my-father/articleshow/93344210.cms |access-date=2023-07-20 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


In 2023, Muthaiya directed ''[[Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam]]'', which saw him collaborating with [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2022|title=Arya's film with Muthaiya titled 'Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/dec/10/aryas-film-with-muthaiya-titled-kathar-basha-endra-muthuramalingam-2526898.html|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
Muthaiya is next expected to direct his dream project with [[Kamal Haasan]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kamal-hassan-muthiah-project-is-expected-to-happen.html | title=Kamal Hassan and Muthiah project is expected to be announced soon | date=23 March 2022 }}</ref> and [[Rajinikanth]] in lead roles.


==Directing style==
==Filmmaking style==
Muthaiya is known for his regional village and caste-oriented based scripts and mostly directs [[Madurai District|Madurai]], [[Ramanathapuram District|Ramanathapuram]], [[Virudhunagar District|Virudhunagar]], [[Theni District|Theni]], and [[Tenkasi district|Tenkasi]]-based movies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/muthaiah/biography.html|title = Exclusive biography of #Muthaiah and his life.}}</ref>
Muthaiya is known for his regional village and caste-oriented based scripts and mostly directs [[Madurai District|Madurai]], [[Ramanathapuram District|Ramanathapuram]], [[Virudhunagar District|Virudhunagar]], [[Theni District|Theni]], [[Tirunelveli|Thirunelveli]] and [[Tenkasi district|Tenkasi]]-based movies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/muthaiah/biography.html|title = Exclusive biography of #Muthaiah and his life.}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Latest revision as of 07:22, 12 June 2024

M.Muthaiya
Born
Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationFilm director
Years active2013–present

M. Muthaiyan is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing Village based action films.

Career[edit]

Muthaiya moved to Chennai from Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar to make movies and debuted with the rural drama Kutti Puli (2013) starring Sasikumar. The film did not receive favorable reviews from the media but went on to perform well at the box office.[1]

Muthaiya moved on to make Komban (2015), a story set in the Ramanathapuram district starring Karthi, Lakshmi Menon, and Rajkiran. The film is about an aggressive man (Karthi) and his relationship with his father-in-law (Rajkiran). Muthaiya, inspired by the egotistical tussles between his father and his grandmother, scripted the story straight from his own experiences.[1] The release of Komban was mired by controversy when protesters claimed that the story revolved around the animosity between different Thevar caste groups and that it therefore had the potential to incite violence in southern districts of Tamil Nadu. After a brief legal battle, the film opened to positive reviews and did well commercially.[2]

Following the success of Komban, Muthaiya made Marudhu (2016), featuring Vishal and Sridivya in the lead roles.[3] The film received positive reviews from critics.

In 2017, Muthaiya reunited with Sasikumar to make another rural drama film titled Kodiveeran. Prior to the release of the film, the film's producer committed suicide due to financial problems.[4]

In January 2018, Muthaiya began work on Devarattam, a second film with Studio Green, which features a brother-sisters relationship with Gautham Karthik in the lead role. The film released on 1 May 2019. Overall, the film is an average rural action entertainer with routine elements which may work for audiences in Madurai, Tirunelveli and surrounding areas.[5]

Muthaiya has followed the same successful style in Pulikkuthi Pandi (2021), which stars Vikram Prabhu and Lakshmi Menon comparing their previous film. Pulikkuthi Pandi is Lakshmi Menon's third film under Muthaiya's direction, and the film also marks the actress's comeback to big screens after four years of film.[6][7] The film received positive reviews.

In August 2022, Muthaiya's much expected Viruman, the first time under the banner of 2D Entertainment was released. The film features Karthi in the lead role, marking his second collaboration with Muthaiya, and was produced by Suriya and Jyothika. The film claimed to be an overall hit on a commercial basis even though it critically attained mixed reviews, like Muthaiya's previous movies.[citation needed] Aditi Shankar, the daughter of Indian director Shankar, made her acting debut as the female lead.[8]

In 2023, Muthaiya directed Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam, which saw him collaborating with Arya for the first time.[9] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.

Filmmaking style[edit]

Muthaiya is known for his regional village and caste-oriented based scripts and mostly directs Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Theni, Thirunelveli and Tenkasi-based movies.[10]

Filmography[edit]

Year Film Notes
2013 Kutti Puli
2015 Komban
2016 Marudhu
2017 Kodiveeran
2019 Devarattam
2021 Pulikkuthi Pandi
2022 Viruman
2023 Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Srinivasan, Sudhir (21 December 2014). "Back to the village". The Hindu.
  2. ^ "HC verdict on "Komban" today". The Hindu. 1 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Vishal's 'Marudhu' set for massive release"
  4. ^ "Kuttipuli Muthaiah to direct Sasikumar again". 24 February 2017.
  5. ^ "Devarattam review: Template rural revenge story!". Sify. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Vikram Prabhu's 'Puli Kutty Pandi' to be the first release of 2021". The Times of India. 23 December 2020.
  7. ^ Thandoratimes.com. "Pulikkuthi Pandi to be released live on Sun TV as Pongal treat Thandoratimes.com". Thandoratimes.com. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Shankar's daughter Aditi Shankar on making debut with 'Viruman': I feel honoured to enter the same industry as my father". The Times of India. 4 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Arya's film with Muthaiya titled 'Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam'". The New Indian Express. 10 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Exclusive biography of #Muthaiah and his life".

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