Ashwath Marimuthu
Ashwath Marimuthu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2020-present |
Ashwath Marimuthu is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in the Tamil film industry. He made his directorial debut with the 2020 film Oh My Kadavule. His second Tamil film Dragon was released in 2025, and became the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year.
Career
[edit]Ashwath made his directorial debut with the film Oh My Kadavule in 2020.[2] Oh My Kadavule, which starred Ashok Selvan and Rithika Singh, received praise for its innovative storyline.[3] The film's success made Ashwath adapt it into Telugu as Ori Devuda.[4]
In 2024, Ashwath announced his next film with director-actor Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead, titled Dragon.[5] Ashwath and Pradeep share a longstanding friendship spanning over a decade.[2] Dragon was released in 2025 to critical acclaim, and went on to become the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year. Ashwath's third Tamil film starring Silambarasan is currently in production.[6]
Filmmaking style
[edit]Ashwath considers Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946) to be one of his most influential films, and attempts to emulate the film's inspirational theme across all his films.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Yes | Yes | [2] | |
| 2022 | Ori Devuda | Yes | Yes | Telugu film; based on Oh My Kadavule |
[4] |
| 2025 | Dragon | Yes | Yes | Cameo | [5] |
Awards and recognition
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20th Santosham Film Awards | Best Director — Tamil | Oh My Kadavule | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ AGS Entertainment [@Ags_production] (June 2, 2024). "Wishing our super talented director @Dir_Ashwath a very happy birthday!!! Keep shining and growing in cinema always ❤️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c "Ashwath Marimuthu clarifies if his film with Pradeep Ranganathan was supposed to star Silambarasan". Hindustan Times. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ "Oh My Kadavule Movie Review : It is this sensitivity that makes Oh My Kadavule refreshing". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ a b Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2022-10-12). "Why Venkatesh was godsent for 'Ori Devuda's director Ashwath Marimuthu, whose romance drama stars Vishwak Sen and Mithila Palkar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ a b "Pradeep Ranganathan's next with Ashwath Marimuthu titled 'Dragon'". The Times of India. 2024-05-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ "'STR 49': Silambarasan TR teams up with AGS Entertainment and Ashwath Marimuthu". The Hindu. 22 October 2024.
- ^ Vishal Menon (20 February 2025). "Director Ashwath Marimuthu Talks About the High Stakes of 'Dragon'". The Hollywood Reporter India.