Vasanth

Birth : , Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, India

History

Vasanth is an Indian film director and screenwriter, working in the Tamil film industry. Following a stint as journalist and after assisting K. Balachander, he made his directorial debut with Keladi Kanmani in 1990, which along with the trendsetting Aasai (1995), are considered his finest and most successful films. Known for being realistic, his films have been described as a "middle path" between parallel and commercial cinema, revolving around social themes and relationships.

Movies

Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Producer
Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Dialogue
Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Screenplay
Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Director
Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.
The Masseuse
Location Assistant
The Masseuse is a science fiction love story set in a futuristic Kuala Lumpur between a humanoid masseuse and her technician who has a disturbing past.
Vai Raja Vai
Karthik's father
Karthik, who has ESP, helps his friend Panda win a betting game with his power, but this lands him in trouble with Randhai, the gangster who funded the betting operation, who, now, wants him to use his power and make a killing at a casino.
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Special Appearance
A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
Screenplay
A story about love featuring three couples, set in the backdrop of different landscapes, by the seaside, in the mountains and on the plains.
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
Story
A story about love featuring three couples, set in the backdrop of different landscapes, by the seaside, in the mountains and on the plains.
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
Director
A story about love featuring three couples, set in the backdrop of different landscapes, by the seaside, in the mountains and on the plains.
Satham Podathey
Dialogue
A woman tries to save her marriage although her husband is impotent. Their marriage ends anyway and she marries again, but her vengeful ex-husband kidnaps her and holds her hostage in his house.
Satham Podathey
Story
A woman tries to save her marriage although her husband is impotent. Their marriage ends anyway and she marries again, but her vengeful ex-husband kidnaps her and holds her hostage in his house.
Satham Podathey
Screenplay
A woman tries to save her marriage although her husband is impotent. Their marriage ends anyway and she marries again, but her vengeful ex-husband kidnaps her and holds her hostage in his house.
Satham Podathey
Director
A woman tries to save her marriage although her husband is impotent. Their marriage ends anyway and she marries again, but her vengeful ex-husband kidnaps her and holds her hostage in his house.
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
Writer
A man falls in love with his childhood friend who does not seem to share the same feelings for him; meanwhile another woman is crazy about him.
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
Director
A man falls in love with his childhood friend who does not seem to share the same feelings for him; meanwhile another woman is crazy about him.
Rhythm
Dialogue
Karthikeyan, a photo editor in Mumbai, is a widower whose parents wish to see him settled and happy. Chitra, a widow with a son, gives them hope, unaware that their pasts are intertwined.
Rhythm
Screenplay
Karthikeyan, a photo editor in Mumbai, is a widower whose parents wish to see him settled and happy. Chitra, a widow with a son, gives them hope, unaware that their pasts are intertwined.
Rhythm
Story
Karthikeyan, a photo editor in Mumbai, is a widower whose parents wish to see him settled and happy. Chitra, a widow with a son, gives them hope, unaware that their pasts are intertwined.
Rhythm
Director
Karthikeyan, a photo editor in Mumbai, is a widower whose parents wish to see him settled and happy. Chitra, a widow with a son, gives them hope, unaware that their pasts are intertwined.
Appu
Director
Appu is the story of a struggling Prasanth who stands up to rescue Devayani from the vicious plans of Maharani. Prasanth's sole motivation to rescue Devayani is the memories of his sister's devastated life. Prasanth decides to embark on a torturous journey of bargain, barter, buy and sell with Prakashraj, in the hopes of receiving Devayani as the lucky prize. The movie is about the pair eluding from the clutches of the Dark Life of Maharani.
Poovellam Kettuppar
Screenplay
A young couple needs to get the rivalry between their families sorted out so that they can get married with full consent of their parents.
Poovellam Kettuppar
Story
A young couple needs to get the rivalry between their families sorted out so that they can get married with full consent of their parents.
Poovellam Kettuppar
Director
A young couple needs to get the rivalry between their families sorted out so that they can get married with full consent of their parents.
Nerrukku Ner
Dialogue
Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.
Nerrukku Ner
Story
Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.
Nerrukku Ner
Screenplay
Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.
Nerrukku Ner
Director
Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.
Aasai
Writer
A man kills his wife when she learns that he lusts after her sister. He then begins to make his moves for his sister-in-law. When he tries to sabotage the girl's marriage, her fiance gets suspicious.
Aasai
Director
A man kills his wife when she learns that he lusts after her sister. He then begins to make his moves for his sister-in-law. When he tries to sabotage the girl's marriage, her fiance gets suspicious.
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
Director
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi is a 1991 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Vasanth and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rahman, Gouthami and Heera in the lead roles and second film in Tamil (after Azhagan ) for popular Telugu music composer M. M. Keeravani under the pseudonym Maragathamani.
Keladi Kanmani
Writer
Keladi Kanmani (English: Listen, my dear) is a 1990 Indian Tamil drama film directed by Vasanth in his directorial debut. The film stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Radhika Sarathkumar. The film was a commercial success and ran for over 285 days at theatres.
Keladi Kanmani
Director
Keladi Kanmani (English: Listen, my dear) is a 1990 Indian Tamil drama film directed by Vasanth in his directorial debut. The film stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Radhika Sarathkumar. The film was a commercial success and ran for over 285 days at theatres.
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Suhasini, a divorced nurse, is the sole wage earner of her large family and navigates various struggles in her life. One day, she meets a novelist who encourages her to get a new start in life.