R. Ajay Gnanamuthu Biography ![Update](/style/images/edit_profile.png)
R. Ajay Gnanamuthu is a noted film director and screenwriter who works in Tamil film industry. He marked his directorial debut with the gripping thriller, Demonte Colony starring Arulnithi, Ramesh Thilak and debutant Sananth. Upon release, the film garnered positive reviews and had a good run at box office. The movie was nominated at SIIMA Awards for Best Film category. Imaikkaa Nodigal is his next film, and the movie is set to release in 2018. Yet another thriller, the movie stars Nayanthara, Atharvaa, Raashi Khanna and also Bollywood film director Anurag Kashyap. Vijay Sethupathi also appears in a cameo role for the movie. Hiphop Tamizha’s released songs are already hit.
R. Ajay Gnanamuthu hails from Trichy, Tamil Nadu. He was born on 15 September 1988. His schooling was done at St. John's High School, Bangalore and graduation from the famous Loyola College, Chennai. As a student who got associated with Visual Communication Department as a part of his studies, he started making short films during his college days at Loyola. He also completed Digital Filmmaking Diploma in SAE Institute, Chennai almost at the same time. He was one among the finalists of Naalaya Iyakunar Season-1, short film making contest conducted in the year 2010.
In the film industry, he joined as the assistant director of famous director, A. R. Murugadoss. He assisted the acclaimed director for the hit projects like Thuppakki and 7aum Arivu. Getting enough experience in film making, he made his first full-fledged full length film, Demonte Colony. The horror thriller got noticed for its refreshing story and storytelling process. Thus the young director made a magnificent entry to the film world. Imaikkaa Nodigal – originally slated to release in 2017 got delayed for some reasons.
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Updated: May 27, 2018