Chimbu Deven

Chimbu Devan is an Indian film director, writer, cartoonist, and screenwriter known for his works in Tamil cinema. His films mostly explore the fantasy and historical genres and also comedy. He debuted with the historical comedy-drama film, Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006).

Chimbu Devan
Born
Senthil Kumar

(1974-11-23) 23 November 1974
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Cartoonist, Director, screenwriter
Years active2006 – present
Spouse
Kalaivani
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(m. 2011)​

Career

Devan started his career as an assistant director on Cheran's 2000 film Vetri Kodi Kattu. His first independent direction opportunity came from S Pictures with the 2006 film Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei. When the plot was pitched to director Shankar, the latter was interested and agreed to collaborate with Devan.[1] The film featured comedian Vadivelu in the lead role for the first time. The film went on to become a success.

Devan's second film was the 2008 fantasy comedy Arai En 305-il Kadavul, which starred comedians Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu as the leads.[2] His third movie, 2010's western parody comedy Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam, starred Raghava Lawrence and Padmapriya.[3] Both films released to mixed reviews.

In 2014, Devan wrote and directed Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum, starring Arulnithi,[4] which was an average success. A year later, he directed the fantasy film Puli, starring Vijay, Sudeep, Sridevi (who made a comeback to Tamil cinema), Shruti Haasan, and Hansika Motwani[5] The film released to mixed reviews.[6]

In 2021, Devan directed the anthology film Kasada Thapara, co-produced by Venkat Prabhu. The story is split into six portions with each portion boasting of different technicians, and a collection of short stories connected by a hyperlinked narrative.[7][8] In 2022, Devan directed Kottai Pakku Vathalum Mottai Maadi Sitharum, an episode of the anthology series Victim.

Devan is currently working on his next film Boat, starring Yogi Babu.

Filmography
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Tamil unless noted otherwise
YearTitleDirectorWriterNotesRef
2006Imsai Arasan 23rd PulikeceiYesYes[1]
2008Arai En 305-il KadavulYesYesRemake of Bruce Almighty[2]
2010Irumbukkottai Murattu SingamYesYes[3]
2014Oru Kanniyum Moonu KalavaanikalumYesYes[4]
2015PuliYesYes[6]
2021Kasada TabaraYesYesAnthology[9]
2022VictimYesYesAnthology web series; segment: Kottai Paaku Vathalum Mottai Maadi Sitharum[10]

References
  1. "King who has exploded myths". The Hindu. 3 November 2006.
  2. "Arai en 305il Kadavul Kannada Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes".
  3. "Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019.
  4. Rangan, Baradwaj (5 April 2014). "Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum : Time passages". The Hindu.
  5. 'Vijay 58': Hansika Motwani, Shruti Haasan to Romance Vijay in Chimbudevan Film?. Ibtimes.co.in (1 June 2014). Retrieved on 2015-12-31.
  6. "Puli (2015) | Puli Movie | Puli (Vijay's Puli) Tamil Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos".
  7. "Kasada Thapara Review: A collection of Shorts Connected by a Hyperlink". 28 August 2021.
  8. "Announcement alert from AR Murugadoss on release of Chimbudevan's Hyperlink anthology Kasadatabara". 11 August 2021.
  9. "Kasada Tabara movie review: An enjoyable anthology with flawed, real characters". 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  10. "Victim review: Pa.Ranjith's brilliant movie makes Venkat Prabhu, Rajesh, Chimbudevan look like amateurs". 5 August 2022.


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