Radha Mohan

Radha Mohan is an Indian film director and screenwriter of the South Indian film industry. He is known for his work in the films Mozhi (2007) with Jyothika, Abhiyum Naanum (2008) with Prakash Raj, Payanam (2011) with Nagarjuna and Kaatrin Mozhi (2018) with Jyothika.

Radha Mohan
Mohan at a press Meet
OccupationFilm director Screenwriter
Years active2004–present
SpouseSheeba Radhamohan

Career

Radha Mohan began work on his first film Smile Please in 1996, which had dialogues written by his friend Babu, who had appeared in the lead role in En Uyir Thozhan (1990). The film was to star Prakash Raj in the lead role, but financial restraints meant that the film was later shelved.[1] The film was later set for release during Diwali 1998 under the title of Ananthakrishnan, but still failed to clear financial hurdles.[2]

The director worked under R. V. Udayakumar before he did his first film release, Azhagiya Theeye (2004). Mozhi (2007) is his career's biggest hit, followed by Payanam (2011).[3]

Filmmaking style

Known for his strong storylines and sensible and realistic portrayal of women, Mohan's films have largely been clean family entertainment. He has a penchant for humor in his films, and his films have been rib-ticklers even though they carry strong messages and handle serious themes.

Filmography
  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Notes
2004Azhagiya Theeye
2005Ponniyin Selvan
2007MozhiTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize)
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
2008Abhiyum NaanumTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize)
2011PayanamSimultaneously shot in Telugu as Gaganam
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer
Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Director[4]
2013GouravamSimultaneously shot in Telugu
2015Uppu Karuvaadu
2017Brindavanam
201860 Vayadu Maaniram
2018Kaatrin Mozhi
2021Malaysia To Amnesia
2023Bommai

Recurring collaborations

Elango Kumaravel has worked in eight of his films. Prakash Raj (producer and actor) and M. S. Bhaskar have worked in seven of his films. Dialogue writer Viji has worked on five of his films. Thalaivasal Vijay has worked in four of his films. Only people with three or more collaborations are listed.

FilmsElango KumaravelPrakash RajM. S. BhaskarVijiThalaivasal VijayVidyasagarKasi ViswanathanMahesh MuthuswamiT. S. JayMohan RamanMayilsamyManobalaSricharan
Azhagiya Theeye (2004)YYYYY
Ponniyin Selvan (2005)YYYYYYY
Mozhi (2007)Y As dubbing artisteYYYYY
Abhiyum Naanum (2008)YYYYY
Payanam (2011)YYYYYYY
Gouravam (2013)YYYYY
Uppu Karuvaadu (2015)YYYYY
Brindavanam (2017)YYYY
60 Vayadu Maaniram (2018)YYY
Kaatrin Mozhi (2018)YYYYYY
Malaysia To Amnesia (2021)YY
Bommai (2023)

Awards
Year Film Category
2007 Mozhi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize)
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
2008 Abhiyum Naanum Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize)[5]
2011 Payanam Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer
Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Director[6]

References
  1. "A-Z". Indolink Tamil. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: The films releasing in south India at and around Diwali". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  3. "Radha Mohan - Tamil Cinema Director Interview - Radha Mohan | Payanam | Mozhi | Prakash Raj | Nagarjuna - Behindwoods.com". www.videos.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  4. "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". The Hindu. 14 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  5. "All you want to know about #RadhaMohan". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  6. "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". The Hindu. 14 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
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