| Karthik Shaamalan | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1986-11-08) 8 November 1986 (age 38) Taiping, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Karthik Shaamalan is a Malaysian Tamil film director. He made his debut with the movie Melle Tiranthathu Kathavu before getting well known for directing Malaysia Tamil films like The Farm: En Veettu Thottathil and Adai Mazhai Kaalam. The series that he directed for Astro Vinmeen HD was Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Melle Thirantathu Kathavu | |
| 2018 | Atcham Thavir | |
| The Farm: En Veettu Thottathil | ||
| Sughamaai Subbulakshmi | ||
| 2021 | Naran | |
| 2023 | Adai Mazhai Kaalam | Also cinematographer |
| 2024 | C4 Cinta |
Television
| Year | Title | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Manggalyam Tanthunanena | Astro Vinmeen HD | Television film |
| 2020 | Kalvanai Kandupidi | Astro Vinmeen HD | |
| 2020–2021 | Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal | Astro Vinmeen HD |
Awards and nominations
Awards
- Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards for Best Director (Sughamaai Subbulakshmi)
- Ulagam Awards for 'Best Script' (Naran)
- Ulagam Awards 2022 for 'Popular Series of the Year' (Kalayanam 2 Kadhal Season 1)
- Toronto Tamil Film Festival awards for Best Emerging Director (Adai Mazhai Kaalam)
- Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards for Best Cinematography (Adai Mazhai Kaalam)
- LA Film Festival for Best Indie Feature (Adai Mazhai Kaalam)
Nominations
- Ulagam Awards 2023 for Best Director (Series)
References
- "Our Malaysian Star of the Month is Karthik Shaamalan". raaga.my.
- "Striking a chord". www.thesundaily.my.
- "Karthik's Tamil thriller deserves applause". www.thesundaily.my.
- "Karthik Shamalan's Adai Mazhai Kaalam Soars High At Toronto Tamil Festival 2022 - Varnam MY". 21 September 2022.
- https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/kalyaanam-2-kaathal-director-cast-their-experiences-hopes-series-233710
- "EXCLUSIVE: Karthik Shaamalan Candidly Shares His Insight On The Sequel Of Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal - Varnam Malaysia". 9 March 2021.
- "Malaysia rangkul 6 anugerah filem Tamil di Norway". Malaysiakini. 2 April 2018.
- "Astro Ulagam Awards celebrates local talents and productions". Astro.
- "All Malaysians invited to cast votes for inaugural 'Ulagam Awards'". Astro.
- "Malaysians can now vote for Popular Awards finalists in 'Ulagam Awards 2023'". Astro.