| Madonne Ashwin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Film director. Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2013 - Present |
| Known for | Mandela |
Madonne Ashwin is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. He is known for his films Mandela and Maaveeran which are critically and commercially successful. He is a recipient of three National Film Awards.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Writer | Director | Producer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dharmam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film | |
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Dialogues | Also actor | |||
| 2018 | Vella Raja | Yes | Web series | |||
| 2021 | Mandela | Yes | Yes | Directorial debut | ||
| 2023 | Maaveeran | Yes | Yes |
Accolades
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| Award Ceremony | Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Award – Special Mention (non-feature film) | 2013 | Best Director | Dharmam | Won |
| 68th National Film Awards | 2022 | Best Debut Film of a Director | Mandela | Won |
| Best Screenplay (Dialogue) | Won | |||
| 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director | Won | ||
| 67th Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Nominated | ||
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Debut Director | Won | ||
| Best Story | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| 69th Filmfare Awards South | 2024 | Best Director | Maaveeran | Nominated |
References
- Krishna (5 July 2023). "Madonne Ashwin on Maaveeran's Climax: The Idea Wasn't Clearly Conveyed". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- "Lokesh Kanagaraj gave many ideas for 'Maaveeran', reveals director Madonne Ashwin". The Times of India. 21 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- "'Maaveeran' movie review: Sivakarthikeyan, Madonne Ashwin sketch a fascinating superhero film". The Hindu. 14 July 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- "Social drama". The Hindu. 18 April 2014.
- "68th National Film Awards". The Hindu. 22 July 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- "Filmfare Awards South 2024 full winners list: Nani's Dasara, Siddharth's Chithha win big". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 August 2024.