Neelan K. Sekar is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in the Tamil film industry, predominantly writing screenplays.
Early life He was inspired by films like Three Way Love (1973), Ninaithale Inikkum (1979), Muthal Mariyathai (1985), Manichitrathazhu (1993), and Gunaa (1992) as well as the works of K. Viswanath like Siri Siri Muvva (1976), Sankarabharanam (1980), Salangai Oli (1983). His favourite authors include Leo Tolstoy, B. Jeyamohan and Jayakanthan.
Career Regarding his directorial debut Alibhabha (2008), a critic wrote, "On the whole Neelan definitely has the stuff in him, for a first timer his screenplay and narration is impressive, but towards the end goes overboard."
Filmography Films As director and writer YearWorkCredited asNotesDirectionScreenplay2005Arinthum Ariyamalum 2008Alibhabha 2012Naan2019Super Deluxe2020Soorarai PottruScreenplay supervision only2021MaaraC/O Kaadhal2022Cobra2025Nesippaya
As an actor
YearTitle2005Arinthum Ariyamalum2006Pattiyal2012Naan2017Yaman2019Super Deluxe
Television YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes 2021Fingertip Zee5 As screenplay writer2022JhansiDisney+ Hotstar Telugu series; as screenplay supervisor2023The Village Ponraj
Awards and nominations YearFilmAwardCategoryResultRef.2020Super DeluxeAnanda Vikatan Cinema AwardsBest ScreenplayCritics Choice Film Awards
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