| Karthik Shamalan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karthik Shamalan (1986-11-08) 8 November 1986 (age 38) Taiping, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Karthik Shamalan is a Malaysian Tamil film director. He made his debut with the Direct-to-video movie Melle Tiranthathu Kathavu before getting well known for directing highly acclaimed Malaysia Tamil film like Adai Mazhai Kaalam and The Farm: En Veettu Thottathil. The series that he directed for Astro Vinmeen HD, Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal became a big hit.
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Melle Thirantathu Kathavu | Direct to Video, Romantic Drama |
| 2015 | Manggalyam Tanthunanena | Television film, Primere on Astro Vinmeen HD, Romantic Comedy |
| 2018 | Atcham Thavir | Horror Comedy |
| 2018 | The Farm: En Veettu Thottathil | Dark slasher film |
| 2018 | Sughamaai Subbulakshmi | Romantic Drama |
| 2020 | Kalvanai Kandupidi | TV Series air on Astro Vinmeen HD |
| 2020 | Kalyaanam 2 Kaadhal | TV Series air on Astro Vinmeen HD |
| 2021 | Naran | psycho-thriller |
| 2021 | Kalyaanam 2 Kaadhal Season 2 | TV Series air on Astro Vinmeen HD |
| 2023 | Adai Mazhai Kaalam | Romantic fantasy Also cinematographer |
| 2024 | C4 Cinta | Romantic comedy |
Awards
- Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards for Best Director (Sughamaai Subbulakshmi)
- Ulagam Awards for 'Best Script' (Naran)
- Ulagam Awards 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)
References
- "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
- https://varnam.my/39523/exclusive-interview-with-karthik-shaamalan-who-on-his-way-with-the-sequel-of-kalyaanam-2-kaathal/
- "Malaysia rangkul 6 anugerah filem Tamil di Norway". Malaysiakini. 2 April 2018.