Viji is an Indian screenwriter and director who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.[1] His movies embody a theme of celebrating life laced with humor, satire and emotions.[2] His work has attracted accolades from literary circles, social activists, politicians, film critics and audience alike. Viji either as writer or writer and director has tried his hands in a variety of genres and themes exploring entertainers (Azhagiya Theeye, Maayavi,[3] Mozhi[4]), Family Emotions (36 Vayadhinile[5]), satire (Vellithirai),[6][7] commercial (Majaa, Adanga Maru[8],GOAT[9][10]) and social issues (Gouravam) leaving his mark with his sharp, timed dialogues. His works have been nominated and won for several awards viz., Vikatan Awards.

Viji
Born
Arun Prasad

Alma materPoondi Pushpam College, Thanjavur
Occupations
  • Film Director
  • Screenwriter
Years active2001–present
SpouseChandra
Children2

Filmography

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Key
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Year Film Director Writer Notes
2001 Alli Thandha Vaanam Yes Yes As Sridhar Prasad
2002 Bala Yes
2004 Azhagiya Theeye Yes
2004 M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Yes Uncredited
2005 Ponniyin Selvan Yes
2005 Maayavi Yes
2005 Majaa Yes
2007 Mozhi Yes
2008 Vellithirai Yes Yes
2013 Gouravam Yes
2014 Un Samayal Arayil Yes
2015 36 Vayadhinile Yes
2018 60 Vayathu Maaniram Yes
2018 Adanga Maru Yes
2019 Captain Marvel (Tamil) Yes
2021 Vinodhaya Sitham Yes Zee5 Web movie
2024 The Greatest of All Time Yes

Awards

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Awards
Year Award Show / Film Role
2004 Film Today Awards Azhagiya Theeye
2004 MGR SHIVAJI Academy Awards Azhagiya Theeye
2007 Ananda Vikatan Awards Mozhi
2007 Star Vijay Awards [11] Mozhi
2007 V4 Popular Awards Mozhi
2007 Film Critics Awards Mozhi
2015 MGR SHIVAJI Academy Awards 36 Vayadhinile

References

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  1. ^ "Viji Interview". YouTube. 13 June 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Every line counts". The Hindu. 20 June 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  3. ^ "மாயாவி படத்தில் நான் எழுதிய அந்த வசனம்! Writer Viji MasterClass - Script Writing | Part 2". YouTube. 4 June 2022. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  4. ^ ""மொழி" பார்த்துவிட்டு என்னை போனில் பாராட்டிய கலைஞர்! Writer Viji MasterClass - Script Writing | 1". YouTube. 2 June 2022. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  5. ^ 36 Vayathinile Dialogue Writer Viji talks about his Past Bitter Experiences - Interview. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  6. ^ "Love Letter To Tamil Cinema". 13 March 2008. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Unflattering mirror of Tamil cinema". Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  8. ^ Adanga Maru Success Meet | Dialogue Writer Viji Speech | Jayam Ravi | Karthik Thangavel | HMM. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  9. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaCCk6vw81Q&t=171s
  10. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aacc8ipI4xo&t=1157s
  11. ^ Vijay Awards 06/06/08. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.