Viji (screenwriter)
Viji | |
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| Born | Arun Prasad |
| Alma mater | Poondi Pushpam College, Thanjavur |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Chandra |
| Children | 2 |
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.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| 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
- 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
- ^ "Viji Interview". YouTube. 13 June 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Every line counts". The Hindu. 20 June 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ ""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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Love Letter To Tamil Cinema". 13 March 2008. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Unflattering mirror of Tamil cinema". Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaCCk6vw81Q&t=171s
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aacc8ipI4xo&t=1157s
- ^ Vijay Awards 06/06/08. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.