Cheran

Cheran is an Indian film director known for his works in Tamil cinema. He is a four time National Film Award winner for Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Autograph (2004) and Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005). He has also won four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and five South Filmfare Awards.

In the film Puriyaadha Pudhir, he worked as an assistant director to Director K. S. Ravikumar. He was promoted as an associate director from Cheran Pandiyan to Nattamai. He also associated with Kamal Haasan in the movie Mahanadi as an associate director. He made his directorial debut in Bharathi Kannamma a break to his film career through Producer Henry. The film met many controversies. In spite of it, the film was a big box office hit and gave a break to the sinking career of actor Parthiban. With Porkkaalam, Pandavar Bhoomi, and Vetri Kodi Kattu, he gave a hat trick of successful films. He turned actor in director Thangar Bachan's film Solla Marandha Kadhai.

Cheran is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Narivetta (2025), Goli Soda Rising (2024), Bigg Boss (2017), Tamil Kudimagan (2023), Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014), Yuddham Sei (2011), Cheran Pandiyan (1991), Anandham Vilayadum Veedu (2021). The recorded credits span 1990 to 2025, including 24 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.