M. S. Prem Nath

Prem Nath Pillai, known as M.S. Prem Nath, is a Malaysian film director and Editor of Indian descent based in Kuala Lumpur. He is known for directing first Tamil language zombie movie, Vere Vazhi Ille.[1]

Before becoming a director, Prem worked as editor for KRU Studios from year 2002 to 2004. Currently, he manages his own production and post-production house, Merp Film Factory Sdn. Bhd.[2]

Filmography

Filmography
Year Film Credited as Notes
Director WriterEditor
2005 Uyir The SoulYesScreenplayYes
2009Malaysian GodsNoNoYes
2011 Vilaiyaatu Pasange No No Yes
2013Ops Kossa Dappa 3NoNoYes
2014 Vetti Pasanga No No Yes
MaindhanNoNoYes
2015 Vere Vazhi IlleYesYesYes First Zombie movie in Tamil Movie Industry worldwide

Best Astro First Movie Award at MICA Awards

Muthukumar WantedNoNoYes [3]
2016Ais KosongNoNoYes
2018 Rise: Ini KalilahCo-DirectorScreenplayNo Co-Directed with Saw Teong Hin & Nik Amir
2019 Irul Ghost HotelYesYesYes First found footage Tamil movie
2023 Veera[4]YesYesYes Television series;
Won—Ulagam Awards 2023 for Best Promo/Trailer (Telemovie/Series)

References

  1. ↑ "Vere Vazhi Ille". cinema.com.my. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "Irul: Ghost Hotel; Creeping into Astro First as a Local Horror Thriller Treat!". 20 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "'முத்துக்குமார் வான்டட்' திரைப்படத்தின் முன்னோட்டம்". Tamil Cinetalk. 26 May 2015.
  4. ↑ https://varnam.my/70287/exclusive-veera-is-inspired-by-a-malaysian-boxer-in-the-1950s/