Salangai Durai
Salangai Durai | |
|---|---|
| Born | S. Duraisamy Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | Film director, writer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Salangai Durai is an Indian film director and producer, who has directed Tamil language films. He became known for the rural drama Kathavarayan (2008).
Career
After working as a television director and a dialogue writer in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Salangai Durai made his directorial debut with Kathavarayan (2008) starring Karan, Vidisha and Vadivelu. The film opened to negative reviews, with a critic noting "debutant director Salangai Durai may not have made a dream debut but this start is not disappointing."[1]
He then directed Kantharvan, a love story narrating the tale of a romance between a lorry driver and a college girl, starring Kathir - who had featured in a small role in Kathavarayan- and Honey Rose.[2][3] The film was released in 2014.[4][5][6]
In 2015, Dandupalyam Alajadi a Telugu version of his movie Kaathavarayan was released.[7]
He then began his next work on a police procedural film titled EPCO 302 starring Kasthuri in the lead role, under his own production studio, South Indian Productions. The film was released in 2021.[8][9] Despite a low-profile release, the film garnered critical acclaim.[10]
In 2023, salangai durai directed a Tamil movie titled Kadathal. The Film stars Damodhar, Vidhisha, Riya, Singampuli, Ferosekhan. This movie was released on September 22, 2023.[11]
Filmography
Films
- As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kathavarayan | |
| 2014 | Kandharvan | Also producer |
| 2021 | EPCO 302 | Also producer |
| 2023 | Kadathal | Also producer |
- As dialogue writer
- Ayudha Poojai (1995)
- Sutha
- Suyamvaram (1999)
- Samrat Asoka (2001; Tamil dialogues)
- As actor
- En Rajangam (1994) as a reporter
- Rettai Jadai Vayasu (1997) as a servant
Television
- As director
- Veeran Maruthu Manickam (1998)
- Panchami (2000)
- Inai Kodugal
References
- ↑ "Kathavarayan review". Sify. Archived from the original on 27 November 2013.
- ↑ "Audio beat: Kantharvan". The Hindu. 2 June 2012 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "The honored promise! - Behindwoods.com - Tamil Movie News - Kandarvan Durai Kathavarayan". www.behindwoods.com.
- ↑ "Kandharvan Team Interview, Kandharvan Team Interview, Kathir, Salangai Durai". www.behindwoods.com.
- ↑ "Kantharvan Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes". IndiaGlitz.com. 13 November 2025.
- ↑ "Shotcuts: In the top 10 - The Hindu". The Hindu. 24 March 2014. Archived from the original on 24 March 2014.
- ↑ "Dandupalyam Alajadi Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
- ↑ "Kasthuri turns cop for EPCo302". Cinema Express. 24 April 2019.
- ↑ "Kasthuri Shankar turns cop for Salangai Durai's upcoming thriller 'EPCo 302'". The New Indian Express. 25 April 2019.
- ↑ "Salangai Durai's EPIKO 302 wins raise". newstodaynet.com. 8 January 2022.
- ↑ "kadathal movie reviews". Retrieved 11 November 2025.