Gokul (director)

Gokul is an Indian film director who works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut with the action drama Rowthiram,[1] followed by an ensemble comedy Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara. After that, he directed the horror film Kaashmora, starring Karthi in the lead role. His last project was the action comedy Junga, featuring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. Gokul is best known for directing interesting stories revolving around offbeat characters and also for handling multiple genres. He is currently working on the Tamil remake of Helen.

Gokul
Born
Gokul

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
EducationDr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai
OccupationFilm director, Screen writer
Years active2011 – present

Career

Gokul's maiden venture, Rowthiram, featured Jiiva and Shriya Saran in the lead roles. The movie earned praise for its cinematography and stunt choreography. Later, the movie was dubbed in Telugu[2] as Roudram and in Hindi as Nirbhay The Fighter.

His second movie, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, produced by Leo Visions, featured a huge cast including Vijay Sethupathi, Ashwin Kakumanu, Swathi Reddy, Nandita Swetha, Pasupathy, and Soori. The movie won accolades for its quirky dialogues[3] and intervening plot line.

His fourth film, Junga, had Vijay Sethupathi as the titular character. The film was praised for Vijay Sethupathi's acting.

He is currently working on Tamil remake of Helen which will be followed by Corona Kumar, a spin-off of Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara set in corona times.

Filmography
Year Film Credited as Notes
Director Writer
2011RowthiramYYWinner of Ananda Vikatan Best Stunt Choreography

Dubbed in Telugu as Roudram and in Hindi as Nirbhay The Fighter

2013Idharkuthane Aasaipattai BalakumaraYY
2016KaashmoraYY
2018JungaYY
2020Untitled Helen remakeYYRemake of Helen
2021Corona KumarYYSpin-off of Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara

References
  1. "Rowthiram: A roaring spectacle".
  2. "Dubbing films save the industry".
  3. "Review: Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara is a laugh riot".
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