Ashwath Marimuthu

Ashwath Marimuthu is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in the Tamil film industry. He made his directorial debut with the 2020 film Oh My Kadavule. His second Tamil film Dragon was released in 2025, and became the second highest-grossing Tamil film of the year.

Career Ashwath Marimuthu made his directorial debut with the Tamil film Oh My Kadavule in 2020. Starring Ashok Selvan and Rithika Singh, the film was praised for its fresh and innovative storyline. Following its success, Ashwath remade the film in Telugu as Ori Devuda. Ashwath and Pradeep share a close friendship that spans over a decade. However, in June 2026 he began filming for Dharman.

Filmmaking style Ashwath Marimuthu has cited It's a Wonderful Life (1946) directed by Frank Capra as a major influence on his approach to storytelling. In a 2025 interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, he stated that he aims to incorporate the film’s uplifting and inspirational themes into his own work.

Filmography

Awards and recognition +List of awards received by Ashwath MarimuthuYearAward ceremonyFilmCategoryResult202020th Santosham Film AwardsBest Director TamilOh My Kadavule