Radha Mohan

Radha Mohan is an Indian film director and screenwriter of the South Indian film industry. He is known for films such as Mozhi and Kaatrin Mozhi (2018) starring Jyothika, Abhiyum Naanum (2008) with Prakash Raj, and Payanam(2011) with Nagarjuna.

Career Radha Mohan began work on his first film Smile Please in 1996, which had dialogues written by his friend Babu, who had appeared in the lead role in En Uyir Thozhan (1990). The film was to star Prakash Raj in the lead role, but financial restraints meant that the film was later shelved. The film was later set for release during Diwali 1998 under the title of Ananthakrishnan, but still failed to clear financial hurdles.

The director worked under R. V. Udayakumar before he did his first film release, Azhagiya Theeye (2004). Mozhi (2007) is his career's biggest hit, followed by Payanam (2011).

Filmmaking style Known for his strong storylines and realistic portrayal of women, Mohan's films have largely been clean family entertainment. He has a penchant for humor in his films, which have been rib-ticklers even though they carry strong messages and handle serious themes.

Filmography Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted. Year Film Notes 2004 Azhagiya Theeye 2005 Ponniyin Selvan 2007 Mozhi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize) Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil 2008 Abhiyum Naanum Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best DirectorTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize) 2011 Payanam Simultaneously shot in Telugu as GaganamTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Director 2013 Gouravam Simultaneously shot in Telugu 2015 Uppu Karuvaadu 2017 Brindavanam 2018 60 Vayadu Maaniram 2018 Kaatrin Mozhi 2021 Malaysia To Amnesia 2023 Bommai 2024 Chutney Sambar Web Series

Recurring collaborations Elango Kumaravel has worked in ten of his works. Prakash Raj (producer and actor) and M. S. Bhaskar have worked in seven of his films. Dialogue writer Viji has worked on six of his films. Editor Kasi Viswanathan and Thalaivasal Vijay have worked in four of his films. Only people with three or more collaborations are listed. Films Elango Kumaravel Prakash Raj M. S. Bhaskar Viji Kasi Viswanathan Thalaivasal Vijay Vidyasagar Mahesh Muthuswami T. S. Jay Mohan Raman Mayilsamy Manobala Sricharan Balaji Azhagiya Theeye (2004) Ponniyin Selvan (2005) Mozhi (2007) As dubbing artiste Abhiyum Naanum (2008) Payanam (2011) Gouravam (2013) Uppu Karuvaadu (2015) Brindavanam (2017) 60 Vayadu Maaniram (2018) Kaatrin Mozhi (2018) Malaysia To Amnesia (2021) Bommai (2023) Chutney Sambar (2024)

Awards Year Film Category 2007Mozhi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize) Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil 2008 Abhiyum Naanum Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best DirectorTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second Prize) 2011 Payanam Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Director