Boopathy Pandian

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'''Boopathy Pandian''' is a [[Tamil film]] director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-2/top-directors/directors-25-21.html |title=Kollywood's Top 25 Directors – Directors – Vetrimaran Balaji Sakthivel Lingusamy Vasanth Karu Pazhaniappan Simbudevan |publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=6 November 2008}}</ref>

==Career==
Bhoopathy Pandian worked as an assistant to [[Sundar C.]]. Apart from assisting him, he also wrote dialogues for his films ''[[Winner (2003 film)|Winner]]'' and ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]''.

Dhanush signed the film, then titled Ennai Mattum Kadhal Pannu, soon after the success of Thulluvadho Ilamai and the venture was initially set to star Sherin, who appeared alongside him in that film. Since then, the title and the heroine went through a couple of changes, briefly being referred to as Kadhal Sughamanathu and then finally as Devathayai Kanden, after the popular song of Dhanush-starrer Kadhal Kondein. Sridevi Vijayakumar replaced Sherin as heroine in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://forums.bizhat.com/movie-talk/53-movie-previews-thendral.html |title=Movie previews - Thendral|work=Bizhat |access-date=2012-03-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108054948/http://forums.bizhat.com/movie-talk/53-movie-previews-thendral.html |archive-date=8 November 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

The film was announced in late August 2005 with Boopathy Pandian and [[Dhanush]] coming together after a previous collaboration in ''[[Devathayai Kanden]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16430.html|title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz}}</ref> [[Shriya Saran]], who rose to fame in Tamil films after her role in ''[[Mazhai]]'', was signed as the heroine and the film was titled as ''Naveena Thiruvilayadal'', though the prefix was later dropped.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16554.html|title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz}}</ref> In September 2010, actor [[Sivaji Ganesan]]'s Fan Club issued legal notice to the film's producer, Vimala Geetha, to change the name of the film ''Thiruvilayadal'' within 15 days or face legal action before the necessary forum. They had felt that the title was reminiscent of the [[Thiruvilayadal (1965 film)|1965 Sivaji film of the same name]], and felt that the new venture would defame the old film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/17038.html|title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz}}</ref> [[K. Bhagyaraj]] was initially pencilled in to play Dhanush's father in the film, but was later replaced by [[T. S. B. K. Moulee|Mouli]] due to the delay of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/19752.html|title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz}}</ref> [[Shriya Saran]] was forced to opt out of the film in October 2005 owing to her commitment to work in [[Rajinikanth]]'s ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/17428.html|title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz}}</ref> Reports suggested that either [[Tamannaah]] or [[Ileana]] may be approached to replace her, while the film's inactivity led to rumours that the film was cancelled.

However, in January 2006, Boopathy Pandian confirmed that the film would continue and the remaining portions would be swiftly completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20049.html|title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz}}</ref> Shriya however returned to work on the film after she was able to allot dates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/is-shriya-on-a-contract-news-tamil-kkfvilidcji.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129140803/http://www.sify.com/movies/is-shriya-on-a-contract-news-tamil-kkfvilidcji.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-01-29|title=Is Shriya on a contract?}}</ref>

The film opened in December 2006 to positive reviews from critics. [[Rediff.com]] noted that "Director Boopathy Pandian has a tight hold on pacing, ensuring that the interest never flags".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/19ta.htm|title=Old wine, brand new bottle}}</ref> Another critic from Indiaglitz mentioned that "Bhoopathy Pandian has a good grasp of what makes an entertainer click with the masses. His simple handling of an easy subject sees it through."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8865.html|title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|100|m}} in Tamil Nadu – the highest grosser for actor Dhanush at that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=14366925|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231235213/http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=14366925|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-12-31|title=- Sify.com|website=www.sify.com}}</ref>

In early 2008, Boopathy Pandian first announced a project titled ''Naanum En Sandhyavum'' (''Me and my Sandhya''), with which he was planning to introduce his younger sibling Arjun Prabhu as an actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/37643.html |title=Meera Nandhan to open at Kollywood |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=26 June 2010}}</ref><ref name="behindwoods2">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-08-03/meera-17-03-08.html |title=One more import from God's own land |publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=26 June 2010}}</ref> He signed him for the lead male role in the film, whilst Malayalam actress [[Meera Nandan]] was approached to essay the lead female character called Sandhya, for which reportedly also [[Kajal Aggarwal]], [[Bhama]] and [[Vedhika Kumar|Vedhika]] were considered.<ref name="behindwoods2"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-08-01/vedhika-03-04-08.html |title=Vedhika on Silamabarasan and others |publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=26 June 2010}}</ref> [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] was announced as the music director for film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/48906.html |title=Eight at a time for Yuvan! |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=26 June 2010}}</ref> Following the announcement, however, there were no more news or any further details disclosed in the media and the film got shelved.

In early 2010 then, reports claimed that the director had completed a film titled ''Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pozhudhu'' (''When I met her''), starring newcomers and featuring Yuvan Shankar Raja's music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicmazaa.com/cinema/tamil/news/buzz-on-vikram-bhoopathy-pandian-film.html |title=MusicMazaa.com |publisher=MusicMazaa.com |date=23 March 2010 |access-date=26 June 2010}}</ref> Boopathy Pandian had restarted the projects, changing its title and replacing the lead couple by two relatively unknown artists; Balaji Balakrishnan, who starred in the popular [[STAR Vijay]] television series ''[[Kana Kaanum Kaalangal]]'' and also appeared in the [[N. Linguswamy]]-produced 2009 film ''[[Pattalam (2009 film)|Pattalam]]'', was signed as the male protagonist, whilst [[Meghana Raj]], daughter of actors Sunderraj and Pramila, who was also earlier signed by [[Kailasam Balachander|K. Balachander]] for his long-delayed production venture ''[[Krishnaleelai]]'', was roped in to enact the role of Sandhya.<ref name="behindwoods1">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-10-03/arya-bhagyaraj-17-06-10.html |title=Arya does a Bhagyaraj |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=17 June 2010 |access-date=26 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=newsdetails.php?newsid=3879 |title=Ayngaran International |publisher=Ayngaran.com |access-date=26 June 2010}}</ref> The title of the film was later changed again to ''Kaadhal Solla Vandhen'' as disclosed by Balaji on his Facebook site. The film's shooting was primarily carried on in and around [[Perambalur]], with major portions being filmed at the Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College.

Following a successful collaboration with the 2007 film ''[[Malaikottai]]'', Vishal and Boopathy Pandian signed terms to make another film together in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53820.html |title=Vishal, Boopathi Pandian come together again |publisher=Indiaglitz |date=25 January 2010 |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> Boopathy Pandian subsequently moved on to make a film titled ''Vedi'' with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in the lead role, but the film was cancelled after an initial schedule.<ref name="kollyinsider1">{{cite web|author=Rajkumar S |url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2010/11/vikrams-vedi-is-vishals-pattathu-yaanai.html |title=Vikram's 'Vedi' Is Vishal's 'Pattathu Yaanai'|publisher=Kollyinsider |date=1 November 2010 |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> In November 2010, it was reported that Pandian and Vishal would make another film under the Vishal's home banner, GK Films Corporation, in a venture titled ''Pattathu Yaanai'' and that it would feature the story that Pandian had planned for Vikram in his project ''Vedi''.<ref name="kollyinsider1"/> In a turn of events, the director decided to opt out of the project and do the film instead with [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] and his banner, Show People. The deal took place without the knowledge of GK Corporation who had paid him and advance, with the production house's director [[Shriya Reddy]] criticising the director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/shreya-reddy-blasts-boopathy-pandian-news-tamil-ldnnohjbica.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314085036/http://www.sify.com/movies/shreya-reddy-blasts-boopathy-pandian-news-tamil-ldnnohjbica.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 March 2011 |title=Shreya Reddy blasts Boopathy Pandian |publisher=Sify.com |date=14 March 2011 |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> But Arya opted out of the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/64806.html |title=Is Boopathy Pandian messing up? |publisher=Indiaglitz |date=12 March 2011 |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> Boopathy Pandian after opting out of Telugu film ''[[Jagan Mohan IPS]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/director-boopathy-pandian-quits-jagan-mohan-ips/280056-71-180`.html |title=Director Boopathy Pandian quits 'Jagan Mohan IPS' |publisher=CNN IBN |date=8 August 2012 |access-date=18 August 2013}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> subsequently agreed again to make the film with Vishal and Michael Rayappan agreed to produce the film under Global Infotainment Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|author=V Lakshmi |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-19/news-interviews/33272244_1_malaikottai-madha-gadha-raja-thiru |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203062604/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-19/news-interviews/33272244_1_malaikottai-madha-gadha-raja-thiru |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |title=Vishal's next with Boopathy Pandian|date=19 August 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref>

Reports suggested that [[Amala Paul]] was set to be signed on to play the lead female role in the film, but this proved to be untrue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85036.html |title=Vishal to romance Amala Paul? |publisher=Indiaglitz |date=22 August 2012 |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> Subsequently, Aishwarya Arjun, daughter of actor [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]], was signed on to make her debut with the film. She would be portraying a Plus 2 student in the film, and was signed after being recommended by director [[Sundar C]]. [[Vadivelu]] was initially announced to be making a comeback with the film but was later replaced by [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]] who would be seen in three roles, that of a grandfather, father and son.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-12-02/santhanam-vadivelu-10-11-12.html |title=Santhanam Wins Over Vadivelu? |publisher=Behindwoods |date=10 November 2012 |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/santhanam-the-son-father-and-the-grandpa-santhanam-pattathu-yaanai-01-07-13.html |title=Santhanam, the son, father and the grandpa |publisher=Behindwoods |date=1 July 2013 |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> The film began filming in December 2012 with a launch event at the AVM studios, with a scene shot of Vishal praying at the Muthukumaraswamy temple in the studio premises.<ref>{{cite web|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-12/news-interviews/35773514_1_kick-starts-madha-gaja-raja-avm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407132812/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-12/news-interviews/35773514_1_kick-starts-madha-gaja-raja-avm |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 April 2013 |title=Vishal's 'Pattathu Yaanai' kick-starts|date=12 December 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> The team shot in locations across [[Karaikudi]], [[Madurai]] and [[Trichy]] as a part of the initial schedule with [[Seetha (actress)|Seetha]], [[Jagan]] and [[Manobala]] added to the cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/aishwarya-arjun-an-exception-among-star-kids-says-director-pandian/380480-71-180.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208232141/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/aishwarya-arjun-an-exception-among-star-kids-says-director-pandian/380480-71-180.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 December 2013 |title=Aishwarya Arjun an exception among star kids says director Pandian |publisher=CNN IBN |date=22 March 2013 |access-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> A first look poster was released on 14 April 2013 depicting Vishal and Santhanam in their respective roles.

==Filmography==

===As a script and dialogue writer===
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! Year !! Film !! class=unsortable|Language !! class=unsortable|Notes
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| 1997 ||''[[Pagaivan]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 2001 || ''[[Azhagana Naatkal]]'' || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
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| 2003 || ''[[Winner (2003 film)|Winner]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 2004 || ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' || Tamil ||
|}

===As director===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Year !! Film !! class=unsortable|Cast !! class=unsortable|Language !! class=unsortable|Notes
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| 2005 || ''[[Devathayai Kanden]]'' || [[Dhanush]], [[Sridevi Vijaykumar]] || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
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| 2006 || ''[[Thiruvilayadal Arambam]]'' || Dhanush, [[Shriya Saran]] || Tamil ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Malaikottai]]'' || [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]], [[Priyamani]] || Tamil ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Kaadhal Solla Vandhen]]'' || [[Balaji Balakrishnan]], [[Meghana Raj]] || Tamil ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Pattathu Yaanai]] '' || Vishal, [[Aishwarya Arjun]] || Tamil ||
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| 2018 || ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' || [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]], [[Anandhi]] || Tamil ||
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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