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.[1] Starring Ashok Selvan and Rithika Singh, the film was praised for its fresh and innovative storyline.[2] Following its success, Ashwath remade the film in Telugu as Ori Devuda.[3]
In 2024, he announced his next film, Dragon, with director-actor Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role.[4] Ashwath and Pradeep share a close friendship that spans over a decade.[1] Released in 2025, Dragon received widespread critical acclaim and briefly emerged the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year.Template:Citation needed Ashwath is currently working on his third Tamil feature film, which stars actor Silambarasan.[5]
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.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | [1] | |
| 2022 | Ori Devuda | Telugu film; remake of Oh My Kadavule |
[3] |
| 2025 | Dragon | Cameo appearance | [4] |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award ceremony | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20th Santosham Film Awards | Best Director Template:Emdash Tamil | Oh My Kadavule | Template:Won |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ashwath Marimuthu clarifies if his film with Pradeep Ranganathan was supposed to star Silambarasan. Hindustan Times(2024-04-12). Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ Oh My Kadavule Movie Review: It is this sensitivity that makes Oh My Kadavule refreshing. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Why Venkatesh was godsent for 'Ori Devuda's director Ashwath Marimuthu, whose romance drama stars Vishwak Sen and Mithila Palkar. The Hindu(2022-10-12). Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pradeep Ranganathan's next with Ashwath Marimuthu titled 'Dragon'. The Times of India(2024-05-05). Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ 'STR 49': Silambarasan TR teams up with AGS Entertainment and Ashwath Marimuthu. The Hindu(22 October 2024).
- ↑ Director Ashwath Marimuthu Talks About the High Stakes of 'Dragon'(20 February 2025).