Sekar Neelan

Sekar Neelan is one of those filmmakers you can’t quite pin down. The guy’s got a knack for flipping genres on their head and tossing in enough style to make you sit up and pay attention. Super Deluxe (2019)? Total wild ride. It’s not your typical Tamil film—think gritty, darkly funny, and just a little bit bonkers, with stories that crash into each other in the messiest, most human ways. There’s this electricity to his work, like he’s not afraid to poke at uncomfortable stuff and just see what happens. You can tell he gets a kick out of subverting expectations—one minute you’re laughing, next you’re covering your mouth in shock. If you rewind a bit, Ali Baba (2008) shows his earlier chops. Sure, it’s more of a straight-up thriller, but even then, you catch glimpses of that offbeat edge—nothing feels predictable. Neelan’s not here to play safe. He likes to mess around with narrative, keep things fresh. Cobra (2022) is another beast entirely, diving headfirst into the psychological, with mind games and identity twists that leave you questioning what’s real and what’s not. There’s always something a bit mischievous about the way he builds tension and characters. Bottom line? Sekar Neelan’s filmography is a mixed bag in the best way. He’s the kind of director who refuses to stay in one lane, always chasing after something different, something weird and bold. If you’re tired of formula flicks, his movies are basically a wake-up call—never boring, and always ready to surprise.