Ashwin Ravichandran

Ashwin Ravichandran might not be a household name just yet, but if you’ve been paying attention to the chatter around Tamil cinema, you’ll know his name’s started popping up more and more, especially after Sorgavaasal dropped in 2024. That film—man, what a trip. It’s not your typical masala flick. Sorgavaasal ditches the formula and goes for something way heavier. The story sort of creeps up on you, following a bunch of folks dealing with grief, regret, and this weird, lingering hope. There’s this whole thing about redemption, too. You get these moments where the characters just sit with their pain—no over-the-top drama, just raw, messy feelings. Karuppu, his earlier work, is rough around the edges but you can see Ravichandran’s style starting to bubble up. The dude’s got an eye for detail, you know? He doesn’t spoon-feed you. Instead, he lets the silences and those awkward in-between moments do the talking. Even the side characters feel like they’ve lived a whole life before the camera even started rolling. It’s honestly refreshing. Both Sorgavaasal and Karuppu kind of steer away from the usual hero-worship thing. Ravichandran’s not afraid to show his characters’ flaws—sometimes, they even make you cringe a bit. But hey, that’s what makes them real. If you’re burnt out on cookie-cutter scripts, his films are a solid bet.