Barani Sakthivel

Barani Sakthivel’s filmography is honestly a wild ride if you’re into sweeping epics and gritty drama. The guy made a serious mark with “Ponniyin Selvan” in 2022, which, let’s be real, was a massive deal in Indian cinema. The movie dives straight into the Chola dynasty’s tangled web of politics, power grabs, and all-out family drama. You’ve got betrayal, bloody battles, and more royal scheming than a season of Game of Thrones. The visuals? Next-level. Costumes and sets so lush you might wanna pause and just soak it in. Sakthivel didn’t stop there, either—“Ponniyin Selvan: Part II” hit theaters a year later. Instead of losing steam, the sequel actually cranked things up a notch. The stakes? Somehow even higher. Loyalties shift, secrets spill, and the whole saga barrels toward a finale that’ll have you biting your nails and maybe yelling at your screen a little. As if that wasn’t enough, the guy’s got “Thug Life” lined up for 2025. Details are under wraps, but considering his track record, everyone’s expecting something bold, probably with a fresh spin on the crime genre. Sakthivel doesn’t really do boring, so you know it’s gonna pack a punch. Whether he’s spinning tales from ancient history or diving into the underbelly of modern life, there’s always this raw energy in his work. He’s one of those directors who actually makes you excited for what’s next—never just phoning it in.