Sakthivel Perumalsamy

Sakthivel Perumalsamy, yeah, that guy’s been quietly making some real waves in Tamil cinema. You might’ve caught his name popping up with Urumeen back in 2015—honestly, that one snuck up on a lot of people. It’s not your usual masala flick; it goes all out with a twisty plot that bounces between past and present, tossing in a bit of reincarnation drama and some solid action sequences. The dude’s got a knack for taking big swings with his stories, which you don’t always see in mainstream Tamil films. Jump ahead a few years and boom, Payanigal Gavanikkavum lands in 2022. This one’s a totally different flavor. It’s a slice-of-life drama, way more grounded, digging into everyday people and the wild stuff that can happen when a single moment spirals out of control. Sakthivel’s direction gives the whole thing a super authentic vibe—almost like you’re just peeking into someone else’s life for a couple of hours. The characters? Messy, relatable, not polished up for the camera, which is honestly a breath of fresh air. And then there’s Alangu, fresh off the 2024 shelf. This latest film leans more into the thriller zone, mixing suspense and some psychological mind games. Sakthivel doesn’t just stick to one genre, and you can tell he’s having fun experimenting. If you’re into movies that actually surprise you and don’t just spoon-feed the same old stuff, his work’s worth the time. There’s always a little risk, a little edge—makes his filmography stand out in a sea of safe bets.