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K. Subash | |
|---|---|
| Born | Subash Krishnan 1959 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | (aged 57) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1989–2016 |
| Spouse | Sudha[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | R. Krishnan |
Krishnan Subash (1959 – 23 November 2016), was an Indian director and screenwriter who directed Tamil and Hindi films. He is the son of R. Krishnan.[2]
Career
[edit]K. Subash started his career as an assistant to Mani Ratnam in Nayakan.[3] He made his directorial debut with Kaliyugam with Prabhu. His second film Chatriyan starring Vijayakanth was a blockbuster. He made Ayul Kaidhi, Vaakumoolam and Uthama Purushan in the same period. He directed Pavithra with Ajithkumar.[4] He directed another police drama Abhimanyu with Parthiban in lead role. He directed Ninaivirukkum Varai and Eazhaiyin Sirippil with Prabhu Deva.[5][6] In 2000, he had planned a film starring comedian Vivek in a lead role titled Enakkenna Korachal?, though the film never materialized.[7] Likewise, the following year, Subash launched a film titled Sarvaathigaari starring Arjun and Gajala, which was later shelved.[8][9]
He again directed Sabhash with Parthiban.[10][11] Subash then planned to act as the antagonist in a film titled Colombus featuring Raju Sundaram, but the project was stalled.[12] He directed 123 with Prabhu Deva and his brothers which was Subash's last directorial in Tamil. He announced a project called Aayiram Poi Solli with Prabhu and Ramya Krishnan, the film was shelved after shooting few scenes while another film titled Sarvadhikari with Arjun also failed to proceed after its launch.[13][14][15] He remade Telugu film Khadgam as Insan in Hindi with ensemble star cast featuring Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan. The film failed at box office and Subash opted against directing films and instead provided screenplay for Hindi film Sunday. Subhash had provided the story for Shahrukh Khan starrer Chennai Express.
Subhash has worked as the chief associate to Bollywood director Raj Kumar Santoshi in many films.
Death
[edit]Subash died on 23 November 2016 in SRM Hospital at Chennai. He was suffering from kidney failure and was on dialysis.[16]
Filmography
[edit]Director
[edit]| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Kaliyugam | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Uthama Purushan | ||
| 1990 | Chatriyan | ||
| 1991 | Vaaku Moolam | ||
| Ayul Kaithi | |||
| Bramma | |||
| 1992 | Pangali | ||
| 1993 | Vintha Kodallu | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Pavithra | Tamil | Also producer |
| Brahma | Hindi | remake of Bramma | |
| 1997 | Nesam | Tamil | |
| Abhimanyu | |||
| 1999 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | ||
| Suyamvaram | |||
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | ||
| Sabhash | |||
| 2001 | Love Marriage | remake of Swayamvaram | |
| 2002 | 123 | Tamil | partially reshot in Telugu and Kannada |
| 2005 | Insan | Hindi | remake of Khadgam |
Writer
[edit]- Veedekkadi Mogudandi! (Telugu)
- Sunday (Hindi)
- Chennai Express (Hindi)
- Entertainment (Hindi)
- Dilwale (Hindi)
- Housefull 3 (Hindi)
Actor
[edit]- Chakkara Viyugam (2008)
- Policegiri (2013) as Judge
Lyricist
[edit]- Aaya Onnu, Kaathadikuthu, Thirupathi Ezhumalai (Ninaivirukkum Varai)
- Husaine (Uyirile Kalandhadhu)
- Kalakura, Paalai Keele (Sabhash)
- Karu Karu, Yappa Yappa Ayyappa, Pachai Kallu (Ezhayin Sirippil)
- Ceylon Singala Penne (Sanditha Velai)
- Podava Kattina (Unnaruge Naanirunthal)
- French Classile (Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham)
References
[edit]- ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash (23 November 2016). "Tamil director K Subash passes away; celebs mourn the death of Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express writer". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "K. Subhash". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ Vandhana (23 November 2016). "'Chathriyan' Director K Subhash Dies at 57". Silverscreen.in. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ↑ "New Sunday Times – Google News Archive Search". Retrieved 17 December 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "NINAIVIRUKKUM VARAI". Bbthots.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Film Review: Eazhaiyin Sirippil". The Hindu. 11 February 2000. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Vivek turns hero". Chennaionline.com. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Dinakaran". Archived from the original on 23 November 2004.
- ↑ "Yet another list of new films". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 3 June 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "SABASH" New Tamil Movie Review by "Your Prabhu". Lolluexpress.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Sabash – Tamil Movie Review". Thiraipadam.com. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "In front of the camera!". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 17 November 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "Entertainment News: Latest Bollywood & Hollywood News, Today's Entertainment News Headlines". Archived from the original on 5 September 2001.
- ↑ "Aayiram Poi Solli". Chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 17 December 2001. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Yet another list of new films". Malini Mannath. Archived from the original on 11 November 2001. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ "K Subhash dies of kidney failure". The Indian Express. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.