Filmmaker Nithilan Saminathan wins ‘Best Director’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
It’s a most prestigious and gladdening moment for the entire team of Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Maharaja’ as Nithilan Saminathan wins ‘Best Director’ Award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. What’s so appealing is the fact that the critically-acclaimed filmmaker was nominated alongside the country’s astounding filmmakers like Karan Johar (Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani), Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail), Imtiaz Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila), Kabir Khan (Chandu Champion), Rajkumar Hirani (Dunki), and Rahul Sadasivan (Bramayugam).
Director Nithilan Saminathan expresses his gratitude, stating, “I’m at a loss for words; it’s a surreal moment to see our film ‘Maharaja’ garnering international acclaim. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Vijay Sethupathi and Sudhan sir from Passion Studios for this incredible opportunity. This achievement would not have been possible without their support. I am also grateful to every member of the team, our friends in the film industry, and the media for laying the groundwork for this success. My sincere thanks to the jury at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for this recognition. Such accolades inspire me to pursue more meaningful projects in the future.”
‘Maharaja’ has set a precedent for aspiring producers and directors, demonstrating that a unique, content-driven film, even with a modest budget, can successfully bridge the divide between commercial and parallel cinema, achieving both critical acclaim and box office success.
This film marks Vijay Sethupathi’s 50th project and is his first entry into the 100-Cr club. Passion Studios is actively engaged in producing a variety of promising projects that are at various stages of development.
