“I was directing short films before I entered the contest. The title winner of the second season, director Kalyaan, who has helmed movies like Kaathadi, Jackpot and Katha Solla Porom, says that the show helped him to produce movies within an allocated budget. If being on the reality show has served as a ticket to the film industry for some artists, for others it has served as an opportunity to hone their skills. I was presented with an array of opportunities.I was working at an IT consultancy at that point and if not for the show, I am not sure if I would have entered the film industry,” he says. Apart from acting, we also had to take care of production since we had tight deadlines. “I acted in eight short films under Nalan’s direction. Speaking to TNM, actor Karunakaran, who rose to fame with his performances in Soodhu Kavvum, Jigarthanda and Pizza, observes that Naalaiya Iyakkunar was a huge learning curve for him. Nalan who won season 1 worked with Karunakaran Kalidas in the show. In season one, when Karthik Subbaraj participated in the show he cast Bobby Simha and Vijay Sethupathi in his short films, two actors he continues to work with. Many filmmakers like Nalan, Karthik Subbaraj and Kalyaan continue to work with technicians and actors they met during the course of the show. That’s not usually the case with characters that I write but adaptations can be tricky,” Rashmi points out.Įchoing this, Rohit Muralidharan, who had played the lead in a couple of shorts directed by Rashmi Bedi, states that receiving feedback from accomplished filmmakers like Vetrimaaran was an invaluable part of the learning experience. When I was working on an adaptation, the judges pointed out that I am not making the character my own. There were many specific takeaways that have helped me. Illustrating this with an example, Rashmi Bedi, the title winner of season 6, says: “I have worked as a writer for several years in the film industry before I tried my hand at filmmaking. The participants in the reality show say that the nuanced feedback has enabled them to find their weak spots and improve their skills. “We wanted to rope in prominent filmmakers and actors from Tamil cinema so that participants get insights that they’d be able to put to use in future,” Jayavel points out. Actor and director Prathap Pothen, Kumki fame director Prabhu Solomon, late director Balachander, as well as directors like Vetrmaaran, Bhagyaraj, Sundar C and actors Vijay Sethupathi and Kamal Haasan have been judges or special guests. He also adds that back when Naalaiya Iyakkunnar started airing, there weren’t any similar shows in other languages.Īs the show grew in popularity, Jayavel was able to bring in big names from the industry to judge the short films. So with his team, which included students in media studies and graduates in Visual Communication, he conceived the show. I came up with the idea in 2009 when I was speaking to directors of short films who felt like they needed more hands-on training and experience to have a better shot at pursuing it professionally,” says Jayavel. “I was working as a cameraman for a while before I got involved in reality shows. The reality show was the brainchild of KG Jayavel, who not only created it but was also on board as the producer. The directors and actors who emerged from the show have significantly changed Kollywood's landscape, by doing experimental films and diverse roles. Over six seasons, a long list of directors like Karthik Subbaraj, Kalyan, Balaji Mohan, Alphonse Puthren, Vijay Kumar, Ramkumar, Arunraja Kamaraj, Nalan Kumarasamy, as well as actors such as Manikandan, Bobby Simha, Vijay Sethupathi, and Karunakaran, found fame. From its inception till the latest season in 2019, the show has played a key role in introducing new talent to Tamil cinema. In fact, Karthik Subbaraj, roped in actor Vijay Sethupathi, who was then a newcomer to the industry to be a part of his films in the show.Īnd they both aren't the only ones who found their footing in the Tamil film industry, thanks to the reality show. In each season, around 32 amateur directors took part, they worked with teams of their choosing to make 5-6 short films across genres, including horror, romance and even children’s movies. The reality show was started with the aim to provide a platform for aspiring filmmakers and in the process actors, editors, cinematographers, writers and other technicians also got to showcase their talents.
Naalaiya Iyakkunar, started airing on the Tamil television channel Kalaignar TV in 2009.
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