Atlee Kumar (born Arun Kumar) is a notable Indian film director, producer and screenwriter who has had a significant influence on Tamil cinema.
Kumar has emerged as a master storyteller, known for his unique narrative style and ability to create compelling characters.
His films not only resonate with the audience but also receive critical acclaim, making him one of the most sought after directors in the industry.
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- Full name: Atlee Kumar
- Date of Birth: September 21, 1986
- Age: 38
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Film director, producer, screenwriter
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Parents: K. Kumar (father), Padhma (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Priya Mohan (married 2014)
- Children: None
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Atlee Kumar is 38 years old and was born on September 21, 1986 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
He grew up in a middle-class family and was raised by his parents K. Kumar and Padhma.
Kumar’s father is a businessman and his mother is a housewife. He has no brothers or sisters.
Kumar has been interested in filmmaking since he was a child. He often watched movies with his father and analyzed the storylines and directorial techniques.
He attended Don Bosco High School and later obtained a degree in Visual Communication from the University of Madras.
Personal life
Atlee Kumar’s wife Priya Mohan was an actress and acted in many Tamil films.
The couple met on the sets of Kumar’s debut film. Rajaraniand began dating shortly after. They got married in 2014 and have been together ever since.
Kumar was known for his down-to-earth personality and was often praised by colleagues for his humility and kindness.
He is a devoted husband and a passionate filmmaker who devotes most of his time to his film career.
Profession
Atlee Kumar started his film career as an assistant director to the famous director Shankar.
He has participated in the production of many films, including Entilan (2010) and Southern Barbarians (2012)and then he started his directorial debut Raja Rani (2013).
Kumar’s breakthrough film was Seri (2016)which was a huge commercial success and established him as a leading director in Tamil cinema.
He continues to direct Melsal (2017)The film received critical acclaim and became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time.
In 2019, Kumar directed BigilThe film received mixed reviews but became the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year.
His latest film, Soldier(2023)which marked his directorial debut in Hindi cinema, received generally positive reviews.
Awards
- Best New DirectorRajarani2013)
- Tamil Nadu Best Dialogue Writer Award (Rajarani2013)
- Best DirectorSeri2016)
- Best DirectorMessar2017)
net worth
Atlee Kumar’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 150 crore ($20 million), earned through his successful career as a film director, producer, and screenwriter.
dispute
Atlee Kumar has been involved in controversies several times in his career, including a public spat with actor Vijay over the script. Messar.
He has also been criticized for his depictions of women in his films, with some accusing him of perpetuating gender stereotypes.
Social Media
- Instagram: @atlee_kumar
- Twitter: @Atlee_dir
Filmography
- Rajarani
- Seri
- Messar
- Bigil
- Indian Soldier
