Gautham Menon
Gautham Menon

Gautham Menon

  • Birth Name: Gautham Vasudev Menon
  • Birth Date: 25 Feb 1973
  • Born Place: Ottapalam, Kerala, India

Biography

Gautham Menon is a popular South Indian director who works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Mr.Gautam is known for his films like Surya s/o Krishnan, Ye Maya Chesave, and Gharshana. Gautam Menon made his debut with the 2001 film 'Minnale' starring Madhavan and Reema Sen in lead roles. However, its the director's 2003 cop story 'Khaaka Khaaka' that brought him a wide recognition. Menon is frequently compared with Maniratnam and Ram Gopal Varma for his semi-realistic taking and linear narrative style.

Gautam Menon has won 5 awards including Vijay Award for Favourite Director, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil, Vijay Award for Best Film  and Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer for the film Ye Maya Chesave