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Prem Kumar

Born: September 12, 1967
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FAN SCORE
96
POPULARITY
8

Acclaimed Tamil director and cinematographer known for romantic dramas and character-driven stories. Debut film 96 is considered a benchmark in contemporary Tamil cinema.

ROLES
Director
HEIGHT
5'5"/ 70kg
BIRTH PLACE
Thanjavur, Tamilnadu,India

Quick Info

Born September 12, 1967
Birth Place Thanjavur, Tamilnadu,India
Height 5'5"/ 70kg
Fan Score 96
Popularity 8
Roles Director

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Videos

C.Premkumar Interview With Baradwaj Rangan
Fahadh Faasil Joins Hands with Prem Kumar

Personal Details

Alternative Names Arav Kizar

Did You Know

Trivia
  • Started his career as a cinematographer before moving into direction.

    Gained recognition with his directorial debut, 96 -2018, which became a critical and commercial success.

    Known for remaking his hit 96 in Telugu as Jaanu -2020.

    Worked extensively on films emphasizing emotional storytelling and realistic character portrayals.
Quotes
  • "Cinema is about connecting hearts, not just telling a story."

    "Every frame should speak as much as the dialogue."
Trademarks
  • Strong visual storytelling with emotional depth.

    Emphasis on realism and nuanced performances.

    Frequent collaborations with actors like Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha.
Nicknames
  • Premkumar Chandran

Frequently Asked Questions

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