Salangai Durai
Salangai Durai | |
|---|---|
| Born | S. Duraisamy Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | Film director, writer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Salangai Durai is an Indian film director and producer, who has directed Tamil language films. He became known for the rural drama Kathavarayan (2008), and has gone on to make feature films including Kandharvan (2014), EPCO 302 (2021) and Kadathal (2023).
Career
After working as a television director and a dialogue writer in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Salangai Durai made his directorial debut with Kathavarayan (2008) starring Karan, Vidisha and Vadivelu. The film opened to negative reviews, with a critic noting "debutant director Salangai Durai may not have made a dream debut but this start is not disappointing."[1]
He then directed Kantharvan, a love story narrating the tale of a romance between a lorry driver and a college girl, starring Kathir - who had featured in a small role in Kathavarayan- and Honey Rose.[2][3] The film was released in 2014.[4][5][6]
In 2015, Dandupalyam Alajadi a Telugu version of his movie Kaathavarayan was released.[7]
He then began his next work on a police procedural film titled EPCO 302 starring Kasthuri in the lead role, under his own production studio, South Indian Productions. The film was released in 2021.[8][9] Despite a low-profile release, the film garnered critical acclaim.[10]
In 2023, salangai durai directed a Tamil movie titled Kadathal. The Film stars Damodhar, Vidhisha, Riya, Singampuli, Ferosekhan. This movie was released on September 22, 2023.[11]
Filmography
Films
- As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kathavarayan | |
| 2014 | Kandharvan | Also producer |
| 2021 | EPCO 302 | Also producer |
| 2023 | Kadathal | Also producer |
- As dialogue writer
- Ayudha Poojai (1995)
- Sutha
- Suyamvaram (1999)
- Samrat Asoka (2001; Tamil dialogues)
- As actor
- En Rajangam (1994) as a reporter
- Rettai Jadai Vayasu (1997) as a servant
Television
- As director
- Veeran Maruthu Manickam (1998)
- Panchami (2000)
- Inai Kodugal
References
- ^ "Kathavarayan review". Sify. Archived from the original on 27 November 2013.
- ^ "Audio beat: Kantharvan". The Hindu. 2 June 2012 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "The honored promise! - Behindwoods.com - Tamil Movie News - Kandarvan Durai Kathavarayan". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Kandharvan Team Interview, Kandharvan Team Interview, Kathir, Salangai Durai". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Kantharvan Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes". IndiaGlitz.com. 13 November 2025.
- ^ "Shotcuts: In the top 10 - The Hindu". The Hindu. 24 March 2014. Archived from the original on 24 March 2014.
- ^ "Dandupalyam Alajadi Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
- ^ "Kasthuri turns cop for EPCo302". Cinema Express. 24 April 2019.
- ^ "Kasthuri Shankar turns cop for Salangai Durai's upcoming thriller 'EPCo 302'". The New Indian Express. 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Salangai Durai's EPIKO 302 wins raise". newstodaynet.com. 8 January 2022.
- ^ "kadathal movie reviews". Retrieved 11 November 2025.