Rathan Linga

Rathan Linga is an Indian director who has made a strong impact on the Tamil film industry. His work in cinema also extends to various other facets, like acting and writing. Rathan is a passionate cinematographer whose work in Kollywood has been key to innovation in cinema. His short film, ‘Blood Revolution,’ went on to secure the award for the ‘Best Short Film’ by Naalaya Iyakunar-season 2.  The 2011 short was a piece on the Sri Lankan unrest and it received wide critical acclaim for its direction and Rathan’s acting in the film. He made his debut as a commercial movie director with the 2017 romantic-action movies, ‘ Attu Click to look into! >> Read More... .’ This movie showcased the lives of the people among the wastes of North Chennai and was an intricate four-year project. The plot features neglected children turned gangsters in an evocative fashion. He then went on to direct the movie, ‘ Tyson Click to look into! >> Read More... ,’ following the trials of those that frequent the boxing ring. He has also directed the thriller, ‘ Lock Click to look into! >> Read More... ,’ with his usual intense portrayal of individual lifestyles. His movies have been associated with the popular production house, Studio 9. He has also worked on many television advertisements and short videos that bring out his skill in the field. Rathan is always on the look for new talent to introduce into the industry, relishing the idea of developing new outlooks to the world of entertainment.