Rathienavelu Kumar
- Producer
- Talent Agent
V.R.Kumar alias Rathienavelu Kumar (62), an Award winning Film Producer, versatile in all aspects of media production activities, actively involved in the film and media industry for thirty seven years, since 1985, in various capacities as Executive Producer, Producer, Script Writer and Director, who has a master's Degree in English Literature.
A nephew of the legendary actor Chevalier Dr.Sivaji Ganesan, was strategically involved in Sivaji Productions - the more than 50 year old film production company. Has been the Executive Producer and directly managed twelve block buster feature Films and four TV Serials with famous actors and top-notch technicians.
In 1997, established Prabhu Movies and produced "Ele, My Friend" and "White Rainbow", two notable, award winning, Indo-American Co-productions, in association with Dharlin Entertainment Inc., USA, in 1997 and 2002.
In 2002, started Prisem Films and produced Award winning film "Eiyarkai" which received the Best Regional Language Film Award, by the Government of India, for the year 2003, from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India. Also produced "Naari Oh Naari" a Telugu TV Serial for Maa TV.
Has executed foreign location film shootings in countries like Switzerland, France, Turkey, Malaysia and Mauritius.
In 2005, backed by Technical-Writing skills, started Media Innovations and from 2005-13, has written, produced and directed nearly twenty Corporate Videos, AV presentations, Product videos, Company Profiles, etc. for IT and ITES companies.
Also written and directed one Documentary 'Tamil Eelam, That was, That was not, That is to be'.
In 2013, joined Konnectcorp International, a US based company, as one of its Directors, which was one of the early entrant on the OTT segment, in delivering entertainment content, to world Indian diaspora, through Internet.
In 2017, Creative Director and Project Designer of 'Neruppuda' Tamil feature film with Vikram Prabhu.
In 2018, worked as Creative Director and Executive Producer of the Tamil feature film 'Yaadhum OoreYavarum Kelir' starring Mr.Vijay Sethupathy, Megha Aakash, Vivek and others, and produced by Chandaraa Arts.
From 2021, acts as a consultant and takes care of actor Mr.Vijay Sethupathy's career affairs.
He is also a Freelance Story, Screenplay & Project Consultant, Executor of Film & TV projects
Delivery of entertainment content through the New Media-internet to world audience
A nephew of the legendary actor Chevalier Dr.Sivaji Ganesan, was strategically involved in Sivaji Productions - the more than 50 year old film production company. Has been the Executive Producer and directly managed twelve block buster feature Films and four TV Serials with famous actors and top-notch technicians.
In 1997, established Prabhu Movies and produced "Ele, My Friend" and "White Rainbow", two notable, award winning, Indo-American Co-productions, in association with Dharlin Entertainment Inc., USA, in 1997 and 2002.
In 2002, started Prisem Films and produced Award winning film "Eiyarkai" which received the Best Regional Language Film Award, by the Government of India, for the year 2003, from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India. Also produced "Naari Oh Naari" a Telugu TV Serial for Maa TV.
Has executed foreign location film shootings in countries like Switzerland, France, Turkey, Malaysia and Mauritius.
In 2005, backed by Technical-Writing skills, started Media Innovations and from 2005-13, has written, produced and directed nearly twenty Corporate Videos, AV presentations, Product videos, Company Profiles, etc. for IT and ITES companies.
Also written and directed one Documentary 'Tamil Eelam, That was, That was not, That is to be'.
In 2013, joined Konnectcorp International, a US based company, as one of its Directors, which was one of the early entrant on the OTT segment, in delivering entertainment content, to world Indian diaspora, through Internet.
In 2017, Creative Director and Project Designer of 'Neruppuda' Tamil feature film with Vikram Prabhu.
In 2018, worked as Creative Director and Executive Producer of the Tamil feature film 'Yaadhum OoreYavarum Kelir' starring Mr.Vijay Sethupathy, Megha Aakash, Vivek and others, and produced by Chandaraa Arts.
From 2021, acts as a consultant and takes care of actor Mr.Vijay Sethupathy's career affairs.
He is also a Freelance Story, Screenplay & Project Consultant, Executor of Film & TV projects
Delivery of entertainment content through the New Media-internet to world audience