Ameer Sultan is an Indian film director, producer and actor, mainly works in the Tamil film industry.
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Ameer Sultan Biography
Ameer Sultan was born on 5 December 1967 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He started as an assistant director to Tamil filmmaker Bala on his award-winning film Sethu.
Family, Caste, Religion
Ameer Sultan was born in Madurai. He was brought up in a Muslim family.
Wife
Ameer Sultan’s personal life is not disclosed on the internet.
According to media reports, Ameer Sultan is unmarried.
Body measurements
Ameer Sultan is approx. 5 ft 10 inches (in cm: 178 cm) tall and weighs approx. 72 Kg. His body measurements are 40-32-12 inches.
Education
Ameer Sultan completed his primary education from his home town. He initially studied economics and worked as an entrepreneur before working in the film industry.
Career
Ameer Sultan started working as an assistant director to Tamil filmmaker Bala on his award-winning film Sethu in 1999 and Nandha in 2001.
After that, he directed his first film, the romantic comedy Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002). The film starred Suriya in the lead and became Trisha Krishnan’s first release featuring her in a leading role.
In 2005, Ameer’s second directorial was the mystery thriller Raam, which he produced himself.
In 2007, he directed the drama Paruthiveeran set in a village in Tamil Nadu, which marked the debut of Karthi, brother of Suriya.
He did his fourth directorial, Aadhi Bhagavan, featuring Jayam Ravi and Neetu Chandra in the lead roles.
Movies
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Actor |
| 1999 | Sethu | No | No | No | Yes |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| 2005 | Raam | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2007 | Paruthiveeran | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| 2009 | Yogi | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2011 | Yuddham Sei | No | No | No | Yes |
| 2013 | Aadhi Bhagavan | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | No | No | No | Yes |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | No | No | No | Yes |
| 2022 | Maaran | No | No | No | Yes |
Awards
- 2007 – Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil – Paruthiveeran
- 2007 – Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil – Paruthiveeran
- 2007 – Osian’s Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema – Paruthiveeran
- 2007 – Berlin International Film Festival – Special Mention – Paruthiveeran
- 2018 – Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Supporting Actor – Vada Chennai
Controversy
- On 24 October 2008, Ameer was arrested. Being a Tamil activist, he took part in a film rally, during the rally, Ameer and fellow director Seeman made speeches criticising the Indian government and expressing support to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
- On November 2016, Ameer criticized Rajinikanth for supporting demonetization scheme introduced by Indian Government questioning the integrity of Rajinikanth on black money.
Net Worth
Ameer Sultan net worth is approximately $1.5 Million.
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| Salary | Unknown |
| Source of Income | Director, Producer |
| Cars | Not Available |
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