Rajkumar Periasamy is a dynamic filmmaker from Tamil cinema known for blending high-impact storytelling with grounded emotional narratives. Making his directorial debut with Rangoon (2017), he introduced a raw and refreshing take on the life of an underdog caught between survival and loyalty. The film was praised for its honesty, technical finesse, and fresh approach to the gangster genre, establishing him as a voice to watch.A former assistant to A. R. Murugadoss, Rajkumar brings a sharp cinematic eye and a flair for scale and structure. His work combines commercial appeal with storytelling rooted in character and realism. With a background in visual media and a strong sense of screenplay craft, he approaches filmmaking with precision and ambition.His next highly anticipated project is SK x Rajkumar Periasamy, produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International in association with Sony Pictures. Touted as a large-scale action drama with a global backdrop, the film stars Sivakarthikeyan and marks one of the biggest collaborations in recent Tamil cinema. The project reflects Rajkumar’s evolving voice as a filmmaker unafraid to explore diverse genres and elevate storytelling through scale.

Rajkumar Periasamy represents a new generation of Tamil filmmakers rooted in culture, bold in theme, and ready to take regional cinema to global heights. With a growing body of work and strong creative collaborations, he is well on his way to shaping the next chapter of Indian cinema.