Lingusamy

N. Lingusamy, commonly known simply as Lingusamy, is an Indian filmmaker who works primarily in Tamil cinema as a director, screenwriter and producer. He is recognized for commercial, mass-market thrillers and romantic action dramas that have achieved wide audience appeal in Tamil Nadu and beyond.

Lingusamy began his career in the film industry in various roles before directing. He earned widespread attention with the 2005 film Sandakozhi, a high-energy action drama that starred Vishal and Meera Jasmine and established him as a leading director in Tamil cinema.

He followed with several commercially successful projects, including Paiyaa (2010), starring Jayam Ravi and Tamannaah, and Vettai (2012), featuring Arya and Madhavan. These films reinforced his reputation for crafting brisk, audience-friendly storytelling with strong male leads and dynamic action sequences. He has often collaborated with prominent actors and music composers to stage mainstream entertainment.

In addition to directing, Lingusamy has produced a number of Tamil films and contributed as a screenwriter for his projects. His work has had a lasting impact on the Tamil film industry and he remains an influential figure among contemporary Tamil filmmakers.