Shanjey Kumar Perumal, better known as Sun-J Perumal, has been behind the camera for nearly two decades, creating documentaries, short films, musicals, and children’s programmes. Many will remember his 2015 debut feature film Jagat, which made history as the first non-Malay-language film in 28 years to win Best Film at the Malaysian Film Festival.
In a recent interview with the Reddit AMA - r/kollywood team that’s been making waves online, Sun-J found himself in an interesting exchange on socials. A Kollywood fan had asked him for recommendations of local shows they might enjoy, and he happily shared a few favourites that have aired on Astro.
His list, in no order :
Genre : Sci-fi Romance
In a tech-advanced future, divorcing couple Harish and Sowmiya get a chance from Kalki of GHOST corp to fix their past love mistakes. Can they mend their relationship through time?
A fun and cheerful set of stories of Ilakkiyan @ Ila. Let’s travel back to the era of 90’s to witness the different phases of Ila's life.
Genre : Romantic- comedy
Madhan and his assistant Ambu help a group of six individuals - Imran, Gunalan, John, Bhavani, Swathi and Rebecca - find their true loves. They plot various schemes, tricks and use their powers to get it done. However, things take a turn for the worse when Madhan`s interference in their lives cause a near-death experience. Will Madhan succeed in helping them to find their true love?
Genre : Romantic Musical
Genre : Supernatural series
The series revolves around Vishankavel Rajamoorty (Vishan), who loses interest in life after the murder of his beloved girlfriend, which he feels guilty about. He begins a quest to try and communicate with her soul one last time, and along the way, gains supernatural powers that enable him to communicate with the dead. He takes on a job as a private detective solving murder cases but matters get complicated in the supernatural realm when a soul is set free and seeks revenge against Vishan.
Genre : Crime Investigation Comedy
This series revolves around a passionate standup comedian who is the son of a successful lawyer who doesn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps. However, after his father’s demise, he is forced to take over his father’s legal firm. How he tackles the unfinished legal cases and whether or not he resolves his family’s financial crisis form the crux of the story.
Genre : Crime Romantic
Vishman flees to Jerantut to avoid jail term after being caught for illegal racing. He then falls in love with Aishu and decides to turn into a new leaf. Will he be able to live his new life with Aishu.
Image Credit of Sun-J Perumal - WAU
In a recent interview with the Reddit AMA - r/kollywood team that’s been making waves online, Sun-J found himself in an interesting exchange on socials. A Kollywood fan had asked him for recommendations of local shows they might enjoy, and he happily shared a few favourites that have aired on Astro.
His list, in no order :
Kalyanam 2 Kaathal Season 1
Genre : Sci-fi Romance
In a tech-advanced future, divorcing couple Harish and Sowmiya get a chance from Kalki of GHOST corp to fix their past love mistakes. Can they mend their relationship through time?
Ippadikku Ila
A fun and cheerful set of stories of Ilakkiyan @ Ila. Let’s travel back to the era of 90’s to witness the different phases of Ila's life.
Manmadha Bullets
Genre : Romantic- comedy
Madhan and his assistant Ambu help a group of six individuals - Imran, Gunalan, John, Bhavani, Swathi and Rebecca - find their true loves. They plot various schemes, tricks and use their powers to get it done. However, things take a turn for the worse when Madhan`s interference in their lives cause a near-death experience. Will Madhan succeed in helping them to find their true love?
Swara Layam
Genre : Romantic Musical
Kalvanai Kandupidi
Genre : Supernatural series
The series revolves around Vishankavel Rajamoorty (Vishan), who loses interest in life after the murder of his beloved girlfriend, which he feels guilty about. He begins a quest to try and communicate with her soul one last time, and along the way, gains supernatural powers that enable him to communicate with the dead. He takes on a job as a private detective solving murder cases but matters get complicated in the supernatural realm when a soul is set free and seeks revenge against Vishan.
Vengaiyan Magan
Genre : Crime Investigation Comedy
This series revolves around a passionate standup comedian who is the son of a successful lawyer who doesn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps. However, after his father’s demise, he is forced to take over his father’s legal firm. How he tackles the unfinished legal cases and whether or not he resolves his family’s financial crisis form the crux of the story.
Jerantut Ninaivugal
Genre : Crime Romantic
Vishman flees to Jerantut to avoid jail term after being caught for illegal racing. He then falls in love with Aishu and decides to turn into a new leaf. Will he be able to live his new life with Aishu.
For those curious to check them out, all these series are available on Astro GO.
Image Credit of Sun-J Perumal - WAU
