MJ Nitharsan

A visionary filmmaker with a deep mastery of every facet of cinema, MJ Nitharshan commands the art of storytelling. He took on the roles of writer, director, cinematographer, editor, visual effects artist, and sound designer for his 2023 debut, 'Ranadheeran the monster'. After a highly successful Canadian premiere, the film found a massive audience worldwide upon its release on YouTube.

Building on that acclaim, he is now set to captivate global audiences with his first feature film, 'Manithee: the fire bird'. Backed by the grand production of TRM Pictures, this highly anticipated project is scheduled for a star-studded premiere at the Woodside Theatre in Toronto on October 11, 2026, paving the way for a subsequent wide theatrical release.