Ram is an Indian film director, who works in Tamil cinema. After assisting Hindi directors Rajkumar Santoshi and working under Balu Mahendra, he made his directorial debut with Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), which fetched him strong critical acclaim. His second film Thanga Meengal (2013) also won critical praise and three National Film Awards. His other notable films include his directorial venture Taramani and 2018 release Savarakathi. His 2019 release includes Peranbu. His other notable works include Psycho (2020) and Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai (2022).