Draft:Navin Kumar Palanivel
Indian film director
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Navin Kumar Palanivel is an Indian film director working in the Tamil film and streaming industry. He is known for directing the Tamil-language crime thriller web series Thadayam, which premiered on the streaming platform ZEE5 in 2026.
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Navin Kumar Palanivel | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2025–present |
| Known for | Thadayam |
Career
Navin Kumar Palanivel made his directorial debut with the Tamil-language film Kadaisi Thotta, released in 2025. The film marked his entry into Tamil cinema as a director.
In 2026, he directed the crime thriller web series Thadayam, starring Samuthirakani and Sshivada. The series premiered on the streaming platform ZEE5 on 27 February 2026.[1]
According to reports, the series follows a police investigation into a series of murders near the Tamil Nadu–Andhra Pradesh border and draws inspiration from real-life crime incidents reported in the late 1990s.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kadaisi Thotta | Feature film |
| 2026 | Thadayam | Web series |
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