A. S. Prakasam () is an Indian film director, screenwriter and playwright who works in Tamil cinema.
Life Prakasam was originally a professor at Pachaiyappa's College, and Kandasamy College, Chennai. He made his feature film debut with writing the story of Kannan En Kadhalan (1968), and his directorial debut with Pattampoochi (1975). A film he wrote, Ezhu Jenmangal directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar, never released. As of 1987, Prakasam was part of the Tamil Film Producers Council. Though frequently publicised with the prefix "Perasiriyar" (Professor), he has repeatedly expressed his disapproval of being referred to as such.
Filmmaking style Prakasam consciously sought to avoid borrowing stories from American films; instead, he has hoped his original stories would reach Hollywood. Prakasam professed to borrowing his stories from street level, hoping that people such as neighbours can relate to them.
Filmography Writer Year Film Notes1968Kannan En Kadhalan 1972Puguntha Veedu 1973Suryagandhi 1974Paruva Kaalam 1974Akkarai Pachai 1975Cinema Paithiyam 1975Piriya Vidai 1978Andaman Kadhali 1979Imayam 1985Raja Rishi
Director Year Film Notes1975Pattampoochi 1980Othayadi Paathayilae 1982Echchil Iravugal 1983Aayiram Nilave Vaa1986Saadhanai 1987Aalappirandhavan
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