Guru Jothilingam

Actor · Film Maker · Writer

Engineered
for the
spotlight

An engineer by degree, a storyteller by soul. From the world of transport modelling to the world of cinema — crafting narratives that move, provoke, and stay with you long after the credits roll.

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From blueprints
to screenplays

Guru Jothilingam is a Chennai-based actor, filmmaker, and writer who traded the structured world of engineering for the unpredictable magic of cinema. What began as a passion quickly turned into a calling — one that has taken him from short film sets to the grand canvas of Tamil feature films.

With over 10 short films as an actor, 2 as a director-writer, and notable roles in Tamil feature films like Jana Nayagan and Sardar 2, Guru brings an analytical mind and raw emotional instinct to every role and every story he tells. His directorial debut Magaladhigaram earned international acclaim across multiple film festivals.

10+
Short Films
2
Feature Films
8+
Festival Laurels

Filmography

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Short Film

99

Director
Jana Nayagan poster
2026 · Tamil Feature Film

Jana Nayagan

Actor
Sardar 2 poster
2026 · Tamil Feature Film

Sardar 2

Actor

Awards & Festivals

For Magaladhigaram

2023
Best Actor
Uruvatti International Film Festival
Winner
2023
Best Short Film
Uruvatti International Film Festival
Winner
2023
Best Short Film
Kookai International Film Festival
Winner
2023
Special Jury Award
Tylos International Film Festival
Winner
2023
Honorable Mention
Sittannavasal International Film Festival
Winner
2023
Best International Short Film
Kollywood International Film Festival
Winner
2023
Audience Choice Award
Tamizhagam International Film Festival
Winner
2023
Official Selection
Rooster International Film Festival
Selection
2023
Official Selection
Indo Malay Film Festival
Selection
2023
Official Selection
Lift-Off Global Network Sessions
Selection
2023
Official Selection — First-Time Filmmaker
Lift-Off Global Network
Selection
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