Kirti
Nanda
kumar

Seventeen years across Tamil, Hindi, and international cinema.

Life of Pi  ·  PK  ·  Talaash  ·  Sanju  ·  Gully Boy
Made in Heaven  ·  Zero Dark Thirty  ·  Secret Superstar
Superboys of Malegaon
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About

Filmmaker.
Director.
Storyteller.

I've always been drawn to stories about people — their fears, hopes, silences, and the moments that quietly shape who they are.

My journey in cinema began in Chennai in 2009 and later brought me to Mumbai, where I've spent the last seventeen years working across Tamil, Hindi, and international productions. From films and commercials to television series, every project has deepened my understanding of storytelling — not just as entertainment, but as a way to connect people across cultures and emotions.

Today, my focus lies in directing stories that feel intimate, honest, and human. I'm fascinated by characters searching for meaning, identity, belonging, and courage — themes that continue to inspire the worlds I create.

For me, filmmaking is more than a profession. It's a way of observing life, asking questions, and finding beauty in the imperfect and the deeply personal.

Whether on a bustling set or in the quiet beginning of an idea, I'm always chasing stories that leave people feeling seen.

Kirti Nandakumar
17
Years in cinema
∞
Stories to tell

Films I've Worked On

Seventeen years on sets across Tamil, Hindi, and international cinema — a few of the films and series I've been part of.

Life of Pi
Life of Pi
2012 · Feature
PK
PK
2014 · Feature
Talaash
Talaash
2012 · Feature
Sanju
Sanju
2018 · Feature
Gully Boy
Gully Boy
2019 · Feature
Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven
Series
Zero Dark Thirty
Zero Dark Thirty
2012 · Feature
Secret Superstar
Secret Superstar
2017 · Feature
The Archies
The Archies
2023 · Feature
Chutzpah
Chutzpah
2021 · Series
Warning
Warning
2013 · Feature
Sarvam
Sarvam
2009 · Feature
Save Your Legs!
Save Your Legs!
2012 · Feature

Directed & Produced

Director

Sheraton, New Delhi There is something always worth celebrating

Commercial · 01:48

Whisper Period Song feat. Sunidhi Chauhan

P&G · Leo Burnett · Offroad Films · 02:09

Whisper Period Song feat. Shreya Ghoshal

P&G · Leo Burnett · Offroad Films · 02:13

Whisper Period Song Case Study

P&G · Leo Burnett · Offroad Films · Campaign Film

Viji Krishnan — Ganesha Malabar to Morocco

Purple Note · Reel Design · 05:03

VBJ Solitaire

Commercial · 2014 · 01:01

Producer

Before The Looms Fall Silent

Crafts Council of India · Documentary · 09:05

The Absentees Kiran & Supraja

Reel Design · 03:08

On Set

On the monitor — period drama set
Between takes
The crew
On location
With the team
In costume, in character
Out in the rocks — location shoot
Watching playback
Stadium shoot

Workshops & Teaching

I conduct workshops and guest sessions for colleges, institutions, and aspiring filmmakers — covering the fundamentals of cinema, production, scheduling, and scripting, drawn from seventeen years of working in the industry.

Get in touch

Let's make
something
together.