B. Lenin is an editor, writer and director who has worked in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. He is the son of A. Bhimsingh, a Tamil film maker. Lenin entered the film industry as an assistant editor and went on to work in numerous projects before becoming an independent editor. He made his debut as a full-fledged editor through J. Mahendran's Uthiripookkal in 1979. After a few films, Lenin started working with his long-time assistant V. T. Vijayan and the duo has so far worked in over hundred films in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi films apart from an English film, Eli My Friend. As of 2013, Lenin has won five National Film Awards including the awards for Best Direction and Best Editing. He was the chairman of the Film Federation of India of India in 2011.
Known For
Nayakan
(1987)
Editor
Jeans
(1998)
Editor
Nayak: The Real Hero
(2001)
Editor
Full Filmography
Editing
Neela Malargal
(1979)
Editor
Uthiripookkal
(1979)
Editor
Poottaatha Poottukkal
(1980)
Editor
Metti
(1982)
Editor
Azhagiya Kanne
(1982)
Editor
Kozhi Koovuthu
(1982)
Editor
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
(1983)
Editor
Unaru
(1984)
Editor
Parannu Parannu Parannu
(1984)
Editor
Kai Kodukkum Kai
(1984)
Editor
Pagal Nilavu
(1985)
Editor
Idhaya Kovil
(1985)
Editor
Thendrale Ennai Thodu
(1985)
Editor
Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai
(1985)
Editor
Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam
(1985)
Editor
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
(1986)
Editor
Kariyilakkattu Pole
(1986)
Editor
Deshadanakkili Karayarilla
(1986)
Editor
Mouna Raagam
(1986)
Editor
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
(1986)
Editor
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
(1986)
Editor
Enga Ooru Pattukaran
(1987)
Editor
Nombarathi Poovu
(1987)
Editor
Thoovanathumbikal
(1987)
Editor
Theertha Karayinile
(1987)
Editor
Nayakan
(1987)
Editor
Rithubhedam
(1987)
Editor
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
(1987)
Editor
Moonnam Pakkam
(1988)
Editor
Aparan
(1988)
Editor
Daisy
(1988)
Editor
Abhinandana
(1988)
Editor
Agni Natchathiram
(1988)
Editor
Jeeva
(1988)
Editor
Suprabhatha
(1988)
Editor
Karagattakaran
(1989)
Editor
Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil
(1989)
Editor
Rajathi Raja
(1989)
Editor
Season
(1989)
Editor
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Editor
Innale
(1989)
Editor
Vetri Vizha
(1989)
Editor
Ulsavapittennu
(1989)
Editor
Geethanjali
(1989)
Editor
Anjali
(1990)
Editor
Thalattu Padava
(1990)
Editor
Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu
(1990)
Editor
Thazhvaram
(1990)
Editor
My Dear Marthandan
(1990)
Editor
Idhayam
(1991)
Editor
Thayamma
(1991)
Editor
Gunaa
(1991)
Editor
Kumbakarai Thangaiah
(1991)
Editor
Thalattu Ketkuthamma
(1991)
Editor
Njan Gandharvan
(1991)
Editor
Vasanthakala Paravai
(1991)
Editor
Chaitanya
(1991)
Editor
Kadavu
(1991)
Editor
Amaram
(1991)
Editor
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
(1992)
Editor
Villu Pattukaran
(1992)
Editor
Thevar Magan
(1992)
Editor
Meera
(1992)
Editor
Malootty
(1992)
Editor
Suriyan
(1992)
Editor
Singaravelan
(1992)
Editor
Nakshthrakoodaram
(1992)
Editor
I Love India
(1993)
Editor
Dasarathan
(1993)
Editor
Kathirukka Neramillai
(1993)
Editor
Gentleman
(1993)
Editor
Aathma
(1993)
Editor
Sopanam
(1993)
Editor
Padheyam
(1993)
Editor
Chamayam
(1993)
Editor
Venkalam
(1993)
Editor
Kadhalan
(1994)
Editor
May Madham
(1994)
Editor
Seevalaperi Pandi
(1994)
Editor
Vanaja Girija
(1994)
Editor
Priyanka
(1994)
Editor
Rajadhani
(1994)
Editor
Thamarai
(1994)
Editor
Indira
(1995)
Editor
Arabia
(1995)
Editor
Mayabazar
(1995)
Editor
Thirumoorthy
(1995)
Editor
Highway
(1995)
Editor
Mogamul
(1995)
Editor
Lucky Man
(1995)
Editor
Aasai
(1995)
Editor
Thumboli Kadappuram
(1995)
Editor
Aanazhagan
(1995)
Editor
Kalloori Vaasal
(1996)
Editor
Indian
(1996)
Editor
Kadhal Desam
(1996)
Editor
Devaraagam
(1996)
Editor
Selva
(1996)
Editor
Alexander
(1996)
Editor
Sivasakthi
(1996)
Editor
Maha Prabhu
(1996)
Editor
Desadanam
(1996)
Editor
Karuvelam Pookkal
(1996)
Editor
Thuraimugam
(1996)
Editor
Nerrukku Ner
(1997)
Editor
Raasi
(1997)
Editor
Pagaivan
(1997)
Editor
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
(1997)
Editor
Sakthi
(1997)
Editor
Ratchagan
(1997)
Editor
Thodu
(1997)
Editor
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
(1997)
Editor
Poochudava
(1997)
Editor
Guru
(1997)
Editor
Kaliyattam
(1997)
Editor
Ullasam
(1997)
Editor
Aval Varuvala
(1998)
Editor
Unnudan
(1998)
Editor
Jeans
(1998)
Editor
Kizhakkum Merkkum
(1998)
Editor
Marumalarchi
(1998)
Editor
Swami Vivekananda
(1998)
Editor
Velai
(1998)
Editor
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
(1998)
Editor
Kalyana Galatta
(1998)
Editor
Kallukondoru Pennu
(1998)
Editor
Kannedhirey Thondrinal
(1998)
Editor
Mudhalvan
(1999)
Editor
Vaali
(1999)
Editor
Kanave Kalaiyadhe
(1999)
Editor
Kadhalar Dhinam
(1999)
Editor
Nilavey Mugam Kaattu
(1999)
Editor
Mugam
(1999)
Editor
Kushi
(2000)
Editor
Vetri Kodi Kattu
(2000)
Editor
Kaadhal Rojave
(2000)
Editor
Uyirile Kalanthathu
(2000)
Editor
Pandavas: The Five Warriors
(2000)
Editor
Bharathi
(2000)
Editor
Sudhandhiram
(2000)
Editor
Sandhitha Velai
(2000)
Editor
Nayak: The Real Hero
(2001)
Editor
Manadhai Thirudivittai
(2001)
Editor
12 B
(2001)
Editor
Majunu
(2001)
Editor
Khushi
(2001)
Editor
Dhill
(2001)
Editor
Ninnu Choodalani
(2001)
Editor
Nila Kaalam
(2001)
Editor
Azhagi
(2002)
Editor
Thavamai Thavamiruntu
(2005)
Editor
Sasanam
(2006)
Editor
Madhu
(2006)
Supervising Editor
Inimey Nangathan
(2007)
Editor
Chennai 600028
(2007)
Editor
Periyar
(2007)
Editor
Dhanam
(2008)
Editor
Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai
(2008)
Editor
Manjadikuru
(2008)
Editor
Kulir 100°
(2009)
Editor
Kerala Cafe
(2009)
Editor
Pugaipadam
(2010)
Editor
Uchithanai Muharnthaal
(2011)
Editor
Graamam
(2012)
Editor
Suzhal
(2012)
Editor
Karuppampatti
(2013)
Editor
Yamuna
(2013)
Editor
Ramanujan
(2014)
Editor
Appavum Veenjum
(2015)
Editor
Idavappathi
(2016)
Editor
Ishti
(2016)
Editor
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
(2017)
Editor
Rocky: The Revenge
(2019)
Editor
Mmmmm (Sound of Pain)
(2021)
Editor
Kattil
(2021)
Editor
Ainthu Unarvugal
(2021)
Editor
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
(2023)
Editor
Acting
Directing
Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu
(1988)
Director
Fenugreek
(2000)
Director
Ooruku Nooruper
(2001)
Director
Sirpigalin Sirpangal
(2021)
Director
Writing
Crew