Nelson is an Indian filmmaker best known for his work as a director. Born on 21 June 1984 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, he directed Kolamavu Kokila (2018), followed by Doctor (2021) and Beast (2022), a film in which he also appeared as himself. His best-known directing credit is Jailer (2023).
His filmography lists nine credits, including several roles away from the director’s chair. He served as narrator, in a voice role, for Mask (2025) and plays a TV reporter in Jana Nayagan (2026). His newest work as director is Jailer 2 (2026), and he also appears as himself in the TV title Jailer 2 - Rave (2026). Together, these credits trace a career that has centred mainly on directing while occasionally placing him in front of the camera or behind the microphone.
Frequent co-stars
- Yogi Babu · 5 films together: Jailer 2, Jailer, Beast, Doctor
- Ramya Krishnan · 2 films together: Jailer 2, Jailer
- Rajinikanth · 2 films together: Jailer 2, Jailer
- Arun Alexander · 2 films together: Doctor, Kolamavu Kokila
- Mirnaa · 2 films together: Jailer 2, Jailer
- Archana Chandhoke · 2 films together: Doctor, Mask
Career at a glance
First credit: Kolamavu Kokila (2018) · Credits: 8
Roles played
Titles reviewed on Drama4U
Jailer 22026 · DirectorReviewed
Other work
Jana Nayagan2026 · TV Reporter
Mask2025 · Narrator (Voice)
Jailer2023 · Director
Beast2022 · Self- Beast2022 · Director
Doctor2021 · Director
Kolamavu Kokila2018 · Director
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