Halitha Shameem is a distinguished Indian film director, screenwriter, and editor, renowned for her contributions to Tamil cinema. Born in Dharapuram, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, she embarked on her cinematic journey by assisting in movies such as “Oram Po” before making her directorial debut with “Poovarasam Peepee” in 2014.

Her unique approach to filmmaking was further showcased in the critically acclaimed anthology film “Sillu Karupatti” in 2019, which was followed by the Netflix release “Aelay” in 2021. Halitha’s dedication to her craft is evident in her upcoming film “Minmini,” for which she filmed the first half in 2015 and completed the second half in 2022, allowing the actors to naturally age, rather than recasting for different age groups. Her innovative vision and commitment to storytelling have made her one of the most respected directors in the industry today.