Kathiran Premathash known as Prem Kathir is a television and film director, producer and writer of Sri Lankan Tamil descent, who holds German citizenship. He was born in Sri Lanka, and moved to Paris in mid of 80's as a refugee, due to the civil war in Sri Lanka. He spent a large part of his childhood in Paris, France. After three years of studying Diploma in Tourism in Paris (1995-1998) and worked several years in Airline management for various Airlines in France and Germany. However, the film bug hit him and he had an opportunity testify his passion into practise by working as an Assistant Film Director for a handful of south Indian films. In addition, he showcased his talents through music videos and commercial advertisement films. A talented storyteller who writes and directs most of his movies, Prem Kathir started his film career as an independent film director in Germany. In 2005, he directed "The Mirror", a first short film with his friends. His short films "The Solace" & The Lost Souls" won several awards, in many countries establishing Prem Kathir as an emerging filmmaker to watch for. His new short film "The Broken Circle" (Suzhiyam 2017), would give him another dimension in film making. He has acted in a Tamil movie call "Kolaiyuthir Kalam" along with the Lady Superstar Nayanthara.