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I’m Suresh Arumugam, a senior film and video editor based in Chennai with over 11 years of hands-on experience shaping feature films and promotional content. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve, and I excel at streamlining post-production workflows, media management, and quality control to meet tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve contributed to more than 49 feature-length projects across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Sinhalese, and Assamese, collaborating with award-winning teams and renowned editors. I value clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and delivering polished deliverables that align with the director’s vision and production goals.…I’m Suresh Arumugam, a senior film and video editor based in Chennai with over 11 years of hands-on experience shaping feature films and promotional content. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve, and I excel at streamlining post-production workflows, media management, and quality control to meet tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve contributed to more than 49 feature-length projects across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Sinhalese, and Assamese, collaborating with award-winning teams and renowned editors. I value clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and delivering polished deliverables that align with the director’s vision and production goals.

Suresh Arumugam

Video Editor, Assistant Editor, Post-Production, +7

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I’m Suresh Arumugam, a senior film and video editor based in Chennai with over 11 years of hands-on experience shaping feature films and promotional content. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve, and I excel at streamlining post-production workflows, media management, and quality control to meet tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve contributed to more than 49 feature-length projects across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Sinhalese, and Assamese, collaborating with award-winning teams and renowned editors. I value clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and delivering polished deliverables that align with the director’s vision and production goals.…I’m Suresh Arumugam, a senior film and video editor based in Chennai with over 11 years of hands-on experience shaping feature films and promotional content. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve, and I excel at streamlining post-production workflows, media management, and quality control to meet tight deadlines. Over the years I’ve contributed to more than 49 feature-length projects across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Sinhalese, and Assamese, collaborating with award-winning teams and renowned editors. I value clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and delivering polished deliverables that align with the director’s vision and production goals.

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I’m Suresh Arumugam, a senior film and video editor based in Chennai with over 11 years of hands-on experience shaping feature films and promotional content. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve, and I excel at streamlining post-production workflows, media management, and quality control to meet tight deadlines.

Over the years I’ve contributed to more than 49 feature-length projects across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Sinhalese, and Assamese, collaborating with award-winning teams and renowned editors. I value clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and delivering polished deliverables that align with the director’s vision and production goals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Tamil

Fluent

Hindi

Beginner

Telugu

Fluent

Malayalam

Beginner

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Film Editor at ASA Film

November 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024

Managed post-production workflow for an Amazon Prime Video web series directed by Naveen George Thomas. Edited the feature-length film Chithha (dir. S.U. Aun Kumar) and contributed to projects including Chennai City Gangsters and Anthony. Applied quality control standards to ensure final deliverables met broadcast and festival requirements.

Promos & Trailer Editor at Aha / Local Times

June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024

Edited Addham – 2020 trailer for Aha with strict deadline management; coordinated client communication for Ponniyin Selvan Part 02 trailer edit (2023); edited the Asvins teaser (2023).

Assistant/Associate Film & Video Editor at Madras Talkies | A R Murugadoss Productions | Sreekars Visions Pvt Ltd

May 1, 2013 - September 1, 2024

Worked on three Mani Ratnam films including Ponniyin Selvan Part 01 & 02 and Thug Life; collaborated on six AR Murugadoss-directed features (Akira, Kaththi, Spyder, Sarkar, Darbar, Madharaasi). Met with production teams to discuss project needs; implemented sound effects and music; mentored junior editors; managed multiple projects to meet deadlines; maintained consistent visual style across projects.

Film Editor at ASA Films

November 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024

Managed post-production workflow for an Amazon Prime Video web series directed by Naveen George Thomas (Local Times). Edited the feature-length Chithha directed by S. U. Aun Kumar. Applied quality control standards on the feature Chennai City Gangsters directed by Vikram K. Rajeshwar & Arun Keshav. Edited the Sri Lankan feature Anthony directed by Sukirthan Cristhuraja & Jenosan Rajeswar.

Promos & Trailer Editor at Freelance / Various Clients

June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024

Edited Addham – 2020 trailer for Aha TV mini-series with strict deadline management. Coordinated client communication for Ponniyin Selvan Part 02 trailer edit (2023). Edited Asvins teaser (2023).

Promos & Trailer Editor

June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024

Edited trailers and promos under tight deadlines, including Addham (2020) mini-series trailer; coordinated client communications for Ponniyin Selvan Part 02 trailer edit (2023); edited Asvins teaser (2023).

Assistant / Associate Film & Video Editor at Madras Talkies | AR Murugadoss Productions | Sreekars Visions Pvt Ltd | Chennai, India

May 1, 2013 - September 30, 2024

Worked on 3 feature-length films directed by Mani Ratnam (Ponniyin Selvan Part 01 & 02, Thug Life); worked on 6 feature-length films directed by AR Murugadoss (Akira, Kaththi, Spyder, Sarkar, Darbar, Madharaasi). Met with production teams to discuss and evaluate project needs; implemented sound effects and music to enhance the overall effect of film; managed multiple projects to meet deadlines; collaborated with directors to maintain a consistent visual style; reviewed and approved other editors' work; trained and mentored junior editors; monitored footage to maintain quality control.