Who directed the 2016 Indian Tamil science-fiction film 24?

Vikram Kumar directed the 2016 Indian Tamil-language science-fiction film 24.

Kumar also wrote the film, which combines time-travel ideas with the conventions of a Tamil commercial thriller. Its central invention is a special watch that can manipulate time, drawing three generations of a family into a conflict involving science, revenge, and identity.

The film stars Suriya in three roles: Dr. Sethuraman, a scientist; Athreya, his twin brother and the antagonist; and Manikandan, commonly called Mani, Sethuraman’s son. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen play the principal female roles, while A. R. Rahman composed the music and score.

24 was released on May 6, 2016, and was produced through Suriya’s company, 2D Entertainment. It received recognition at the 64th National Film Awards, winning for Best Cinematography and Best Production Design. The title can be confused with unrelated films and television projects also called 24, but this question refers specifically to the Tamil feature released in 2016.