Cholans Combat Dynasty
Documentary
2025
A documentary following Tamil-Canadian Muay Thai Fighter/Martial Artist Senthuran Masilamani and his brothers who established their own gym in 2025. Representing and deriving their strength from Tamil warriors of the past. We follow Senthu as he prepares for his next fight and his Payanam/Journey to build his dream.
Credits
Director: Priand Karunainathan
DOP: Ava Tsarynnyk
Producer: Meiling Menin
1st AC: Luis Pankoke, Elijah Wright
B-Cam: Luis Pankoke
Gaffer: Raim Realce
Key Grip: Ruben Pender Chapman
Dolly Grip: Luis Pankoke
Sound Recordist: Jacky Lin
Editor: Ruben Pender Chapman
Colorist: Dominick Blazsek
Graphics & VFX-Artist: Dominick Blazsek
Sound Mix: Luke Diamond
Original Score: Prithu Rockson
Starring: Senthuron Masilamani
Featuring: Moe Astel, Mayuran Masilamani, Madusan Masilamani, Balakumanran Masilamani, Shanmugavdivu Balakumaran, Agethan Senthamilsevan, Chicora Jay, Ethan Prithiviraj
Special Thanks: Toronto Metropolitan University, John Tarver, Cholan Combat Dynasty