original_query: Who is Gautam Vasudev Menon and what is his reputation as a director?
query: Who is Gautam Vasudev Menon and what is his reputation as a director?
answer: Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor primarily known for his work in the Tamil film industry.  He's also directed Telugu and Hindi films. Many of his films have received critical acclaim, particularly his romantic films and action thrillers.  His work is noted for strong female characters and a distinctive style.