A. Sarkunam is an Indian film director, working in the Tamil film industry. He worked as an associate with director A.L Vijay.Sarkunam made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy Kalavani (2009). Featuring Vimal and Oviya in the lead roles, the film released to positive critical response and went on to become a sleeper hit. His next film was the period piece Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011) again starring Vimal which also received positive reviews.The film earned the prestigious National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.