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S. P. Muthuraman
| S. P. Muthuraman | |
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| Born | Muthuraman (1935-04-07) 7 April 1935 Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | film director, producer |
| Parent(s) | Rama Subbaiyaa Visalakshi |
S. P. Muthuraman is an Indian film director who works in the Tamil film industry. He has directed nearly 75 films in Tamil. He was one of the most successful commercial directors in Tamil cinema.[1] Initially he worked mainly with R. Muthuraman, Rajinikanth, Sivaji Ganesan and Kamal Haasan.[2]
In the late 1970s, his association with Rajinikanth proved to be extremely successful, as they went on work together in 25 films. Muthuraman was mainly responsible for moulding Rajini's career and turning him into a commercial star.[3]
He has received two South Filmfare Awards and a Best Director award from the Tamil Nadu State Government. He was also the associate producer of the Rajinikanth starrer Sivaji.
Contents
1 Early life
2 Awards
3 Filmography
4 Collaborations
5 References
Early life
Muthuraman was born in a Nattukottai Nagarathar Chettiar family in Karaikudi.His father Karaikudi Subbiah was an MLC. Muthuraman's younger brother is Prof. Suba Veerapandian.[4] He started his film career through AVM Productions as an editor, then an assistant director to the duo Krishnan–Panju, eventually working with A. Bhimsingh, D. Yoganand, Puttanna Kanagal, M. Krishnan Nair and A. C. Tirulokchandar.[5] ..
Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
- 1977 – Best Director – Tamil for Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
- 1978 – Best Director – Tamil for Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri
- 2012 – Lifetime Achievement Award – South[6]
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 1979 – Best Director for Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
Filmography
| Year |
Film |
Credited as |
Notes |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director |
Producer |
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| 1997 | Nimmadhi Ungal Choice |  Y |
 N |
Television series |
| 1995 | Thottil Kuzhandhai | Y |
N |
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| 1992 | Pandian | Y |
Y |
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| 1992 | Kaaval Geetham | Y |
N |
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| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | Y |
N |
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| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi | Y |
N |
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| 1990 | Thiyagu | Y |
N |
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| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | Y |
N |
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| 1989 | Raja Chinna Roja | Y |
N |
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| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Y |
N |
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| 1988 | Nallavan | Y |
N |
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| 1988 | Guru Sishyan | Y |
N |
Dubbed into Hindi as Zulm Ka Badshah |
| 1987 | Manithan | Y |
N |
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| 1987 | Per Sollum Pillai | Y |
N |
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| 1987 | Velaikaran | Y |
N |
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| 1987 | Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | Y |
N |
Telugu film |
| 1986 | Dharma Devathai | Y |
N |
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| 1986 | Mr. Bharath | Y |
N |
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| 1985 | Japanil Kalyanaraman | Y |
N |
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| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Y |
N |
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| 1985 | Uyarndha Ullam | Y |
N |
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| 1985 | En Selvame | Y |
N |
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| 1985 | Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye | Y |
N |
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| 1985 | Nalla Thambi | Y |
N |
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| 1984 | Enakkul Oruvan | Y |
N |
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| 1984 | Nallavanuku Nallavan | Y |
N |
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| 1984 | Oorukku Ubadesam | Y |
N |
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| 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Y |
N |
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| 1983 | Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey | Y |
N |
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| 1983 | Adutha Varisu | Y |
N |
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| 1983 | Oru Kai Pappom | Y |
N |
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| 1983 | Paayum Puli | Y |
N |
Dubbed into Hindi as Fauladi Mukka |
| 1982 | Sakalakala Vallavan | Y |
N |
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| 1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Y |
N |
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| 1982 | Puthukavithai | Y |
N |
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| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Y |
N |
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| 1981 | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Y |
N |
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| 1981 | Ranuva Veeran | Y |
N |
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| 1981 | Netrikkann | Y |
N |
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| 1981 | Kazhugu | Y |
N |
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| 1980 | Rusi Kanda Poonai | Y |
N |
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| 1980 | Murattu Kaalai | Y |
N |
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| 1980 | Rishi Moolam | Y |
N |
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| 1979 | Vetrikku Oruvan | Y |
N |
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| 1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Y |
N |
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director |
| 1979 | Oru Koyil Iru Dheebangal | Y |
N |
|
| 1979 | Kadavul Amaitha Medai | Y |
N |
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| 1979 | Kavari Maan | Y |
N |
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| 1978 | Priya | Y |
N |
Made simultaneously in Kannada as Priya |
| 1978 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Y |
N |
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| 1978 | Vatathukkul Chadhuram | Y |
N |
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| 1978 | Kaatrinile Varum Geetham | Y |
N |
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| 1977 | Aalukkoru Aasai | Y |
N |
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| 1977 | Aadu Puli Attam | Y |
N |
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| 1977 | Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri | Y |
N |
Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 1977 | Pennai Solli Kutramillai | Y |
N |
|
| 1977 | Sonthamadi Nee Enakku | Y |
N |
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| 1976 | Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | Y |
N |
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| 1976 | Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal | Y |
N |
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| 1976 | Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | Y |
N |
Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 1976 | Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham | Y |
N |
|
| 1976 | Thunive Thunai | Y |
N |
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| 1975 | Aan Pillai Singam | Y |
N |
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| 1975 | Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu | Y |
N |
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| 1975 | Yarukku Maappillai Yaro | Y |
N |
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| 1974 | Anbu Thangai | Y |
N |
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| 1974 | Engamma Sapatham | Y |
N |
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| 1973 | Dheiva Kuzhandhaigal | Y |
N |
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| 1973 | Kasi Yathirai | Y |
N |
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| 1973 | Petha Manam Pithu | Y |
N |
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| 1972 | Kanimuthu Paappa | Y |
N |
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Collaborations
Muthuraman often casts certain actors more than once in his films. Muthuraman has consistently worked with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
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