S. P. Muthuraman

Born: 1935-04-07 in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Known For: Directing

Biography

SP. 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. Initially he worked mainly with Sivaji Ganesan, Jaishankar and Kamal Haasan. 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. 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.

Filmography

2012

Murattu Kaalai ... (Writer)

2009

Ayan ... (Associate Producer)

2007

Sivaji: The Boss ... (Co-Producer)

1995

Thottil Kuzhandhai ... (Director)

1992

Pandiyan ... (Director)
Kaaval Geetham ... (Director)

1990

Athisaya Piravi ... (Director)
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga ... (Director)
Thiyagu ... (Director)

1989

Raja Chinna Roja ... (Director)
Zulm Ki Zanjeer ... (Director)

1988

Dharmathin Thalaivan ... (Director)
Nallavan ... (Director)
Guru Sishyan ... (Director)

1987

Velaikkaran ... (Director)
Per Sollum Pillai ... (Director)
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam ... (Director)
Manithan ... (Director)

1986

Dharma Devathai ... (Director)
Mr. Bharath ... (Director)

1985

Sri Raghavendrar ... (Director)
Uyarndha Ullam ... (Director)
Japanil Kalyanaraman ... (Director)
Nalla Thambi ... (Director)

1984

Enakkul Oruvan ... (Director)
Naan Mahaan Alla ... (Director)
Nallavanukku Nallavan ... (Director)
Oorukku Upadesam ... (Director)

1983

Paayum Puli ... (Director)
Adutha Varisu ... (Director)
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey ... (Director)
Oru Kai Pappoam

1982

Pokkiri Raja ... (Director)
Puthu Kavithai ... (Director)
Sagalakala Vallavan ... (Director)
Enkeyo Ketta Kural ... (Director)

1981

Netrikan ... (Director)
Kazhugu ... (Director)
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam ... (Director)

1980

Murattu Kaalai ... (Director)
Rishi Moolam ... (Director)

1979

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai ... (Director)
Kadavul Amaitha Medai ... (Director)
Kavari Maan ... (Director)
Vetrikku Oruvan ... (Director)

1978

Priya ... (Director)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja ... (Director)
Vattathukkul Chathuram ... (Director)

1974

Anbu Thangai ... (Director)

1972

Kanimuthu Paappa ... (Director)