S. P. Muthuraman

S. P. Muthuraman, also referred to as SPM,[1] 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.[2] Initially he worked mainly with R. Muthuraman, Jaishankar, Rajinikanth, Sivaji Ganesan and Kamal Haasan.[3] He was born in Karaikudi. His father Karaikudi Subbiah was an MLA.

S. P. Muthuraman
Born (1935-04-07) 7 April 1935
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupationfilm director, producer
Years active1972 - 1997
Spouse(s)Kamala
Parent(s)Rama Subbaiyaa
Visalakshi
RelativesSuba Veerapandian (Younger brother)

S. P. Muthuraman debuted as an assistant director in the film Kalathur Kannamma (1960).[4][5] He has received two South Filmfare Awards and a Best Director award from the Tamil Nadu State Government.

Since 1977, 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.[6] He was also the associate producer of the Rajinikanth starrer Sivaji.

Early life

Muthuraman was born in a Nattukottai Nagarathar family in Karaikudi. His father Karaikudi Subbiah was an MLA. Muthuraman's younger brother is Prof. Suba Veerapandian.[7] 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.[8]

Other works

Muthuraman wrote a weekly column for The Hindu Tamil named Cinema Eduththu Paar; all articles were later published as a single book in paperback format.[9]

Awards

Filmfare Awards South
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

Filmography

As director

Year Film Notes
1997Nimmadhi Ungal ChoiceTelevision series
1995Thottil Kuzhandhai
1992PandianAlso producer
1992Kaaval Geetham
1991Jeevana ChadarangamTelugu film
1991Thaiyalkaran
1990Guru SishyuluTelugu film
1990Athisaya Piravi
1990Thiyagu
1990Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1989Raja Chinna Roja
1988Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988Nallavan
1988Guru SishyanDubbed into Hindi as Zulm Ka Badshah
1987Manithan
1987Per Sollum Pillai
1987Velaikaran
1987Samsaram Oka ChadarangamTelugu film
1986Dharma Devathai
1986Mr. Bharath
1985Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985Sri Raghavendrar
1985Uyarndha Ullam50th Film
1985En Selvame
1985Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye
1985Nalla Thambi
1984Enakkul Oruvan
1984Nallavanuku Nallavan
1984Oorukku Upadesam
1984Naan Mahaan Alla
1983Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983Adutha Varisu
1983Oru Kai Pappom
1983Paayum PuliDubbed into Hindi as Fauladi Mukka
1982Sakalakala Vallavan
1982Enkeyo Ketta Kural
1982Puthukavithai
1982Pokkiri Raja
1981Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981Ranuva Veeran
1981Netrikkann
1981Kazhugu
1980Rusi Kanda Poonai
1980Murattu Kaalai
1980Rishi Moolam
1979Vetrikku Oruvan
1979Aarilirunthu Arubathu VaraiTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
1979Oru Koyil Iru Dheebangal
1979Kadavul Amaitha Medai
1979Kavari Maan
1978PriyaMade simultaneously in Kannada as Priya
1978Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978Vatathukkul Chadhuram25th Film
1978Kaatrinile Varum Geetham
1977Aalukkoru Aasai
1977Aadu Puli Attam
1977Bhuvana Oru Kelvi KuriFilmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
1977Pennai Solli Kutramillai
1977Sonthamadi Nee Enakku
1976Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
1976Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham
1976Thunive Thunai
1975Aan Pillai Singam
1975Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu
1975Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
1974Anbu Thangai
1974Engamma Sapatham
1973Dheiva Kuzhandhaigal
1973Kasi Yathirai
1973Petha Manam Pithu
1972Kanimuthu Paappa

References

  1. "Rajinikanth deserves all the love he gets: SP Muthuraman". The Indian Express. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  2. "S P Muthuraman - Successive hits - Who gave the most in Tamil cinema?". www.behindwoods.com.
  3. Rangarajan, Malathi (3 December 2009). "Musings, the Muthuraman way" via www.thehindu.com.
  4. Muthuraman, S. P. (13 May 2015). "சினிமா எடுத்துப் பார் 8- திரைக்கதை ஜாம்பவான் டி. பிரகாஷ் ராவ்!" [Try making a film, part 8 – The screenplay legend T. Prakash Rao!]. The Hindu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
  5. Jeshi, K. (18 March 2014). "Director's chair". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  6. "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Salute to the superstar -- A Rediff Special". www.rediff.com.
  7. Dinamalar (11 July 2017). "எஸ்.பி.முத்துராமன் பேத்தி திருமண வரவேற்பு: திரையுலகினர் திரண்டு வாழ்த்து - SP Muthraman grand daughter wedding : Celebrities wished". தினமலர் - சினிமா.
  8. "Tamil Cinema News – Kollywood News – Tamil Film News – Maalaimalar". cinema.maalaimalar.com.
  9. https://www.amazon.in/Cinema-eduththu-paar-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%A9%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BE-%E0%AE%8E%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%81/dp/B078JNMH4B
  10. "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 8 July 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
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