M. Saravanan (film director)

M. Saravanan
Born Saravanan
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Occupation Film director, screenwriter
Years active 2009–present

M. Saravanan (Tamil: சரவணன்) is an Indian film director, best known for directing the film Engeyum Eppodhum (2011).[1]

Career

Saravanan began his career as an assistant director under director A. R. Murugadoss. In 2009, he made his directorial debut with the Telugu film Ganesh starring Ram,[2][3]. In 2011, he directed his first Tamil film Engeyum Eppodhum which featured Jai, Anjali, Ananya and Sharvanand, and was produced by his mentor A. R. Murugadoss in association with Fox Star Studios.[4] The film gained very positive responses from critics and audience alike, emerging a sleeper hit.[5] He was honoured with an award by the Human Rights Organization for directing Engeyum Eppodhum with a "very relevant social message which is the need of the hour".[6]

Filmography

Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Writer
2009Ganesh Just GaneshGreen tickGreen tickTeluguScreenplay only
2011Engeyum EppodhumGreen tickGreen tickTamilSIIMA Award for Best Debutant Director – Tamil
Nominated-Vijay Award for Best Director
Nominated-SIIMA Award for Best Director – Tamil
2013Ivan VeramathiriGreen tickGreen tickTamil
2015ValiyavanGreen tickGreen tickTamil
2016ChakravyuhaGreen tickGreen tickKannadaThe plot is loosely based on the director's own earlier Tamil film Ivan Veramathiri.

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Subha J Rao (1 October 2011). "Fact meets fiction". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
  2. ↑ "Sharwanand about his Journey". Sify.com. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  3. ↑ "Journey film review - Telugu cinema Review - Sharwanand, Jai, Anjali & Ananya". Idlebrain.com. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  4. ↑ S Viswanath. "Engeyum Eppodhum". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
  5. ↑ "Half century for Engeyum Eppothum". Behindwoods. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
  6. ↑ "Award for Engeyum Eppodhum director". Behindwoods. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
  7. ↑ "Vijay and Richa win big at Edison awards". Behindwoods. Retrieved 13 February 2012.



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