S. P. Muthuraman

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S. P. Muthuraman

Directing 91 April 7, 1935

Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

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…

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Sivaji: The Boss

Sivaji: The Boss

7.1 2007 Movie
Ayan

Ayan

7.0 2009 Movie
Nallavanukku Nallavan

Nallavanukku Nallavan

6.8 1984 Movie
Guru Sishyan

Guru Sishyan

7.6 1988 Movie
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai

7.9 1979 Movie
Dharmathin Thalaivan

Dharmathin Thalaivan

6.9 1988 Movie
Mr. Bharath

Mr. Bharath

7.1 1986 Movie
Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

6.4 1987 Movie
Kazhugu

Kazhugu

5.8 1981 Movie
Athisaya Piravi

Athisaya Piravi

7.1 1990 Movie
Murattu Kaalai

Murattu Kaalai

6.5 1980 Movie
Raja Chinna Roja

Raja Chinna Roja

6.6 1989 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2012
    Murattu Kaalai

    Movie Writer

  2. 2009
    Ayan

    Movie Associate Producer

  3. 2007
    Sivaji: The Boss

    Movie Co-Producer

  4. 1995
    Thottil Kuzhandhai

    Movie Director

  5. 1992
    Pandiyan

    Movie Director

  6. 1992
    Kaaval Geetham

    Movie Director

  7. 1990
    Athisaya Piravi

    Movie Director

  8. 1990
    Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

    Movie Director

  9. 1990
    Guru Sishyulu

    Movie Director

  10. 1990
    Thiyagu

    Movie Director

  11. 1989
    Raja Chinna Roja

    Movie Director

  12. 1988
    Dharmathin Thalaivan

    Movie Director

  13. 1988
    Nallavan

    Movie Director

  14. 1988
    Guru Sishyan

    Movie Director

  15. 1987
    Per Sollum Pillai

    Movie Director

  16. 1987
    Manithan

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1987
    Velaikkaran

    Movie Director

  2. 1987
    Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

    Movie Director

  3. 1986
    Dharma Devathai

    Movie Director

  4. 1986
    Mr. Bharath

    Movie Director

  5. 1985
    Japanil Kalyanaraman

    Movie Director

  6. 1985
    Nalla Thambi

    Movie Director

  7. 1985
    Sri Raghavendrar

    Movie Director

  8. 1985
    Uyarndha Ullam

    Movie Director

  9. 1985
    En Selvame

    Movie Director

  10. 1985
    Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye

    Movie Director

  11. 1984
    Enakkul Oruvan

    Movie Director

  12. 1984
    Nallavanukku Nallavan

    Movie Director

  13. 1984
    Oorukku Upadesam

    Movie Director

  14. 1984
    Naan Mahaan Alla

    Movie Director

  15. 1983
    Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

    Movie Director

  16. 1983
    Adutha Varisu

    Movie Director

  17. 1983
    Paayum Puli

    Movie Director

  18. 1983
    Oru Kai Pappoam

    Movie

  19. 1982
    Sakalakala Vallavan

    Movie Director

  20. 1982
    Enkeyo Ketta Kural

    Movie Director

  21. 1982
    Pudhu Kavithai

    Movie Director

  22. 1982
    Pokkiri Raja

    Movie Director

  23. 1981
    Kudumbam Oru Kadambam

    Movie Director

  24. 1981
    Ranuva Veeran

    Movie Director