M. Saravanan (director)
M. Saravanan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 April 1977 |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2009–present (as of 2023[update]) |
M. Saravanan 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]
Additionally, Saravanan directed the Tamil film Naadu,[7][8][9] which portrays a real-time story set in the beautiful Kolli Hills.[10] Through his direction, Saravanan brings his creative vision to life, capturing the essence of the location and delivering an engaging narrative.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ganesh Just Ganesh | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Engeyum Eppodhum | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Ivan Veramathiri | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Valiyavan | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Chakravyuha | Kannada | |
| 2022 | Raangi | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Naadu | Tamil |
Awards
| Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engeyum Eppodhum | Edison Award 2012 | Best Debut Director | Won | [12] |
| 6th Vijay Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [13] | |
| Best Story, Screenplay Writer | Nominated | |||
| 1st South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [14] [15] | |
| Best Debut Director | Won |
References
- ^ Subha J Rao (1 October 2011). "Fact meets fiction". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Sharwanand about his Journey". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Journey film review - Telugu cinema Review - Sharwanand, Jai, Anjali & Ananya". Idlebrain.com. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ S Viswanath. "Engeyum Eppodhum". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Half century for Engeyum Eppothum". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Award for Engeyum Eppodhum director". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
- ^ "Naadu is an upcoming Tamil movie. The movie is directed by Saravananmaruthamuth and will feature Tharshan Thiyagarajah and Mahima Nambiar as lead characters". The Times of India. 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Naadu Tamil Movie Press Meet". YouTube. 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Naadu Tamil Movie". Now Running. 14 November 2022.
- ^ "Director M Saravanan: 'Naadu' Based On Real-Life Incident In Kolli Hills". Outlook India. 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Naadu based on real-life incident in Kolli hills: Dir Saravanan". DT Next. 14 November 2022.
- ^ "Vijay and Richa win big at Edison awards". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ "6th Annual Vijay Awards". India Glitz. 9 June 2012. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2012 Telugu Nominations". IndiaGlitz. 14 June 2012. Archived from the original on 1 September 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2012 Winners". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
External links
- M. Saravanan at IMDb