S. P. Muthuraman
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- April 7, 1935
- Birthplace
- 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 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
Murattu Kaalai 2012
Writer
Ayan 2009
Associate Producer
Sivaji: The Boss 2007
Co-Producer
- Thottil Kuzhandhai
Thottil Kuzhandhai 1995
Director
Pandiyan 1992
Director, Producer
- Kaaval Geetham
Kaaval Geetham 1992
Director
Athisaya Piravi 1990
Director
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga 1990
Director
- Guru Sishyulu
Guru Sishyulu 1990
Director
Thiyagu 1990
Director
Raja Chinna Roja 1989
Director
Dharmathin Thalaivan 1988
Director
- Nallavan
Nallavan 1988
Director
Guru Sishyan 1988
Director
Per Sollum Pillai 1987
Director
Manithan 1987
Director, Writer
Velaikkaran 1987
Director
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam 1987
Director, Writer
- Dharma Devathai
Dharma Devathai 1986
Director
Mr. Bharath 1986
Director
Japanil Kalyanaraman 1985
Director
- Nalla Thambi
Nalla Thambi 1985
Director
Sri Raghavendrar 1985
Director
Uyarndha Ullam 1985
Director
- En Selvame
En Selvame 1985
Director
- Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye
Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye 1985
Director
Enakkul Oruvan 1984
Director
Nallavanukku Nallavan 1984
Director
Anbulla Rajinikanth 1984
as Self
- Oorukku Upadesam
Oorukku Upadesam 1984
Director
Naan Mahaan Alla 1984
Director
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey 1983
Director
Adutha Varisu 1983
Director
Paayum Puli 1983
Director
Oru Kai Pappoam 1983
Actor, Director
Sakalakala Vallavan 1982
Director
Enkeyo Ketta Kural 1982
Director
Pudhu Kavithai 1982
Director
Pokkiri Raja 1982
Director
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam 1981
Director
- Ranuva Veeran
Ranuva Veeran 1981
Director
Netrikan 1981
Director
Kazhugu 1981
Director
Murattu Kaalai 1980
Director
Rishi Moolam 1980
Director
- Vetrikku Oruvan
Vetrikku Oruvan 1979
Director
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai 1979
Director
- Kadavul Amaitha Medai
Kadavul Amaitha Medai 1979
Director
Kavari Maan 1979
Director
Priya 1978
Director, Writer
Sakka Podu Podu Raja 1978
Director
Vattathukkul Chathuram 1978
Director
- Kaatrinile Varum Geetham
Kaatrinile Varum Geetham 1978
Director
- Aalukkoru Aasai
Aalukkoru Aasai 1977
Director
Aadu Puli Attam 1977
Director, Screenplay
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri 1977
Director
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham 1976
Director
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu 1976
Director
Thunive Thunai 1976
Director
Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu 1975
Director
- Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro 1975
Director
Anbu Thangai 1974
Director
- Kanimuthu Paappa
Kanimuthu Paappa 1972
Director
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