
S. P. Muthuraman – Full Biography
Personal Information:
- Full Name: S. P. Muthuraman
- Date of Birth: 7 April 1935
- Place of Birth: Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Film Director, Producer
- Years Active: 1965 – 1995
- Known For: Commercial Entertainers, Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Collaborations
Career Overview
S. P. Muthuraman is one of Tamil cinema’s most prolific directors, having directed 75 films in a career spanning over three decades. He is known for his collaborations with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, delivering several blockbuster hits.
His films are famous for their family drama, mass action sequences, and emotional storytelling, making him one of the most successful filmmakers in Tamil cinema history.
Notable Movies Directed by S. P. Muthuraman
Early Career & Breakthrough (1970s)
- Kanimuthu Paappa (1972) – Emotional drama (R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi)
- Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri (1977) – Social drama (Rajinikanth, Sivakumar, Sumithra)
- Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) – Emotional drama (Rajinikanth, Saroja Devi)
Superstar Rajinikanth Collaboration (1980s)
- Murattu Kaalai (1980) – Rural action entertainer (Rajinikanth, Rati Agnihotri)
- Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) – Family drama (Rajinikanth, Radhika)
- Padikkadavan (1985) – Commercial entertainer (Rajinikanth, Sivaji Ganesan, Ambika)
- Guru Sishyan (1988) – Comedy-action (Rajinikanth, Prabhu)
Kamal Haasan Films
- Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) – Romantic action drama (Kamal Haasan, Ambika)
- Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey (1983) – Dual-role action drama (Kamal Haasan, Radha)
- Vikram (1986) – Spy action thriller (Kamal Haasan, Dimple Kapadia)
Last Few Films (1990s & Retirement)
- Ejamaan (1993) – Rural drama (Rajinikanth, Meena)
- Pudhu Vasantham (1995) – Drama (Murali, Anand Babu, Raja)
Awards & Recognitions
🏆 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Best Director – Murattu Kaalai (1980)
- Best Director – Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
🏆 Kalaimamani Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to Tamil cinema.
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