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S. P. Muthuraman
Born
7 April 1935
Place
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Directing

S. P. Muthuraman

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.

As director

Thottil Kuzhandhai

1995 · Director
Pandiyan

Pandiyan

1992 · Director

Kaaval Geetham

1992 · Director
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

1990 · Director
Athisaya Piravi

Athisaya Piravi

1990 · Director
Thiyagu

Thiyagu

1990 · Director
Raja Chinna Roja

Raja Chinna Roja

1989 · Director

Zulm Ki Zanjeer

1989 · Director
Dharmathin Thalaivan

Dharmathin Thalaivan

1988 · Director

Nallavan

1988 · Director
Guru Sishyan

Guru Sishyan

1988 · Director
Manithan

Manithan

1987 · Director
Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

1987 · Director
Per Sollum Pillai

Per Sollum Pillai

1987 · Director
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

1987 · Director
Mr. Bharath

Mr. Bharath

1986 · Director

Dharma Devathai

1986 · Director
Sri Raghavendrar

Sri Raghavendrar

1985 · Director
Japanil Kalyanaraman

Japanil Kalyanaraman

1985 · Director
Uyarndha Ullam

Uyarndha Ullam

1985 · Director

Nalla Thambi

1985 · Director
Nallavanukku Nallavan

Nallavanukku Nallavan

1984 · Director
Enakkul Oruvan

Enakkul Oruvan

1984 · Director
Naan Mahaan Alla

Naan Mahaan Alla

1984 · Director

Oorukku Upadesam

1984 · Director
Oru Kai Pappoam

Oru Kai Pappoam

1983 · Director
Adutha Varisu

Adutha Varisu

1983 · Director
Paayum Puli

Paayum Puli

1983 · Director
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

1983 · Director
Enkeyo Ketta Kural

Enkeyo Ketta Kural

1982 · Director

As actor

Oru Kai Pappoam

Oru Kai Pappoam

1983