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S. P. Muthuraman, also referred to as SPM,[1] is an Indian film director who works in the Tamil film industry. He has directed 72 films in Tamil. He was one of the most successful commercial directors in Tamil cinema.[2] Initially he worked mainly with R. Muthuraman, Jaishankar, Rajinikanth, Sivaji Ganesan and Kamal Haasan.[3]

S. P. Muthuraman
எஸ். பி. முத்துராமன்
Born (1935-04-07) 7 April 1935 (age 87)
Karaikudi, Pudukkottai State, British India,
(now in Tamil Nadu, India)
OccupationFilm Director,
Producer
Years active1972-1995
1997 (TV Series)
Spouse
Kamala
(m. 1960; d. 1992)
Children3
Parent(s)Rama Subbaiah
Visalatchi
RelativesSuba Veerapandian
(younger brother)

S. P. Muthuraman debuted as an assistant director in the film Kalathur Kannamma (1960).[4][5] He has received two South Filmfare Awards and a Best Director award from the Tamil Nadu State Government.

Since 1977, 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.[6] He was also the associate producer of the Rajinikanth starrer Sivaji.


Early life and Family


Muthuraman was born on 7 April 1935 as the second of seven children in a family in Karaikudi. As per the norms in their region, Muthuraman's parents gave him another name - Rajaram Mohan - which became obsolete over time.[7] His father Karaikudi Rama.Subbaiah was one of the forerunners of the Dravidian Movement and a member of the erstwhile Tamil Nadu Legislative Council during 1972-78. Muthuraman's youngest brother is the Dravidian ideologue Suba Veerapandian.[8]

Muthuraman with Suba Veerapandian (left) in 2016.
Muthuraman with Suba Veerapandian (left) in 2016.






Career


Muthuraman started his film career through AVM Productions as an editor, then an assistant director to the duo Krishnan–Panju, eventually working with A. Bhimsingh, D. Yoganand, Puttanna Kanagal, M. Krishnan Nair and A. C. Tirulokchandar.[9]


Personal life


He married Kamala in 1960. The couple have 3 children. His wife Kamala died on 15 October 1992 before the release of his 70th film, Pandiyan.[10]


Other works


Muthuraman wrote a weekly column for The Hindu Tamil named Cinema Eduththu Paar; all articles were later published as a single book in paperback format.[11]


Awards


Filmfare Awards South
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

Filmography



As director


Year Film Notes
1995Thottil KuzhandhaiLast film
1992Pandian70th Movie
1992Kaaval Geetham
1991Jeevana ChadarangamTelugu film
1991Thaiyalkaran
1990Guru SishyuluTelugu film
1990Athisaya Piravi
1990Thiyagu
1990Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1989Raja Chinna Roja
1988Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988Nallavan
1988Guru Sishyan
1987Manithan
1987Per Sollum Pillai
1987Velaikaran
1987Samsaram Oka ChadarangamTelugu film
1986Dharma Devathai
1986Mr. Bharath
1985Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985Sri Raghavendrar
1985Uyarndha Ullam50th Film
1985En Selvame
1985Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye
1985Nalla Thambi
1984Enakkul Oruvan
1984Nallavanuku Nallavan
1984Oorukku Upadesam
1984Naan Mahaan Alla
1983Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983Adutha Varisu
1983Oru Kai Pappom
1983Paayum Puli
1982Sakalakala Vallavan
1982Enkeyo Ketta Kural
1982Puthukavithai
1982Pokkiri Raja
1981Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981Ranuva Veeran
1981Netrikkann
1981Kazhugu
1980Rusi Kanda Poonai
1980Murattu Kaalai
1980Rishi Moolam
1979Vetrikku Oruvan
1979Aarilirunthu Arubathu VaraiTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
1979Oru Koyil Iru Dheebangal
1979Kadavul Amaitha Medai
1979Kavari Maan
1978PriyaMade simultaneously in Kannada as Priya
1978Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978Vattathukkul Chaduram25th Film
1978Kaatrinile Varum Geetham
1977Aalukkoru Aasai
1977Aadu Puli Attam
1977Bhuvana Oru Kelvi KuriFilmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
1977Pennai Solli Kutramillai
1977Sonthamadi Nee Enakku
1976Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
1976Oru Oodhappu Kan SimittugiradhuFilmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
1976Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham
1976Thunive Thunai
1975Aan Pillai Singam
1975Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu
1975Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
1974Anbu Thangai
1974Engamma Sapatham
1973Dheiva Kuzhandhaigal
1973Kasi Yathirai
1973Petha Manam Pithu
1972Kanimuthu Paappa

TV series


1997Nimmadhi Ungal Choice

References


  1. "Rajinikanth deserves all the love he gets: SP Muthuraman". The Indian Express. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  2. "S P Muthuraman - Successive hits - Who gave the most in Tamil cinema?". www.behindwoods.com.
  3. Rangarajan, Malathi (3 December 2009). "Musings, the Muthuraman way". The Hindu via www.thehindu.com.
  4. Muthuraman, S. P. (13 May 2015). "சினிமா எடுத்துப் பார் 8- திரைக்கதை ஜாம்பவான் டி. பிரகாஷ் ராவ்!" [Try making a film, part 8 – The screenplay legend T. Prakash Rao!]. The Hindu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
  5. Jeshi, K. (18 March 2014). "Director's chair". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  6. "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Salute to the superstar -- A Rediff Special". www.rediff.com.
  7. Bs_yILhtmrAC.
  8. Dinamalar (11 July 2017). "எஸ்.பி.முத்துராமன் பேத்தி திருமண வரவேற்பு: திரையுலகினர் திரண்டு வாழ்த்து - SP Muthraman grand daughter wedding : Celebrities wished". தினமலர் - சினிமா.
  9. "Tamil Cinema News – Kollywood News – Tamil Film News – Maalaimalar". cinema.maalaimalar.com.
  10. "மனைவி மறைந்த துயரத்தை அடக்கிக்கொண்டு 'பாண்டியன்' படத்தை முடித்து வெளியிட்டார், முத்துராமன்". Maalai Malar. 1 January 2013. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  11. Cinema eduththu paar சினிமா எடுத்து பார். Tamil Hindu. January 2017.
  12. "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 8 July 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.





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