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M. Saravanan is an Indian film director, best known for directing the film Engeyum Eppodhum (2011). [1]
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]
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2009 | Ganesh Just Ganesh | Telugu | |
2011 | Engeyum Eppodhum | Tamil | |
2013 | Ivan Veramathiri | Tamil | |
2015 | Valiyavan | Tamil | |
2016 | Chakravyuha | Kannada | Remake of Ivan Veramathiri |
2022 | Raangi | Tamil | |
2023 | Naadu | Tamil |
Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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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 | |||
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