M. Saravanan (director)

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M. Saravanan
Born (1977-04-27) 27 April 1977 (age 47)
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Years active2009present

M. Saravanan is an Indian film director, best known for directing the film Engeyum Eppodhum (2011). [1]

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Career

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]

Filmography

YearFilmLanguageNotes
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

Awards

FilmAwardCategoryResultRef
Engeyum Eppodhum Edison Award 2012 Best Debut DirectorWon [12]
6th Vijay Awards Best Director Nominated [13]
Best Story, Screenplay Writer Nominated
1st South Indian International Movie Awards Best DirectorNominated [14]
[15]
Best Debut DirectorWon

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