Saravana Subbiah

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Saravana Subbiah
Other namesSaravana Subbiah
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Saravana Subbiah is an Indian film director and actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his directorial debut with Citizen (2001), before making the romantic drama ABCD (2005).

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Career

Saravana Subbiah made his directorial debut with Citizen (2001) featuring Ajith Kumar in the leading role of a social activist. Prior to release, the film created anticipation with reports suggesting that Ajith would portray several different get-ups in a double role. The film released in June 2001 to mixed reviews, with The Hindu labelling it "a slow starter, but it picks up momentum after the first half and peaks to a climax, with a difference", adding that it is a "definite milestone in Ajit's acting career". [1] The actor and director then began work on another project titled Itihasam co-starring Simran, written by Sujatha and focusing on caste issues, but the production was shelved. [2] [3] He was later offered the opportunity to direct a Telugu film featuring Venkatesh and Gracy Singh titled Vaakaaladu, narrating a tale on corrupt politics, but the project was stalled. [4] In 2002, he also briefly worked on a film titled Anthanan with Arjun for producer Navodaya Appachan, but that venture also did not develop beyond the pre-production stage. [5] [6]

His second film, the romantic drama ABCD was released in November 2005, with Saravana also appearing in the film as an actor in a negative role. The film won mixed reviews, with a critic noting it had a "wafer-thin storyline". [7] In 2007, he announced he had started pre-production work on a film titled Desam Kondan starring Sibiraj though that film also failed to progress. Similarly, he was briefly associated with a project titled Ennai Ezhanthen by Kumarappa, which was to feature Saravana in the leading role; this film too was cancelled. [8]

Saravana subsequently took up other roles as a supporting actor, notably appearing in Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010) as a cop who betrays his team and in Thambi Vettothi Sundaram (2011), where he won critical acclaim for his performance. [9] In 2010, he worked as an anchor for the reality show Kanavu Meipadavendum on Makkal TV, which sought to hunt youngsters with managerial and leadership qualities. [10]

Filmography

As director

YearFilmNotes
2001 Citizen
2005 ABCD
2021Meendum

As an actor

YearFilmRoleNotes
2001 Citizen General PublicCameo appearance
2005 ABCD Chandra's husband
2008 Thiruvannamalai Police inspector
2010 Thairiyam
Raavanan Ranjith
Moscowin Kavery Police officer
2011 Thambi Vettothi Sundaram Sundaram's friend
Mahaan Kanakku Auditor
2012 Nellai Santhippu Sethu
2014 Meaghamann Police officer
2015 Adhibar Police officer
10 Endrathukulla Police officer
2016 Visaranai Saravanan
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Doctor
Kizhakku Chandu
Onbathilirundhu PathuvaraiPolice officer
Pagiri Police officer
Kaashmora Show host
2017 Kanavu Variyam Gopi's boss
Paambhu Sattai Boxer
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Police officer
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 Prakash
Velaikkaran TV Host
2018 Goli Soda 2 Councillor
2019 Perazhagi ISO
2021Meendum
2022 Ayngaran Kid Rescue Department Lead
Naane Varuvean Kathir and Prabhu's father
2023 Bakasuran Natarajan's Lawyer
Viduthalai Part 1 Collector of Arumapuri District
Va Varalam Va
2024 Saamaniyan Punniyavan
Maharaja Inspector

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