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S. P. Muthuraman

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S. P. Muthuraman

Tamil, Telugu cinema · 62 credits

Born

7 April 1935 (age 91)

Birthplace

Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Also known as எஸ். பி. முத்துராமன் · SP. Muthuraman · 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.

Known for

Filmography

Murattu Kaalai poster

Murattu Kaalai

Tamil · 20124.8

Writer

Ayan poster

Ayan

Tamil · 20097.0

Associate Producer

Sivaji: The Boss poster

Sivaji: The Boss

Tamil · 20077.1

Co-Producer

தொட்டில் குழந்தை

1995

Thottil Kuzhandhai

Tamil · 1995Not rated

Director

Pandiyan poster

Pandiyan

Tamil · 19925.6

Director, Producer

காவல் கீதம்

1992

Kaaval Geetham

Tamil · 19927.0

Director

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga poster

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

Tamil · 1990Not rated

Director

Athisaya Piravi poster

Athisaya Piravi

Tamil · 19907.1

Director

Thiyagu poster

Thiyagu

Tamil · 1990Not rated

Director

గురు శిష్యులు

1990

Guru Sishyulu

Telugu · 1990Not rated

Director

Raja Chinna Roja poster

Raja Chinna Roja

Tamil · 19896.6

Director

Dharmathin Thalaivan poster

Dharmathin Thalaivan

Tamil · 19886.9

Director

நல்லவன்

1988

Nallavan

Tamil · 1988Not rated

Director

Guru Sishyan poster

Guru Sishyan

Tamil · 19887.6

Director

Manithan poster

Manithan

Tamil · 19875.5

Director, Writer

Velaikkaran poster

Velaikkaran

Tamil · 19876.4

Director

Per Sollum Pillai poster

Per Sollum Pillai

Tamil · 19877.0

Director

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam poster

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

Telugu · 19877.7

Director, Writer

Mr. Bharath poster

Mr. Bharath

Tamil · 19867.1

Director

தர்ம தேவதை

1986

Dharma Devathai

Tamil · 1986Not rated

Director

Sri Raghavendrar poster

Sri Raghavendrar

Tamil · 19856.7

Director

Japanil Kalyanaraman poster

Japanil Kalyanaraman

Tamil · 19856.7

Director

Uyarndha Ullam poster

Uyarndha Ullam

Tamil · 19857.7

Director

Nalla Thambi

1985

Nalla Thambi

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Director

என் செல்வமே

1985

En Selvame

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Director

அம்மாவும் நீயே அப்பாவும் நீயே

1985

Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Director

Anbulla Rajinikanth poster

Anbulla Rajinikanth

Tamil · 19846.2

as Self

Nallavanukku Nallavan poster

Nallavanukku Nallavan

Tamil · 19846.8

Director

Enakkul Oruvan poster

Enakkul Oruvan

Tamil · 19848.0

Director

Naan Mahaan Alla poster

Naan Mahaan Alla

Tamil · 19845.5

Director

ஊருக்கு உபதேசம்

1984

Oorukku Upadesam

Tamil · 1984Not rated

Director

Oru Kai Pappoam poster

Oru Kai Pappoam

Tamil · 1983Not rated

Actor, Director

Adutha Varisu poster

Adutha Varisu

Tamil · 19835.5

Director

Paayum Puli poster

Paayum Puli

Tamil · 19836.0

Director

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey poster

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

Tamil · 19836.6

Director

Pudhu Kavithai poster

Pudhu Kavithai

Tamil · 19827.0

Director

Enkeyo Ketta Kural poster

Enkeyo Ketta Kural

Tamil · 19826.7

Director

Sakalakala Vallavan poster

Sakalakala Vallavan

Tamil · 19826.7

Director

Pokkiri Raja poster

Pokkiri Raja

Tamil · 19827.2

Director

Kazhugu poster

Kazhugu

Tamil · 19815.8

Director

Netrikan poster

Netrikan

Tamil · 19815.1

Director

ராணுவ வீரன்

1981

Ranuva Veeran

Tamil · 19819.0

Director

Kudumbam Oru Kadambam poster

Kudumbam Oru Kadambam

Tamil · 19816.0

Director

Murattu Kaalai poster

Murattu Kaalai

Tamil · 19806.5

Director

Rishi Moolam poster

Rishi Moolam

Tamil · 19807.0

Director

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai poster

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai

Tamil · 19797.9

Director

Kavari Maan poster

Kavari Maan

Tamil · 19798.0

Director

Vetrikku Oruvan

1979

Vetrikku Oruvan

Tamil · 19798.0

Director

கடவுள் அமைத்த மேடை

1979

Kadavul Amaitha Medai

Tamil · 1979Not rated

Director

Priya poster

Priya

Tamil · 19785.6

Director, Writer

Vattathukkul Chathuram poster

Vattathukkul Chathuram

Tamil · 197810.0

Director

Sakka Podu Podu Raja poster

Sakka Podu Podu Raja

Tamil · 1978Not rated

Director

காற்றினிலே வரும் கீதம்

1978

Kaatrinile Varum Geetham

Tamil · 1978Not rated

Director

Aadu Puli Attam poster

Aadu Puli Attam

Tamil · 19775.7

Director, Screenplay

Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri poster

Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri

Tamil · 19776.0

Director

ஆளுக்கொரு ஆசை

1977

Aalukkoru Aasai

Tamil · 1977Not rated

Director

Thunive Thunai poster

Thunive Thunai

Tamil · 1976Not rated

Director

Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu poster

Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu

Tamil · 1976Not rated

Director

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham poster

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham

Tamil · 1976Not rated

Director

Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu poster

Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu

Tamil · 1975Not rated

Director

Anbu Thangai poster

Anbu Thangai

Tamil · 1974Not rated

Director

கனிமுத்து பாப்பா

1972

Kanimuthu Paappa

Tamil · 19727.0

Director