M. Saravanan (film director)

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

M. Saravanan
Born (1977-04-27) 27 April 1977
Varagur, Namakkal  district, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
Years active2009–present (as of 2023)

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
Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Writer
2009Ganesh Just GaneshGreen tickYGreen tickYTeluguScreenplay only
2011Engeyum EppodhumGreen tickYGreen tickYTamil
2013Ivan VeramathiriGreen tickYGreen tickYTamil
2015ValiyavanGreen tickYGreen tickYTamil
2016ChakravyuhaGreen tickYGreen tickYKannadaThe plot is loosely based on the director's own earlier Tamil film Ivan Veramathiri.
2022RaangiGreen tickYGreen tickYTamilfemale-centric film with Trisha
2023 Naadu Green tickY Green tickY Tamil 'Naadu' Based On Real-Life Incident In Kolli Hills

Awards
FilmAwardCategoryResultRef
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

References
  1. Subha J Rao (1 October 2011). "Fact meets fiction". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
  2. "Sharwanand about his Journey". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  3. "Journey film review - Telugu cinema Review - Sharwanand, Jai, Anjali & Ananya". Idlebrain.com. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  4. S Viswanath. "Engeyum Eppodhum". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
  5. "Half century for Engeyum Eppothum". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
  6. "Award for Engeyum Eppodhum director". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
  7. "Naadu is an upcoming Tamil movie. The movie is directed by Saravananmaruthamuth and will feature Tharshan Thiyagarajah and Mahima Nambiar as lead characters". The Times of India. 22 November 2022.
  8. "Naadu Tamil Movie Press Meet". YouTube. 11 November 2022.
  9. "Naadu Tamil Movie". Now Running. 14 November 2022.
  10. "Director M Saravanan: 'Naadu' Based On Real-Life Incident In Kolli Hills". Outlook India. 30 June 2023.
  11. "Naadu based on real-life incident in Kolli hills: Dir Saravanan". DT Next. 14 November 2022.
  12. "Vijay and Richa win big at Edison awards". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  13. "6th Annual Vijay Awards". India Glitz. 9 June 2012. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  14. "SIIMA Awards 2012 Telugu Nominations". IndiaGlitz. 14 June 2012. Archived from the original on 1 September 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  15. "SIIMA Awards 2012 Winners". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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