S. P. Muthuraman
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 7 April 1935 · Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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
Writing 5
- 2012Murattu Kaalai · writer
- 1987Manithan · writer
- 1987Samsaram Oka Chadarangam · writer
- 1978Priya · writer
- 1977Aadu Puli Attam · screenplay
Production 3
- 2009Ayan · associate producer
- 2007Sivaji: The Boss · co-producer
- 1992Pandiyan · producer
Directing 60
- 1995Thottil Kuzhandhai · director
- 1992Pandiyan · director
- 1992Kaaval Geetham · director
- 1990Athisaya Piravi · director
- 1990Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga · director
- 1990Guru Sishyulu · director
- 1990Thiyagu · director
- 1989Raja Chinna Roja · director
- 1988Dharmathin Thalaivan · director
- 1988Nallavan · director
- 1988Guru Sishyan · director
- 1987Per Sollum Pillai · director
- 1987Manithan · director
- 1987Velaikkaran · director
- 1987Samsaram Oka Chadarangam · director
- 1986Dharma Devathai · director
- 1986Mr. Bharath · director
- 1985Japanil Kalyanaraman · director
- 1985Nalla Thambi · director
- 1985Sri Raghavendrar · director
- 1985Uyarndha Ullam · director
- 1985En Selvame · director
- 1985Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye · director
- 1984Enakkul Oruvan · director
- 1984Nallavanukku Nallavan · director
- 1984Oorukku Upadesam · director
- 1984Naan Mahaan Alla · director
- 1983Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey · director
- 1983Adutha Varisu · director
- 1983Paayum Puli · director
- 1983Oru Kai Pappoam · director
- 1982Enkeyo Ketta Kural · director
- 1982Sakalakala Vallavan · director
- 1982Pudhu Kavithai · director
- 1982Pokkiri Raja · director
- 1981Kudumbam Oru Kadambam · director
- 1981Ranuva Veeran · director
- 1981Ranuva Veeran · director
- 1981Netrikan · director
- 1981Kazhugu · director
- 1980Murattu Kaalai · director
- 1980Rishi Moolam · director
- 1979Vetrikku Oruvan · director
- 1979Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai · director
- 1979Kadavul Amaitha Medai · director
- 1979Kavari Maan · director
- 1978Priya · director
- 1978Sakka Podu Podu Raja · director
- 1978Vattathukkul Chathuram · director
- 1978Kaatrinile Varum Geetham · director
- 1977Aalukkoru Aasai · director
- 1977Aadu Puli Attam · director
- 1977Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri · director
- 1976Mogam Muppadhu Varusham · director
- 1976Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu · director
- 1976Thunive Thunai · director
- 1975Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu · director
- 1975Yarukku Mappillai Yaro · director
- 1974Anbu Thangai · director
- 1972Kanimuthu Paappa · director
Acting 1
- 1983Oru Kai Pappoam