S. P. Muthuraman

Biography

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.

Directed

1. Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988) — Director
2. Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) — Director
3. Guru Sishyan (1988) — Director
4. Mr. Bharath (1986) — Director
5. Netrikan (1981) — Director
6. Athisaya Piravi (1990) — Director
7. Raja Chinna Roja (1989) — Director
8. Velaikkaran (1987) — Director
9. Murattu Kaalai (1980) — Director
10. Priya (1978) — Director
11. Kazhugu (1981) — Director
12. Pandiyan (1992) — Director
13. Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) — Director
14. Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983) — Director
15. Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) — Director
16. Adutha Varisu (1983) — Director
17. Paayum Puli (1983) — Director
18. Puthu Kavithai (1982) — Director
19. Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) — Director
20. Pokkiri Raja (1982) — Director
21. Manithan (1987) — Director
22. Sri Raghavendrar (1985) — Director
23. Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982) — Director
24. Aadu Puli Attam (1977) — Director
25. Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985) — Director
26. Uyarndha Ullam (1985) — Director
27. Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977) — Director
28. Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) — Director
29. Per Sollum Pillai (1987) — Director
30. Rishi Moolam (1980) — Director
31. Enakkul Oruvan (1984) — Director
32. Kanimuthu Paappa (1972) — Director
33. Kavari Maan (1979) — Director
34. Vetrikku Oruvan (1979) — Director
35. Kaaval Geetham (1992) — Director
36. Ranuva Veeran (1981) — Director
37. Vattathukkul Chathuram (1978) — Director
38. Kudumbam Oru Kadambam (1981) — Director
39. Oru Kai Pappoam (1983) — Director
40. Dharma Devathai (1986) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Oru Kai Pappoam (1983)