M. Saravanan is an Indian film director, best known for directing the film ''

Engeyum Eppodhum ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama road film written and directed by M. Saravanan in his Tamil debut, he had earlier directed the Telugu film ''Ganesh'' (2009). It stars Jai, Sharvanand(in his tamil ...

'' (2011).

Career

Saravanan began his career as an assistant director under director

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. In 2009, he made his directorial debut with the Telugu film ''

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'' starring

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. In 2011, he directed his first Tamil film ''

'' which featured Jai, Anjali, Ananya and

Sharvanand Myneni Sharwanand (born 6 March 1984), known mononymously as Sharwanand, is an Indian actor and producer who primarily works in Telugu films alongside a few Tamil films. He made his acting debut in 2004 with the film ''Aidho Tareekhu''. He i ...

, and was produced by his mentor

in association with

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. The film gained very positive responses from critics and audience alike, emerging a

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. He was honoured with an award by the

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for directing ''Engeyum Eppodhum'' with a "very relevant social message which is the need of the hour". Additionally, Saravanan directed the

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Naadu ''Naadu'' () is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by M. Saravanan. Produced by Narayanan Sri Arch Media and Entertainment, the film stars Tharshan and Mahima Nambiar in the lead roles. The music was composed by C. Sat ...

'', which portrays a real-time story set in the beautiful

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. Through his direction, Saravanan brings his creative vision to life, capturing the essence of the location and delivering an engaging

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Filmography

Awards

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Saravanan, M. Tamil film directors Living people People from Namakkal district Film directors from Tamil Nadu Telugu film directors Kannada film directors 21st-century Indian people Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu Tamil screenwriters Telugu screenwriters Kannada screenwriters 1977 births