T. Muthuraj (born 29 July 1969 in

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) is an Indian film production designer who works in predominantly Malayalam and Tamil films. He is well known for his collaborations with directors

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and Atlee Kumar.

Early life and education

He graduated from the

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in 1991 and was the first assistant of

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Career

His big break came in the 1997 Malayalam film ''

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'' starring

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and

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, directed by

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, for which he received the

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. Muthuraj has since worked in such path breaking hits as '' Arputha Theevu'', ''

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'', '' Pazhasi Raja'', '' Irumbukottai Murattu Singham'', '' Avan Ivan'', '' I'', '' Theri'', ''

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'', '' Velaikkaran'', ''

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'', '' 2.0'' etc. He has contributed to the success of 60 plus feature films and 185 commercials. His work in '' Nanban'' (2012) directed by Shankar, had won huge appreciation from all quarters.

Filmography

* ''

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'' (1993) * ''

Yuvathurki ''Yuvathurki'' () is a 1996 Malayalam-language action film directed by Bhadran, produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation in association with Seven Arts. Suresh Gopi and Vijayashanti appear in the leading roles. Dr. Rajendra Babu was the dialo ...

'' (1996) * ''

'' (1997) * ''Chitrashalabham'' (1998) * ''

Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala ''Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala '' ( English: ''Shyamala lost in thought'') is a 1998 Malayalam satire film written and directed by Sreenivasan.The film stars Sangita and Sreenivasan in the lead roles with supporting cast include Thilakan, Innocent, ...

'' (1998) * '' Olympiyan Anthony Adam'' (1999) * ''

Priyamanavale ''Priyamaanavale'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Selva Bharathy. The film stars Vijay and Simran in the lead roles with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vivek and Radhika Chaudhari in supporting roles. It revol ...

'' (2000) * '' Millennium Stars'' (2000) * ''

Devadoothan ''Devadoothan'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language romantic horror film directed by Sibi Malayil, written by Raghunath Paleri, and produced by Siyad Koker through Kokers Films. It stars Mohanlal in the title role with Jaya Prada, Vineeth ...

'' (2000) * ''

Solla Marandha Kadhai ''Solla Marandha Kadhai'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Thangar Bachan. The film stars Cheran and Rathi. It is based on Nanjil Nadan's novel ''Thalaikeezh Vigithangal''. The film was released on 4 Novemb ...

'' (2002) * ''

Punnagai Poove ''Punnagai Poove'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy and written by R. N. R. Manohar, starring Nandha, newcomer Rekha Vedavyas and Kaveri. Vadivelu, Senthil and M. S. Viswanathan appear ...

'' (2003) * '' Naam'' (2003) * ''

Varnajalam ''Varnajalam'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Nagulan Ponnusamy in his debut. The film stars Srikanth, Sadha, and Kutti Radhika, while Nassar, Riyaz Khan, and Karunas play supporting roles. The m ...

'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2005) * ''

Athbhutha Dweepu ''Albhutha Dweep'' (; titled onscreen as ''Albhutha Dweep'') is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy survival film written and directed by Vinayan. The plot is set on an uncontacted island where men are dwarfs and women are of normal heigh ...

'' (2005) * '' Thirumagan'' (2007) * '' Ore Kadal'' (2007) * '' Kanna'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2009) * ''

Angadi Theru ''Angadi Theru'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vasanthabalan, starring debutant Mahesh and Anjali. The title refers to the Ranganathan Street in Chennai where the story takes place. The film fea ...

'' (2010) * ''Ponnar Shankar'' (2011) * '' Avan Ivan'' (2011) * '' Nanban'' (2012) * '' Raja Rani'' (2013) * ''

Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum ''Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language magic realism comedy film written and directed by Chimbu Deven, starring Arulnithi, Bindu Madhavi, Ashrita Shetty and Bagavathi Perumal. The music comprises three tracks ...

'' (2014) * '' Arima Nambi'' (2014) * '' I'' (2015) * '' Puli'' (2015) * '' Theri'' (2016) * ''

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'' (2016) * ''

'' (2017) * '' Velaikkaran'' (2017) * '' 2.0'' (2018) * ''

'' (2019) * '' Jawan'' (2023) (Hindi) * '' Ayalaan'' (2024) * ''

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'' (2024)

Awards

* 1997 –

for ''

'' * 1997 – Padmarajan Award * 1997 – Film Fraternity Award * 1998 – Film Critics Award * 2000 – MathruBhumi Award * 2000 – Film Critics Award * 2009 – Kerala State Film Award, Best Art Director * 2010 – MathruBhumi Award * 2010 – Variety Award * 2011 – Surya Award * 2012 – Edison Award * 2018 - Vijay Award for Best Art Direction - '' Velaikkaran''

References

External links

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Muthuraj Art Director Interview in BehindWoods
{{DEFAULTSORT:Muthuraj, T. Indian production designers Living people 1969 births Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai alumni 20th-century Indian designers People from Coimbatore Artists from Tamil Nadu 21st-century Indian designers Kerala State Film Award winners