A. L. Srinivasan (23 November 1923 – 30 July 1977) was an Indian film producer who is known for having introduced many directors in Tamil cinema.

Early life

Srinivasan was the sixth child in a family of children. Kannappa Chettiar, Gandhimathi, Muthammal, Gnanaambal, Sswarnammaal, Kannadasan and Sivakami are the siblings of Srinivasan.

Career

Starting his career as a financier, Srinivasan slowly graduated to become a distributor and producer. He also owned film studios in

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. As a producer, he is credited for having introduced directors such as

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, Aroor Dhas, Script writer and P. Madhavan. Srinivasan was the president of the

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for 13 years. He can be credited with introducing many people to the film industry through his films (35 in total) in five Indian languages –

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Personal life

Srinivasan had two children, Kannappan and Visalakshi with his first wife Azhagammai Aachi (died on 21 May 1981).

Death

Srinivasan had diabetes and died on 30 July 1977 following a heart attack.

Filmography

As producer

* ''Thirudaathae'' * ''Panam'' * ''Ambikapathy'' * ''Lakshmi Kalyanam'' * ''Kandan Karunai'' * ''Cinema Paiththiyam''

Awards and honours

* 1962 – Jury, International Documentary and Short Film section,

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– Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film, ''

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Srinivasan, A.L. Tamil film producers People from Sivaganga district Place of birth missing Film producers from Tamil Nadu 20th-century Indian businesspeople 1923 births 1977 deaths