M. Saravanan ( ta, சரவணன்) is an Indian film director, best known for directing the film '' Engeyum Eppodhum'' (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 Ram,. In 2011, he directed his first Tamil film '' Engeyum Eppodhum'' which featured Jai, Anjali,

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, and was produced by his mentor

in association with Fox Star Studios. 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 Human Rights Organization for directing ''Engeyum Eppodhum'' with a "very relevant social message which is the need of the hour".

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 film directors Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu Tamil screenwriters Telugu screenwriters Kannada screenwriters 1977 births