T. G. Thyagarajan (Thyagarajan Govindarajan) is an Indian film producer. He made his debut as film producer with critically acclaimed film ''

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''. He is the founder of the production and distribution company

Sathya Jyothi Films Sathya Jyothi Films is an Indian film production and distribution company in Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1977 by T. G. Thyagarajan. History Sathya Jyothi Films was founded by T. G. Thyagarajan in the 1970s. Thyagarajan, an MBA graduate ...

. He has produced over 30 films and few television series with the production studio. His father Venus Govindarajan was also a reputed film producer.

Career

Thyagarajan initially produced films with Satya Movies owned by his father-in-law

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before founding

in 1970's. His first independent production venture, the

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starrer ''

'' (1982) was a commercial success and was critically acclaimed. The film also won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Film. His next venture '' Pagal Nilavu'' (1985) which was a maiden collaboration with

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was unsuccessful venture at the box office. Thyagarajan also produced sleeper hit film '' Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003) which eventually bagged the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Film. He produced back to back 3 films with stars like

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in 2016 and 2017 titled '' Thodari'' (2016), ''

Sathriyan ''Chatriyan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film, written and produced by Mani Ratnam under Aalayam Productions. The film was directed by K. Subash, an assistant of Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vijayakanth, Bhanupriya and Thila ...

'' (2017) and ''

Vivegam ''Vivegam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Siva. The movie features Ajith Kumar as primary lead, with Vivek Oberoi (in his Tamil debut), Kajal Aggarwal, and Akshara Haasan playing the supporti ...

'' (2017) respectively. In 2019, his production venture '' Viswasam'' became a box office success grossing around 200 crores which was also one of the biggest hit of his career. After Viswasam, Thyagarajan collaborated with

again with ''

Pattas ''Pattas'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language martial arts film written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films. It stars Dhanush in dual role with Sneha, Mehreen Pirzada, and Naveen Chandra while Nassar, ...

'' (2020) which portrayed the Tamil martial arts Adimurai.

Filmography

* ''

'' (1982) * '' Pagal Nilavu'' (1985) * '' Manithanin Marupakkam'' (1986) * '' Jeeva'' (1988) * ''

Kizhakku Vaasal ''Kizhakku Vaasal'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed and co-written by R. V. Udayakumar. The film stars Karthik, Revathi and Khushbu. It was released on 12 July 1990 and ran for over 175 days in theatres. In 1992, ...

'' (1990) * '' Idhayam'' (1991) * ''

Endrum Anbudan ''Endrum Anbudan'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by R. Bhagyanathan in his debut. The film stars Murali, Sithara and Heera Rajagopal, with Manorama, Janagaraj and Chinni Jayanth in supporting roles. It w ...

'' (1992) * ''

Vedan ''Vedan'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language crime action film directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Khushbu, with Charan Raj, Sarath Babu, Easwari Rao and Radha Ravi in supporting roles. The film, produced by Selvi ...

'' (1993) * ''

Honest Raj ''Honest Raj'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film directed by K. S. Ravi. The film stars Vijayakanth, Gautami and Aamani, while Devan (actor), Devan, Manorama (Tamil actress), Manorama, Senthil, Vijayakumar (Ta ...

'' (1994) * '' Harichandra'' (1998) * '' Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003) * ''

Em Magan ''Em Magan'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Thirumurugan. Bharath, Gopika, and Nassar played the lead roles, while Vadivelu, Saranya Ponvannan, and Gajala appeared in supporting roles. The music w ...

'' (2006) * ''

Jayamkondaan ''Jayam Kondaan'' ( The Victor) is a 2008 Tamil romantic action film directed and written by Kannan and produced by T. G. Thiyagarajan, Selvi Thiyagarajan,Sendhil Thyagarajan and T. Arjun. It stars Vinay, Bhavana and Lekha Washington while Vi ...

'' (2008) * '' Baana Kaathadi'' (2010) * '' Thodari'' (2016) * ''

'' (2017)'' * ''

'' (2017) * '' Viswasam'' (2019) * ''

'' (2020) * ''

Sivakumarin Sabadham ''Sivakumarin Sabadham'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language musical comedy drama film written and directed by Adhi of Hiphop Tamizha. It is his second film as writer and director after Meesaya Murukku and he co-produced the film with Sathya Jyo ...

'' (2021) * ''

Anbarivu ''Anbarivu'' is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Aswin Raam in his directorial debut and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films. The film stars Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi in his first dual role, Kashmira Pardeshi, an ...

'' (2022) * '' Maaran'' (2022)

Television

* ''Jeipathu Nijam '' (1999) * ''Gopuram'' (2002) * ''Varam'' (2003) * ''

Anandham ''Aanandham'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by N. Lingusamy and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Devayani, Rambha, Sneha, Delhi Ganesh a ...

'' (2003–2009) * '' Kalyanam'' (2009) * '' Idhayam'' (2009–2012) * ''

Aan Paavam ''Aan Paavam'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Pandiarajan. It was his second directorial venture and first as actor. The film also stars Pandiyan, Revathi and Seetha. The film was released on 7 December 1985. It ...

'' (2012) * ''

Puguntha Veedu ''Laalkuthi'' is an original Indian Bengali language thriller drama television series which is broadcasting on the Bengali general entertainment channel Zee Bangla and is also available on the digital platform ZEE5. It premiered on 2 May ...

'' (2012–2014) * '' Maya'' (2012–2013) * ''

Annakodiyum Aindhu Pengalum Annakodiyum Aindhu Pengalum ( ta, அன்னக்கொடியும் ஐந்து பெண்களும்) is a 2015 Tamil soap opera that aired on Zee Tamil. The show is set to launch on 23 February 2015 and 16 December 2016 a ...

'' (2015) * '' Sumangali'' (2017–2019) * ''

Thirumagal ''Thirumagal'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by A. S. A. Sami and produced by C. K. Govindarajalu. The screenplay was written by C. K. Govindarajalu from a story by Aaroor Dass. Music was by K. V. Mahadevan. It stars L ...

'' (2020–Present)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Thyagarajan, T. G. Living people Indian film producers Tamil film producers Year of birth missing (living people) Tamil television producers