S. P. Muthuraman & Superstar Rajinikanth Films
Since 1977, his association with Rajinikanth proved to be extremely successful, as they went on work together in 25 films.
Muthuraman was mainly responsible for moulding Rajini's career and turning him into a commercial star.
He was also the associate producer of the Rajinikanth starrer Sivaji.
Muthuraman was mainly responsible for moulding Rajini's career and turning him into a commercial star.
He was also the associate producer of the Rajinikanth starrer Sivaji.
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- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsSivakumarRajinikanthSumithraWhat is important in life? Getting money by losing moral values, relations etc or leading a life with conviction and thus winning hearts and trust of near and dear.It was a commercial success, and won two Filmfare Awards: Best Tamil Film and Best Tamil Director for Muthuraman.
The success of Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri led to Rajinikanth playing more positive roles in films. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsKamal HaasanSripriyaRajinikanthThe movie starts with Madan and Rajini, close associates, playing this game in a bar. When the game is finished, the couple, along with their gang ransack the bar and loot the money. In brief, this is the story of a young man who dreams of becoming a policeman, but decides to go against the police due to circumstances and heads a gang of thieves. When he comes to know that his associates are much worse than thieves, he joins the police and nabs the criminals. Watch the full movie Aadu Puli Attam online, only on Eros Now.Aadu Puli Attam was released on 30 September 1977, and became a commercial success.
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanSanthanam gives the best education to his siblings and takes care of all their basic needs. However, when they become financially stable they ill-treat and ignore him until he becomes a famous writer.The film was screened for 25 weeks in the Midland theatre, Chennai.
It was remade into Telugu as Maharaju (1985) with Sobhan Babu. The film was also remade in Kannada as Poorna Chandra with Ambareesh. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthJaishankarRati AgnihotriKaaliyan and Jaishankar are like dictators in neighboring villages separately, but in contrast to Kaaliyan, Jaishankar is selfish and bad. Engagement of Jaishankar's sister with Kaaliyan triggers rivalry between the two villages.The film was also instrumental in establishing Rajinikanth as both an action hero and superstar.
It was remade again in Tamil under the same title and released in 2012. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanS.P.M. RamanStarsRajinikanthRati AgnihotriSangili MuruganA man gets into problem after he witness a murder at a sacrificial ground. What happens next ?Upon release, the unconventional story, which revolved around hypnotism and human sacrifice did not go well with the audience and Kazhugu failed in the box office.
However it became a cult film among Rajini fans in the 1980s. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthLakshmiSarithaA God- fearing son finds a way to teach a lesson to his sex- addict father.The film was released on 15 August 1981 became successful at the box office.
The film received critical acclaim with Rajinikanth's performance as a middle-aged womanizer being widely praised.
Indiaglitz wrote that the film: "trumpeted Rajini is one of the finest wholesome actors of Tamil cinema". - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthChiranjeeviSrideviA young military man returns to his village, which is often terrorized by criminal gangs. Will he be able to save the village ?It was dubbed into Telugu as Bandipotu Simham and in Hindi as Zulm Ki Zanjeer
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthSrideviRadhika SarathkumarRamesh was framed for an industrialist's murder, where his look-alike helps him in finding the true killer. Can Ramesh save himself from the murder plot ?The film became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.
Along with Murattu Kaalai (1980), it was responsible for establishing Rajinikanth as a full-fledged action hero. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthJyothiSukumariA man and woman in love are separated due to the machinations of the woman's mother. But years later, their paths cross once again.The film was a remake of the 1976 Kannada film Naa Ninna Mareyalare.
It is a romantic drama film. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthAmbikaRadhaPonni wants to live a lavish life but gets married to her cousin Kumaran. Her love for worldly pleasures makes her abandon Kumaran and her daughter for a richer man.The film was later remade in Telugu as Bava Maradallu in 1984, in Hindi as Suhaagan in 1986 and in Kannada as Midida Hrudayagalu in 1993.
Awaards
Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film.
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer - Panchu Arunachalam
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthSrideviRaveendranKannan, a small-time bounty hunter, is enlisted by the crooked members of a royal zameen to find a girl to impersonate the lost heiress to the throne, so that they can usurp the zameen's wealth.It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film Raja Jani, which itself was loosely based on the 1956 American film Anastasia.
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthSrideviAmbarishA leading film actress is controlled by her producer who even refuses to let her get married. Therefore, she seeks the help of a lawyer who may be able to help her.The film was successful at the box office.
It was dubbed and released in Hindi as Love in Singapore in 1983.
It was dubbed and released in Telugu as Ajeyudu in the same year - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthRadhaM.N. NambiarAn honest lawyer seeks revenge against a powerful don and decides to break the law after learning that his revenge cannot be fulfilled through due process of law. Whether he succeeds in his attempt ?It is a remake of the Hindi film Vishwanath (1978).
The film was released on 14 January 1984, Pongal day and emerged a commercial success - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthRadhika SarathkumarKarthikGangadharan, a kind man reforms Manickam, a youngster and appoints him as in-charge in his factory. But Gangadharan becomes bankrupt and his son vows to avenge Manickam, believing that his father's business was swindled by Manickam.Nallavanukku Nallavan was released on 22 October 1984, Diwali day and became a commercial success, running for over 150 days in theatres. For his performance,
Rajinikanth won numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthRadhaJaishankarA young man learns martial arts to seek vengeance from a gang of criminals who murdered his sister. Will he succeed in his attempt.The film was a commercial success and completed a 133-day run at the box office.
It was Dubbed into Hindi as Fauladi Mukka - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthLakshmiVishnuvardhanThis film is the life of Sri Raghavendra. From Birth till his Mahasamadhi has been portrayed by Rajinikanth. The film highlights some of the miracles Sri Raghavendra performed.The film was released on 1 September 1985 to positive reception with Rajinikanth's performance as a saint was widely praised. But the film failed at box office.
Despite this Rajinikanth won three awards for his performance: the Film Fans Association Award for Best Actor, Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Tamil and Filmalaya Award for Best Actor.
The film itself frequently features on lists compiling Rajinikanth's best films,and he considers it a personal favourite film. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsAmbikaGoundamaniRaghuvaranBharath, born out of wedlock, seeks revenge for his mother by making his father publicly accept him as a son. His father, now an industrialist, soon finds competition in the form of Bharath.A remake of the Hindi film Trishul, it revolves around a son's revenge against his father for cheating on his mother.
This film was declared a hit at the box office. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsAmala AkkineniSarath BabuAchamilai GopiYoung Ragupathy (Rajinikanth) is brought up by his paternal grandfather Valayapathy (V.K.Ramasamy). He decides for him to go to the city in search of a new job and life. While in the city he meets up with Senthil who guides him into an interview in a 5-star hotel owned by Rajkumar (Sarath Babu). While in the hotel, Ragupathy meets Kowsalya (Amala) and falls in love with her. During this time, many attempts are made to kill Rajkumar by his uncle and son Nassar. The blame for this murders goes to Rajkumar's mother (K. R. Vijaya), who is actually Ragupathy's mother. Realising all this Ragupathy takes an oath no matter what happens he will not let any harm come to Rajkumar. As these attempts are being made, can Ragupathy thwart them all?It is a remake of the 1982 Hindi film Namak Halaal.
The film was released on 7 March 1987 and became a box office success.
Rajinikanth acted without taking any remuneration, due to the losses the producers suffered from Sri Raghavendrar (1985). - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsDelhi GaneshJai GaneshKomal MahuvakarAfter returning from prison, Raja works as a social worker. But he makes many enemies who constantly try to plot against him.It was released 21 October 1987 along with Mani Ratnam's Nayakan.
It ran for 175 days at Chennai and 100 days at Thanjavur, Trichy,Chennai,Madurai.
The Indian Express wrote, "It is a no-holds-barred commercial film, but the formula works."
The film was screened alongside other films of Rajinikanth like Murattu Kaalai, Pokkiri Raja, Paayum Puli at Albert theatre, on the occasion of his birthday on 12 December 2012. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthPrabhuGautamiOn their release from prison, two criminals join forces to prove the innocence of a wrongfully convicted fellow prisoner and in the process, also learn the truth about their own missing parents.Despite being released at a time of political turmoil in Tamil Nadu after the death of chief minister M. G. Ramachandran months earlier, Guru Sishyan, which includes many political references, became a commercial success, running in theatres for over 175 days.
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsNassarPrabhuRajinikanthDharmathin Thalaivan is a 1988 Indian Tamil film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by C. Dhandayuthapani. The film stars Rajinikanth,Prabhu,Suhasini,Nasaar and Khushboo in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja.It is a remake of the 1978 Hindi film Kasme Vaade. The film marked the debut of Khushbu in Tamil cinema.
The film became a commercial success and paid off all the losses of Devar. However it became the final production of Devar Films and after that they left the industry.
Ilaiyaraaja won the Cinema Express Award for Best Music Director. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthSheeba AgarwalChinnijayanthKaalayan is killed by goons. In heaven, he opposes and gets sent back in the body of Balu, who has enemies in the form of greedy relatives. Now, he has to fix Balu's life as well as his own.Athisaya Piravi did not repeat the success of its original Telugu version Yamudiki Mogudu (1988).
It underperformed in the box office, as the concept of after death and re-incarnation did not go down well with the audience - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthKhushbu SundarArchana Puran SinghPandiyan is a police officer whose sister's husband goes missing. In order to find him and catch the culprits, he goes undercover.The film is a remake of the 1991 Kannada film Bombay Dada which starred Prabhakar, who portrayed the antagonist of this film.
It was released on 25 October 1992 during Diwali and became a blockbuster. - DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthGautamiChinnijayanthAn aspiring young wannabe actor Raja (Rajinikanth) from a village get into a fast city which is full of crooks and drug dealers. As he searching for a place in the dream factory, he falls for the daughter of the house owner (Jaiganesh). Charmed by his looks and character, the girl (Gowthami) also falls for him. One day he accidentally meet his childhood friend Raghu (Raghuvaran) who is a spoiled rich guy. He offers Raja an acting job, then takes him to his uncle's house. Raja is to be in charge of the administration of the household and take care of five children (Raghu's nieces and nephews) each of whom have issues (such as being lazy, not studying etc.). Raja finds out that Raghu is cheating his uncle out of funds and using him to do the same. How he tackles these problems and helps the children become better is the rest of the movie.The film was commercially successful and had a 175-day theatrical run, with the animated sequence particularly being well received.
- DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthShriya SaranSumanA software engineer comes to India in order to serve the nation and invest in its welfare. A few corrupt officials and politicians try to stop him while he tries to do good for the poor.The film was positively received by critics and became a commercial success worldwide.
It went on to win a National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards and two Vijay Awards.