M. Thyagarajan
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M. Thyagarajan (died 2021) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Tamil films.[1][2]
Life
Thyagarajan was originally from Aruppukkottai. During his time at a film college, he was acquainted with future editor G. Jayachandran and cinematographer Siva. He made his directorial debut with Vetri Mel Vetri (1989), which did not achieve much success. He later directed AVM Productions' 150th film Maanagara Kaaval (1991), which became a major success. However, he did not get further directorial offers and suffered in poverty. In the mid-2000s, Thyagarajan was separated from his wife, who retained sole custody of their children, while he lived alone. He was found dead near AVM Studios in early December 2021.[3][4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Vetri Mel Vetri |
| 1991 | Maanagara Kaaval |
References
- ↑ "Tamil Director M Thiagarajan Found Dead on Roadside in Chennai". News18. 9 December 2021. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ↑ "M Thyagarajan, the director of Vijaykant's 1991 blockbuster Maanagara Kaaval, found dead opposite AVM Studio". Cinema Express. 8 December 2021. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ↑ "பிளாஷ்பேக்: திரைப்படக் கல்லூரி மாணவர்கள் உருவாக்கிய படம்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 11 June 2026. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ Chellappa (10 December 2021). "From director to destitute: A cautionary tale". Inmathi. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu: Film director found dead near Arcot road". The Times of India. 9 December 2021. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
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