A. Jagannathan (26 November 1935 – 7 October 2012) was an Indian film director who worked in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi film industries and he was introduced by R.M. Veerappan in his Sathya Movies banner for Manipayal. He directed nearly 50 films in Tamil.[2]
Aatmik. Jagannathan | |
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| Born | 26 November 1935 |
| Died | 7 October 2012 (aged 76)[1] Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | film director |
| Years active | 1973-2012 |
| Spouse | Rajamani |
| Children | Usha Devi Pavithra Devi Arun Kumar |
Film career
editHe made his debut as director in Manipayal in 1973 after working as an assistant to T. Prakash Rao and P. Neelakantan for almost 15 films, most of them being MGR movies.[3] He directed the MGR film Idhayakkani, under the tutelage of R.M.Veerappan and went on to direct five other blockbuster films for RMV's Sathya Movies including Moondru Mugam with Rajinikanth and Kadhal Parisu with Kamal Hasaan. He also directed some television serials.[4]
He directed Sivaji Ganesan's Vellai Roja which won awards including the Filmfare Award.[1] Another successful venture in his career was Moondru Mugam.
Partial filmography
edit| Year | Film | Language | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Manipayal | Tamil | debut as a director | |
| 1974 | Idhayam Parkiradhu | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Idhayakkani | Tamil | Poovai Krishnan | |
| 1976 | Kumara Vijayam | Tamil | Komal Swaminathan | |
| 1976 | Nalla Penmani | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | Nantha En Nila | Tamil | ||
| 1978 | Ival Oru Seethai | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Jaya Nee Jayuchutte | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Mugathil Mugan Paarkalaam | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Muthal Iravu | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Aayiram Vaasal Idhayam | Tamil | ||
| 1981 | Pennmanum Pesugiradhu | Tamil | ||
| 1981 | Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Krodham | Tamil | Prem Menon | |
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam | Tamil | P. Selvakumar | |
| 1983 | Manaivi Illatha Neram | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Thanga Magan | Tamil | Sathya Movies story department | |
| 1983 | Vellai Roja | Tamil | Pavithran | Remake of Malayalam film Postmortem Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 1984 | Komberi Mookan | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Naalai Unathu Naal | Tamil | Prithvi Brothers | Remake of Gumnaam |
| 1984 | Oh Maane Maane | Tamil | Pamman | Remake of Malayalam film Chattakari |
| 1985 | Karpoora Deepam | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Meendum Parasakthi | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Rahasya Hanthakudu | Telugu | ||
| 1987 | Khaidi | Telugu | ||
| 1987 | Kadhal Parisu | Tamil | R. M. Veerappan | |
| 1987 | Muthukkal Moondru | Tamil | Suryakos Ranga | |
| 1988 | Dharmathma | Kannada | ||
| 1989 | En Thangai | Tamil | Ramani | |
| 1989 | Mamaku Yamudu | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Mill Thozhilali | Tamil | L. S. N. Ravi | |
| 1991 | Archana IAS | Tamil | Amutha Durairaj | |
| 1993 | Tahqiqaat | Hindi | ||
| 1994 | Watchman Vadivel | Tamil | Aaroordas | |
| 1994 | Khaidi No. 1 | Telugu | Remake of Khalnayak | |
| Hero | Tamil |
Death
editHe suffered from breathing ailments and was hospitalized in Coimbatore for a fortnight.[1] He died on 7 October 2012, and was cremated at Tiruppur. He was survived by his wife Rajamani, daughters Usha Devi and Pavithra Devi and son Arun Kumar.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Man who shored up MGR's film career is no more - The Hindu". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ a b "www.nowrunning.com". Director A. Jagannathan passes away. Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "'Audience taste keeps changing'". The Hindu. 8 May 2008.
- ^ "Veteran film director passes away". The Hindu. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2015.