Saravana Subbiah
Other namesSaravana Subbiah
OccupationDirector

Saravana Subbiah is an Indian film director and actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his directorial debut with Citizen (2001), before making the romantic drama, ABCD (2005).

Career

Saravana Subbiah made his directorial debut with Citizen (2001) featuring Ajith Kumar in the leading role of a social activist. Prior to release, the film created anticipation with reports suggesting that Ajith would portray several different get-ups in a double role. The film released in June 2001 to mixed reviews, with The Hindu labelling it as "a slow starter, but it picks up momentum after the first half and peaks to a climax, with a difference", adding that it is a "definite milestone in Ajit's acting career".[1] The actor and director then began to work on another project titled Itihasam co-starring Simran, written by Sujatha and focusing on caste issues, but the production was shelved.[2][3] He was later offered the opportunity to direct a Telugu film featuring Venkatesh and Gracy Singh titled Vaakaaladu, narrating a tale on corrupt politics, but the project was stalled.[4] In 2002, he also briefly worked on a film titled Anthanan with Arjun for producer Navodaya Appachan, but the venture also did not develop beyond its pre-production stage.[5][6]

His second film, the romantic drama ABCD was released in November 2005, with Saravana also appearing in the film as an actor in a negative role. The film won mixed reviews, with a critic noting it had a "wafer thin storyline".[7] In 2007, he announced he had started pre-production work on a film titled Desam Kondan starring Sibiraj though it failed to progress. Similarly, he was briefly associated with a project titled Ennai Ezhanthen by Kumarappa, which was to feature Saravana in the leading role, though the film was also cancelled.[8]

Saravana subsequently took up other roles as a supporting actor, notably appearing in Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010) as a cop who betrays his team and in Thambi Vettothi Sundaram (2011), where he won critical acclaim for his performance.[9] In 2010, he worked as an anchor for the reality show Kanavu Meipadavendum on Makkal TV, which sought to hunt youngsters with managerial and leadership qualities.[10]

Filmography

As director

Year Film Notes
2001Citizen
2005ABCD
2021Meendum

As an actor

Year Film Role Notes
2001CitizenGeneral PublicCameo appearance
2005ABCDChandra's husband
2008ThiruvannamalaiPolice inspector
2010Thairiyam
2010RaavananRanjith
2010Moscowin KaveryPolice officer
2011Thambi Vettothi SundaramSundaram's friend
2011Mahaan KanakkuAuditor
2012Nellai SanthippuSethu
2014MeaghamannPolice officer
2015AdhibarPolice officer
201510 EndrathukullaPolice officer
2016VisaranaiSaravanan
2016Velainu Vandhutta VellaikaaranDoctor
2016Kizhakku Chandu
2016Onbathilirundhu PathuvaraiPolice officer
2016PagiriPolice officer
2016KaashmoraShow host
2017Kanavu VariyamGopi's boss
2017Paambhu SattaiBoxer
2017Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae
2017Saravanan Irukka BayamaenPolice officer
2017Velaiilla Pattadhari 2Prakash
2017VelaikkaranTV Host
2018Goli Soda 2Councillor
2019Perazhagi ISO
2021Meendum
2022AyngaranKid Rescue Department Lead
2022Naane VaruveanKathir and Prabhu's father
2023BakasuranNatarajan's Lawyer
2023 Viduthalai Part 1 Collector of Arumapuri District
2023Va Varalam Va

References

  1. ↑ "The Hindu : Film Review: Citizen". www.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!". Archived from the original on 13 December 2003.
  3. ↑ "Arts & Culture". Tamilguardian.com. 3 April 2002. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "Success has no boundaries". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 22 November 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Nilacharal - A Tamil entertainment ezine presenting interesting contents and useful services".
  6. ↑ "02-11-02". Archived from the original on 6 March 2005.
  7. ↑ "Review : ABCD". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  8. ↑ "Double joy for Saravana Subbiah". IndiaGlitz.com. 4 June 2007. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  9. ↑ Malathi Rangarajan (19 November 2011). "Hue and cry, pray why". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  10. ↑ "New show". The Hindu. Thehindu.com. 9 July 2010. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
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