Rasu Madhuravan
Rasu Madhuravan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karuppiah[1] 1969 Mettupatti, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu[1] |
| Died | 9 July 2013 (aged 44) |
| Alma mater | Agriculture graduate |
| Occupation(s) | director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1999–2012 |
| Spouse | Bhavani |
Rasu Madhuravan (1969 – 9 July 2013) was a Tamil film director known for family dramas.[2] He began his career as an assistant director to Manivannan, and made his directorial debut with Poomagal Oorvalam. He died on 9 July 2013 from throat cancer.[3]
Early life and career
[edit]Madhuravan was born as Karuppiah in a village called Mettupatti near Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu. He attended Usilampatti Government School. While studying agriculture in college, he left studies, citing lack of interest, and went to Chennai in 1987.[1][4]
Madhuravan joined as an assistant director with Manivannan and started his debut Manamagal Thevai with Jayaram and Devayani, but the film was dropped after recording songs.[1] He was supposed to direct Ajith in a project called Namma Veettu Kalyanam, but that too was dropped.[1] R. B. Choudary gave Madhuravan a chance to direct Poomagal Oorvalam. The film, starring Prashanth and Rambha, released in 1999 to average reviews, with a critic noting to "watch it for comedy".[5] After the release, Madhuravan could not get enough opportunities and instead wrote comedy tracks for actor Vadivelu.[1] He had started work on a project titled Ullam Thulluthe Thannale with Prashanth and Jyothika, but the film did not complete production.[6]
After nine years, Madhuravan directed Pandi with Raghava Lawrence and Sneha in lead roles. The film received mixed reviews, with a critic from Behindwoods noting it as an "average entertainer".[7] His third directorial was Mayandi Kudumbathar, where he cast 10 directors in the film.[8] The film received positive reviews[9][10] and did well at the box office. Madhuravan's next directorial, Goripalayam, was an action drama set in Madurai. The film received negative reviews, with critics comparing it with Subramaniapuram. The busy schedule of this film prompted Madhuravanm to reject a negative role in a film Konjam Veyil Konjam Mazhai, which his assistant Ekadasi, who directed this film, opted to play the role.[11] Madhuravan's next directorial was Muthukku Muthaaga, another family drama which also received positive reviews[12] and was an average grosser at box office.
Madhuravan then announced projects with director Cheran,[13] Raghava Lawrence,[14] and Parthom Pazhaginom with comedian Mayilsamy's son Anbu,[15] but none of the projects took off. Instead, he announced his next project called Mikeset Pandi, which was changed as Pandi Oli Perukki Nilayam, which became a disaster at the box office. He was supposed to direct Sogusu Perundhu, but due to his untimely death, the project was stopped.
Death
[edit]Madhuravan died at the age of 44 on 9 July 2013 due to throat cancer.[16] He is survived by his wife Bhavani and two daughters Nesika and Anishka.[17]
Filmography
[edit]- Poomagal Oorvalam (1999)
- Paandi (2008)
- Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009)
- Goripalayam (2010)
- Muthukku Muthaaga (2011)
- Pandi Oli Perukki Nilayam (2012)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Rasu Madhuravan: Life Beyond Reel – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 12 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 July 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Rasu Madhuravan passes away". The Times of India. 9 July 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ sandesh (9 July 2013). "Director Rasu Madhuravan passes away – Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Dinakaran". www.dinakaran.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Poo Magal Oorvalam: Movie Review". Indolink.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 1999. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
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- ^ "PANDI – MOVIE REVIEW CAST Raghava Lawrence Sneha Namitha Sreeman Nasser Saranya Direction Raasu Maduravan Music Srikanth Deva Producer Hitesh Jabak stills picture image gallery". Behindwoods.com. 5 December 2007. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Ten directors star in one film! – Behindwoods.com Maayandi Kudumbathar Madurai Rasu Madhuravan Tarun Gopi Seeman Jagannath Ravi Maria Manivannan Nanda Periyasamy G.M. Kumar Singam Puli Senthamizhan Azhagam Perumal tamil movie news images picture gallery images". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Movie Review : Mayandi Kudumbathar". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Mayandi Kudumbathar: A valiant effort". Rediff.com. 8 June 2009. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Rasu Madhuravan comes before camera – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 22 May 2010. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Movie Review : Muthuku Muthaga". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Cheran to act for Rasu Madhuravan – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 23 May 2009. Archived from the original on 26 May 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Rasu Madhuravan to direct non-stop – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 22 February 2010. Archived from the original on 24 February 2010. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Mayilsamy's son to debut in K'wood – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 11 June 2011. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Rasu Madhuravan loses the cancer battle, Rasu Madhuravan, Mayandi Kudumbathar". Behindwoods.com. 9 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "An adieu to Rasu Madhuravan". Deccan Chronicle. 10 July 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
