Saravana Subbiah
Saravana Subbiah | |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Director, actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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
[edit]Saravana Subbiah worked as an assistant director to Pavithran for Kadhal Palli (1997). He 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 "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 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 that venture also did not develop beyond the 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 that film also 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; this film too was 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] In 2021, he directed the drama film, Meendum.[11]
Filmography
[edit]As director and screenwriter
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Citizen | |
| 2005 | ABCD | |
| 2021 | Meendum |
As an actor
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Citizen | Man amongst the general public | Cameo appearance |
| 2005 | ABCD | Chandra's husband | |
| 2008 | Thiruvannamalai | Police inspector | |
| 2010 | Thairiyam | ||
| Raavanan | Ranjith | ||
| Moscowin Kavery | Police inspector | ||
| 2011 | Thambi Vettothi Sundaram | Sundaram's friend | |
| Mahaan Kanakku | Auditor | ||
| 2012 | Nellai Santhippu | Sethu | |
| 2014 | Meaghamann | Police officer | |
| 2015 | Adhibar | Police officer | |
| 10 Endrathukulla | Police officer | ||
| 2016 | Visaranai | Saravanan | |
| Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Doctor | ||
| Kizhakku Chandu | |||
| Onbathilirundhu Pathuvarai | Police officer | ||
| Pagiri | Police officer | ||
| Kaashmora | Show host | ||
| 2017 | Kanavu Variyam | Gopi's boss | |
| Paambhu Sattai | Boxer | ||
| Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | |||
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Police officer | ||
| Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | Prakash | ||
| Velaikkaran | TV Host | ||
| 2018 | Goli Soda 2 | Counsellor | |
| 2019 | Perazhagi ISO | ||
| 2021 | Meendum | ||
| 2022 | Ayngaran | Kid Rescue Department Lead | |
| Naane Varuvean | Kathir and Prabhu's father | ||
| 2023 | Bakasuran | Natarajan's Lawyer | |
| Viduthalai Part 1 | Collector of Arumapuri District | ||
| Va Varalam Va | |||
| 2024 | Saamaniyan | Punniyavan | |
| Maharaja | Inspector | ||
| Viduthalai Part 2 | Collector of Arumapuri District | ||
| 2025 | Kooran | ||
| Leg Piece | Deputy Commissioner of Police | ||
| Ten Hours | Election officer | ||
| Maareesan | Judge | [12] | |
| Gandhi Kannadi | Inspector Mani Mozhian | Uncredited role | |
| Marutham | |||
| Others | Anbazhagan | ||
| Paruthi | |||
| 2026 | Draupathi 2 | ||
| Thiraivi | Police Inspector | ||
| Karuppu Pulsar | Velraj | ||
| Vasool Mannan | [13] | ||
| Vengeance | [14] | ||
| Battle | DSP | [15] | |
| Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai | Minister Eashwar | ||
| Idhayam Murali | |||
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Hindu : Film Review: Citizen". www.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ "டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!". Archived from the original on 13 December 2003.
- ↑ "Arts & Culture". Tamilguardian.com. 3 April 2002. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ↑ "Success has no boundaries". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 22 November 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "Nilacharal - A Tamil entertainment ezine presenting interesting contents and useful services".
- ↑ "02-11-02". Archived from the original on 6 March 2005.
- ↑ "Review : ABCD". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ↑ "Double joy for Saravana Subbiah". IndiaGlitz.com. 4 June 2007. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ↑ Malathi Rangarajan (19 November 2011). "Hue and cry, pray why". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ↑ "New show". The Hindu. Thehindu.com. 9 July 2010. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ↑ "Meendum". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ↑ "Kamal Haasan says Maareesan left him "laughing and thinking", calls it "inventive and spirited"". Cinema Express. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ↑ விஜி (9 March 2026). "Vasool mannan Review | சீரியல் டூ சினிமா.. 'சிறகடிக்க ஆசை' சீரியல் நாயகன் நடிப்பில் 'வசூல் மன்னன்' படம்.. எப்படி இருக்கு?". Kalki Online (in Tamil). Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ↑ "Vengeance trailer: Veni's straightforward acts of governance attract enemies". Cinema Express. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "Battle (2026)". Book My Show. Retrieved 24 April 2026.